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EPDs in Steel 101, Part 2: How Do You Read an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)?
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PUBLISHED ON 4/1/2025

EPDs in Steel 101, Part 2: How Do You Read an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)?

Learn how to analyze an EPD to make informed decisions about a steel product’s environmental impact to meet project sustainability and regulatory requirements.

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Circularity in Steel, Part 2: How to Make Steel with an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)
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PUBLISHED ON 4/1/2025

Circularity in Steel, Part 2: How to Make Steel with an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)

The Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) is a sustainable steelmaking technology that produces sustainable, low-embodied carbon steel and contributes to a circular economy.

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3 Reasons to Build Data Centers with Sustainable Steel
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PUBLISHED ON 3/4/2025

3 Reasons to Build Data Centers with Sustainable Steel

As data demands increase, data centers should be built with sustainable steel to improve efficiency, durability and future expansion of cloud-based storage buildings.

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Steel Construction Emissions Reporting: Linking A1-A3 and Scope 1-3 Emissions
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PUBLISHED ON 2/20/2025

Steel Construction Emissions Reporting: Linking A1-A3 and Scope 1-3 Emissions

Explore the meaning of A1-A3 product stages within EPD cradle-to-gate reporting, how it relates to GHG emissions scopes 1-3, and why it matters in construction.

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Green Steel: Defining and Understanding Sustainable Steel
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PUBLISHED ON 2/20/2025

Green Steel: Defining and Understanding Sustainable Steel

To understand green steel, industry stakeholders must understand how steel is made and the technologies used to produce sustainable, low-embodied carbon steel. 

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Circularity in Steel, Part 1: The History of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Steelmaking
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PUBLISHED ON 12/31/2024

Circularity in Steel, Part 1: The History of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Steelmaking

The Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) dates back to the late 19th century, and Nucor pioneered the growth of sustainable steelmaking in America by expanding the usage of EAFs to large-scale production.

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EPDs in Steel 101, Part 1: What is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)?
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PUBLISHED ON 12/16/2024

EPDs in Steel 101, Part 1: What is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)?

What is an EPD, how does it get created and what categories does it include to help construction industry professionals make informed decisions about the environmental impact of materials?

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How To Specify Sustainable Steel in the Project Design Phase
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PUBLISHED ON 10/28/2024

How To Specify Sustainable Steel in the Project Design Phase

Learn how to specify sustainable steel in the project design phase to lower embodied carbon in your projects.

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Fasteners 101: Three Factors for a Successful Bolted Steel Connection
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PUBLISHED ON 9/2/2024

Fasteners 101: Three Factors for a Successful Bolted Steel Connection

The design of the joint and the proper fastener to support the load and the installation torque and tension are essential to ensure a successful bolted steel connection.

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What is the Charpy Impact Test and Why is it Important?
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PUBLISHED ON 9/2/2024

What is the Charpy Impact Test and Why is it Important?

Learn how the Charpy impact test works and understand its requirements for wide-flange steel sections and why it's important.

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Designing with Corrosion in Mind
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PUBLISHED ON 8/20/2024

Designing with Corrosion in Mind

Corrosion is a critical concern in steel construction, so the industry must understand the contributing factors to effectively design and implement projects.

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Reduce Weld Preheat with Aeos® ASTM A913
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PUBLISHED ON 8/14/2024

Reduce Weld Preheat with Aeos® ASTM A913

Learn how ASTM A913 structural steel offers significant benefits for design and construction teams to increase the efficiency of projects.

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