Seattle North Transfer Station Wins National Steel Design Award

Seattle Public Utilities' new North Transfer Station Rebuild, Tipping and Transfer Building has earned national recognition in the 2018 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). In honor of this achievement, members of the project team will be presented with awards from AISC during a ceremony to take place at the building on Thursday, September 27.

New Edition of AISC Seismic Design Manual Available

Designers and fabricators can now access the most comprehensive information for performance-based seismic design with the 3rd Edition AISC Seismic Design Manual. This new edition of the manual has been expanded with additional information and design aids to help engineers navigate the design of steel and composite seismic resisting systems (SFRS). It includes discussion and practical guidance on applying the latest versions of AISC’s core standards.

Winners Announced in 2018 Steel Design Student Competition

Sixteen exceptional student design projects have been recognized as winners in the 19th annual Steel Design Student Competition for the 2017-2018 academic year. The competition encourages architecture students from across North America to explore the many functional and aesthetic uses for steel in design and construction. A total of $14,000 in cash prizes was awarded to the winning students and their faculty sponsors.

Innovation Champion Ron Klemencic Featured in Latest Steel Profiles Podcast

"Insatiable appetite to learn coupled with the fear of failure," says Ron Klemencic, PE, SE, chairman and CEO of Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA), on his motivation to innovate. Klemencic is interviewed in the latest episode of AISC's Steel Profiles podcast series.

U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Fabricated Structural Steel Imports from China

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its list of approximately $16 billion worth of imports from China that will be subject to a 25% tariff as part of the U.S. response to China’s unfair trade practices related to the forced transfer of American technology and intellectual property. The list contains 279 of the original 284 tariff lines proposed, including those AISC requested for inclusion in its two separate testimonies in front of the USTR Section 301 Committee. This is the first time that tariffs have been extended beyond mill products to include fabricated structural steel, and will go into effect on August 23, 2018.

U.S. Structural Steel Industry Celebrates 10th Annual SteelDay September 28

SteelDay marks its 10th anniversary on Friday, September 28, and you’re invited to join the celebration! SteelDay is your opportunity to gain insight into the value and expertise the U.S. structural steel industry brings to our nation’s building and bridge projects, and there are plenty of ways to participate.

Industry Testifies to Include Fabricated Structural Steel in Section 301 Tariffs

Last week, David Zalesne, chairman of AISC and president of Owen Steel Company, Columbia, S.C. (an AISC member and certified fabricator), testified on behalf of the fabricated structural steel industry in front of the U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 Committee in Washington, D.C., in support of applying 25% duties under Section 301 of the Trade Act to the products described by six Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Codes relating to fabricated structural steel imported from China.

Submit Your Nominations for AISC’s Lifetime and Special Achievement Awards

Do you know a deserving individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership or provided significant contributions to the structural steel industry? Nominate them for an AISC lifetime or special achievement award, which honor exceptional industry professionals. The winners will be recognized at NASCC: The Steel Conference, April 3-5, 2019, in St. Louis.

150 N. Riverside Chicago Skyscraper Wins National Steel Design Award

The 150 N. Riverside office tower in Chicago has earned national recognition in the 2018 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). In honor of this achievement, members of the project team will be presented with awards from AISC during a ceremony to take place at the building on July 9.

Fabricated Structural Steel Considered for Section 301 Tariff List

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a list of products imported from China that will be subject to additional tariffs as part of the U.S. response to China’s unfair trade practices related to the forced transfer of American technology and intellectual property. Fabricated structural steel was added for consideration to the Section 301 tariff list due in part to AISC’s advocacy and testimony at last month’s USTR Section 301 public hearing in Washington, D.C.

2019 IDEAS2 Awards Call for Entries Open

Show the great work your firm does in steel through entering AISC's 2019 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS2) Awards competition! This awards program recognizes excellence and innovation in the use of structural steel on building projects across the country. The award is the highest honor bestowed on building projects by the U.S. structural steel industry.

Mariposa Land Port of Entry Wins National Steel Design Award

The Mariposa Land Port of Entry in Nogales, Ariz., has earned national recognition in the 2016 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2).

