AISC Releases Updated Design Guide for Structural Stainless Steel

Design Guide 27, 2nd Ed., Structural Stainless Steel is based on the new Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings.

AISC Issues Technical Advisory about Painting Interior Steel

Do you need to prime or paint fully enclosed steel members in building structures? In a lot of cases, you don't! Knowing when not to specify it can save money and time.

Steel Industry Remembers Legendary Detailer Walter J. Gatti

Walter J. Gatti, founder of Tensor Engineering, died April 25. Gatti, 88, had boundless energy and a passion for the steel fabrication industry.

Nominate an Outstanding Paper for the 2023 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

The prestigious T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award recognizes an innovative lecturer/author whose outstanding technical writing constitutes a ground-breaking addition to engineering literature on fabricated structural steel.

AISC Celebrates Earth Day with Updated EPDs

"Many people associate steel with old smokestacks and air pollution, but structural steel is now the premier green building material," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "Over the past three decades, the steel industry has reduced greenhouse gas and overall emissions by 36%."

Harlem Housing Concept Wins 2022 Forge Prize

Judges praised the design for its creative approach to the demand for low-cost housing and for deliberately fostering community.

Two Seismic Standards Up for Limited Public Review

Table D1.1b of AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341) and table C4.2 of AISC Seismic Provisions for Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 342) are now available for public comment.

Connecticut Bridge Wins Top NSBA Prize

The I-91 Interchange 29 Exit Ramp Flyover Bridge is the centerpiece of a recent project to reduce daily congestion. The interchange now features a two-lane, high-speed ramp that showcases a novel approach: a triple I-girder straddle bent that provides load path redundancy, eliminating fracture-critical designations and the associated long-term inspection costs.

Nine Projects Win Steel Industry's Top Design Award

"Once again the industry made it very difficult for our judges to select winners among an outstanding pool of submissions," said Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "It's truly inspiring to see the ways today's most creative minds work with structural steel to create modern landmarks."

Nine Projects Win Steel Industry's Top Design Award

"Once again the industry made it very difficult for our judges to select winners among an outstanding pool of submissions," said Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "It's truly inspiring to see the ways today's most creative minds work with structural steel to create modern landmarks."

AISC Announces New VPs of Membership & Certification, Finance & Human Resources

The American Institute of Steel Construction has named Todd Alwood its new Vice President of Membership and Certification and promoted Michael Mospan to Vice President of Finance and Human Resources.

AISC Names 2021 Safety Award Recipients

"AISC's annual Safety Awards program recognizes excellent records of safety performance, and we commend these facilities for their effective accident prevention programs," said Tom Schlafly, AISC's director of safety.

American Steel Bridge Industry Ready and Able to Meet the Nation's Infrastructure Needs

Thanks to Buy America provisions, steel plate and structural steel used in bridge construction are widely available from domestic steel mills...

AISC Announces 15 Award Recipients for 2022

Virginia Tech's Roberto T. Leon, PE, PhD, Michigan-based designer David I. Ruby, SE, PE, and the UC Davis' Amit Kanvinde head a distinguished list of 2022 award recipients from the American Institute of Steel Construction.

NSBA Releases New Steel Bridge Design Handbook

A newly updated and fully revised edition of the Steel Bridge Design Handbook (formerly the Highway Structures Design Handbook) is now available as a free download from the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA).

AISC/NSBA Names Eight Prize Bridge Winners

AISC's longest continuous awards program, the Prize Bridge Awards, will be presented at this year's NASCC: The Steel Conference. This year eight fantastic bridges are being honored.

In Memoriam: Deane Wallace

Deane Thomas Wallace, former senior vice president of bridge sales and estimating at W&W|AFCO Steel, died January 22 at the age of 66.

AISC Seeks New Vice President of Engineering & Research

The American Institute of Steel Construction seeks a structural engineer who also understands steel fabrication to lead its Engineering & Research Department.

