steel structures News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/steel-structures/ This is an informational-analytical, discussion platform Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:10:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://gmk.center/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-chrome-256x256-36x36.png steel structures News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/steel-structures/ 32 32 <![CDATA[Demand for steel structures for construction purposes is expected to rise by 10–12% in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/demand-for-steel-structures-for-construction-purposes-is-expected-to-rise-by-10-12-in-2025/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:53:48 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=122816 The Ukrainian steel structure market is consolidating: competition has shifted from price to order fulfillment speed and the comprehensiveness of the offering. Oleksandr Dunayskyi, CEO of Metal Invest, discusses market figures and trends, the nature of orders in the industry, and the challenges faced by steel structure manufacturers. The situation in the steel structure market […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Anna Gontarenko: The Ukrainian steel structure market grew by 19% in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/interview/anna-gontarenko-the-ukrainian-steel-structure-market-grew-by-19-in-2025/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:55 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=interview&p=122565 Despite the challenges posed by the war, the steel structures market in Ukraine is showing moderate growth; however, structural challenges remain: excess capacity, uneven demand, and competition from imports are hindering the industry’s full recovery. In an interview with GMK Center, Anna Gontarenko, Executive Director of the Ukrainian Steel Construction Center Association, discusses the situation […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The state of the ukrainian market for SPP steel structures]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/the-state-of-the-ukrainian-market-for-spp-steel-structures/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:56 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=121741 During his presentation at a meeting of the Committee on roofing, facade structures, and light steel frame structures of the Ukrainian Steel Construction Center (USCC) Association, Ihor Khoroshilov, co-founder and chief engineer of Metsys, discussed trends and characteristics of the Ukrainian market for steel structures used in solar power plants. GMK Center presents the key […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Shelling of energy infrastructure has led to an increase in demand for steel structures]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/shelling-of-energy-infrastructure-has-led-to-an-increase-in-demand-for-steel-structures/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:54 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=115052 Despite the challenging environment, Ukrainian steel producers are showing growth. After a certain decline in orders caused by the suspension of USAID funding, the government has again prioritized the strengthening of critical infrastructure and the creation of protective structures, especially after massive drone attacks. Other drivers of demand for steel structures include infrastructure rehabilitation projects […]

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]]> <![CDATA[How to start a new business in steel construction in times of war: the story of METSYS]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/how-to-start-a-new-business-in-steel-construction-in-times-of-war-the-story-of-metsys/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:00:05 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=113578 The full-scale war has dramatically changed the Ukrainian economy, forcing entrepreneurs to rethink their business strategies and look for new opportunities. The story of METSIS is a vivid example of how military challenges can become a catalyst for creating a successful production of metal structures for solar energy and construction. Unfortunately, such examples are few […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Metinvest supplied 1 thousand tons of steel for the construction of Everton Stadium in Liverpool]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/metinvest-supplied-1-thousand-tons-of-steel-for-the-construction-of-everton-stadium-in-liverpool/ Sat, 17 May 2025 05:18:59 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=109166 In February 2025, the new stadium of the Everton Football Club opened in Liverpool, England, one of the country’s most modern sports facilities. The Ukrainian Metinvest Group joined the implementation of this large-scale infrastructure project, supplying 1,000 tons of high-quality hot-rolled steel from Spartan UK, according to a press release from Metinvest SMC. The arena, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The number of steel structure producers in Ukraine fell by 9.1% in 2024]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-number-of-steel-structure-producers-in-ukraine-fell-by-9-1-in-2024/ Mon, 05 May 2025 14:04:53 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=108715 In 2024, there were 50 steel fabrication companies on the Ukrainian market, down 9.1% from 2023. This was stated by Anna Gontarenko, Acting Executive Director of the Ukrainian Steel Construction Center (USCC), at the Metal Expert conference “Ferrous Metallurgy of Ukraine 2025”. At the same time, more than 70% or 36 steelmaking companies have production […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Post-war recovery will support steel consumption in Ukraine]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/post-war-recovery-will-support-steel-consumption-in-ukraine/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:58:25 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=108468 Before the war, Ukraine exported approximately 80% of semi-finished and finished rolled metal products produced. However, as part of the post-war reconstruction of destroyed real estate and infrastructure, a significant part of production may be directed to domestic consumption. But, due to the loss of metallurgical capacity, the need for imports will still remain significant, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Anna