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Steel yourself for a great idea

Traditional concreting for buildings is giving way to a heavy metal trend.

At a time of higher wages, a labour shortage and rising environmental consciousness, steel houses have emerged as an alternative as they require less labour, help save construction costs and conserve the environment.

"Design is intended to create value added. Steel should be designed and used wisely" Boonlert Hemvijitraphan Boon Design Co Ltd

Boonlert Hemvijitraphan, an architect at Boon Design Co Ltd says housing structures built with steel need fewer non-skilled and skilled workers than buildings made with concrete.

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