{"id":82062,"date":"2024-04-30T09:24:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T09:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frisomat.com\/waarom-kiezen-voor-staalbouw\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T13:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T13:41:06","slug":"why-choose-steel-construction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/frisomat.com\/en\/why-choose-steel-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"Why choose steel construction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-frisomat-base-hero\">  <div class=\"bg-cover h-full py-10 relative\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Frisomat-cold-formed-steel-industrial-buildings_5-1024x324.webp)\"> <div class=\"absolute h-full w-full top-0 left-0 bg-black opacity-60\"><\/div> <div class=\"container relative\">  <div class=\"\">  <div class=\" text-white flex flex-col justify-center\">  <div class=\" \">    <h1 class=\"text-4xl font-bold uppercase text-white\">Why choose steel construction<\/h1>  <p class=\"mt-5 mb-7 xl:w-3\/5\">STEEL VERSUS CONCRETE<br>When choosing building materials, steel and concrete often take centre stage. Each with unique advantages, but read more about steel&#8217;s versatility below. Discover the benefits of steel construction and why it is an excellent choice for a variety of building applications.<br><br><strong><strong><strong>Want to discuss your project?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p> <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-y-5 md:gap-x-5\"><a class=\"c-button\" href=\"#get-a-quote\"><p>Request a quote<\/p><\/a> <\/div> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-frisomat-four-info-cards\">  <div class=\"relative\"> <div class=\"container py-10 relative z-10\"> <div class=\"text-center\"> <h2 class=\"text-4xl font-bold mb-2\">Functional advantages of steel construction<\/h2>  <\/div> <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-4 gap-8 py-7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-frisomat-approach-centered-card approach-card-bg flex flex-col py-6 px-4\">  <h3 class=\"uppercase text-center font-bold text-xl my-5\">Fast construction<\/h3> <p class=\"w-fit\">Steel construction is ideal for <strong>rapid project realisation<\/strong>. The construction process is significantly accelerated by <strong>prefabrication<\/strong> at our plant. Once on site, the elements only need to be assembled. Our <strong>prefab building elements<\/strong> are designed for fast assembly, thanks to <strong>pre-punched holes and efficient bolted joints<\/strong>.<\/p> <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-y-4 items-left mr-auto\"><\/div><a class=\"text-primary block mt-auto pt-5 w-fit underline mr-auto\" href=\"https:\/\/frisomat.com\/en\/assembly-of-your-frisomat-building\/\">Read more about assembly<\/a>  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-frisomat-approach-centered-card approach-card-bg flex flex-col py-6 px-4\">  <h3 class=\"uppercase text-center font-bold text-xl my-5\">LIGHT &amp; STRONG<\/h3> <p class=\"w-fit\">Cold-formed steel is lighter than concrete, resulting in <strong>lower loads on foundations, more efficient transport and quick assembly<\/strong>. This makes it ideal for industrial construction projects and exports. The <strong>specific profiling<\/strong> of our beams and columns gives the thin cold-formed steel a <strong>high load-bearing capacity<\/strong>, resulting in a robust and sturdy building.<\/p> <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-y-4 items-left mr-auto\"><\/div><a class=\"text-primary block mt-auto pt-5 w-fit underline mr-auto\" href=\"https:\/\/frisomat.com\/en\/cold-formed-galvanised-steel\/\">Read more about cold-formed, galvanised steel<\/a>  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-frisomat-approach-centered-card approach-card-bg flex flex-col py-6 px-4\">  <h3 class=\"uppercase text-center font-bold text-xl my-5\">Flexibility in construction<\/h3> <p class=\"w-fit\">With our modular steel structures, buildings can be <strong>easily extended or adapted<\/strong>. Moreover, they offer the possibility of <strong>spanning large open spaces of up to 60 metres<\/strong>, which can be arranged and adapted as required. A clear advantage over traditional concrete construction, which is less flexible.