The document discusses the multiplier effect in the structural steel industry in South Africa. It finds that for every job created directly in structural steel fabrication and construction, an additional 1.6 jobs are created indirectly through supplier industries and wages (multiplier of 2.6x). It also finds that a R1 billion project in structural steel results in R1.43 billion in overall economic activity and R390 million in tax revenue. Imported steel loses out on this multiplier effect and substantial local economic benefits. The multiplier analysis demonstrates that locally produced structural steel is more economically sensible than imported options.