The Steel Tube Institute (STI) identified primary priorities for 2025 that reflect anticipated changes to the steel industries, including commercial building adaptations. Commercial real estate is expected to rebound in 2025, according to a recent Deloitte study, giving new life to buildings that have remained vacant in recent years. STI anticipates that changes to the way older commercial buildings—especially high-rises—are used will necessitate changes to how those buildings are wired. These changes, coupled with growing pressure to demonstrate sustainability, make a strong case for the use of steel conduit in electrical raceways.
“Companies who are returning to the office after working remotely are looking for buildings that meet their customers’ demand for efficiency and sustainability,” says Executive Director of Steel Tube Institute, Dale Crawford.
For example, utilizing steel conduit raceways in the construction of battery bank floors within multi-use buildings helps to ensure that floors can be efficiently powered, ensuring a reliable energy source for companies transitioning to this new trend.
A key focus for STI will also be educating engineers on the appropriate use of stainless steel conduit, which is the preferred system for protecting electrical wiring in corrosive environments or in dry, damp, or wet locations.
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