<\/p> <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-y-4 items-left mr-auto\"><\/div><a class=\"text-primary block mt-auto pt-5 w-fit underline mr-auto\" href=\"https:\/\/frisomat.com\/en\/our-modular-steel-construction-system\/\">Read more about our modular steel construction system<\/a>  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-frisomat-approach-centered-card approach-card-bg flex flex-col py-6 px-4\">  <h3 class=\"uppercase text-center font-bold text-xl my-5\">Excellent Insulation<\/h3> <p class=\"w-fit\">Steel buildings with insulated sandwich panels offer <strong>optimal temperature control<\/strong>, making them ideally suited for environments requiring constant or very low temperatures. Depending on the goods stored, ranging from frozen foods to electronics, we provide <strong>insulation solutions that meet strict industry standards<\/strong> in line with specific requirements of each sector.<\/p> <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-y-4 items-left mr-auto\"><\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/div>  <div class=\"flex justify-center\">   <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"our-aproach-background absolute h-3\/4 w-full bottom-0 right-0 overflow-hidden\">   <\/div> <\/div>  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-frisomat-call-to-action-1\"> <div class=\"w-full relative my-12\"> <div class=\"w-full h-full bg-primary absolute\"><\/div> <div class=\"absolute w-full top-0 h-5 bg-white hidden lg:block\"><\/div> <div class=\"absolute w-full bottom-0 h-5 bg-white hidden lg:block\"><\/div> <div class=\"container flex flex-col md:flex-row items-center md:space-x-10 relative\"> <div class=\"hidden lg:flex w-full lg:w-[33%] xl:w-[25%] relative\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aspect-square h-full object-cover w-full wp-image-19124\" src=\"https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC_0097-copy-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"CTA headshot image\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC_0097-copy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC_0097-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC_0097-copy-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC_0097-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC_0097-copy-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC_0097-copy-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/> <div class=\"w-fit h-fit bg-black text-white p-1 bottom-5 absolute\">  <p class=\"uppercase font-medium\">Teamleader Export Europe<\/p>  <p class=\"text-xl font-bold uppercase\">Viktoria Kosenko <\/p>  <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"my-5\"> <div class=\"lg:py-14 xl:py-5\"> <h2 class=\"text-4xl font-bold mb-5 text-white\">Ready for a chat?\u00a0<\/h2> <p class=\"text-white\">Need help with your project? Contact one of our experts.<\/p> <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row mt-7 gap-4\"> <a class=\"c-button-secondary-full\" href=\"#get-a-quote\"><p>Request a quote<\/p><\/a>   <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-frisomat-three-info-icon-cards\">  <div class=\"relative\"> <div class=\"container py-10 relative z-10\"> <div class=\"text-center\"> <h2 class=\"text-4xl font-bold mb-2\">Durability and safety advantages of steel<\/h2>  <\/div> <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-3 gap-8 py-7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-frisomat-approach-centered-card approach-card-bg flex flex-col py-6 px-4\">  <h3 class=\"uppercase text-center font-bold text-xl my-5\">Preservation of investment value<\/h3> <p class=\"w-fit\">Steel buildings <strong>retain their value better<\/strong> over time, especially with proper maintenance, unlike concrete buildings.<\/p> <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-y-4 items-left mr-auto\"><\/div>  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-frisomat-approach-centered-card approach-card-bg flex flex-col py-6 px-4\">  <h3 class=\"uppercase text-center font-bold text-xl my-5\">sustainable &amp; Circular<\/h3> <p class=\"w-fit\">Our modular steel structures are <strong>easy to adapt and relocate<\/strong>, making them perfect for growing businesses. Moreover, steel is <strong>100% recyclable<\/strong> without sacrificing quality, making our construction method an excellent fit for the circular economy.<\/p> <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-y-4 items-left mr-auto\"><\/div>  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-frisomat-approach-centered-card approach-card-bg flex flex-col py-6 px-4\">  <h3 class=\"uppercase text-center font-bold text-xl my-5\">Construction safety<\/h3> <p class=\"w-fit\">Manufacturing our steel prefabricated parts off site significantly <strong>reduces the risk of accidents<\/strong>. Steel reaches its maximum strength immediately after installation, ensuring <strong>immediate safety in high-risk environments<\/strong>.