March 11, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHICAGO - The latest version of American Institute of Steel Construction's Standard for Certification Programs (AISC 207-23) is now available for free download on AISC’s website.

The latest edition will continue to serve as the go-to reference for the AISC Certification program, setting the quality level for structural steel fabricators and erectors. It has been approved by the Certification Standards Committee and AISC’s Board of Directors. It will take effect for current program participants and applicants for audits on or after June 1, 2024, superseding the 2020 version.

"AISC's Certification program is designed to help specifiers choose fabricators and erectors who have the personnel, organization, experience, procedures, equipment, and commitment to build quality at the start of a project--by preventing errors, instead of correcting them," said AISC Vice President of Membership and Certification Todd A. Alwood. "It's one thing that makes structural steel such a reliable choice. This update ensures that certified fabricators and erectors are adhering to the latest best practices to provide high-quality work."

Some of the changes include updates to the glossary, welding, inspection, and testing procedure requirements and clarifications on subcontracting work and record retention requirements. AISC Certification has also made the document easier to use by revising names of references, updating commentary, and bringing it into clearer alignment with the AISC Code of Standard Practice.

The new document is available for download at aisc.org/cert-updates.