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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.”
May 22, 2023
Smart Design and Maintenance Key to High-Performance UWS Bridges, Research Finds

“Weather is not just precipitation,” said 2023 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award winner Jennifer McConnell, PhD. “It’s the chemical elements that make up that precipitation”--and controlling exposure is the most important thing engineers can do to ensure that a structure reaches its target lifespan.
May 22, 2023
NTSB Update on Fern Hollow Bridge Highlights Urgent Infrastructure Maintenance Needs

“Bridge failures are sudden, but they do not begin suddenly,” said National Steel Bridge Alliance Chief Bridge Engineer Christopher Garrell, PE. “All materials deteriorate, and that deterioration, when left unabated, can and will lead to failures like we saw in Fern Hollow.”
May 3, 2023
Updated AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities 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 2024 update of N690 will supersede the 2018 version.
March 31, 2023
EV Charging Infrastructure Concept Wins 2023 Forge Prize

LVL (Level) Studio collaborators Jeffrey Lee, Christopher Taurasi, and Lexi White won the $10,000 grand prize in a YouTube live stream Thursday afternoon. They worked with Schuff Steel Senior Vice President Christopher Crosby to refine their Electric Oasis vision and make the process of bringing it to life in steel more efficient.
March 15, 2023
Cristopher Montalvo Receives Inaugural Reidar Bjorhovde Outstanding Young Professional Award

The AISC Education Foundation will give him a big boost with the Bjorhovde Award. He'll attend NASCC: The Steel Conference in Charlotte, N.C., in April, then enjoy steel mill and fabrication shop tours over the summer before joining the AISC Committee on Specifications meeting in Chicago in the fall.
March 14, 2023
FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt to Keynote NASCC: The Steel Conference

“This is a great opportunity to hear first-hand about the impact the IIJA will have on the steel design and construction industry,” said Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, president of AISC. “Shailen Bhatt is a dynamic speaker with a lot of keen insight, and I look forward to hearing what he has to say.”
February 24, 2023
130+ AISC Members Receive Safety Awards

"The dedicated people who work in fabrication shops and on jobsites across the country are what really sets domestically fabricated structural steel apart,” said AISC Senior Director of Engineering Tom Schlafly. “AISC is proud to recognize those who truly put safety first to protect our industry's greatest asset: talented, passionate workers."
February 16, 2023
AISC Releases Design Guide about Revolutionary SpeedCore System

“SpeedCore is a game-changer when it comes to the rapid design and erection of steel buildings because there’s no waiting for concrete to cure,” said AISC Vice President of Engineering and Research Christopher H. Raebel, SE, PE, PhD. “The new Design Guide provides a complete toolkit to harness the potential of this innovative structural system.”
February 10, 2023
Three Steel Visions Go Head-to-Head for $10,000--Live on YouTube!

"At its heart, this competition is about inspiration and vision--it’s about dreams," said Alex Morales, AISC’s senior structural specialist leading the competition. "In the second phase of the competition, the finalists are working with a steel fabricator to refine what would be involved in bringing that dream to life as only steel can. We can’t wait to see what they’ve come up with!"
February 8, 2023
AISC Releases New Version of Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360-22)

"The first edition of the AISC Specification was released in 1923," said James Malley, chair of the AISC Committee on Specifications. "A century later, the Specification continues our mission to provide a practice-oriented specification that allows designers, fabricators, and builders to create safe, efficient, durable, and economical structures that define America’s built environment."
February 8, 2023
American Structural Steel: Ready for American Infrastructure Projects

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) proudly support President Joe Biden’s new standards that "All construction materials used in federal projects to be made in America."
February 1, 2023
10 Stunning Projects Win Structural Steel Industry Design Awards

“I love how this year’s winners not only use steel to create modern masterpieces but also take full advantage of steel’s unique ability to give a second life to structures that would otherwise be demolished,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “Half of the projects that won this year use steel to reinvent structures that have been part of a community for decades or even a century. It’s wonderful to see steel preserve the character of a community by preserving its structures.”
January 23, 2023
Registration Now Open for 2023’s Premier Structural Steel Education Event