2016 AISC Prequalified Seismic Moment Connection Standard Available for Free Download

The 2016 version of the AISC standard, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications (ANSI/AISC 358-16), is now available for free downloading on the AISC website at www.aisc.org/aisc358.

ProMedica Corporate Headquarters Wins National Steel Design Award

ProMedica Corporate Headquarters in Toledo, Ohio, has earned national recognition in the 2018 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). In honor of this achievement, members of the project team will be presented with awards from AISC during a ceremony to take place at the building on June 25.

2018 NASCC: The Steel Conference Proceedings Available

If you missed sessions from the 2018 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Baltimore (or you want to rewatch your favorites), you can catch up online! More than 130 session recordings from this year’s conference, which include a synchronization of the speakers’ voices along with their visual presentations, are now available for free online viewing.

2016 AISC Code of Standard Practice Now Available for Free Download

ANSI/AISC 303-16 — the 2016 AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges — is now available as a free PDF download at www.aisc.org/2016code.

Todd A. Helwig Wins 2017 AISC T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

Todd A. Helwig, PhD, professor of civil engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, is the 2017 recipient of AISC’s prestigious T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award.

Lafayette College Wins NSSBC for First Time Ever

The student steel bridge team from Lafayette College, Easton, Penn., was crowned champions in the 2018 ASCE/AISC National Student Steel Bridge Competition (NSSBC), hosted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, May 25-26. This is the first time the college has captured the national title in the competition’s 27-year history. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, received second place overall, and École de technologie supérieure, who won first place overall the past two years, took home third.

Nominations Sought for 2019 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

Everyone involved in steel design and construction is encouraged to submit nominations for the prestigious T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award, which includes a $15,000 cash prize. Presented annually by AISC, the award recognizes a lecturer-author whose technical paper (or papers) is considered an outstanding contribution to engineering literature on fabricated structural steel.

Vertical House in Dallas Wins National Steel Building Design Award

A five-story residence in Dallas has earned national recognition in the 2016 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2).

Eighth Annual SteelDay Showcases Industry to Thousands

Thousands of AEC professionals, students and others gained first-hand insight into the work, experience and accomplishments of the U.S. structural steel industry in celebration of the eighth annual SteelDay on September 30.

Industry Testifies to Include Fabricated Structural Steel in Section 301 Tariffs

Jeffrey Sterner, president and chief operating officer of High Industries, Lancaster, Pa. (an AISC member and certified fabricator and erector), and a member of the AISC board of directors, testified on behalf of AISC in front of the United States Trade Representative Section 301 committee on Tuesday, requesting that the administration add the principal Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes for fabricated structural steel to the Section 301 tariff list.

New Edition of Rehabilitation and Retrofit Design Guide Available

The second edition of AISC’s Design Guide 15: Rehabilitation and Retrofit (DG15) is an extensive resource for any rehabilitation or retrofit project. It includes historical reviews of AISC specifications and manuals, as well as the RCSC Specification and ASTM standards. The guide has been reorganized and updated to include a new chapter of comprehensive design examples on flexural members, columns and connections. It also includes properties of discontinued steel and wrought iron sections.

Larry Kruth Named Engineering Vice President at AISC

Lawrence F. Kruth, PE, has been named the new vice president of engineering and research at the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). He succeeds Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, who has been promoted to president of AISC effective December 5.

Des Moines, Iowa’s Principal Riverwalk Pavilion to Receive Design Award on SteelDay

The Principal Riverwalk Pavilion in Des Moines, Iowa, has earned national recognition in the 2016 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2).

2019 Milek Fellowship Call for Proposals Now Open

University faculty are invited to apply for the 2019 AISC Milek Fellowship, a four-year fellowship given to a promising university faculty member to conduct structural steel research. The awarded faculty member will receive $50,000 per year (for a total of $200,000) as well as free registration to NASCC: The Steel Conference for the four years following their selection as an AISC Milek Fellow.

