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April 3, 2025
AISC Releases New Version of Nuclear Specification (ANSI/AISC N690-24)

“This edition marks 40 years from the standard’s first publication,” said James Malley, chair of the AISC Committee on Specifications. “Decades of constant evolution have made this the go-to standard for safety-related steel structures in nuclear facilities.”
March 26, 2025
More Than 180 AISC Members Receive 2024 Safety Awards

"Avoiding accidents is not an accident," AISC Senior Director of Engineering Tom Schlafly said. "AISC is proud of those companies whose employees worked through 2024 with few or no Days Away, Restricted, or Transfer (DART) injuries."
March 25, 2025
Architecture Students Get Hands-on Design-Build Experience

"We are providing [students] the rare opportunity to work with steel and interact directly with fabricators," said AISC Architecture Education Manager Jeanne Homer. "Going through the whole process gives students a unique insight into how materials behave in the real world--a definite advantage when they are designing."
March 24, 2025
Draft Structural Stainless Steel Specification Posted for Public Review

This draft of the standard includes proposed updates to the proportioning of pin-connected members, a change to the determination of design thickness for tubes and other sections, and revised inelastic design requirements.
March 18, 2025
Innovative Housing Concept Wins 2025 Forge Prize

"It shows how structural steel is critical to unlocking buildable space in dense urban settings within New York and further afield," said juror Matthew Marani, special sections editor for Architectural Record.
March 17, 2025
Draft AISC Seismic Provisions Available for Public Comment

The new draft includes updates to the seismic width-to-thickness limits for braces and columns, revised design requirements for special truss moment frames, and changes to the detailing requirements for base connections of composite plate shear wall systems.
March 14, 2025
Georgia Tech PhD Student Receives AISC Young Professional Award

"Through this award, we are excited to connect Hannah to opportunities, resources, and mentors to further propel her forward in her career as an academic in the steel industry," said Director of Foundation Programs Maria Mnookin.
March 10, 2025
Five Steel Groups Pledge Support for Steel Tariffs, Applaud Actions

The organizations sent a joint letter to the president reiterating the steel industry’s support for steel tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and for "the elimination of the steel Section 232 exclusion process that has been exploited as a loophole by foreign producers seeking to avoid tariffs."
February 28, 2025
Five Steel Structures to Know for 2025

"Innovative breakthroughs happen at intersections--be they meetings of minds, changes in a structure’s needs, or a challenge to build something that will make people stop and take notice," said AISC Senior Vice President Scott Melnick. "Each of these projects found themselves at the right intersection with the right team at the right time."
February 26, 2025
Conceptual Architecture Hits YouTube Live March 18

"These three finalists bring fresh ideas to some of today’s most pressing challenges in architecture," said AISC Director of Architecture Nima Balasubramanian, AIA, NOMA. "From innovative technology to material reuse and new housing solutions, each proposal offers a unique approach to shaping the way we live."
February 18, 2025
Draft AISC Code for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings Available for Public Comment

The latest draft standardizes terminology to match the AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370). Additional editorial improvements clarify tolerances.
February 17, 2025
AISC Releases Design Guide for Assessment and Repair of Structural Steel in Existing Buildings

The design guide includes common considerations for initial assessments as well as methods for detailed inspection, evaluation, and nondestructive examination.
February 10, 2025
New AISC Specification Draft Available for Public Review

Among other proposed changes, this draft updates the Chapter F requirements for flexural members with noncompact and slender elements, expands Appendix 5 pertaining to existing structures, and adds an appendix for determining strength by testing.
January 16, 2025
Eddie Williams, SEAA Co-founder and Preeminent Steel Erector, Dies at 90

"I honestly cannot think of anyone who had a greater positive impact and influence on the steel construction industry than Eddie Williams," said Chip Pocock, safety and R&D manager at Barnett Steel Erection, Inc., in Graham, N.C. "His efforts helped to make our industry so much safer and better for everyone from the ironworker to the owner and everyone in between."
January 14, 2025
Next Edition Standard for Certification Programs Available for Comment

The updated standard will notably exclude safety program requirements in recognition of the evolution of safety standardization and practices in the industry over the past several decades. The updated standard also harmonizes terminology with the AISC Code of Standard Practice, among other improvements.
January 13, 2025
Weld Engineering Researcher to Receive $300,000 Milek Fellowship

