Design guide: How to specify low-carbon structural steel V2 2025

Description

This updated guide provides practical steps for specifying low carbon structural steel in Aotearoa. It sets carbon benchmarks for different steelmaking methods, introduces specification targets, and outlines strategies such as steel reuse, circular design, and efficient structural systems to reduce embodied carbon. The guide also includes example specification clauses, project case studies, and options for net zero certification. It supports construction professionals to make informed decisions that drive decarbonisation and align with international best practice.