COMPARE THE ADVANTAGES – COMPARE THE COSTS

Steel decking is cheaper to install than reinforced concrete. The significant savings on site from using steel deck outweigh the initial cost savings of buying reinforced concrete.

The reason behind the savings is the speed and ease of installing steel decking compared with pre-cast concrete slabs. This means that buildings can be erected faster, enabling projects to be completed earlier and within budget without compromising on quality.

How much time can you save by using steel floor deck? 7.5% FASTER

Industry research carried out by British Steel Advisory Service into construction times for composite steel decking compared with reinforced concrete shows that, construction spread nationally, teams can save 7.5% on overall construction times.

Source: Steel or Concrete – The Economics of Commercial Buildings – summary of SCI report

How much lighter is steel floor deck? 12.3% LIGHTER

Steel decking averages out to be 12.3% lighter than concrete floors for similar buildings. Foundation and structural cost are reduced due to shallow floor zones and lighter weight of steel floors.

Advantages of steel over concrete