2019 World Steel Bridge Symposium Abstracts Due June 1

NSBA invites everyone involved in steel bridge research, design or construction to submit an abstract for consideration to present at the 2019 World Steel Bridge Symposium (WSBS), which will be held in conjunction with NASCC: The Steel Conference, April 3-5 in St. Louis.

Winners Announced in Sixteenth Annual ACSA/AISC Steel Design Student Competition

Eleven student design projects have been honored in the 16th annual Steel Design Student Competition for the 2015-2016 academic year.

BIMForum’s Level of Development Specification Available for Public Comment

The BIMForum has released a draft of the 2016 version of the Level of Development (LOD) Specification for public comment at http://BIMForum.org/LOD.

2018 NASCC: The Steel Conference Draws Record Attendance

AISC is pleased to announce that the 2018 NASCC: The Steel Conference attracted a record attendance of 5,175 in Baltimore in April.

Digital Version of 15th Edition Steel Construction Manual Now Available

Intended as an affordable supplement to the print version, the digital 15th Edition is a subscription-based product that provides on-the-go access to the information in the Manual including the most recent revisions.

Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library and Learning Center Wins Design Award

The Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library and Learning Center in Little Rock, Ark., has earned national recognition in the 2016 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2).

Celebrate SteelDay with the U.S. Structural Steel Industry September 30

A free webinar featuring a new documentary on one of America’s greatest bridge designers is the highlight of this year’s SteelDay on September 30 (visit www.steelday.org/webinar to see if you qualify for free microwave popcorn delivery to your office!).

Ron Klemencic Named ENR’s 2018 Award of Excellence Winner for Revolutionary Steel Core System

AISC congratulates this year’s Engineering News-Record (ENR) Award of Excellence winner, Ron Klemencic. His achievements include leading the development of SpeedCore, a revolutionary method of composite structural-steel framing, aiming to replace the reinforced concrete core in steel office-tower construction.

NSBA Announces 2018 Prize Bridge Award Winners

Sixteen steel bridge projects have earned national recognition in the 2018 Prize Bridge Awards competition. Conducted every other year by the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA), the Prize Bridge Awards honor significant and innovative steel bridges constructed in the U.S.

AISC Names 2015 Safety Award Winners

More than 70 structural steel facilities are being honored with an AISC Safety Award for their excellent records of safety performance in 2015.

AISC to Honor 12 Leading Design and Construction Professionals at NASCC: The Steel Conference

Twelve leaders from across the structural steel design, construction and academic communities will be presented with prestigious awards by AISC at the 2018 NASCC: The Steel Conference (April 11-13 in Baltimore).

AISC Addresses Tariff Impacts on Structural Steel Markets

Following the March 1 announcement by President Trump that the Administration intends to impose a 25% tariff on imported steel, AISC has received many questions about the potential impacts on the structural steel fabrication and construction markets. Here is what we see at this point.

AISC Sends Letter to White House on Tariffs

AISC has sent a letter to the White House urging the Administration to protect the American steel industry through the inclusion of fabricated structural steel in the products covered by the planned tariffs under the process described in Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.

AISC Names 2017 Safety Award Winners

Nearly 70 structural steel fabrication and erection facilities are being honored with AISC Safety Awards for their excellent safety performance records in 2017.

Watch The Steel Conference Sessions Without Leaving Your Office

If you can't make it to Baltimore April 11-13 for the 2018 NASCC: The Steel Conference, you can now register for the next best thing. NASCC Live offers a choice of 26 of the best sessions streamed live.

AISC Issues New Certification Program Requirements for Public Comment

AISC is accepting public comments through March 7 on the proposed Program Requirements for Fabricator, Erector and Manufacturer Certifications.

AISC Urges Trump Administration to Buy American, Hire American

AISC welcomes the Trump Administration's proposals to address America's aging infrastructure and anticipate future infrastructure needs.

New Thermal Spray Coatings Guide Available for Free Download

A new free guide specification by the AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Collaboration, Specification for Application of Thermal Spray Coating Systems to Steel Bridges (S8.2), is now available.

Twelve Building Projects Win Top Steel Design Awards

A dozen structural steel projects have earned recognition in the 2018 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2).