Three Visionary Concepts Selected as Finalists for the 2022 Forge Prize

From a proposal for a new Silicon Valley icon to a revitalization of Detroit infrastructure to new public housing in New York City, the finalists in this year's The Forge Prize competition feature visionary designs from the next generation of brilliant architects.

Registration is now open for 2022 NASCC: The Steel Conference

We're back - live and in-person. Registration is now open for the 2022 NASCC: The Steel Conference scheduled for Denver from March 23-25.

AISC Draft Standards Now Available For Public Review

Three American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) draft standards are available for public review from January 7 until February 21, 2022

In Memoriam: Reidar Bjorhovde

The steel industry lost one of its giants last week with the passing of Reidar Bjorhovde--a renowned lecturer, researcher, and gentleman. From his technical papers to his work curating international presentations, Bjorhovde was one of the steel industry's top proponents.

American Steel Can Be Onsite for Bridge Projects Faster than Other Materials

Domestic steel mills are reporting that lead times are rapidly returning to pre-pandemic levels, with various mills now quoting lead times between 6 and 10 weeks depending on the specific product needed.

AISC, NSBA Applaud Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

The Act, which President Joe Biden will likely sign into law soon, will enable much-needed and long-overdue investment in our nation's critical infrastructure, including highway structures, bridges, and public transit structures.

AISC Offers $5,000 for the Next Great Steel Floor Beam Connection

The American Institute of Steel Construction is offering $5,000 for up to three great ideas to revolutionize steel floor beam connections. Your back-of-the-napkin, so-crazy-it-just-might-work concept could become the next revolutionary, non-proprietary connection system!

AISC Awards First Milek Fellowship for Bridge Research

William N. Collins, PE, PhD, of the University of Kansas School of Engineering, will research innovative steel deck systems for highway bridge applications.

2022 Code of Standard Practice Available for Final Public Review

The 2022 edition, which AISC expects to release next summer, will include a new chapter that compiles fabrication and erection tolerances, revised criteria for AESS members, and new requirements for contract documents that cannot be omitted.

Connections Researcher Amit Kanvinde Wins 2022 Higgins Lectureship Award

Amit Kanvinde, PhD, will present “Column Base Connections: Research, Design, and a Look to the Future” as a keynote speaker during NASCC: The Steel Conference, which will take place March 23-25, 2022 in Denver.

A Grateful Industry Recognizes Structural Engineers on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

As the nation solemnly marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we'd like to take a moment to thank a very special group of people who answered the call and offered their expertise in a time of great need: structural engineers.

AISC Announces All-Star Judge Panel for 2022 Forge Prize

"We couldn't be more honored to have Evelyn Lee, Miles Nelligan, and Alex Bachrach on the Forge Prize jury this year," said Houston-based AISC Structural Steel Specialist Alex Morales, Associate AIA, EDAC, LEED Green Assoc. "They are true industry thought leaders, and I look forward to hearing their analyses of the 2022 visionary Forge Prize entries!"

Nominate an Outstanding Individual for a 2022 AISC Award

"This is AISC's centennial year, and we've talked a lot about the legacy of both AISC and the volunteers who have made us successful," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "It's important to honor the educators, designers, and industry professionals who have left indelible legacies on the domestic fabricated steel design and construction industry."

AISC, NSBA Applaud Senate Passage of Infrastructure Bill

“This investment in America’s roads and bridges is long overdue, and America’s fabricated structural steel industry is standing by to answer the call,” said AISC Director of Government Relations and Sustainability Max Puchtel. “The U.S. structural steel industry directly supports around 200,000 jobs in almost every Congressional district. AISC calls on the U.S. House of Representatives to move this bill forward quickly so these dedicated American men and women can get to work building a strong, safe, smart future for our country.”

AISC Offers $5,000 for the Next Great Connection Idea

The key words are FAST and EASY--to design, fabricate, and erect safely. The ideal solution will be fast and easy to install, will reduce or eliminate welds and/or bolts (or use them in a different way), will use technology that is not typically found in construction (think: 3D printing, adhesives, etc.), and will be equal to in cost or less expensive than current designs and methods.

