Analysis of the factors that shape the future of steel structures

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the factors that shape the future of steel structures in the context of strong developments in engineering and technology as well as requirements for sustainable development. The analyzed factors will be divided into two groups: prospects and challenges. The future prospects of steel structures come from: demand for steel increases, breakthroughs in steel production technology, improvements in steel recycling techniques, digital transformation trends, amazing development of artificial intelligence and the adaptiveness of steel structures to sustainable development requirements. Meanwhile, the future of steel structures also faces global challenges such as: international trade tensions, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuations in steel prices, and labor safety issues in the steel industry as well as environmental concerns in the production and use of steel structures. The analysis shows that the adoption of technological innovations in steel production and recycling needs to be accompanied by solutions to address safety and environmental concerns to ensure a promising future for the steel construction industry.

Key words: Steel structures; sustainable development; steel recycling; artificial intelligence; environmental concerns; global challenges.