Industry Research

Since 2022, Double Black Construction has been involved in a research project that strives to mitigate corrosion in steel structures. Working with a PhD researcher from the University of British Columbia, the company has partnered with Dymergent (a private consulting group) and Summit Steel Buildings to investigate ways to make steel materials, metal components and glazes more resistant to rust and corrosion. Positive results could have profound implications to making steel buildings more resistant and durable, especially in harsh, cold and wet climates.

The Problem

Corrosion is a problem that arises during all phases of steel structure construction. Steel material is produced, shipped to multiple distribution facilities, then to construction sites where it is eventually erected. During this process, protective coatings often suffer minor damage, which allows the corrosion process to begin. It can then spread quickly across the steel building materials.

Searching for Solutions

Double Black Construction is an industry leader in exploring new ways to prevent steel corrosion by developing unique new technologies at the highest levels of scientific rigor by developing a new methodology for experimentation. Working with scientists and several hypotheses, we are creating interventions to introduce technical advantage to our steel building materials and to measure the results of our development experimentation.

We are excited by our initial results. Please check back for updates on our progress.