AISC, ASCE Team Up for Student Steel Bridge Competition, Starting in 2021-2022

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today announced a renewed partnership for the Student Steel Bridge Competition, starting with the 2021-2022 school year. The two organizations plan to run regional competitions at ASCE Student Symposia throughout North America with a national finals to be held in May.

2022 Seismic Provisions for Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Structural Steel Buildings Available for Public Review

A draft of the 2022 edition of the AISC Seismic Provisions for Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 342) is now available for public review and comment. The standard will provide provisions to be used with ASCE/SEI 41 for the seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing structural steel buildings.

Emerging Architects: Get the Industry Recognition You Deserve--and Win $15,000!

“The Forge Prize is a unique opportunity to experiment with a conceptual design without limits in scope or complexity--the sky really is the limit here,” said Houston-based AISC Structural Steel Specialist Alex Morales, Associate AIA, EDAC, LEED Green Assoc. “It provides a structure and a sandbox for emerging architects to play with what’s possible in steel.”

AISC Announces 2021 Student Steel Bridge Competition Winners

More than a thousand student engineers at 102 colleges and universities around the country pulled off a remarkable feat this year: They safely participated in the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Student Steel Bridge Competition, either competing from their own campuses with a fabricated and constructed physical bridge, entering a design-only Supplemental competition, or both.

2022 Code of Standard Practice Available for Public Review

The 2022 edition will include a new chapter that compiles fabrication and erection tolerances, revised criteria for AESS members, and new requirements for contract documents that cannot be omitted as specific instructions to the contrary. It also has expanded guidance on erector means and methods and access holes, preferred material specification, and updated tolerance figures.

NSBA Seeks America’s Best Steel Bridges for 2022 Prize Bridge Awards

This year, we're adding a new honor to the National Steel Bridge Alliance's flagship award program: The Bridge of the Year, which will be determined at the World Steel Bridge Symposium in Denver, March 23-25, 2022. Prize Bridge Award entries are due by Sept. 8, 2021.

AISC Seeks Innovative Projects for IDEAS² Award Competition Like No Other

AISC’s Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards recognize outstanding projects that illustrate the exciting possibilities of structural steel. They are the industry’s top design honor. This year, we’ll harness the power of YouTube to draw attention to outstanding steel projects across the country!

Steel Industry and Labor Emphasize Importance of Steel Tariffs and Urge Biden to Keep Them In Place

Seven of the leading groups representing the domestic steel industry and labor today urged President Joe Biden to ensure steel tariffs, put in place in 2018 to protect national security, are preserved.

Nominate An Outstanding Paper for the 2022 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

The American Institute of Steel Construction is now accepting nominations for the T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award. This annual award recognizes an innovative lecturer/author whose outstanding technical writing constitutes a ground-breaking addition to engineering literature on fabricated structural steel.

AISC Salutes the 1930s

“The domestic steel industry is very proud of what our forebears achieved from sea to shining sea during this decade, from iconic skyscrapers in New York to instantly recognizable landmark bridges in California,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "We salute them for creating a remarkable legacy that carries forward through what today’s design community and construction industry create.”

32 Schools Qualify for AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals

“Thank you for being so resilient and motivated as you made it all work to be part of the AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition this year,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “You were resourceful, and it looked like you had a lot of fun, too!”

AISC Education Foundation Seeks Help to Grow the Future of Steel Design & Construction

"'Funding the Future' is a new program to help future designers gain more experience with structural steel," explained Christina Harber, SE, PE, AISC's Director of Education. "Reflecting on AISC's centennial has driven us to think about what we can do to foster innovation for the next century."

Ten Innovative Projects Win Top Steel Design Awards

Ten projects throughout the U.S. have won 2021 IDEAS² Awards, the steel industry’s top design honor. “These projects showcase the versatility of structural steel,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, “and they all demonstrate a remarkable amount of innovation and creativity. Congratulations to the team behind each project for a job very well done!”

