The lightweight steel building system is a permanent, durable, flexible, and robust industrial building system. The architectural and engineering solutions are entirely unique, and the majority of them are produced in a controlled manner in the factory. Wall, roof, and insulation values are custom-calculated to match the climate of the region.
The advantages provided by the lightweight steel building system have facilitated its rapid spread and adoption across a diverse range of usage areas worldwide. Awareness of steel buildings is growing steadily day by day in our country. We first introduced the lightweight steel building system to Turkey in 2000. Since then, the system has gained acceptance from both public and private institutions as well as individual users. In 2008, we compiled a 350-page special Architectural Detail book specifically for steel building systems. This book encompasses all details, including roofs, walls, and mezzanine floors, providing various material alternatives tailored to the specific requirements of four different climate zones in our country. This guidebook is continuously updated to assist and guide architects, engineers, and practitioners. It facilitates the monitoring and control of production processes. This approach allows for the resolution of all details at the project stage, eliminating uncertainties and minimizing the margin of error during implementation. This ensures the correct execution of the project in the field. This system is used for the construction of houses up to three floors in accordance with the earthquake regulations of 2018. Multi-storey buildings such as schools and hospitals can be built with the mixed system where lightweight steel and structural steel systems are used together. The awareness of lightweight steel construction in Turkey experienced a significant boost, particularly following the earthquakes in 2020. At the request of TOKİ, a steel construction specification was developed through collaboration with representatives from the sector. We played a crucial role in the development of this specification, leveraging our industry experience and expertise in steel construction.
