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.

Which tops out faster, a steel core or a concrete core? A race between two buildings on a similar construction timeline in New York City showed a clear winner: the steel core. 66 Hudson Boulevard, also known as The Spiral, reached its 66-story 1,041-ft pinnacle on January 26, three weeks before its concrete-core neighbor, 50 Hudson Yards, topped out.

Level 10 Construction released a new video showing the mock-up installation of 200 Park Ave. in downtown San Jose, Calif. 

This 19-story office building, which will stand as the tallest building in San Jose, is the first in California to use SpeedCore, a system designed to cut down on construction time by erecting a sandwiched panel of steel plates that are subsequently filled with concrete.

The University of Wyoming and the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) are teaming up to offer a free six-part live-lecture series, Steel Bridge Education Lectures: From Concept to Delivery, that covers designing, fabricating, and constructing steel bridges.

AISC has reached a historic milestone--2021 marks our 100th anniversary! To celebrate a century of steel, we're shining a spotlight on the legacy of our industry.

"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," stated Charlie Carter, AISC's president.

Hypertherm is seeking applications from secondary schools and colleges for its Spark Something Great educational grant program. And the winning schools will receive the newest generation of plasma cutting equipment and training.

The Spark Something Great program is designed to support the education of the next generation of welders and metal fabricators. Hypertherm plans to award 12 North American schools with Powermax45 XP plasma systems and in-person training in 2021.

James “Jim” O. Malley, SE, group director and senior principal of Degenkolb Engineers in San Francisco, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for his leadership in improving seismic design. His election follows more than 35 years of experience in structural engineering and design and contributing to more than 50 publications to date.

Do you want to expand your knowledge of welding from home? The American Welding Society (AWS) has launched the new video series AWS ARCademy, a crash course in welding geared toward new welders.

Showcase your use of steel joists by entering your projects for the 2021 Steel Joist Institute (SJI) Design Awards. 

Structures built within the past three years are eligible to win in four major categories: industrial application, non-industrial application, unique application, and, new to 2021, floor systems with standard or CJ-Series composite joists.

Leslie E. Robertson, whose career came to be defined by his work on the World Trade Center, died Thursday in San Mateo, Calif. following a diagnosis of blood cancer.

“We've lost a giant whose work will continue to speak volumes for generations to come,” Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, AISC's president said.

AISC has selected three finalists for The Forge Prize, which celebrates emerging architects who create visionary designs that embrace steel as the primary structural component while exploring ways to increase project speed. The finalists will each work with a steel fabricator before presenting their final concepts to the judges during a live YouTube event in late March. 

It's a new year, and AISC Certification is changing with the times!

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).

Learn about the latest in the structural steel industry without leaving your living room! Registration is now open for NASCC: The Virtual Steel Conference 2021, which will take place online from April 12-16. Register now at aisc.org/nascc. 

The AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) is available for its second public review through March 5, 2021. 

Congratulations to the 12 leaders recognized with 2021 AISC awards! Our awards honor individuals who have made a significant difference in the success of the fabricated structural steel industry, whether it's for an innovative design, an insightful technical paper, or a lifetime of outstanding service.

Steel is more than a dynamic physical material. Turns out it can also hold its own in the virtual realm! AISC is pleased to announce that NASCC: The Steel Conference is being held as a virtual event in 2021.