Innovative 3D-Printed Steel Bridge Concept Wins 2021 Forge Prize

Ruthrauff will give an encore of his award-winning design’s presentation at NASCC: The Virtual Steel Conference on April 12. The 2020 Forge Prize winners, Rosannah Harding and Matthew Ostrow of HardingOstrow, will join him to present their award-winning weathering steel footbridge concept.

AISC Names 2020 Safety Award Winners

“2020 really underscored the importance of safety. These awards are a powerful reminder of what truly makes our industry great: the people,” said Patrick Schueck, president and CEO of Lexicon, Inc., and chair of AISC’s Safety Committee. “AISC is proud to honor the companies that go the extra mile to keep their employees safe every day.”

AISC Remembers Former Board Member Larry W. Jeffords

“Larry was a key contributor in our industry, both locally and in the national activities of AISC,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “His broad background as both an engineer and CEO of his fabrication company helped AISC's Board make our work for fabricators and engineers much better and more meaningful.”

America Already Makes Cleaner Structural Steel, AISC President Charles J. Carter Tells New York Times

"The US steel industry has the lowest carbon intensity of the top seven leading steel-producing countries in the world--and that’s largely because we use a different technology that allows American beam producers to recycle old steel into new steel over and over again," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD.

New Timeline Depicts the First Decade of AISC: 1920-1929

A new interactive timeline from AISC places key events from the history of AISC and structural steel in context with other historical benchmarks of the 1920s. “As a proud Chicagoan, I particularly enjoyed learning that the Wrigley Building and the Wells Street Bridge are almost as old as AISC,” said AISC Vice President of Operational Engagement Carly Hurd. The timeline is part of a yearlong celebration of AISC’s centennial and joins a retrospective of historic articles, other interactive timelines, and more.

Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications Available for Public Review

The AISC Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications (AISC 358-22) is available for public review through April 19, 2021. The draft will be available as a free download at aisc.org/publicreview between March 15 and April 19, 2021.

Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings Available for Second Public Review

The AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341) is available for its second public review through April 2, 2021. The draft will be available as a free download at aisc.org/publicreview between March 5 and April 2, 2021.

American Structural Steel Industry Meets Bill Gates’s Goals -- 30 Years Early

“Whenever I give presentations to engineers and architects, they’re often surprised to learn that American structural steel contains around 93% recycled material,” said Charles J. Carter, P.E., S.E., Ph.D., president of the American Institute of Steel Construction. “By weight, steel is the most recycled and most sustainable material used in the building industry.”

Two AISC Structural Stainless Steel Standards Available for Public Review

The current drafts of the 2021 AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370-21) and 2021 AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 313-21) are available for public review from February 26, 2021, until April 12, 2021.

A Century of Steel: The American Institute of Steel Construction Turns 100

"AISC turns 100 this year," stated Charlie Carter, AISC's president. "And while this is a great achievement, we're not content to simply look back at our achievements and the legacy we've created. Rather, we want to look ahead to the great legacy the steel industry and design community can continue to create for ourselves, our children, and future generations."

AISC Remembers Legendary SE Les Robertson

The steel design community suffered a huge loss Thursday when Leslie E. Robertson, whose career came to be defined by his work on the World Trade Center, died following a diagnosis of blood cancer. “We've lost a giant whose work will continue to speak volumes for generations to come,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD.

Three Visionary Finalists Selected to Present Their Ideas at Live Forge Prize Event

AISC has selected three finalists for The Forge Prize, which celebrates emerging architects who create designs that embrace steel and increase project speed. Their projects include a 3D-printed steel pedestrian bridge, an eco-conscious urban village, and a mixed-use plaza with an expressive steel plate design.

Tune in for the Forge Prize decision--live on YouTube!