AISC Certification Launches Newsletter

Responding to feedback from AISC certified fabricators and erectors about the need for more frequent and effective communication, AISC Certification is now publishing a quarterly newsletter.

AISC Offers Discounted Design Guide Sets

In response to increased demand for AISC Design Guides, AISC has renewed its offer of discounted Design Guide Sets.

AISC Specification for Nuclear Facilities Available for Public Review

The current draft of the 2018 AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (AISC N690) is available for public review until March 12, 2018.

Steel Industry Calls on President to Embrace Strong Buy America Requirements for Infrastructure Investment

On January 22, 2018, AISC, NSBA and nine other industry organizations expressed their collective support of President Trump addressing America’s growing infrastructure crisis and his efforts to maximize the economic impact of infrastructure investment through strong Buy America policies.

AISC’s Larry Kruth Featured in Latest Steel Profiles Podcast

Tune in to listen to AISC's latest Steel Profiles podcast featuring Lawrence F. Kruth, PE, vice president of engineering and research at AISC.

Landscape Evolution Observatory Wins National Steel Building Award

2015 NASCC Presentations Available for Free Online Viewing

Registration Now Open for 2018 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Baltimore

If you’re involved in the design or construction of steel buildings or bridges, NASCC: The Steel Conference is the premiere opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest design concepts, construction techniques and cutting-edge research while engaging with thousands of industry professionals. The 2018 conference takes place April 11-13 in Baltimore.

Prequalified Moment Connection Standard Supplement Available for Public Review

The first supplement to the 2016 AISC standard, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications (AISC 358-16), is now available for public review until March 2, 2018.

AISC Seeks Nominations for 2016 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

University of Florida Brings the Heat at 2015 National Student Steel Bridge Competition

AISC Releases Certification Standard for Steel Fabrication, Erection and Manufacturing of Metal Components

AISC is pleased to announce the release of Certification Standard for Steel Fabrication and Erection, and Manufacturing of Metal Components (AISC 207-16), available for free download at www.aisc.org/newcertstandard.

15th Edition Steel Construction Manual Companion Resources Now Available

AISC is offering several new resources that complement the 15th Edition Steel Construction Manual, released this past summer. Included are the v15.0 Design Examples, v15.0 Shapes Database, v15.0H Historic Shapes Database, Basic Design Values Cards and Interactive Reference List. All of these resources are available for free download at www.aisc.org/manualresources.

2016 AISC Milek Fellowship Call for Proposals Now Open

NYC’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice Wins National Steel Building Award

NIST-ATC Contest Predicts Seismic Response of Deep, Wide-Flange Structural Steel Beam-Columns

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Applied Technology Council (ATC) invite the engineering and construction community to participate in the prediction of the seismic response of deep, wide-flange structural steel beam-columns.

New Report Highlights Steel and Timber Construction for High-Rise Buildings

AISC and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) have released a new report and a video presentation on steel and timber research for mid- and high-rise residential buildings, available for free at www.aisc.org/timberresearch.

Call for Entries Now Open for 2016 NSBA Prize Bridge Competition

University of Oregon Football Performance Center Wins National Steel Building Award

ENR: AISC Raises Fairness Issues Over Buy Clean California Act

AISC has expressed misgivings about the fairness of a California law, enacted last month, intended to minimize the carbon footprint of certain construction materials used in state-funded building projects, reports Engineering News-Record in an article published on November 15.

Structural Engineering Legend Irwin G. Cantor Dies

Structural engineer Irwin G. Cantor died on November 7 of natural causes. He was 90 years old.

NSBA Continuous Span Standards Available For Free Download

AISC Seeks Proposals for Revising Steel Fabricator Sample Safety Manual

AISC Elects New Board Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Director

The AISC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of David Zalesne, president of Owen Steel Company, Inc., Columbia, S.C., as its new chair; Jack Klimp, vice president and general manager of Cianbro Fabrication and Coating Corporation, Georgetown, Mass., as vice chair; and Dan Kadrmas, president of TrueNorth Steel, West Fargo, N.D., as treasurer. In addition, the board welcomes a new director, Tyler R. Owen, general manager of Paxton & Vierling Steel, Structures Division, and president of Owen Industries Inc., Carter Lake, Iowa.