The industry’s top education event features 200 sessions full of must-have practical information that you can implement as soon as you get home, an exhibit hall packed with more than 250 innovations you need to know about right now, and a chance to network with thousands of the world's best designers, fabricators, erectors, and other steel fans.
January 18, 2023
AISC Announces 2023 Forge Prize Finalists

"Based on these three finalists, it’s clear that the future of visionary design is in good hands. I can't wait to see what their initial concepts turn into after they work with a steel fabricator to refine them!" said Alex Morales, AISC’s senior structural specialist leading the competition.
January 13, 2023
Gerdau’s Fernao A.O. Cesar Joins AISC Board of Directors

With AISC embarking on a reinvigorated market development program, Cesar's experience in both sales and marketing is expected to be invaluable. "Fernao has been helping steel fabricators at Gerdau for years, and that gives him uniquely valuable insights into what they need in today's market," said Stephen Knitter, AISC’s Board chair.
January 12, 2023
AISC Congratulates Larry Kruth and Cindi Duncan on their Retirements

Former Vice President of Engineering and Research Lawrence F. Kruth, PE and Senior Director of Engineering Cynthia Duncan, two outstanding AISC leaders, retired at the end of 2022.
January 9, 2023
Updated AISC Standard for Certification Programs Available for Public Review

A draft of the next edition of the AISC Standard for Certification Programs (AISC 207) is now available for public review and comment. When completed, this document will supersede AISC 207-20. AISC expects to finalize and release it by early 2024.
December 19, 2022
Awe-Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects and Modern Masterpieces Finalists for Industry’s Top Design Honor

“We’re all surrounded by inspiring steel innovation every day, and it’s fascinating to think about how those innovations can transform spaces that have housed American communities for decades--spaces that would otherwise be lost,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD.
December 9, 2022
AISC to Honor 11 Outstanding Designers, Industry Professionals, and Educators

“This is a time of extraordinary innovation in design and construction with structural steel,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “It’s always a pleasure to recognize the exceptional people who have driven our industry to where it stands today--and who continue to ensure a bright future.”
December 8, 2022
UT Austin’s Michael Engelhardt Receives AISC’s Highest Educator Award

"It seems that no matter what topic he touches, he makes a significant impact and dramatically advances the state of the art (or the state of the 'Engelhardt' - pun intended)," said AISC Director of Research Devin Huber, PE, PhD.
December 8, 2022
Owen Steel’s David Zalesne Receives AISC’s Highest Industry Honor

Zalesne is only the 10th Stupp Award winner since the program's inception in 1998. "David is a visionary who sees opportunities and solutions the rest of us can't. Even better, he's wonderfully able to share his vision and engage the rest of us," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD.
November 30, 2022
NSBA Releases Guide to Uncoated Weathering Steel: the Ultimate Economical, Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Fast Bridge Material

"Everyone is looking for materials with a proven track record of great corrosion protection while reducing maintenance costs and protecting the environment," said National Steel Bridge Alliance Senior Director of Market Development Jeff Carlson, PE. "But not everyone knows that uncoated weathering steel has done just that in a variety of climates across the country since the 1960s."
November 22, 2022
AISC Education Foundation Honors Reidar Bjorhovde’s Legacy of Mentoring

Every penny donated to the AISC Education Foundation between now and December 31 will go toward establishing the Reidar Bjorhovde Outstanding Young Professional Award. The Award will open doors for promising young professionals, introducing them to key contacts and setting them up with valuable connections that will serve them well for the rest of their careers, just as Reidar would have done.
November 21, 2022
2022 AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges Now Available

The Code is a vital document for everyone associated with construction in structural steel--it provides a framework for a shared understanding of acceptable standards when contracting for structural steel. The Code has governed contracts for nearly a century since its first publication in 1924.
November 9, 2022
In Memoriam: Hugh A. Krentz

