The American Institute of Steel Construction's flagship competition for buildings is now accepting entries for the 2023 IDEAS² Awards.

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 most prestigious design honor.

The winners will get a prime-time spotlight at NASCC: The Steel Conference in Charlotte, N.C. next April, and the May 2023 issue of Modern Steel Construction magazine will feature them. In addition to substantial press support and publicity through AISC's own print and online media, winning teams have the unique opportunity to present their projects to the AEC community during special webinars or live events throughout the year. If possible, AISC will conduct an on-site award presentation during 2023.

"Innovators in the AEC community create amazing steel structures every day," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "These inspiring structures represent the best of design and construction with American steel, and AISC is honored to recognize the project teams that bring these visions to life."

Sometimes it’s nice to have too much of a good thing. We received more NASCC: The Steel Conference Preview Papers than we were able to fit into the print version of MSC in advance of the conference, so we’ve posted the “bonus” articles here. The conference takes place March 23-25 in Denver. Visit aisc.org/nascc for more information and to register.