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
Infrastructure Steel helps unlock sanitation in India’s schools India’s steel industry - and steel itself – are indispensable in providing the sanitation facilities that the country’s sustainable development requires
Infrastructure Steel-built drills key to massive underground infrastructure Carving their way hundreds of metres below surface-level and through challenging conditions, tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have revolutionised underground infrastructure
Automotive Car manufacturers look to steel for stronger, lighter cars Advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) are helping car manufacturers usher in an era of robust, lightweight vehicles that improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions without compromising on safety
Innovation Revolution at the heart of green steelmaking A low-carbon pilot steel production facility in northern Sweden could drastically reduce the industry's carbon emissions
Infrastructure Underwater servers keep world’s data cool As the digital economy accelerates, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep the world’s data centres at lower temperatures, but submersible steel modules could provide a surprising solution
Innovation Stainless steel bottles offer sustainable and healthy alternative As worldwide concerns over the impact of plastic waste on the environment continue to grow, the spotlight has fallen on the sustainability and health effects of bottled water
Innovation How steel is crucial to Champagne making From the mechanisation of the bottling and storage processes, to the steel caps and cages that help keep the wine fresh and give it its iconic look, steel plays a vital role in Champagne production
Infrastructure Ambitious Crossrail project leans on steel to boost UK transport networks Deep below London a network of tunnels that links both new-build and renovated station infrastructure marks a sea change for transport in the UK’s capital city and beyond
Construction & building Steel-supported tech revolutionises building damping A steel-built structural damping system could make tall buildings safer in earthquakes and reduce wind sway without taking up valuable floorspace