New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has signed Buy American legislation into law during a visit to AISC-member Capone Iron Corporation North Woods, Inc.’s fabrication facility in Berlin, N.H. The new regulations require the use of American contractors and products on state-funded construction projects.

"New Hampshire's Buy American law is a win for steel fabricators who have too long suffered from unfair foreign competition," said American Institute of Steel Construction Director of Government Relations and Sustainability Max Puchtel. "And beyond New England, the law signals a movement among our elected leaders to commit to spend tax dollars domestically. The American structural steel industry is ready and capable of delivering for our great steel bridges, critical infrastructure projects, and iconic skylines."

In recent years, the Space Needle underwent an extensive structural renovation to prepare the already futuristic (and fun) symbol of Seattle for the next generation and beyond. Check out this gallery to see models of the building systems, sequencing for the new steel flooring system, and photos of the new amenities like the curved steel staircase. And to read about the project, see “Steel Space” in the May 2022 issue.

Chicago’s Montrose Avenue Bridge over the I-90/94 corridor overcame COVID-19 delays and tight site constraints and came together on time. Click through the album to see the project’s progression, which involved replacing a crumbling concrete crossing with a strong steel span. And to read all about it, see “Treading Lightly” in the June 2022 issue.