Construction & building How steel slag helps the concrete and cement industry cut carbon emissions Steel slag is helping the concrete and cement industry reduce its carbon emissions, but as the steel industry also works to reduce its carbon footprint there may be less steel slag available in the future. More
Construction & building A new way to build? A revolutionary, digitally-fabricated steel mesh could make construction more sustainable – and open up a world of possibilities for architects
Construction & building The world’s first invisible bridges? A series of bridges being erected in China’s Zhangjiajie National Forest Park are set to provide unparalleled views of the region's stunning quartzite landscape with the aim of blending harmoniously into their surroundings
Construction & building A construction revolution? Are China’s new flatpack steel skyscrapers simply castles in the air? Zhang Yue and China’s Broad Group are calling them “a revolution”
Construction & building Steel cover seals Chernobyl More than 30 years since the Chernobyl disaster contaminated huge swathes of Europe with radioactive material, engineers have finally managed to seal the carcass of the nuclear plant’s destroyed reactor block
Construction & building Creating a home for Porsche How German architects used steel to translate the iconic Porsche brand into a structure that pushes the boundaries of architecture: the Porsche Pavilion
Construction & building Factories of the future With a futuristic steel exterior, and an interior dedicated to clean energy, the new Faraday Future facility is a milestone in manufacturing
Construction & building An oasis in the Atacama This stunning new centre combines intelligent design with a pleasing aesthetic to create a place where one can truly experience the desert
Construction & building Recycling the Rio Olympics The world-class sports facilities of the Rio 2016 Olympics will not lie unused, but help transform the city into a “new neighbourhood”