“This research may lead to lower preheat requirements for some of the most common steel shapes and plate--which would have huge benefits,” said AISC Director of Research Devin Huber, PE, PhD.
January 10, 2025
Architecture in Steel Conference to Feature Must-Have Insights, Unmatchable Networking

“Architects know the engineers they work with. They may know the general contractor. But they’ve probably never met a steel fabricator or steel erector, and they’ve never been able to talk with all of those people in one place,” said American Institute of Steel Construction Director of Architecture Nima Balasubramanian, AIA, NOMA.
January 8, 2025
Registration Open for NASCC: The Steel Conference

“Year after year, participants tell us that they made valuable connections they can’t have made anywhere else--and that attending the Steel Conference helped them do their jobs better," said Scott Melnick, AISC's senior vice president and the conference’s main organizer.
December 19, 2024
Jury Selected for 2025 Steel Design-Build Grant Program

“This year’s experts are leaders in the professional design-build market--making them perfectly suited to choose among these student proposals,” said AISC Senior Architect - University Relations Jeanne Homer, AIA.
December 16, 2024
SOM-Led Team to Write Forthcoming AISC Sustainability Design Guide

"There is a lot of confusion out there about sustainable materials and designs, and these experts are perfectly positioned to provide clarity and guidance," said AISC Vice President of Sustainability and Government Relations Brian Raff.
December 11, 2024
A Baker's Dozen Designers, Industry Professionals, and Educators You Should Know for 2025

“Designing, fabricating, and building with structural steel are team sports--and they work best in tandem,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “Our industry remains innovative thanks to MVPs from classrooms to executive boardrooms. It is an honor to recognize some of the people who shape our industry.”
December 9, 2024
UT Austin’s Karl H. Frank to Receive Top Educator Honor

“It’s not an overstatement to say that today’s steel bridge industry is what it is thanks to Karl, his research, and the engineers he inspired along the way,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “AISC presents the Haaijer Award rarely, and it’s hard to think of anyone more deserving than Karl Frank.”
November 26, 2024
AISC Releases Fourth Edition Seismic Manual

“Researchers and earthquake engineering experts continuously develop new ways to keep us safe during seismic events,” said AISC Vice President of Engineering and Research Chris Raebel, SE, PE, PhD. “This updated Manual brings all of the latest information together into one volume designed to help engineers design safe, efficient structures more quickly and easily.”
November 13, 2024
Payette’s Parke MacDowell, AIA, Joins 2025 Forge Prize Jury

“Steel fabricators bring a unique perspective to an architect's design, and both need to collaborate closely to bring a project to completion,” said AISC Director of Architecture Nima Balasubramanian, AIA, NOMA. “Parke is one of very few people who are true experts in both specialties.”
October 29, 2024
Architectural Record’s Matthew Marani Joins Forge Prize Jury

“Matthew Marani has spent years examining the cutting edge of architecture,” said AISC Director of Architecture Nima Balasubramanian, AIA, NOMA. “We are all looking forward to his expert perspective on the visionary concepts that the Forge Prize jury will consider!”
October 15, 2024
Emily Baker of University of Arkansas to Judge 2025 Forge Prize

Baker won the 2024 Forge Prize with a landmark trail head that showcases her Spin-Valence system, a revolutionary steel space frame that is both beautiful and functional.
October 11, 2024
AISC Applauds Senators Baldwin, Brown for Supporting Domestic Steel Industry

"I’m hopeful that the Administration still believes that steel is important to U.S. national security and is interested in doing everything it can to protect the steel industry and its workers from unfair trade practices,” said AISC Vice President of Sustainability and Government Relations Brian Raff.
October 1, 2024
Bridge Fabrication Expert Selected for 2025 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

"Ronnie Medlock is an icon within the bridge fabrication and construction world, and the impact of his contributions to the standards that guide the industry cannot be overstated," said AISC Vice President of Engineering and Research Christopher H. Raebel, SE, PE, PhD. "Ronnie Medlock has changed the way bridges are fabricated and constructed in the U.S."
September 30, 2024
Nucor’s Zach Moon Joins AISC Board of Directors

“We're pleased to have Zach as the newest member of our Board of Directors,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “His background and experience make him a great fit, and he'll enhance the breadth and depth of the group.”
September 9, 2024
Next Edition Prequalified Connections Standard Available for Comment

A draft of the next edition of the AISC Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications (AISC 358) is now available for public review and comment. This edition, currently slated for a 2027 release, will supersede ANSI/AISC 358-22.
September 9, 2024
Engineering Students Design, Fabricate, and Build Bridges--for the 38th Year!

