Why steel is the best building choice for South America
Why steel is the best Steel building choice for South America.
Core Benefits of Steel building in South America
Fast landing and economic fit
steel workshop components can be prefabricated in factories, shortening the construction cycle by 30%-50% compared with traditional buildings, which fits the needs of developing countries in South America for rapid industrialisation and lower initial investment.
Enhanced Climate Resilience
Seismic and wind performance: South America's Pacific Rim seismic zone (e.g., Chile, Peru) and the Caribbean hurricane-prone areas, the toughness of the steel, along with the overall frame design, can enhance Steel building stability.
Adaptability to hot and humid environments: high humidity areas such as the Amazon Basin, where life is extended by galvanised steel and anti-corrosion coatings; low temperatures in the Andes, where lightweight construction reduces the load on foundations.
Space Flexibility and Industrial Expansion
Modular Design Supports steel workshop Expansion
steel workshop Construction Key Considerations
Targeted optimisation of Steel building design
Steel building Seismic zones require increased density of inter-column bracing, with a seismic solution of "lower column bracing in the middle of the temperature zone";
Coastal areas with high salt spray require Z275 grade galvanised sheet with epoxy resin coating.
Ventilation and Thermal System Configuration
Tropical rainforest climate zones should be designed with double-layer roof panels, with axial fans (700-1000m³/min exhaust capacity) installed at the top, combined with side-wall shutters to form negative-pressure ventilation, reducing air-conditioning energy consumption by 40%.
Localised materials and supply chain integration
Economic Model Matching Analysis of steel workshop
Return on Investment Cycle Advantage
In the case of the Medellin Industrial Zone in Colombia, the average construction period for a Steel building plant is 6 months (12 months for a concrete structure), and an earlier start-up can increase the return on capital by 22 per cent.
Maintenance cost control of steel workshop
The adoption of a long-lasting anti-corrosion system (hot dip galvanising + fluorocarbon spraying) allows the maintenance cycle to be extended to 25 years, which is a 37% reduction in whole-life cost compared to the renovation of a concrete structure's façade every 10 years.
Through modular construction, climate adaptation optimisation and full-cycle cost control, the Steel building perfectly matches the diverse geography of South America and the development demands of emerging economies. It is recommended that a BIM simulation system be embedded in the design of the steel workshop, and that wind tunnel testing and seismic response analysis be conducted for the regional characteristics to maximise the benefits.
About US
Star Er is a technology-based construction enterprise committed to promoting scientific and technological innovation to lead future life. We have been specializing in Steel building for more than 10 years.
Our products cover all types of steel structure buildings, including various prefabricated metal building warehouse, steel workshop: , steel structure garages, steel structure poultry houses, steel structure prefabricated houses, etc.
