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What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Light Gauge Steel Framing?

Light Gauge Steel (LGS) framing is a modern construction technique that utilizes steel as the primary material for building frames. This type of framing is becoming increasingly popular in both residential and commercial construction due to its strength, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. However, as with any building material, there are both advantages and disadvantages to consider when opting for light gauge steel framing. Let’s take a closer look. Advantages of Light Gauge Steel Framing 1. Durability and Strength Light Gauge Steel framing is known for its incredible strength. Steel is a highly durable material that can withstand a variety of environmental challenges, including moisture, pests, and fire. Unlike wood, steel is not susceptible to termites or rot, making it a long-lasting option for buildings in humid or high-risk areas. 2. Lightweight and Easy to Handle While steel is known for its strength, light gauge steel is relatively lightweight, making it easier to transport ...

Prefabricated Construction as an Ideal Alternative to Prevent Infrastructure Development Disruptions

Despite the undeniable prominence of the infrastructure development sector at a global level, construction project processes remain vulnerable to myriad risks and disruptions which arise either from factors that are natural or otherwise. The construction sector contributes  to about 15% of the world's overall GDP and even the slightest of disruption occurring  with the same can result in monumental effects. Building construction projects face disruptive stages either caused by internal or external factors. Internal disruptive factors for construction processes refer to the delays or disruptions that occur due to supply delays, equipment failure, worker shortage, high project demand as well as inefficient processes and management or scheduling flaws.         The external factors which hamper construction project progress and pace include market inflation, resource depletion, weather conditions, global health crisis or geo-political conce...