Sustainability Whitepapers & Articles

EPD-Joist

EPD - FABRICATED OPEN-WEB STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS

The EPD reports quantified environmental impact indicators, including Global Warming Potential (GWP), for fabricated open-web steel joists and joist girders manufactured at Vulcraft facilities in the United States.
EPD-Deck

EPD - FABRICATED STEEL ROOF AND FLOOR DECK

The EPD reports quantified environmental impact indicators, including Global Warming Potential (GWP), for fabricated steel roof and floor deck manufactured at Vulcraft facilities in the United States.
Sustainability-DesignTool

DESIGN TOOL - SUSTAINABILITY CALCULATION

The Vulcraft Verco Sustainability Calculator is an essential tool for architects, engineers, and builders to efficiently assess and compare the Global Warming Potential of joists and decks in construction projects while aligning with sustainability standards.
SUSTAINABLE STEEL SPEC GUIDE

SUSTAINABLE STEEL SPECIFICATION GUIDE

Nucor sustainable steel specifications can help you inform material procurement practices, creating a path to source steel with fewer carbon emissions.
RECYCLED CONTENT LETTER MILL PRODUCTS

RECYCLED CONTENT LETTER MILL PRODUCTS

Vulcraft's Recycled Content Letter for Mill Products showcases Nucor's recycled steel averages, information essential for LEED certification and sustainable building projects.
RECYCLED CONTENT LETTER STEEL PRODUCTS

RECYCLED CONTENT LETTER STEEL PRODUCTS

Vulcraft's Recycled Content Letter for Steel Products highlights steel joists and deck recycled content averages, supporting architects and builders in North America pursuing sustainable construction and LEED certification.
KLA SUMMARY

KL&A SUMMARY

The KL&A North American Steel and Hybrid Steel-Mass Timber Structural Systems Report is a comprehensive, low-carbon comparison of conventional steel and hybrid steel-timber floor and roof systems for commercial and residential buildings, covering embodied carbon, costs, system depth, GWP, fire protection, and acoustic/vibration performance.
NORTH AMERICAN STEEL AND HYBRID STEEL AND MASS TIMBER STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

NORTH AMERICAN STEEL AND HYBRID STEEL AND MASS TIMBER STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

KL&A Engineers & Builders’ North American Steel and Hybrid Steel Mass Timber Structural Systems Report compares steel and hybrid mass timber systems, examining embodied carbon, costs, and structural depth for commercial and residential use.
NORTH AMERICAN HYBRID STEEL AND MASS TIMBER STRUCTURAL SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

NORTH AMERICAN HYBRID STEEL AND MASS TIMBER STRUCTURAL SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

KL&A Engineers & Builders’ Design and Construction Considerations Report expands on its North American Steel and Hybrid Steel Mass Timber Structural Systems Report, considering fire, acoustic, and vibration performance of the different floor assemblies.
LIFE CYCLE OF STEEL JOISTS

LIFE CYCLE OF STEEL JOISTS

Explore The Untold Life Cycle of a Steel Joist, a look at open-web steel joists from production to end-of-life, covering manufacturing, environmental impact, decarbonization strategies, circular economy benefits, and real-world reuse cases for sustainable steel construction. © Structure Magazine
NAVIGATING SUSTAINABILITY

NAVIGATING SUSTAINABILITY

Modern Steel Construction’s Navigating Sustainability article explains life-cycle assessment (LCA), environmental product declarations (EPD), and whole-building life-cycle analysis (WBLCA) for steel structures, showing how cradle-to-gate/cradle-to-grave/cradle-to-cradle approaches measure embodied carbon and guide sustainable design and procurement choices. © Modern Steel Construction