“Hugh’s work was instrumental in CISC’s success,” said Scott Melnick, senior vice president at AISC. “Hugh was well known for his honesty and candor, as well as his dedication to Canada and commitment to the standards development process. Under his leadership, AISC and CISC worked on many projects together, including the North American Steel Construction Conference (now known as NASCC: The Steel Conference).”
November 9, 2022
AISC Releases Buy Clean Guidance to Help Legislators Maximize Structural Steel’s Unmatched Sustainability

"American hot-rolled structural steel is precisely the sort of material that Buy Clean legislation is intended to promote, so it's a natural fit," said AISC Director of Government Relations and Sustainability Max Puchtel, SE, PE. "AISC has helped policymakers craft smart and informed Buy Clean policies since 2017, and we're proud to continue to serve as the leading expert resource for lawmakers."
November 2, 2022
Corrosion Researcher Wins 2023 AISC T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

"Dr. McConnell's research is essential to ongoing work to update Federal Highway Administration guidelines for the application and maintenance of uncoated weathering steel--which date all the way back to 1989," said AISC Vice President of Engineering and Research Christopher H. Raebel, SE, PE, PhD.
October 17, 2022
In Memoriam: Raymond H.R. Tide

"Ray was a purposeful volunteer and leader in the technical activities of AISC, RCSC, and other organizations," said Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "He always had things he wanted to accomplish and rarely did he fail. More personally, I remember how encouraging he was early in my career that I should pursue and achieve licensure as a PE and SE."
October 12, 2022
Transbay Study Group Makes Recommendations

It’s expected the report will lead to a number of changes in future steel specifications. “The task group presented a holistic set of proposals dealing with fracture toughness, sharp discontinuities, stress levels, and inspection practices, while also considering practical commercial issues,” said AISC VP Larry Kruth.
October 6, 2022
Free Webinar: Bridging Research and Practice to Go Beyond the Specification

"Designers, fabricators, and researchers are all at the forefront of steel innovation," says AISC's Christopher Raebel. "Great things can happen when they work together to solve problems and confirm that creative design solutions actually work--and, as a bonus, these projects can build connections between exceptional students and firms looking for a new generation of talented thinkers."
September 28, 2022
Celebrate America’s Greenest Structural Material October 21

"It's our honor to represent this industry every day of the year, but SteelDay is a special day to recognize everyone who designs and builds with structural steel," said AISC VP Carly Hurd. "We're thrilled to continue the program in 2022."
September 21, 2022
Sean Joyner to Serve on 2023 Forge Prize Jury

"I see Sean's passion for architecture exemplified through his writing," said AISC's Alex Morales. "As a designer, author, educator, and mentor, Sean has made himself an open resource to emerging professionals in architecture, and his belief in the Forge Prize is a testament to his continued passion."
September 15, 2022
American Structural Steel Leads the Way as White House Prioritizes Low-Carbon Construction Materials

"A clean, green future is critical and it's already building in steel today. The smokestacks are long gone--in fact, the vast majority of the remaining emissions from structural steel beam production come from the power grid," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD.
September 14, 2022
Melanie Harris Joins 2023 Forge Prize Jury

"I've watched Melanie break many molds in architecture and quickly rise through the ranks to become one of the authorities in healthcare design," said AISC's Alex Morales. "She is an inspiration to emerging professionals blazing their own trails in the industry, and we're honored to have her on the Forge Prize jury this year."
September 12, 2022
Industry Remembers Alan “Ted” Sheppard

"Ted was integral to connecting AISC with the erector community," said AISC Senior Vice President Scott Melnick. "He had friends everywhere and could always be counted on to make a needed introduction, offer practical advice, or join a group in a good glass of wine."
September 9, 2022
Flash Steel Conference Delivers Valuable Information for Busy People

The technical and business insights you need to stay competitive--delivered in a flash! Registration is now open for this virtual event, October 18-20.
September 6, 2022
Rona G. Rothenberg Joins 2023 Forge Prize Jury