Robert J. Connor Named 2018 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award Winner

Robert J. Connor, a professor with the Purdue University School of Civil Engineering and director of the school's S-BRITE Center, has been selected as the winner of the 2018 AISC T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award.

SteelDay to Deliver Multitude of Free In-Person and Online Events September 25

Hilton Columbus High Street Downtown Bridge Wins National Steel Building Award

AISC Releases Design Guide for Steel-Plate Composite Walls in Nuclear Facilities

Modular steel-plate composite (SC) walls are improving overall schedule and quality in safety-related nuclear structures, and building designers now have a comprehensive resource to facilitate their design with AISC’s Design Guide 32: Design of Modular Steel-Plate Composite Walls for Safety-Related Nuclear Facilities.

Steel Core System Revolutionizes High-Rise Construction

A new steel/concrete composite high-rise core wall system is revolutionizing the design and construction of tall buildings.

2016 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings Draft Available for Second Public Review

Call for Entries Now Open for 2016 IDEAS2 Awards

IDEAS2 Entries Deadline Extended to October 13

There’s still time to enter your steel-framed building projects in the 2018 IDEAS2 Awards competition! The deadline for entries has been extended to Friday, October 13.

AISC and Steel Erectors Collaborate to Improve Erector Certification Requirements

AISC has revised its indemnity agreement for certified erectors to make it more equitable for all parties.

Fifteenth Annual ACSA/AISC Steel Design Student Competition Winners Announced

In Memory of Lew Brunner, Former AISC Vice President

University of Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium West Pavilion Wins Steel Design Award

The West Pavilion at the University of Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium has earned national recognition in the 2017 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2).

AISC Seeks Candidates for Lifetime and Special Achievement Awards

Do you know a deserving individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and provided significant contributions to the structural steel industry? Nominate them for AISC’s awards programs recognizing exceptional industry professionals.

2016 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings Draft Available for Second Public Review

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center Wins National Steel Building Award

Supplement to Prequalified Moment Connection Standard Available for Public Review

The first supplement to the 2016 AISC standard, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications (AISC 358-16), is available for public review until October 6, 2017.

AISC Specification for Nuclear Facilities Available for Public Review

The current draft of the 2017 AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (AISC N690-17) is available for public review until October 13, 2017.

Vegas High Roller Observation Wheel Wins National Steel Building Award

Seventh Annual SteelDay Delivers Industry Insight to Thousands

First Span of New Tappan Zee Bridge Opens

The first span of New York’s Tappan Zee Bridge replacement opens to westbound traffic today. The three-mile-long, twin-span steel crossing is one of the largest active bridge projects in the nation and a testament to the work and capabilities of America’s steel fabricators and constructors.

Winners Announced in 2017 Steel Design Student Competition

Nine student design projects have been recognized as winners in the 17th annual Steel Design Student Competition for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Maria Garlock of Princeton University Wins 2016 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

Circuit of the Americas Observation Tower and Austin360 Amphitheater Wins National Steel Building Award

NYC’s 4 World Trade Center Wins National Steel Building Design Award

Four World Trade Center in New York City has earned national recognition in the 2017 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2).

Call for Entries Open for 2018 Prize Bridge Competition

NSBA is now accepting entries for the 2018 Prize Bridge Competition. This prestigious awards competition, held biennially, honors significant and innovative steel bridges constructed in the U.S.

Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Wins National Steel Building Award

Denver Union Station Wins National Steel Building Award

Lamar Station Classroom for Urban Farming in Lakewood, Colo., Wins Steel Award

The Lamar Station Classroom for Urban Farming in Lakewood, Colo., has earned national recognition in the 2017 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2).

Celebrate SteelDay with the U.S. Structural Steel Industry September 15

You’re invited to join in celebrating the structural steel industry’s ninth annual SteelDay on September 15!

Pomona College’s Studio Art Hall Wins National Steel Building Award

New Supplement to AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities Available