Gontarenko: «The workload of steel structure producers is now 40-60%»]]> https://gmk.center/en/interview/anna-gontarenko-the-workload-of-steel-structure-producers-is-now-40-60/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:05:15 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=interview&p=108144 The Ukrainian steel construction market continues to recover. Although its volume is still 40% lower than before the war, the growth dynamics is quite high and coincides with the increase in the volume of the construction market in Ukraine. In an interview with GMK Center, Anna Gontarenko, Executive Director of the Ukrainian Steel Construction Center […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Consumption of steel structures in Ukraine increased by 15% y/y in 2024 – USCC]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/consumption-of-steel-structures-in-ukraine-increased-by-15-yoy-in-2024-uscc/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:46:39 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=108075 In 2024, consumption of steel structures increased to 91 thousand tons, up 15% from 91 thousand tons in 2023. Industry experts expect the market to grow by 10-12% y/y in 2025 – to 102 thousand tons. This is evidenced by the results of a study by the Ukrainian Steel Construction Center (USCC). “The steel construction […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Andriy Ozeychuk: «Construction can reach the level of 2021 in 4-5 years»]]> https://gmk.center/en/interview/andriy-ozeychuk-construction-can-reach-the-level-of-2021-in-4-5-years/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 07:00:56 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=interview&p=107013 Despite the positive dynamics of the last 2 years and large-scale recovery programs, the volume of the Ukrainian construction market remains almost half of its pre-war level. Last year, the construction of warehouses, hotels, agricultural and industrial buildings was quite active, as well as the restoration and protection of infrastructure. Market operators expect that the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Oleksandr Dunaysky: «Infrastructure reconstruction is a driver of the steel structures market»]]> https://gmk.center/en/interview/oleksandr-dunaysky-infrastructure-reconstruction-is-a-driver-of-the-steel-structures-market/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:41 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=interview&p=106652 The huge need to restore the infrastructure damaged and destroyed by the war and the increase in industrial construction ensure that Ukrainian steel producers will not be left without work. In an interview with GMK Center, Olexander Dunaysky, Director of Metal Invest, spoke about the current situation on the steel structures and hot-dip galvanizing market. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Metinvest presented the «Steel Dream» concept of rebuilding Ukraine]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/metinvest-presented-the-steel-dream-concept-of-rebuilding-ukraine/ Wed, 17 May 2023 13:34:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=83649 Metinvest-SMC, the sales company of the Metinvest Group, presented «Steel Dream» concept of reconstruction of Ukraine at the architecture and construction BUSINESS FORUM «Reconstruction of Ukraine. Change strategy for architects, developers and builders». This is stated in the press release on the company’s website. The business forum, the general partner of which was Metinvest, was […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The post-war reconstruction of Ukraine must be green and steel]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/the-post-war-reconstruction-of-ukraine-must-be-green-and-steel/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:44:00 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=81102 The war is already raising the question of the principles of post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, taking into account construction and dismantling works, waste processing. It is important to take into account the priority implementation of green technologies – in general, buildings are responsible for 40% of energy consumption and about 47% of CO2 emissions in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[DMZ received an order for the production of a mine skip for Sukha Balka]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/dmz-received-an-order-for-the-production-of-a-mine-skip-for-sukha-balka/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 07:03:41 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=79544 The Dnipro Metallurgical Plant (DMZ) received a large order for the production of a mine skip for the Sukha Balka mine. This is stated in the corporate DCH Steel newspaper. “The mine skip is an important unit in the operation of the mine. This is a huge box, with the help of which movement along […]

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]]> <![CDATA[SPPs in Latvia will be built on Ukrainian steel structures]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/spps-in-latvia-will-be-built-on-ukrainian-steel-structures/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:22:08 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=79148 The Ukrainian group of companies KNESS restarted and intensified the production of steel structures for fastening phytoelectric modules, which will be supplied for the construction of power plants (SPPs) in Latvia. This was stated by the deputy mayor of Vinnytsia Andriy Ocheretnyi on his Facebook page. “It is important that the city maintains a positive […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Prices for rolled steel in Ukraine increased by 26% in 2022 – USCC]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/prices-for-rolled-steel-in-ukraine-increased-by-26-in-2022-uscc/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:52:10 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=77838 In 2022, prices for rolled steel in Ukraine increased by 26% compared to 2021. Anna Gontarenko, acting executive director of the association Ukrainian Steel Construction Center (USCC) said about it, reports Interfax-Ukraine. “Due to the occupation of the production capacities of the largest steel plants of Ukraine, as well as a significant increase in the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The number of requests for