“Every single year, students tell us that it was the best part of their college experience, and many go on to design bridges as practicing engineers!” said AISC Senior Director of Education Christina Harber, SE, PE.
September 3, 2024
AREMA/NSBA Present Constructability, Fabrication Guidelines for Steel Railroad Bridges

“These guidelines will help streamline the design and fabrication process to provide for efficient and economical steel bridge design and construction,” said American Institute of Steel Construction Vice President of Bridges Brandon Chavel, PE, PhD.
August 26, 2024
AISC Education Foundation Awards $200k+ in Scholarships

“Our scholarships are the AISC Education Foundation's biggest investment in the next generation of our industry,” said AISC Director of Foundation Programs Maria Mnookin.
August 20, 2024
Calling Architects, Educators, and Students: AISC’s Conceptual Design Competition Returns--with $25,000 in Prizes

“The Forge Prize is the Architecture Center’s flagship design competition--and it’s just one way that the Center sparks creativity to inspire great designers,” said AISC Director of Architecture Nima Balasubramanian, AIA, NOMA.
August 16, 2024
Next Edition of AISC 370 Available for Public Review

A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 370 will supersede the 2021 version and is anticipated to be finalized in 2025.
August 12, 2024
AISC/ACSA Steel Design Student Competition Returns--with $20,000 in Prizes!

“This year's Library + program is a chance for students to explore the needs of a community and to design flexible programming that responds to those needs while integrating the advantages of structural steel," said AISC Senior Architect for University Relations Jeanne Homer, AIA.
August 12, 2024
AISC Seeks Outstanding Researcher--Milek Fellowship Award Grows to $300,000 for 2025

“I’m looking forward to learning more about what’s going on in research labs around the country--the things that could drive structural steel design and construction in the future," said AISC Director of Research Devin Huber, PE, PhD.
July 24, 2024
AISC Director of Workforce Development Focuses on Engagement as President of SEAOI

“I'm very excited for this year as we bring together members, new and old, to invigorate the Illinois structural engineering community,” Jennifer Traut-Todaro, SE, LEED AP said.
July 17, 2024
EPA Grant Supports Further Development of Steel Industry EPDs

“American structural steel is already the most transparent, sustainable material on the market today--and thanks to a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, specifiers and the public will have even more accurate data available to help them choose structural materials that protect the planet both today and tomorrow,” said Brian Raff, AISC’s vice president of sustainability and government affairs.
July 12, 2024
Public Review Notice: Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings

A draft of the next edition of the AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 313) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 313 will supersede the 2021 version and is anticipated to be finalized in 2025.
June 19, 2024
Brandon Chavel Returns to NSBA as Vice President of Bridges

“Brandon’s years of experience and leadership in the bridge design community make him the perfect person to serve as the voice of America’s steel bridge industry,” said AISC Senior Vice President Scott Melnick.
June 4, 2024
University of Florida Wins 2024 Student Steel Bridge Competition

"These students worked all year on design, fabrication, and construction and competed with the best of the best," said Christina Harber, SE, PE, AISC's senior director of education. "AISC is proud of all of them, and they should be proud of themselves, too."
May 31, 2024
Certification Standard on Complex Protective Coating Systems Available for Public Review

The next edition of this standard will supersede the version published in 2010 under the designation AISC 420-10/SSPC-QP 3. This update intends to bring the standard in line with current companion reference standards.
May 30, 2024
Student Bridge Design Teams to Compete in National Finals May 31, June 1

"It will be a very exciting competition weekend," said Kristi Sattler, SE, PE, PhD, AISC’s university education manager. "I'm looking forward to seeing how these top teams creatively approach one of the widest-ever rivers and whether they’ll opt for the added cost of barges!"
May 29, 2024
AISC Launches Fabricator Sustainability Program to Drive Green Projects

"Few people recognize that structural steel fabricators are the key player for a project's sustainability," said AISC Director of Sustainability and Government Relations Max Puchtel. "A fabricator's procurement responsibility means that their upstream influence is far greater."
May 24, 2024
Did You Work on One of the Best Projects in America?