"So many of us see Rona Rothenberg as a true treasure in our national architecture leadership," said AISC's Alex Morales, Associate AIA, EDAC, LEED Green Assoc. "Rona is passionate about mentoring the next generation of architects and will inspire our three finalists to do their very best."
August 23, 2022
14 Inspiring Design Concepts Win Steel Design Student Competition

"The concepts dreamed up by this year's entrants are very exciting--and they remind us all that dialogue and inspiration draw their energy from their real-world surroundings," said AISC Senior Director of Education Christina Harber, SE, PE. "It's thrilling to think about what could happen when communities come together in innovative structural steel buildings like these."
August 19, 2022
AISC Undergraduate Fellowships Support Research in 3D-Printed Structural Connections, Modular Steel Bridge Decks

"Domestic structural steel is already the most sustainable, resilient, cost-effective, fast, reliable, and adaptable material on the market, and great ideas from promising young researchers will keep steel on the cutting edge," said AISC Director of Research Devin Huber, PE, PhD.
July 29, 2022
Christopher Raebel Named AISC VP of Engineering and Research

Raebel will oversee all AISC technical activities, including development of AISC's standards and technical publications, research programs, and technical assistance through the AISC Steel Solutions Center. He succeeds Larry Kruth, PE, who is retiring later this year.
July 28, 2022
Emerging Architects: Show the World What You Can Do--and Win $15,000!

The Forge Prize, established by the American Institute of Steel Construction in 2018, recognizes visionary emerging architects for design concepts that embrace steel as a primary structural component and capitalize on steel's ability to increase a project's speed.
July 25, 2022
Nominations for 2023 AISC Individual Awards Due September 15

"The design community and domestic fabricated steel construction industry today are all about innovation," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, “and that's driven by the extraordinary leaders who make a difference shaping the built environment of today and tomorrow. AISC is honored to highlight the people who make our industry, design, and structural steel so special."
July 13, 2022
AISC Night School 29 Picks Up Right Where School Left Off

"University professors do an incredible job giving fledgling engineers a solid grounding in how steel behaves and introducing the AISC Specification and Manual that they'll use for the rest of their careers," said AISC Senior Director of Education Christina Harber. "But there's only so much you can squeeze into a syllabus. We want to give them a head start as they begin to practice."
June 27, 2022
New Hampshire’s Buy America Law Keeps Taxpayer Money, Jobs in the U.S.

The new regulations require the use of American contractors and products on state-funded construction projects.
June 7, 2022
University of Wyoming Study Finds Steel Bridge Greener, More Economical Than Concrete Counterpart

"This direct comparison of two functionally equivalent bridges confirms that steel is the most sustainable and economical structural material out there," said NSBA's Jeff Carlson.
June 6, 2022
Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals Showcase Ideas for Wildlife Crossing

"This year was quite different from pre-pandemic competitions because many students who held the institutional knowledge for their teams have graduated since the last in-person finals," said AISC's Christina Harber.
May 20, 2022
Steel Industry's Top Design Award Seeks Outstanding Buildings

AISC's flagship competition for buildings is now accepting entries for the 2023 IDEAS² Awards, which recognize outstanding projects that illustrate the exciting possibilities of structural steel.
May 17, 2022
AISC Releases Updated Design Guide for Structural Stainless Steel

Design Guide 27, 2nd Ed., Structural Stainless Steel is based on the new Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings.
May 10, 2022
AISC Issues Technical Advisory about Painting Interior Steel

Do you need to prime or paint fully enclosed steel members in building structures? In a lot of cases, you don't! Knowing when not to specify it can save money and time.
Steel Industry Remembers Legendary Detailer Walter J. Gatti

Walter J. Gatti, founder of Tensor Engineering, died April 25. Gatti, 88, had boundless energy and a passion for the steel fabrication industry.
April 28, 2022
Nominate an Outstanding Paper for the 2023 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

The prestigious T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award recognizes an innovative lecturer/author whose outstanding technical writing constitutes a ground-breaking addition to engineering literature on fabricated structural steel.
April 22, 2022
AISC Celebrates Earth Day with Updated EPDs

