As buildings are becoming taller and bigger, deck plates are commonly used  to build floor slabs and to shorten the floor construction time.
In particular, high-rise buildings with steel frame are generally built in slab construction method using deck plates.  Furthermore, a variety of deck plates are developed to accommodate a range of different spans and floor weights, thus becoming an essential construction material. 

Deck plates are increasingly used in floor slab construction of reinforced concrete buildings.  As seen in the picture, such benefits as shortened construction period, lower labor cost, enhanced safety, and roomier work space can be gained by applying deck plates on floor slabs between reinforced concrete beams.  

Deck plates are also used in bridges and overpasses.  With a rising number of steel bridges, deck plates are employed more and more for their strengths, short construction period, simple installation, and safety.  Deck plates are particularly effective when molding strut setup is difficult as in the construction of bridges and overpasses and other constructions in high places.