"We are once again looking for your great ideas that highlight specific unique advantages of working with structural steel--things like sustainability, adaptability, cost, speed, reliability, and resilience--while making a lasting impact on the communities they serve," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD.
May 20, 2024
American Steel Industry Urges Congress to Reject Anti-Competitive Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act

The letter from steel industry leaders raised substantive concerns about the potential ramifications of this legislation on fair competition, taxpayer value, and sustainability practices within the construction sector.
May 3, 2024
Next Version of AISC N690 Available for Limited Public Review

This edition of N690 will supersede the 2018 version, and it is anticipated to be finalized this year. The scope of this public review includes revisions to some requirements for steel-plate composite structural elements as well as an updated provision for quality assurance documentation.
April 26, 2024
AISC Expands Sustainability Focus

“AISC’s sustainability team will work to ensure the design community has the information they need to design truly sustainable buildings and bridges,” said Brian Raff. “But sustainability is only part of the story. AISC is dedicated to keeping America's infrastructure moving forward with robust, long-term funding."
April 15, 2024
New AISC/SJI Design Guide Details Rain Loads and Ponding

Design Guide 40, Rain Loads and Ponding provides guidance for the design of roof systems to avoid or resist water accumulation and any resulting instability.
April 11, 2024
Can America Quickly Replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore? Yes!

The replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is a critical need for the City and Port of Baltimore--indeed, for this entire nation. Fortunately, the steel industry has the experience, expertise, material, and ability to quickly get the job done.
April 5, 2024
AISC Accepting Nominations for 2025 Higgins Lectureship Award

"Theodore R. Higgins made invaluable contributions to the advancement of engineering," said AISC's Vice President of Engineering and Research, Christopher Raebel, SE, PE, PhD. "The T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award is a fitting way to honor that legacy and continue the spirit of innovation that he embodied."
April 4, 2024
AISC Presents Inaugural Design-Build Grants to Three Universities

Through its inaugural Design-Build Grant Program, the AISC Education Foundation has awarded grants to build three community-focused structures around the country: a creative bus stop in Columbus, Ind., an outdoor classroom in Houston, and a rest stop for cyclists and pedestrians in Dallas.
April 2, 2024
Technical Background Available: "Fracture-Critical"

"This is a classification that results in special design, fabrication, and inspection provisions that create a higher level of safety for those parts of the bridge," said Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, executive director of the National Steel Bridge Alliance and president of the American Institute of Steel Construction.
April 2, 2024
Nominate Someone Remarkable for an AISC Award

"Steel is a special material--and the people in our industry are responsible for its impact on how people live, work, and play," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "AISC is honored to provide a well-deserved spotlight for their achievements."
March 20, 2024
AISC Education Foundation Revamps Undergrad Research Fellowship, Thanks to Major Gift

"With this generous gift, we will award additional fellowships annually and attract more future researchers who will discover tomorrow's innovations," said Director of Foundation Programs Maria Mnookin. "The Undergraduate Research Fellowship program is a prime example of how our donors directly impact the future of our industry."
March 13, 2024
Second Edition AISC Design Guide for Hollow Structural Section Connections Now Available

This latest update to the AISC design guide series greatly expands upon the background and commentary for each HSS connection. These thorough explanations of the relevant limit states and the experimental results for each connection provide invaluable insight into the rationale behind each connection design procedure.
March 11, 2024
AISC Releases New Version of Certification Standard (AISC 207-23)

"[AISC's Certification program] is one thing that makes structural steel such a reliable choice," said AISC Vice President of Membership and Certification Todd A. Alwood. "This update ensures that certified fabricators and erectors are adhering to the latest best practices to provide high-quality work."
March 5, 2024
Kirigami-Inspired Sculptural Steel Structure Wins 2024 Forge Prize

The winning Mile Zero concept uses an innovative Spin-Valence space frame system to cut, pull, and fasten uncoated weathering steel sheets into a modular system with structural depth that forms the canopy of a landmark for the Razorback Greenway in Arkansas.
February 28, 2024
Ten Outstanding Designers, Industry Professionals, and Educators You Should Know

“It’s getting crowded on the cutting edge,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “These 10 people have made extraordinary contributions to the present--and future--of America’s built environment.”
February 27, 2024
AISC Hires Its First Market Development Director for Architecture

“We are thrilled that Nima is joining our team,” said Brian Raff, AISC’s vice president of market development. “Her experience and perspective will help us develop programs that help architects design a brighter, more sustainable, inspiring future for all of us.”
February 27, 2024
NASCC Online to Stream Steel Conference Sessions--Anywhere

"Last year, more than 2,200 participants tuned in to our live-streamed sessions," said AISC Senior Vice President Scott Melnick. "We're proud to once again offer NASCC Online for those who can't attend the Steel Conference in person."
February 22, 2024
More than 180 AISC Members Receive 2023 Safety Awards

"Avoiding accidents is not an accident," said AISC Senior Director of Engineering Tom Schlafly. "AISC is proud of those companies whose employees worked through 2023 with few or no Days Away, Restricted, or Transfer (DART) injuries."
February 20, 2024
Ahmad Hassan Receives 2024 Reidar Bjorhovde Outstanding Young Professional Award

"In recent years, Ahmad has taken an active interest in AISC's activities, particularly in the development of our codes and standards," said AISC Director of Foundation Programs Maria Mnookin.
February 19, 2024
Michael Grubb to Receive AISC’s Highest Design Honor

"It’s hard to overstate Mike's contribution to American infrastructure over his career," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "He's been a relentless contributor, and nobody can communicate the big picture and the details behind it better. AISC is proud to recognize his accomplishments."
February 12, 2024
AISC and AIA Contract Documents Release Part II of Design Assist Guidelines

"This paper aims to help project teams use design assist strategies to meet a defined project schedule and budget while minimizing the costs and disruptions that might arise from team misalignments," said Dave Steel Company, Inc. VP of Special Projects Babette Freund.
February 7, 2024
Three Inspiring Visions Compete as 2024 Forge Prize Finalists

"All three began to share a clear interest in prefabrication and kits of parts--which is something that steel lends itself to very nicely--and they all have a geometry that steel lends itself to very nicely, as well," said juror Reed Kroloff, dean of and Rowe Family College of Architecture Endowed Chair at the Illinois Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture.
February 2, 2024
Next Version of AISC N690 Available for Public Review

A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (AISC N690) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of N690 will supersede the 2018 version.
January 31, 2024
NSBA Recognizes Eight Top Bridges--and One Remarkable DOT--for 2024

"Steel bridges have connected American communities for centuries," said NSBA Senior Director for Market Development Jeff Carlson, PE. "This year’s Prize Bridge Award winners continue that proud tradition and showcase the innovation--at all scales, from showcase bridges to local lifelines--that will keep Americans moving for centuries to come."
January 24, 2024
IDEAS² Jury Names Six Structures You Should Know About for 2024

"This year's jury set out to find the projects that take full advantage of the specific benefits like sustainability, cost, speed, reliability, and resilience that make structural steel the best choice for designers," said AISC Senior Vice President Scott Melnick.
January 9, 2024
AISC Launches Free Leadership Program for Project Managers; Applications Due February 15

At engineering firms, fabrication shops, and erectors across the country, new project managers are tackling novel challenges every day. AISC’s new three-year Career Accelerator Program with Steel (or CAPS) is designed to help them hone their leadership skills while building valuable connections with other project managers throughout the structural steel industry.
January 3, 2024
Registration Open for NASCC: The Steel Conference

Register today to get the best price on the industry’s top education event, featuring more than 250 sessions full of must-have practical information that you can implement as soon as you get home, an exhibit hall packed with more than 280 innovations you need to know about right now, and a chance to network with thousands of the nation’s preeminent designers, fabricators, erectors, and educators!
November 8, 2023
NSBA Congratulates PennDOT, High Steel for I-95 Reopening Five Months After Truck Fire

"This is yet another example of structural steel getting drivers back on the road quickly," said National Steel Bridge Alliance Senior Director of Market Development Jeff Carlson, PE. "The industry has a history of rallying to get emergency repairs off the ground at lightning speed, and I'm proud that steel has come to the rescue yet again."
November 1, 2023
AISC Education Foundation Seeks to Double Impact of Gift in Honor of Computer-Assisted Design Pioneer

"I feel honored that this scholarship was established," Steven J. Fenves said. "And I feel envious of the young people who get it, because it’s really an accelerated path to their future that they wouldn’t have otherwise."
October 18, 2023
ARCHITECT’s Paul Makovsky Joins 2024 Forge Prize Jury

“Paul’s extensive journalism career has given him a unique perspective on how architecture affects how people live in the real world,” said AISC Senior Architect for University Relations Jeanne Homer, AIA. “We’re delighted to have his expert insights as our panel evaluates cutting-edge visions of the future.”
October 11, 2023
Corgan’s Samantha Flores Joins 2024 Forge Prize Jury

“Samantha’s vision and creativity makes her an ideal fit for the Forge Prize,” said AISC Senior Architect for University Relations Jeanne Homer, AIA. “She has designed skyports, spaceports, vertical farms, and mobile data centers--precisely the kind of emerging architecture typologies we’ve seen in previous Forge Prize competitions.”
October 10, 2023
AISC Dedicates 16th-Edition Steel Construction Manual to Connection Design Pioneer Bill Thornton

"Bill Thornton has served our profession, our industry, and AISC so significantly and so completely that his wisdom and work changed the way steel connections are understood and designed," the AISC Committee on Manuals wrote in its dedication.
October 9, 2023
Updated AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities Available for Second Public Review

A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (AISC N690) is now available for public review and comment. The 2024 update of N690 will supersede the 2018 version.
October 3, 2023
IIT's Reed Kroloff Joins 2024 Forge Prize Jury

"Reed has a special talent for communicating both analytically and passionately about architecture," said AISC Senior Architect for University Relations Jeanne Homer, AIA. "[His] experience, expertise, and passion will be real assets to the Forge Prize jury as they consider visionary concepts and the impact they'd have on how we live, work, and play in the future."
September 29, 2023
AISC Education Foundation Board Expands, Elects New Officers

“Looking at the growth in Foundation assets and the scope of its reach into the education and engineering design communities over a decade, I thought it was a good time to expand the size of the Board and include participation from other stakeholders in these communities,” former Chair David Zalesne (Owen Steel Company) said.
September 20, 2023
AISC Releases End-Plate Moment Connection Design Guide

"Design Guide 39 incorporates the latest information to create the go-to resource for designers," said AISC Vice President of Engineering and Research Christopher H. Raebel, SE, PE, PhD.
September 19, 2023
Structural Stability Researcher to Receive 2024 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

"Dr. Schafer's work in the areas of structural stability and local buckling in hot-rolled structural members is consistently outstanding," said AISC Vice President of Engineering and Research Christopher H. Raebel, SE, PE, PhD. "It is a privilege to have him represent AISC as a T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award recipient."
September 14, 2023
AISC Elects New Board of Directors Chair, Vice Chair

The AISC Board of Directors chose new leadership at its most recent meeting. Hugh McCaffrey of Southern New Jersey Steel in Vineland, N.J. was elected board chair Sept. 9 at AISC’s annual business meeting, and Glenn Tabolt of STS Steel in Schenectady, N.Y. was elected vice chair.
September 5, 2023
2024 Student Steel Bridge Competition Rules Released

In this year's hypothetical scenario, Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, La., is considering the addition of a disc golf course with a non-invasive, man-made river as a water hazard. And where there's water, there must be a bridge for players, park employees, and maintenance vehicles to get to the other side!
August 23, 2023
AISC Education Foundation Awards $211,000 in Scholarships

“Scholarships are one of the primary ways the AISC Education Foundation supports the next generation of leaders, and I’m thrilled that we can make a difference in these students’ lives,” said AISC Director of Foundation Programs Maria Mnookin.
August 15, 2023
Applications for $200,000 Milek Fellowship Due Sept. 15, 2023

“The Milek Fellowship is a unique opportunity for AISC to support the next generation of up-and-coming researchers whose ideas keep structural steel on the cutting edge,” said AISC Director of Research Devin Huber, PE, PhD.
August 14, 2023
Large-format 3D Printing Researcher Receives AISC’s 2023 Milek Fellowship

“Additive manufacturing (sometimes called 3D printing) could be a game-changer,” said AISC Director of Research Devin Huber, PE, PhD. “Dr. Sherman is exploring whether combining commercial robotic welding hardware with readily available wire feedstock could achieve a high-throughput and favorable economics compared to other metallic additive manufacturing techniques, which would make that a practical solution for the structural steel industry.”
August 14, 2023
AISC Releases Complementary Materials for the 16th Edition Steel Construction Manual

“These free, digital supplements allow us to share a vast amount of information easily,” said AISC Director of Manuals Margaret Matthew. “The Steel Construction Manual is a formidable publication, not just in terms of scope and authority--the book itself weighs 4.5 lbs, even though we print it on Bible paper. If we included all of these additional materials, we’d have to build wheels into the spine!”
August 9, 2023
AISC’s $15,000 Conceptual Design Competition Returns--with Expanded Eligibility

“The future truly belongs to those who create it, and the Forge Prize offers a unique opportunity to dream big and envision something ground-breaking,” said AISC Senior Architect for University Relations Jeanne Homer, AIA. "I’m thrilled to invite the next generation of big thinkers and the educators who both guide and are inspired by them to enter the Forge Prize.”
August 2, 2023
AISC Releases 16th Edition of Steel Construction Manual

“The Steel Construction Manual has been the gold standard for structural steel design and construction for almost a century--and the 16th edition’s gleaming cover just underscores its role as the go-to reference for industry professionals around the world,” said AISC Director of Manuals Margaret Matthew.
July 28, 2023
Clean Electricity Technologies Receiving IRA Bonus Credits Should Use American Steel

"We believe that the agency should take appropriate action to fix...errors in the recently issued guidance," the letter stated. "It is critical to ensuring that the clear intent of Congress to incentivize the use of domestic steel and iron in clean energy projects is realized."
July 21, 2023
AISC Director of Workforce Development Elected 2024 President of SEAOI

“As we continue to transition out of social distancing and acclimate to the state of remote work and collaboration, it is becoming more and more important to engage our members and the profession in new ways,” said Jennifer Traut-Todaro, SE, LEED AP. “I plan to work on this specifically this year, drawing on ideas from others as well as testing out a few of my own. I am committed to reaching as many SEAOI members as we can, through a variety of programming that meets their needs.”
July 19, 2023
Nominate Someone Extraordinary for a 2024 AISC Award

“The leaders driving today’s innovation are what makes the design community and domestic fabricated structural steel industry so special,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “They deserve the spotlight, and AISC is honored to provide one!”
July 13, 2023
AISC Board of Directors Appoints Four New Members

"The Board is gaining some great talent and varied perspectives to assist in representing all of our many members,” said AISC Board of Directors Chair Steve Knitter. “I’m looking forward to working with them as we continue to push our industry further."
June 7, 2023
University of Florida Wins 2023 Student Steel Bridge Competition

"It brings me such joy to see how the Student Steel Bridge Competition has such a positive impact on the students,” said Kristi Sattler, SE, PE, PhD, AISC’s university education manager. “This weekend was full of smiling students who were passionate about their bridges, enthusiastic volunteer judges who ensured a fair and safe competition, and sponsors who got to see first-hand the fruits of their financial contributions."
May 31, 2023
AISC Releases Updated Seismic Standards (ANSI/AISC 341-22 and ANSI/AISC 358-22)

The documents and accompanying commentary can be downloaded for free at aisc.org/standards. Both documents will be printed in and provide the basis for the guidelines in the forthcoming 4th edition Seismic Design Manual, which is currently scheduled for publication next year.
May 30, 2023
NSBA Seeks America’s Best Steel Bridges, Owners for 2024 Prize Bridge Awards

“Structural steel is driving bridge innovation across the country, on projects that range from grand suspension bridges to the small but vital county roads that connect communities,” said NSBA Senior Director of Market Development Jeff Carlson, PE. “The Prize Bridge Awards are a showcase of the best bridge engineering and construction in our industry--and the people who make it happen every day.”
May 25, 2023
AISC Shakes Up Steel Industry's Top Design Award for 2024

"Dollars are no longer the best way to categorize structures," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "Instead, we're looking for the best projects in the country that highlight specific unique advantages of working with structural steel--things like sustainability, adaptability, cost, speed, reliability, and resilience."
May 25, 2023
AISC Releases New Seismic Standard for Existing Steel Buildings

"ANSI/AISC 342-22 provides vital updates to the existing provisions," said James Malley, chair of the AISC Committee on Specifications and a senior principal at Degenkolb Engineers. "ASCE/SEI 41 is a crucial standard for public safety and therefore it's absolutely critical that it reflects the latest structural steel research and understanding."
May 25, 2023
Two AISC Engineers to Receive SEAOI Award

“We are all so proud of our colleagues Yasmin and Kristi,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “This recognition is well-deserved and highlights the strong contributions they are making through their work to our profession.”