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“It’s unrealistic to expect high-quality steel structures to cost the same as basic construction,” stated a university president at a national conference on sustainable industrial building. His analogy was clear: you can’t expect a gourmet cake to be priced like a basic staple.

The real danger during earthquakes often isn't the tremor itself, but the collapse of poorly constructed buildings. Steel structures, however, offer superior strength, lighter weight, and excellent flexibility, making them exceptionally earthquake-resistant. History has shown that steel buildings suffer significantly less damage in seismic events compared to other structural types.

Furthermore, steel is ideal for modern, efficient construction methods. Its properties allow for precision factory manufacturing, resulting in higher quality components. Being lighter than concrete, steel is easier to transport and assemble on site. The use of high-strength bolted connections also simplifies and speeds up the construction and potential future disassembly process.

There's a strong case for evaluating steel structure buildings from a full lifecycle and sustainability perspective. Given its proven safety and environmental benefits, steel construction deserves special consideration, especially for rebuilding in earthquake-prone areas.