Sustainable Steel: Joist & Deck Manufacturing & Environmental Impact

Author/Contributor: Carbon Leadership Forum – Alberta, ENBIX

Summary:

The webinar and discussion are about sustainable steel used in joist and deck manufacturing, highlighting its environmental impact and the importance of considering embodied carbon in building materials. Vulcraft representatives detailed their steel production processes, highlighting the benefits of using electric arc furnaces and high recycled content. They also explained Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as tools for measuring and specifying lower-carbon steel options, providing guidance for industry professionals seeking to reduce the carbon footprint of their projects.

Watch the recorded session here.

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