The Forge Prize finalists may soon find themselves $10,000 richer--and the judging will take place live on YouTube next Wednesday from 11:00 am - 12:30 p.m. CST at youtube.com/AISCsteelTV! For the second year in a row, the American Institute of Steel Construction will share their inspiring visions with the whole AEC community by streaming their final jury presentations live on YouTube.

Registration is Now Open for 2021 NASCC: The Virtual Steel Conference

“While we wish we could be meeting in person, our virtual conference is the next best thing,” stated Scott Melnick, AISC’s senior vice president. “We offer sessions on all aspects of design and construction from leading experts who are also fantastic presenters.”

Specification for Structural Steel Buildings Available for Second Public Review

The AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) is available for its second public review through March 5, 2021. The 2022 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) draft will be available as a free download at aisc.org/publicreview between February 5 and March 5, 2021.

AISC to Honor 12 Leading Design, Construction, and Education Professionals in 2021

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) will honor 12 leaders across the structural steel design, construction, and academic communities with prestigious awards for their achievements and contributions. Whether it's for an innovative design, an insightful technical paper, or a lifetime of outstanding service, an AISC award bestows prestige and well-deserved recognition upon its recipient.

AISC Certification Updates Documentation, Adds Hydraulic Chapter

The program, which sets the quality level for structural steel fabricators and erectors, has made substantial improvements to its governing documents, starting with a name that better represents its current use: the Standard for Certification Programs (AISC 207-20).

NASCC: The Steel Conference Is Virtual in 2021

“While I'll miss the give-and-take and fascinating conversations I always experience at our traditional live conference, our virtual conference is the next best thing. Our more than 150 sessions cover almost every aspect of steel design and construction with a combination of well-known presenters and up-and-comers, all of whom are leading experts in the industry,” said Scott Melnick, AISC’s senior vice president.

Steel Industry and Labor Urge Biden to Keep Steel Tariffs in Place

“Unfortunately, the steel industry’s recovery was set back by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a significant drop in demand last spring, forcing painful job cuts as steel mills, fabricators and pipe and tube mills either cut back production or shut down entirely. As customers have restarted production, the steel industry has begun to recover, but we remain very vulnerable to new surges in imports,” the groups wrote.

Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings Available for Second Public Review

The new AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 313) is available for its second public review through December 11, 2020. This new standard sets forth criteria for the trade practices involved in the design, purchase, fabrication, and erection of structural stainless steel buildings.

AISC Announces Two New Vice Presidents

Brian Raff has been named AISC's new Vice President of Market Development and Carly Hurd has been promoted to Vice President of Operational Engagement. "I'm excited to recognize Carly and Brian, who have made key contributions to advancing AISC's mission to increase the use of domestically fabricated structural steel," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, P.E., S.E., PhD.

SpeedCore Researcher Amit Varma Wins Higgins Lectureship Award, Will Address Industry Thursday

“Amit Varma’s research on SpeedCore is a game-changer for our industry,” said Lawrence Kruth, PE. “His research includes not only the seismic resistance of SpeedCore but also performance-based fire engineering; his research has demonstrated that no additional fireproofing is required for SpeedCore.“

New Structural Stainless Steel Standard Available for Second Public Review

AISC 370 will encompass the design, fabrication, and erection of austenitic and duplex structural stainless steels: sections made from annealed sheet, strip, and plate that have not been subsequently cold-formed or rolled; hollow structural sections; round and square bar, annealed and cold-finished; and hot-rolled or extruded shapes.

Highway Bill Extended Just in the Nick of Time

The President signed a continuing resolution early Thursday morning, October 1, to fund government agencies through December 11.

Steel Bridges 1838-1940: The Stories They Could Tell

Did you know the word “dinosaur” is younger than the oldest steel bridge that’s still in service in the U.S.? “The historical perspective really underscores the tremendous lifespan of steel bridges,” said NSBA Director of Market Development Brandon Chavel, PE, PhD. The timeline allows bridge enthusiasts to virtually stand on, under, or near some of the most striking bridges in the country--while also experiencing noteworthy moments in history.

