"We couldn't be more honored to have Evelyn, Miles, and Alex 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 this year's visionary Forge Prize entries!"

Do you know someone whose dedication and contributions to the industry deserve special recognition? Tell us all about it!

The American Institute of Steel Construction is soliciting nominations for its 2022 awards that honor individuals.

Each year, AISC presents Lifetime and Special Achievement Awards to exceptional industry professionals, designers, and educators. The 2022 winners will receive special recognition before the whole industry at NASCC: The Steel Conference in Denver, March 23-25, 2022.

“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.”

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.

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.

The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) has chosen Pete Gum as its new executive director.

Gum, who has led not-for-profit construction trade associations for 29 years, was most recently president of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Pennsylvania. In this position and previous roles, Gum has demonstrated an aptitude for helping associations increase their memberships.