steel construction decreased by 2-3 times]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/the-number-of-requests-for-steel-construction-decreased-by-2-3-times/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:29:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=77213 The construction sector, one of the key indicators of business activity in the country, suffered greatly from the war. According to the State Statistics Service, the volume of construction work performed in the first half of 2022 fell by 2.1 times compared to the same period in 2021. This trend also affected the steel construction […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Fall and growth in the steel construction market]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/fall-and-growth-in-the-steel-construction-market/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:56:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=76113 The military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine significantly affected the entire economy and the field of construction. However, already after several months of the war, some customers returned to the construction of commercial objects that were frozen at the beginning of a full-scale war or damaged as a result of hostilities. Current situation […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine will be able to produce enough roofing materials to restore the infrastructure – UCSC]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-will-be-able-to-produce-enough-roofing-materials-to-restore-the-infrastructure-ucsc/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:46:42 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=71381 The capacities of Ukrainian producers of roofing materials are sufficient to cover the needs for the restoration of housing and infrastructure facilities damaged by Russian aggression. Acting director of the association “Ukrainian Center of Steel Construction” (UCSC) Anna Gontarenko reports about it for Interfax Agency. As the expert explained, the needs of each region in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The Cabinet of Ministers listed rolled steel, metal structures as critical import]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-cabinet-of-ministers-listed-rolled-steel-metal-structures-as-critical-import/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:08:03 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=61358 The Cabinet of Ministers listed rolled products from carbon, and other alloy steels, rods, and cold-formed bars, and some metal structures, and their parts, as critical imports. The corresponding list is given in the Decree No. 266 dated March 13, 2022, posted on the government website. In particular, the list of flat products is added […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Production of steel structures increased by 6% in 9M]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/production-of-steel-structures-increased-by-6-in-9m/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:01:08 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=57411 In January–September 2021, production of steel structures in Ukraine increased by 5.6% to 114 thousand tons y-o-y, according to the statistics provided by the Ukrainian Steel Construction Center (USCC). USCC reported a 22% increase in production results of companies with the output of more than 5 thousand tons, to 53.3 thousand tons. Production results of companies with the output of 2 […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Production of steel structures increased by 34% in Q2]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/production-of-steel-structures-increased-by-34-in-q2/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:01:45 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=50691 In Q2 2021, apparent production of steel structures in Ukraine increased by 34% to 37.8 thousand tons compared to Q2 of the previous year, according to the preliminary statistics of the Ukrainian Steel Construction Center (USCC). USCC reports an increase in the number of companies with the output of over 5 thousand tons. The number of companies with the output below […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Production of steel structures in Ukraine grew by 14% in H1]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/production-of-steel-structures-in-ukraine-grew-by-14-in-h1/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:22:46 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=49685 In January–June 2021, production of the main types of steel structures in Ukraine grew by 14% to 182.6 thousand tons y-o-y, according to the results of production of certain types of industrial products published by the State Statistics Service. In H1 2021, production of certain types of steel structures showed a variety of trends: pre-engineered construction systems — a […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Production of steel structures increased by 23% in Q1]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/production-of-steel-structures-increased-by-23-in-q1/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:01:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=45160 In Q1 2021, production of steel structures in Ukraine increased by 23% to 39 thousand tons compared to the same period of 2020, according to the final statistics of Ukrainian Steel Construction Center (USCC). “The growth in production of steel structures in Q1 is likely related to the growth in the rate of metal purchases for projects at […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Production of steel structures in Ukraine went up by 2.3% in Q1 2021]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/production-of-steel-structures-in-ukraine-went-up-by-2-3-in-q1-2021/ Fri, 21 May 2021 06:01:05 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=43856 In Q1 2021, production of the main types of steel structures in Ukraine increased by 2.3% to 83 thousand tons y-o-y, according to the results of production of certain types of industrial products published by the State Statistics Service. In Q1 2021, production of certain types of steel structures showed a variety of trends: pre-engineered construction systems — a 10.6% […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Consumption of steel structures in Ukraine increased by 10% in 