# A Report To Home Builders

A presentation of Stran-Steel Division, Great Lakes Steel Corporation. The film presents a report on advancements in modern construction materials and engineering developments that emerged in the 1930s, particularly focusing on strand steel as a revolutionary building material. It highlights the shift toward modern home construction in post-war America, emphasizing the importance of standardization and mass production to reduce costs and improve quality. The narrative includes practical examples of using strand steel in building multiple housing projects, showcasing its advantages such as fire resistance, ease of assembly, and labor efficiency. The film concludes with a vision for a future where durable, attractive homes are built using innovative materials, catering to the needs of American families. Keywords modern construction, strand steel, engineering developments, 1930s, post-war homes, standardization, mass production, fire resistance, housing projects, durable homes

- Kind: Film
- By: Handy (Jam) Organization
- Genres: War, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/ReportToHome)
- Licence or status: [Public domain (Creative Commons dedication)](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/) (as the archive states it)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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