"Many people associate steel with old smokestacks and air pollution, but structural steel is now the premier green building material," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "Over the past three decades, the steel industry has reduced greenhouse gas and overall emissions by 36%."
April 13, 2022
Harlem Housing Concept Wins 2022 Forge Prize

Judges praised the design for its creative approach to the demand for low-cost housing and for deliberately fostering community.
April 1, 2022
Two Seismic Standards Up for Limited Public Review

Table D1.1b of AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341) and table C4.2 of AISC Seismic Provisions for Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 342) are now available for public comment.
March 30, 2022
Connecticut Bridge Wins Top NSBA Prize

The I-91 Interchange 29 Exit Ramp Flyover Bridge is the centerpiece of a recent project to reduce daily congestion. The interchange now features a two-lane, high-speed ramp that showcases a novel approach: a triple I-girder straddle bent that provides load path redundancy, eliminating fracture-critical designations and the associated long-term inspection costs.
March 23, 2022
Nine Projects Win Steel Industry's Top Design Award

"Once again the industry made it very difficult for our judges to select winners among an outstanding pool of submissions," said Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "It's truly inspiring to see the ways today's most creative minds work with structural steel to create modern landmarks."
March 23, 2022
Nine Projects Win Steel Industry's Top Design Award

"Once again the industry made it very difficult for our judges to select winners among an outstanding pool of submissions," said Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "It's truly inspiring to see the ways today's most creative minds work with structural steel to create modern landmarks."
March 18, 2022
AISC Announces New VPs of Membership & Certification, Finance & Human Resources

The American Institute of Steel Construction has named Todd Alwood its new Vice President of Membership and Certification and promoted Michael Mospan to Vice President of Finance and Human Resources.
March 3, 2022
AISC Names 2021 Safety Award Recipients

"AISC's annual Safety Awards program recognizes excellent records of safety performance, and we commend these facilities for their effective accident prevention programs," said Tom Schlafly, AISC's director of safety.
February 23, 2022
American Steel Bridge Industry Ready and Able to Meet the Nation's Infrastructure Needs

Thanks to Buy America provisions, steel plate and structural steel used in bridge construction are widely available from domestic steel mills...
February 15, 2022
AISC Announces 15 Award Recipients for 2022

Virginia Tech's Roberto T. Leon, PE, PhD, Michigan-based designer David I. Ruby, SE, PE, and the UC Davis' Amit Kanvinde head a distinguished list of 2022 award recipients from the American Institute of Steel Construction.
February 15, 2022
NSBA Releases New Steel Bridge Design Handbook

A newly updated and fully revised edition of the Steel Bridge Design Handbook (formerly the Highway Structures Design Handbook) is now available as a free download from the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA).
February 9, 2022
AISC/NSBA Names Eight Prize Bridge Winners

AISC's longest continuous awards program, the Prize Bridge Awards, will be presented at this year's NASCC: The Steel Conference. This year eight fantastic bridges are being honored.
January 31, 2022
In Memoriam: Deane Wallace

Deane Thomas Wallace, former senior vice president of bridge sales and estimating at W&W|AFCO Steel, died January 22 at the age of 66.
January 25, 2022
AISC Seeks New Vice President of Engineering & Research

The American Institute of Steel Construction seeks a structural engineer who also understands steel fabrication to lead its Engineering & Research Department.
January 25, 2022
Three Visionary Concepts Selected as Finalists for the 2022 Forge Prize

From a proposal for a new Silicon Valley icon to a revitalization of Detroit infrastructure to new public housing in New York City, the finalists in this year's The Forge Prize competition feature visionary designs from the next generation of brilliant architects.
January 10, 2022
Registration is now open for 2022 NASCC: The Steel Conference

We're back - live and in-person. Registration is now open for the 2022 NASCC: The Steel Conference scheduled for Denver from March 23-25.
January 7, 2022
AISC Draft Standards Now Available For Public Review

Three American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) draft standards are available for public review from January 7 until February 21, 2022
December 7, 2021
In Memoriam: Reidar Bjorhovde