ASE Gift Establishes AISC Terry Peshia Early Career Faculty Awards

“Terry spent his career promoting and contributing to the steel industry locally as well as nationally,” said ASE President Timothy Harkins. “For all those years of service, the Associated Steel Erectors of Chicago is in his debt and we are pleased to honor his memory in this way.”

AISC Education Foundation Awards $161,000 in Scholarships

The scholarships will support 52 college juniors, seniors, and masters’-level graduate students studying civil engineering, architectural engineering, construction engineering, construction management, and architecture.

2022 Code of Standard Practice Available for Public Review

The 2022 edition will include a new chapter that compiles fabrication and erection tolerances, revised criteria for AESS members, and new requirements for contract documents that cannot be omitted as specific instructions to the contrary.

2021 Student Steel Bridge Competition Rules Released

“We hope that students will still be able to enjoy the things that make SSBC so special: camaraderie, creative problem-solving, and actual engineering experience,” said Christina Harber, AISC’s Director of Education.

Food for Thought: 18 Exceptional Student Projects Win Steel Industry Awards

The 18 winning projects range from a plan to reinvigorate Quebec City’s marina with a “food machine” built of movable parts to a striking ossuary for New York’s Hart Island to a reimagined headquarters for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

2022 AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings Now Available for Public Comment

The Seismic Provisions apply to the design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel and composite steel and concrete seismic force-resisting systems. They are used in conjunction with the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

AISC Seeks Research Proposals for Uncoated Weathering Steel Reference Manual

"The simple fact that uncoated weathering steel (UWS) isn't an applied coating system and doesn't require application and drying time in the fabrication shop makes it the most economical and efficient corrosion protection strategy for steel bridges," said NSBA Director of Market Development Jeff Carlson, PE.

Design Assist vs. Delegated Design – Industry Experts Release Recommended Guidance

"It's all about clear and consistent expectations," says Babette Freund, executive vice president of Dave Steel Company, Inc. and member of the AISC Code of Standard Practice committee. "This document will help everyone understand and distinguish informal involvement, design assist involvement, and delegation of design work."

2022 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings Now Available for Public Comment

AISC 360 provides requirements for the design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel-framed buildings and buildings with structural steel acting compositely with reinforced concrete. This is the first public review of this draft specification, which is expected to be complete and available in late 2022.

SpeedCore Update: NYC Approval, Fire Protection Research

“This will increase the speed of construction of a SpeedCore wall system even more than previously experienced over a conventional concrete core,” said AISC Vice President of Engineering & Research Lawrence F. Kruth, PE.

Steel Industry Groups Urge Senate Leaders to Include Infrastructure in Next Stimulus Bill

"Without immediate relief we fear that our national economy, and the steel industry that provides the backbone to that economy, will not recover," the groups wrote.

Applications for $200,000 Milek Fellowship Due Sept. 18, 2020

The Milek Fellowship program is designed to contribute to the research careers of young faculty who teach and conduct research investigations related to structural steel while producing research results beneficial to designers, fabricators, and erectors of structural steel.

Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings Now Available for Public Review

The new AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 313) is available for public review through August 14, 2020. This new standard sets forth criteria for the trade practices involved in the design, purchase, fabrication, and erection of structural stainless steel buildings.

New Supplement to 2016 AISC Prequalified Seismic Moment Connection Standard Available as a Free Download

Supplement No. 2 expands the prequalification scope of the SidePlate moment connection (Chapter 11), as well as the Simpson Strong-Tie Strong Frame moment connection (Chapter 12).

America's Structural Steel Industry Remains a Success Story

The structural steel supply chain has remained robust, active, and ready to build tomorrow's landmark structures.

New Structural Stainless Steel Standard Available for Public Review

AISC 370 will encompass the design, fabrication, and erection of austenitic and duplex structural stainless steels: sections made from annealed sheet, strip, and plate that have not been subsequently cold-formed or rolled; hollow structural sections; round and square bar, annealed and cold-finished; and hot-rolled or extruded shapes. It also applies to precipitation hardening stainless steel bar.

