FEATURES

24   Taking Flight
By Cawsie Jijina, PE, Ritchie Bhaskaranand, and Shawn Bennett
A longtime engineer-architect partnership combined to craft a flight-inspired design that steel achieved in a cost-effective and speedy manner amid challenging site constraints.

32   The Spaces In Between
By Geoff Weisenberger
Service centers are a crucial link in the fabricated structural steel supply chain, and the Denver outpost of one of the country’s largest service center networks is leading the way in efficiency.

40   Share and Share a “Like”
By Patrick Engel
Steel and construction industry companies share their approach to using social media as a workforce development tool.

46   Racing to Louisville
By Patrick Engel
NASCC: The Steel Conference descended on Derby City and brought all areas of the steel industry together.

52   2025 Hot Products
The exhibit hall at the 2025 NASCC: The Steel Conference was loaded with tools for designing and building successful steel structures.

COLUMNS

SteelWise
15   A Playbook for Upkeep
By Christopher M. Hewitt, SE, PE, PEng, and Alan Humphreys, PE, PhD
A new AISC publication provides detailed assessment and repair tips to keep steel buildings standing strong through their expected lifespan.

Field Notes
18   Architectural Adventure
Interview by Geoff Weisenberger
An architecture career that has included stops in three countries brought Nima Balasubramanian to AISC, where she’s helping create a crucial resource for educating architects about structural steel.

Business Issues
21   Defining Traits
By Susan Quinn
These nine principles often set high-performing companies apart, and it’s never too late to make them a core part of your culture.