The importance of upgrading properties and functionalization of hot rolled ribbed bars for buildings in China were introduced in this paper. Upgrading properties and functionalization of hot rolled ribbed bars for buildings should be carried out by means of economical method. Developing trend of reducing production cost, increasing strength, life and safety of hot rolled bars for buildings at home and abroad were described. The problem, such as low property, high cost of energy and resources, backward study and application of functionalization ribbed bars, lack of standard systems, were discussed on research, exploitation, production and application of hot rolled ribbed bars for buildings. Some measures and suggestion of promoting change of dynasty of hot rolled ribbed bars for buildings were put forward.