Arup, through their BIPAS1 team, has developed a concise and user-friendly guide for practicing engineers to comprehend the carbon factors of steel. The team, funded by Arup's internal investment program, focuses on sustainability research and resources for internal use and external sharing. The objective is to equip engineers with knowledge to address sustainability effectively in their daily work.
The guide offers insights into the carbon impact of steel, identifying carbon hotspots and major opportunities to support the industry's journey towards Net Zero. Arup is committed to Construction Declares, and therefore, they have made this guide publicly available through the Institution of Structural Engineers to reach a broader audience and encourage discussions on the topic. The guide will be regularly updated to keep up with industry changes.
Key topics covered are:
The differences between blast oxygen and electric arc furnace production
Fabrication processes and considerations
Implications of steel reuse and recycling
There are two other guides available through the Institution of Structural Engineers, covering Timber and Concrete.
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