AISC Seeks Amazing Ideas from Emerging Architects--with $15,000 and an Industry Spotlight on the Line!

"The Forge Prize empowers emerging designers to create freely with no set site and or project type," said 2020 Forge Prize judge Rebekah Gandy, AIA, LEED AP, CDT, of Gensler. "AISC supports each finalist by providing guidance from real-world steel industry leaders. This collaborative approach pushes each design’s materialization and helps further our AEC industry."

Visionary Footbridge/Elevated Park Concept Wins AISC’s Forge Prize

“Competitions provide a context for reimagining,” said judge David Sadinsky of Turner Exhibits. "Opportunities like The Forge Prize allow research and idea exploration through a free process to develop project possibilities. When you are free from physical constraints, the sparks of optimism are free to ignite."

Nominate An Outstanding Paper for the 2021 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

The winner will receive a $15,000 cash prize and be recognized as a keynote speaker at the 2021 NASCC: The Steel Conference, which will take place April 14-16 in Louisville, Ky. The winner will also present his/her work at various prestigious professional events throughout the year.

Wanted: America’s Most Innovative Structures for 2021 IDEAS2 Awards

IDEAS² Awards don’t only go to high-profile projects. AISC has recently honored an outstanding monumental stair, a gorgeous public transit station, and the sustainable equipment barn at a winery in addition to jaw-dropping high-rises and striking education buildings. All we ask is innovation and imaginative design!

Three Visionary Forge Prize Finalists to Present Their Ideas--Live!

“Any opportunity to work alongside architects to showcase what steel construction has to offer is great for the steel construction business as a whole,” said SteelFab, Inc. Texas Division Vice President Darren J. Cook.

New Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit Standard Available for Public Review

The standard will provide provisions to be used with ASCE/SEI 41 for the seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing structural steel buildings, and is expected to be incorporated into and replace Chapter 9 in the next edition of that document.

Registration Now Open for the Virtual Steel Conference

The Virtual Steel Conference will feature some of the originally planned sessions as well as some new ones that are specifically designed to help the AEC community navigate today's uncertainties. "We know this is a difficult time for everyone so we're offering this virtual conference at no cost to attendees, including providing PDH credits," said Scott Melnick, AISC’s senior vice president.

Steel Industry Groups Urge Congress to Include Infrastructure in Next Stimulus Bill

“Making a long-term and robust infrastructure investment now will not only respond to the urgent transportation system needs that are well known, but it also will create high paying jobs allowing businesses and families to recover from this extremely difficult economic shock,” the groups said.

AISC Cancels 2020 NASCC: The Steel Conference Due to Coronavirus Threat

"Just as the design community and construction industry turns toward AISC for reliable information and advice on steel design and construction, we turn to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for health information and advice on dealing with the coronavirus," said Scott Melnick, AISC's senior vice president and the administrator for the conference.

A Message about NASCC: The Steel Conference from AISC President Charlie Carter

AISC Standard for Certification Programs (AISC 207) Available for Second Public Review

AISC Standard for Certification Programs (AISC 207) is now available for a second public review. This document is an update to AISC 207-16 and adds requirements for hydraulic metal structures. It includes the entire draft standard dated March 5, 2020, with tracked revisions made since the first review.

Steel Fabrication Industry Represented in Steel Caucus Hearing Thursday

David Zalesne, president of Owen Steel Company and the immediate past-chair of AISC, is set to give a fabricator’s perspective on the market, including potential implications of the U.S. International Trade Commission’s decision regarding fabricated structural steel imports from China, Canada, and Mexico.

ITC Announces Results in Fabricated Structural Steel Case

“We are clearly disappointed with the ITC’s negative determination. U.S. fabricators and the American families who depend on them are hurting because of unfairly traded FSS imports and will suffer additional harm in the absence of much-needed trade relief,” said Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, president of the American Institute of Steel Construction.