<\/p> <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-y-4 items-left mr-auto\"><\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/div>  <div class=\"flex justify-center\">  <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"our-aproach-background xl:bg-contain bg-no-repeat bg-cover bg-center absolute h-3\/4 w-full bottom-0 right-0\">  <\/div> <\/div>  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-frisomat-text-image-right\">  <div class=\" lg:pb-4\">  <div class=\"overflow-hidden relative\">  <div class=\"container py-10\">  <div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row gap-x-8 justify-between h-full\">  <div class=\"relative lg:w-7\/12 order-2 flex flex-col justify-center bg-white z-20\">  <div class=\"\">  <h2 class=\"font-bold text-4xl pb-5\">Guaranteed production due to large stock<\/h2>  <p class=\"text-card_background\">We purchase our <strong>steel stock<\/strong> annually in <strong>large quantities<\/strong>, <strong>ensuring competitive prices and uninterrupted production<\/strong>. Our stock management ensures that sufficient material is always available, avoiding production delays. All our processes, from design to production, take place at our facilities in Belgium (Wijnegem) and Brazil, according to the strictest quality standards.<\/p>  <\/div>  <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-4 mt-7 hidden\">    <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"lg:w-5\/12 h-fit my-auto relative order-1 mb-6 lg:mb-auto flex justify-center items-center overflow-hidden lg:order-2\">  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"w-full wp-image-79911\" src=\"https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Frisomat-cold-formed-steel-industrial-buildings-factory_39-768x513.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Frisomat-cold-formed-steel-industrial-buildings-factory_39-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Frisomat-cold-formed-steel-industrial-buildings-factory_39-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Frisomat-cold-formed-steel-industrial-buildings-factory_39-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Frisomat-cold-formed-steel-industrial-buildings-factory_39-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Frisomat-cold-formed-steel-industrial-buildings-factory_39.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-frisomat-text-image-right\">  <div class=\" lg:pb-4\">  <div class=\"overflow-hidden relative\">  <div class=\"container py-10\">  <div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row gap-x-8 justify-between h-full\">  <div class=\"relative lg:w-7\/12 order-2 flex flex-col justify-center bg-white z-20\">  <div class=\"\">  <h2 class=\"font-bold text-4xl pb-5\">Quality and price in balance<\/h2>  <p class=\"text-card_background\">By using <strong>high-quality steel<\/strong>, we guarantee a <strong>sustainable investment<\/strong>, ensuring you a building that <strong>meets both your<\/strong> <strong>current and future needs<\/strong>. Our <strong>prefabricated construction system<\/strong> ensures you have a clear overview of the cost of your steel building. Our efficient production and construction system <strong>reduces material, transport and labour costs<\/strong>. Thanks to <strong>short delivery and assembly times<\/strong>, the construction process is smooth and with minimal disruption, so your building can be occupied quickly. All this contributes to a <strong>quick return on your investment<\/strong>.<\/p>  <\/div>  <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-4 mt-7 hidden\">    <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"lg:w-5\/12 h-fit my-auto relative order-1 mb-6 lg:mb-auto flex justify-center items-center overflow-hidden lg:order-0\">  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"w-full wp-image-79441\" src=\"https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Frisomat-cold-formed-steel-industrial-buildings-assembly_8-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Frisomat-cold-formed-steel-industrial-buildings-assembly_8-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Frisomat-cold-formed-steel-industrial-buildings-assembly_8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/frisomat.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Frisomat-cold-formed-steel-industrial-buildings-assembly_8-1024x683.webp 1024w, 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