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When budgeting or estimating a project that requires steel plate or any steel material, it is often challenging to find a ballpark material cost without speaking to a steel supplier. This article looks at the common factors that impact the cost of steel plate, and highlights situations and behaviors that impact price.

The American wind industry is rapidly growing. Recently passed government legislation provides tax credits and incentives for wind energy projects. This has led to an increase in structural steel plate demand as wind farm projects, both onshore and offshore, get underway. In this article, we will explore the properties and applications of steel plate grades that are commonly used in wind turbines.

Steel can be foreign or domestic in origin, and project requirements may impact which origin is sourced. Read more to learn about foreign and domestic steel. 

Raw materials can greatly influence the cost of a given project, making smart sourcing an important step in the process. Steel is a versatile raw material, but the process of finding, buying and transporting steel can be a bit hazy. We developed five must-follow steps for buying steel plate that will ensure you source the right steel at a fair price for every project.

As more nations, industries and companies work towards becoming carbon neutral, steel makers and steel suppliers are carefully evaluating their production processes and business models to reduce net carbon emissions. This article will explore the factors driving the push for carbon neutral steel and look at some early strategies being employed to produce greener steel.

Some applications of steel plate require additional finishing and processing to remove mill scale (a flaky surface that forms as a result of steel manufacturing), cut to a specific size or thickness and more. This article will review the most common types of processes and highlight the differences between them.

Steel plate used to build marine structures and cargo ships is highly regulated and standardized to ensure these structures can withstand maritime conditions. This article will look in-depth at the properties and applications of primary offshore and marine steel plate grades.

From oil rigs to transmission towers, steel plate materials are used for many energy infrastructure projects. Learn more about the properties and applications of these materials.

A36 and A572 are two popular steel plate grades with similar chemical compositions and mechanical properties. However, there are some differences between these grades that could influence a buyer's decision on which material to use in their project.

The difference between common steel plate and abrasion resistant steel plate is significant, but the differences between AR400, AR450 and AR500 are more subtle. This article explains how abrasion resistant steel plate is produced, and explores the differences between hardness levels.