The 3rd International Specialized Exhibition will be held in Moscow on May 29 - June 1 "Metal structures'2018", which will be attended by leading professionals of domestic and foreign metal construction - manufacturers of metal products for construction purposes, suppliers of rolled metal, equipment distributors, as well as representatives of design organizations, research institutes, consumers of steel and aluminum products.
Along with the demonstration of modern metal structures, products, technologies and solutions for the construction industry, a large business program is planned on various aspects of the use of steel and aluminum structures in construction. In particular, an all-Russian conference “Steel Structures: Current State and Prospects” will be held, as well as round tables and seminars on the use of metal structures in bridge construction, practices of using lightweight steel frames in construction, safe operation of enclosing structures, quality control of steel structures, etc. During the four days of the forum, master classes on the design and anti-corrosion protection of steel structures will be held. Compared to last year, the business program has been supplemented with new thematic round tables, which will be held as part of the Steel Structures conference.
At the end of 2017, 4.2 million tons of steel structures and parts made from them were produced in Russia, which is 7.9% more than in 2016.
In 2018, large infrastructure and industrial projects will continue to be built, which require a lot of metal structures. These include oil refineries, natural gas liquefaction complexes, and their accompanying infrastructure. In the segment of high-rise and unique construction, the construction of the second stage of the multifunctional public and business complex “Lakhta Center” in St. Petersburg and the high-rise complex “Akhmat Tower” in Grozny continues. In addition, moderate development of the commercial real estate segment is expected. Here, metal also has its niches - warehouses, shopping and entertainment centers.
Following the results of last year's forum, which successfully combined exhibition opportunities and a discussion platform for players in the metal construction market, its participants noted that the exhibition was in demand by the professional community. It discussed a wide range of topical issues related to the production and use of metal structures and metal products for construction purposes. Interest in the exhibition is growing every year. Thus, in 2017, the number of participants increased to 125 companies (107 companies in 2016), and over 3.5 thousand specialists attended the forum.
