29 APRIL 2026
Steel is one of the key materials for sustainable construction in industrial and commercial buildings. In addition to its high load-bearing capacity and formability, its material properties are particularly impressive. Steel is based on iron, one of the most abundant elements on earth, and therefore offers a reliable long-term raw material basis for economical construction concepts.
A key advantage is its complete recyclability: steel can be recycled indefinitely or reused directly without any loss of quality. Around 99% of construction steel is already recycled today - around 88% through recycling and a further 11% through direct reuse. Steel thus remains permanently in the utilisation cycle and is not consumed. In systematised hall construction in particular, this creates clear conditions for the consistent implementation of circular construction principles.
Significant progress can also be seen in production. Modern production processes in combination with the increased use of renewable energies enable significant reductions in CO₂ emissions. Compared to conventional steel production, savings of up to 90% can be achieved, with emission values of around 300 kg CO₂ per tonne of steel. This development is a key lever for the decarbonisation of the construction industry in Europe.
For industrialised steel construction, as required in the market for logistics, production and commercial halls, this results in clear advantages: optimised use of materials, a high level of prefabrication, short construction times and the targeted recyclability of components at the end of their life cycle.
The combination of recyclability, resource efficiency and technological advancement makes steel a key material for sustainable and future-proof construction concepts on the German market.