2020]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/consumption-of-steel-structures-in-ukraine-increased-by-10-in-2020/ Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:01:14 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=40589 In 2020, the volume of apparent consumption of steel structures in Ukraine increased approximately by 10% to 149 thousand tons against 2019. Infrastructure construction was the key driver for the increase in consumption. Consumption of steel structures is expected to reach 155 thousand tons in 2021. Executive Director of the Ukrainian Steel Construction Center (USCC), Viacheslav Kolisnyk, mentioned that […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Production of steel structures increased by 5% over 9M 2020]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/production-of-steel-structures-increased-by-5-over-9m-2020/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:01:22 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=37747 In January–September 2020, production of steel structures in Ukraine increased by 5% to 106 thousand tons compared to the same period of 2019, according to the preliminary statistics of Ukrainian Steel Construction Center (USCC). USCC noted an increase in the number of companies that produce more than 5 thousand tons and from 2 thousand to 5 thousand tons. In general, 42% of companies, the main […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Production of steel structures in Ukraine dropped by 31% in H1]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/production-of-steel-structures-in-ukraine-dropped-by-31-in-h1/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 06:01:55 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=29489 Trends in production of the main types of steel structures in Ukraine went down in January–June 2020 by 30.7% to 160.1 thousand tons compared to the same period of the previous year, according to the State Statistics Service. The following trends in production of specific types of steel structures were recorded over the first six months […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Production of steel structures in Ukraine fell by 28.5% over 4 months]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/production-of-steel-structures-in-ukraine-fell-by-28-5-over-4-months/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:01:55 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=26362 The results of production of main types of steel structures in Ukraine worsened in January–April 2020 by 28.5% to 107.3 thousand tons compared to the same period of the previous year, according to the results of production of certain types of industrial products in January–April 2020 published by the State Statistics Service. The following trends in production […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Steel construction market actors expect a 20–50% drop in demand]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/steel-construction-market-actors-expect-a-20-50-drop-in-demand/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 06:01:41 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=26167 Construction companies forecast a drop in demand from 20% to 50%, a decrease in the volume of works and losses of companies, a growth in the economy segment, and closure of companies of the sector as a result of the quarantine restrictions in Q2 2020, according to a survey carried out by the Ukrainian Steel Construction Center […]

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]]> <![CDATA[One third of steel construction market participants lost over 50% of revenue]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/one-third-of-steel-construction-market-participants-lost-over-50-of-revenue/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:08:43 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=25770 Around 2/3 of steel construction companies experience problems due to a reduced demand. Revenue of one third of companies fell by more than 50% and of nearly half companies from 20% to 50%. This means that more than 85% of companies of the industry need real support, according to a survey carried out by the Ukrainian […]

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]]> <![CDATA[USCC reported a 8.9% growth in consumption of steel structures in 2019]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/uscc-reported-a-8-9-growth-in-consumption-of-steel-structures-in-2019/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 07:04:07 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=21918 In 2019, consumption of steel structures increased by 8.9% against the previous year, to 135 thousand tons. This was reported by Executive Director of the Ukrainian Steel Construction Center (USCC), Viacheslav Kolisnyk, at the 8th National Conference of Steel Construction Market Participants. The overall production rose by 11% to 138 thousand tons, due to production of steel structures used in general construction amounting to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Residential construction in Ukraine dropped by 7.5% in November]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/residential-construction-in-ukraine-dropped-by-7-5-in-november/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:10:06 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=18819 According to the State Statistics Service, in November 2019, the volume of residential construction in Ukraine dropped by 7.5% against November 2018, down to ₴2.75 billion. At the same time, the volume of non-residential construction increased by 22.8% in November, up to ₴5 billion. The engineering construction volume grew by 24.1% against last November, up to ₴10.8 billion. The total construction volume in November was 18.1%, or ₴18.6 billion, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine increased production of steel structures by 2.3%]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-increased-production-of-steel-structures-by-2-3/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 04:36:30 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=10356 According to the Ukrainian Steel Construction Center (USCC), in the first quarter of 2019, Ukrainian steel plants increased “visible” production by 2.3%, or 1 thousand tons, up to 44 thousand tons compared to the same period of 2018. The overall increase in production was due to an increase in the production of steel structures used in general construction. According to […]

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