The steel industry lost one of its giants last week with the passing of Reidar Bjorhovde--a renowned lecturer, researcher, and gentleman. From his technical papers to his work curating international presentations, Bjorhovde was one of the steel industry's top proponents.
November 18, 2021
American Steel Can Be Onsite for Bridge Projects Faster than Other Materials

Domestic steel mills are reporting that lead times are rapidly returning to pre-pandemic levels, with various mills now quoting lead times between 6 and 10 weeks depending on the specific product needed.
November 9, 2021
AISC, NSBA Applaud Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

The Act, which President Joe Biden will likely sign into law soon, will enable much-needed and long-overdue investment in our nation's critical infrastructure, including highway structures, bridges, and public transit structures.
October 19, 2021
AISC Offers $5,000 for the Next Great Steel Floor Beam Connection

The American Institute of Steel Construction is offering $5,000 for up to three great ideas to revolutionize steel floor beam connections. Your back-of-the-napkin, so-crazy-it-just-might-work concept could become the next revolutionary, non-proprietary connection system!
October 6, 2021
AISC Awards First Milek Fellowship for Bridge Research

William N. Collins, PE, PhD, of the University of Kansas School of Engineering, will research innovative steel deck systems for highway bridge applications.
September 17, 2021
2022 Code of Standard Practice Available for Final Public Review

The 2022 edition, which AISC expects to release next summer, will include a new chapter that compiles fabrication and erection tolerances, revised criteria for AESS members, and new requirements for contract documents that cannot be omitted.
September 10, 2021
Connections Researcher Amit Kanvinde Wins 2022 Higgins Lectureship Award

Amit Kanvinde, PhD, will present “Column Base Connections: Research, Design, and a Look to the Future” as a keynote speaker during NASCC: The Steel Conference, which will take place March 23-25, 2022 in Denver.
September 9, 2021
A Grateful Industry Recognizes Structural Engineers on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

As the nation solemnly marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we'd like to take a moment to thank a very special group of people who answered the call and offered their expertise in a time of great need: structural engineers.
August 27, 2021
AISC Announces All-Star Judge Panel for 2022 Forge Prize

"We couldn't be more honored to have Evelyn Lee, Miles Nelligan, and Alex Bachrach 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 the 2022 visionary Forge Prize entries!"
August 26, 2021
Nominate an Outstanding Individual for a 2022 AISC Award

"This is AISC's centennial year, and we've talked a lot about the legacy of both AISC and the volunteers who have made us successful," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "It's important to honor the educators, designers, and industry professionals who have left indelible legacies on the domestic fabricated steel design and construction industry."
August 11, 2021
AISC, NSBA Applaud Senate Passage of Infrastructure Bill

“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.”
August 10, 2021
AISC Offers $5,000 for the Next Great Connection Idea

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.
August 9, 2021
AISC, ASCE Team Up for Student Steel Bridge Competition, Starting in 2021-2022

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.
July 6, 2021
2022 Seismic Provisions for Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Structural Steel Buildings Available for Public Review

A draft of the 2022 edition of the AISC Seismic Provisions for Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 342) is now available for public review and comment. The standard will provide provisions to be used with ASCE/SEI 41 for the seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing structural steel buildings.
June 9, 2021
Emerging Architects: Get the Industry Recognition You Deserve--and Win $15,000!

“The Forge Prize is a unique opportunity to experiment with a conceptual design without limits in scope or complexity--the sky really is the limit here,” said Houston-based AISC Structural Steel Specialist Alex Morales, Associate AIA, EDAC, LEED Green Assoc. “It provides a structure and a sandbox for emerging architects to play with what’s possible in steel.”
June 4, 2021
AISC Announces 2021 Student Steel Bridge Competition Winners

More than a thousand student engineers at 102 colleges and universities around the country pulled off a remarkable feat this year: They safely participated in the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Student Steel Bridge Competition, either competing from their own campuses with a fabricated and constructed physical bridge, entering a design-only Supplemental competition, or both.
June 1, 2021
2022 Code of Standard Practice Available for Public Review

The 2022 edition will include a new chapter that compiles fabrication and erection tolerances, revised criteria for AESS members, and new requirements for contract documents that cannot be omitted as specific instructions to the contrary. It also has expanded guidance on erector means and methods and access holes, preferred material specification, and updated tolerance figures.
May 28, 2021
NSBA Seeks America’s Best Steel Bridges for 2022 Prize Bridge Awards

This year, we're adding a new honor to the National Steel Bridge Alliance's flagship award program: The Bridge of the Year, which will be determined at the World Steel Bridge Symposium in Denver, March 23-25, 2022. Prize Bridge Award entries are due by Sept. 8, 2021.
May 19, 2021
AISC Seeks Innovative Projects for IDEAS² Award Competition Like No Other

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 top design honor. This year, we’ll harness the power of YouTube to draw attention to outstanding steel projects across the country!
May 19, 2021
Steel Industry and Labor Emphasize Importance of Steel Tariffs and Urge Biden to Keep Them In Place

Seven of the leading groups representing the domestic steel industry and labor today urged President Joe Biden to ensure steel tariffs, put in place in 2018 to protect national security, are preserved.
May 10, 2021
Nominate An Outstanding Paper for the 2022 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

The American Institute of Steel Construction is now accepting nominations for the T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award. This annual award recognizes an innovative lecturer/author whose outstanding technical writing constitutes a ground-breaking addition to engineering literature on fabricated structural steel.
May 3, 2021
AISC Salutes the 1930s

“The domestic steel industry is very proud of what our forebears achieved from sea to shining sea during this decade, from iconic skyscrapers in New York to instantly recognizable landmark bridges in California,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "We salute them for creating a remarkable legacy that carries forward through what today’s design community and construction industry create.”
April 22, 2021
32 Schools Qualify for AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals

“Thank you for being so resilient and motivated as you made it all work to be part of the AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition this year,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “You were resourceful, and it looked like you had a lot of fun, too!”
April 13, 2021
AISC Education Foundation Seeks Help to Grow the Future of Steel Design & Construction

"'Funding the Future' is a new program to help future designers gain more experience with structural steel," explained Christina Harber, SE, PE, AISC's Director of Education. "Reflecting on AISC's centennial has driven us to think about what we can do to foster innovation for the next century."
April 12, 2021
Ten Innovative Projects Win Top Steel Design Awards

Ten projects throughout the U.S. have won 2021 IDEAS² Awards, the steel industry’s top design honor. “These projects showcase the versatility of structural steel,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, “and they all demonstrate a remarkable amount of innovation and creativity. Congratulations to the team behind each project for a job very well done!”
April 2, 2021
Innovative 3D-Printed Steel Bridge Concept Wins 2021 Forge Prize

Ruthrauff will give an encore of his award-winning design’s presentation at NASCC: The Virtual Steel Conference on April 12. The 2020 Forge Prize winners, Rosannah Harding and Matthew Ostrow of HardingOstrow, will join him to present their award-winning weathering steel footbridge concept.
March 26, 2021
AISC Names 2020 Safety Award Winners

“2020 really underscored the importance of safety. These awards are a powerful reminder of what truly makes our industry great: the people,” said Patrick Schueck, president and CEO of Lexicon, Inc., and chair of AISC’s Safety Committee. “AISC is proud to honor the companies that go the extra mile to keep their employees safe every day.”
March 25, 2021
AISC Remembers Former Board Member Larry W. Jeffords

“Larry was a key contributor in our industry, both locally and in the national activities of AISC,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “His broad background as both an engineer and CEO of his fabrication company helped AISC's Board make our work for fabricators and engineers much better and more meaningful.”
March 17, 2021
America Already Makes Cleaner Structural Steel, AISC President Charles J. Carter Tells New York Times

"The US steel industry has the lowest carbon intensity of the top seven leading steel-producing countries in the world--and that’s largely because we use a different technology that allows American beam producers to recycle old steel into new steel over and over again," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD.