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ZweigWhite Offers Discounted Strategic Business Seminars for AISC Members

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:01:58 GMT

ZweigWhite Offers Discounted Strategic Business Seminars for AISC MembersJuly 25, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Are you driving your firm today...or is it taking you for a ride? Is your firm ready to compete both today and

World Steel Bridge Symposium Papers Posted

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:15:22 GMT

Interested in the genesis of the Network Arch Bridge? The recent World Steel Bridge

Woman who gave name to Slinky dies

Luis Mantilla — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:42:33 GMT

Betty James, co founder of the Slinky toy empire, passed away on November 20 at age 90. Serendipity struck in 1943 when her former husband, Richard, saw a tension spring fall to the ground. The spring kept moving and an

Winners Announced in Student Design Competition [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:28:11 GMT

Winners Announced in Student Design Competition May 27, 2002 From AISC, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2001 02 ACSA AISC Student Design Competition. This annual competition, sponsored by

Wind Tunnel Expert Alan G. Davenport to Receive AISC Special Achievement Award

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:53:09 GMT

Wind Tunnel Expert Alan G. Davenport to Receive AISC Special Achievement AwardOther award recipients include Stanley T. Rolfe, Donald W. White, and Jeffrey A. PackerFebruary 18, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Alan G. Davenport, world renowned as

Where are Steel Prices Headed?

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:51:29 GMT

Where are Steel Prices Headed?March 15, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Price volatility and steel availability were the subject of a recent talk at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Annual Meeting by John Cross, AISC's

Welding Seminar Scheduled for Atlanta

dondarza dondarza — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:41:26 GMT

Welding Seminar Scheduled for Atlanta September 30, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A half day hands on welding seminar for engineers is being offered at The Lincoln Electric Company's Roswell, GA, facility on Saturday, Oct. 16. Sponsored

Webcam features live images of first steel plate shear wall high-rise in LA

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:48:54 GMT

Webcam features live images of first steel plate shear wall high rise in LA October 06, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction The American Institute of Steel Construction recently launched a new website and portal, www.aisc.org LA LIVE, that

Warnings Prove Prescient as Chinese Welding Issues Delay Bay Bridge

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:49:48 GMT

Welding problems at the China-based steel fabricator for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge have caused a two-month delay in shipping the pieces to the Bay Area, according to Steve Heminger, executive director of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and a member of the panel that oversees bridge construction.

Walterio Lopez and Rafael Sabelli Win 2008 T.R. Higgins Award

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:44:47 GMT

Walterio Lopez and Rafael Sabelli Win 2008 T.R. Higgins Award November 14, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Buckling Restrained Braced Frames (BRBFs) are an increasingly popular new steel seismic load resisting system that has demonstrated efficiency and

Walt Primer Appointed to Lead Structural Steel Initiative In Florida

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:55:11 GMT

Walt Primer Appointed to Lead Structural Steel Initiative In FloridaDecember 15, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has named Walt Primer its new Florida Area Marketing Director. Primer will focus on

Vote for your favorite paper in AISC’s Engineering Journal and enter to win a trip to NASCC

Tasha O'Berski — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:52:03 GMT

Visit www.aisc.org ejsurvey and cast your vote for the best paper published in the AISC

Vote for your favorite EJ paper and enter to win a trip to the NASCC

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:07:37 GMT

Vote for your favorite EJ paper and enter to win a trip to the NASCC October 19, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The Deadline for this item has past. Cast your vote for the best paper published

Vote for the Best Engineering Journal Paper of 2008

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:39:30 GMT

Vote for the Best Engineering Journal Paper of 2008November 06, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction Cast your vote for the best paper published in the AISC Engineering Journal in 2008 and your name will be automatically entered in

Vote for Best Engineering Journal Paper of 2007

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:42:54 GMT

Vote for Best Engineering Journal Paper of 2007 December 20, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Cast your vote for the best paper published in the AISC Engineering Journal in 2007 and enter your name in a drawing

Virginia Beach Convention Center Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:46:18 GMT

Virginia Beach Convention Center Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award Site Combines Innovative Building with a Nautical Experience October 22, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction The Virginia Beach Convention Center has earned national recognition in the 2008 Innovative

Updated Serviceability Design Guide Expands Scope to Include All Building Types

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:31:29 GMT

Updated Serviceability Design Guide Expands Scope to Include All Building TypesApril 29, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The second edition of AISC’s Design Guide 3 Serviceability Design Considerations for Steel Buildings is now available. While the First

University of Illinois Student Takes Top Prize In AISC Student Design Competition

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:41:30 GMT

University of Illinois Student Takes Top Prize In AISC Student Design Competition June 02, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Marina Topunova from the University of Illinois at Chicago earned the $3,000 First Prize for her winning effort

University of Hong Kong to Host the 13th International Symposium on Tubular Structures

Scott Melnick — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:16:39 GMT

The Subcommission for Tubular Structures XV E of the International Institute of Welding (IIW) has chosen the University of

Two New Steel Design Guides are Now Available [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:24:40 GMT

Two New Steel Design Guides are Now AvailableMay 10, 2002 From AISC, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) has published two new design guides. One features a reference for historic shapes and specifications and the other covers

Two AISC Standard Documents now Available for Public Review

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:51:46 GMT

Two AISC Standard Documents now Available for Public Review October 30, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Currently under public review for reafirmation is the "Specification for the Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Steel Safety Related Structures for

Third Public Review of the 2005 AISC Specification

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:04:43 GMT

Third Public Review of the 2005 AISC Specification Review Period Ends January 3, 2005November 23, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The deadline for this has past. The AISC 2005 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings is now available

Third Public Review of the 2005 AISC Seismic Provisions

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:02:47 GMT

Third Public Review of the 2005 AISC Seismic Provisions Review Period Ends January 3, 2005November 23, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (The Deadline for this has past) The AISC 2005 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings is

The Future of Made in America

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:37:43 GMT

CNBC will air an hour-long examination of the future of "Made in America" on December 2 at 8 p.m. ET. Manufacturing led the United States to become the richest nation in the world and has been the foundation of the middle class.

T.R. Higgins Lectureship Nominations Due August 1, 2009

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:37:06 GMT

Each year the T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award recognizes an outstanding lecturer and author whose technical paper or papers, published during the eligibility period, are considered

T.R. Higgins Lectureship Nominations Due August 1

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:48:04 GMT

T.R. Higgins Lectureship Nominations Due August 1July 02, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Each year the T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award recognizes an outstanding lecturer and author whose technical paper or papers, published during the eligibility period, are

T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award Presented to Larry Kloiber

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:16:07 GMT

T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award Presented to Larry Kloiber February 13, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Lawrence A. Kloiber, P.E. is the winner of AISC’s 2004 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award. Kloiber will present his paper, “Orthogonal and Skewed

Swedish Orthopedic Institute Project Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Scott Melnick — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:12:23 GMT

Swedish Orthopedic Institute Project Wins National Architecture and Engineering AwardMay 18, 2009 from American Institute of Steel Construction First building in Seattle to use new AISC spec maximizes patient care (Chicago, IL) – The Swedish Orthopedic Institute project in Seattle

Supplement to ANSI-AISC 358-05 Prequalified Moment Connection Standard Now Available for Public Review

Eduardo Filacchione — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:00:15 GMT

Supplement to ANSI AISC 358 05 Prequalified Moment Connection Standard Now Available for Public ReviewAugust 25, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction Supplement No. 1 to the 2005 AISC Standard Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames

Supplement to ANSI AISC 358-05 Prequalified Moment Connection Standard Now Available for Public Review

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:55:12 GMT

Supplement to ANSI AISC 358 05 Prequalified Moment Connection Standard Now Available for Public Review March 27, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Supplement No. 1 to the 2005 AISC Standard Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel

Supplement No. 1 to the ASD Specification [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:29:58 GMT

Supplement No. 1 to the ASD SpecificationJuly 03, 2002 From AISC, Inc. The first supplement to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design (ASD Specification) dated June 1, 1989, is now available in print and

Supplement No. 1 to ANSI AISC 358-05 Now Available for Free Download

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:25:34 GMT

A valuable resource that provides a greater variety of prequalified moment connections options for special moment

Suggestions on Managing Projects to Minimize the Impact of Structural Steel Price Increases

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Submissions Sought For AISC Faculty Fellowships

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:00:55 GMT

Submissions Sought For AISC Faculty Fellowships December 15, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction is accepting proposals for the AISC Faculty Fellowship to be awarded in 2005. The program is designed to

Student Steel Bridge Competition Spotlights the Future of Structural Engineering

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:06:54 GMT

Student Steel Bridge Competition Spotlights the Future of Structural Engineering June 29, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A team of seven North Dakota State University (NDSU) civil engineering students won the 15th annual National Student Steel Bridge

Student Steel Bridge Competition Highlights the Future of Structural Engineering

Scott Melnick — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:13:19 GMT

A team of eleven civil engineering students from SUNY Canton won the 18th annual ASCE/AISC National Student Steel

Student Bridges Garner Awards in AISC Competition

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:43:48 GMT

Student Bridges Garner Awards in AISC CompetitionJune 09, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Teams of civil engineering students from 44 universities designed, fabricated and erected steel bridges across an imaginary river in the American Institute of Steel

Structural Steel Industry to Open its Doors Nationwide on September 18 for SteelDay

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:28:27 GMT

Architects, engineers, contractors and others involved in the AEC community will have the opportunity to visit steel fabricators, mills, service centers and other facilities throughout the country.

Structural Steel Industry Projects Continued Growth in 2007

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:53:33 GMT

Structural Steel Industry Projects Continued Growth in 2007December 15, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Demand for structural steel on construction projects in the United States will continue to grow in 2007, according to industry forecasts. The American

Structural Steel Industry Moves to Ensure Supply Meets Demand

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:59:56 GMT

Structural Steel Industry Moves to Ensure Supply Meets DemandJuly 27, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Rapidly increasing demand for structural steel has led some suppliers in the U.S. to initiate a controlled order entry process to ensure

Structural steel industry hosts Second Annual SteelDay September 24

Tasha O'Berski — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:37:08 GMT

Building on the success of SteelDay 2009, plans are underway for an even bigger 2010 SteelDay on September 24. Hosted by the

Structural Steel Industry Expands Operations in Florida

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:51:51 GMT

Structural Steel Industry Expands Operations in FloridaDecember 15, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. In continuing to support a growing Florida construction market, the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has expanded its marketing and technical support efforts

Structural Steel Brings Environmental Advantages to Construction

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:18:38 GMT

Structural Steel Brings Environmental Advantages to Construction May 11, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Structural steel, long considered the premier green construction material, is continuing to improve its environmentally friendly position by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While

Structural Steel Addresses 13% Nationwide Growth in Demand

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:17:01 GMT

Structural Steel Addresses 13% Nationwide Growth in Demand May 11, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Recognizing increased demand for structural steel on construction projects throughout the United States, members of the structural steel industry are taking action

SteelDay events draw more than 7,000 attendees

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:04:32 GMT

More than 7,000 people attended more than 170 free events across the country on September 18 for SteelDay, the first ever national

Steel Supply Remains Strong Despite Media Reports to the Contrary

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:40:55 GMT

Steel Supply Remains Strong Despite Media Reports to the Contrary December 20, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. ENR’s recent December 19 News Alert, “Steel Inventories at 10 Year Low,” is yet another example of ENR failing to

Steel Solutions Center Seeks Additional Structural Engineer

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:36:18 GMT

Steel Solutions Center Seeks Additional Structural Engineer August 25, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. As the result of an internal promotion, the AISC Steel Solutions Center is looking to hire an additional structural engineer (minimum three years

Steel Pricing: What Can You Do?

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:23:31 GMT

Steel Pricing What Can You Do? March 31, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. It’s important for specialty steel contractors to focus not on the differences between current steel prices and last year’s prices, but instead to compare

Steel Prices Fall Sharply

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:41:19 GMT

Steel Prices Fall Sharply June 11, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Structural steel prices have dropped more than $100 per ton since the beginning of 2005, reflecting a 20 percent decrease in the cost of material, according

Steel Industry Standardizes Terminology

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:45:16 GMT

Steel Industry Standardizes TerminologyMay 04, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A new document from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) is designed to eliminate confusion among readers of

Steel Industry Ready To Assist

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:37:39 GMT

Steel Industry Ready To Assist September 21, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. On behalf of the structural steel industry in the United States, the American Institute of Steel Construction expresses our deepest concern and support for all

Steel Industry Has New Initiative to Promote University Education [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:01:34 GMT

Steel Industry Has New Initiative to Promote University Education August 22, 2001 From AISC, Inc. As part of its efforts to increase steel awareness, the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) is looking to the future. A new initiative

Steel Design Student Competition Awards Top Innovators

Eduardo Filacchione — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:59:38 GMT

Steel Design Student Competition Awards Top Innovators July 24, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction For the second year in a row, Woodbury University students were awarded top prizes in the 8th Annual AISC ACSA Steel Design Student Competition.

Steel Contributions Earn Industry Awards [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:22:57 GMT

Steel Contributions Earn Industry AwardsMay 01, 2002 From AISC, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) presented six lifetime and special achievement awards at the North American Steel Construction Conference on April 24, 2002 in Seattle, WA. The

Steel Construction Unaffected by Steel Tariffs [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:19:08 GMT

Steel Construction Unaffected by Steel TariffsMarch 07, 2002 From AISC, Inc. Contrary to some media reports, President Bush’s proposed tariffs of up to 30% on steel imports will not affect the commercial building market. While the action may indeed result

Steel Conference Scheduled for April 2-5 [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:38:34 GMT

Steel Conference Scheduled for April 2 5 January 07, 2003 From AISC The North American Steel Construction Conference, sponsored by the American Institute of Structural Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC), will be held in Baltimore, MD on April 2 5, 2003.

Steel bridge kicks off infrastructure stimulus program

Scott Melnick — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:17:00 GMT

The first infrastructure project to move forward under the new federal economic stimulus package was recently announced. The project, a replacement bridge

Steel Bridge Group Launches Enhanced Website

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:36:09 GMT

The National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved web site

Steel Bridge Construction Unaffected by Steel Tariffs [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:22:00 GMT

Steel Bridge Construction Unaffected by Steel Tariffs April 19, 2002 From NSBA, Inc. Golden Valley, MN – April 19, 2002 – Contrary to some media reports, the temporary tariffs recently imposed on selected steel products by President Bush are considered

Steel Availability Remains Strong Despite Recent Price Increases

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:05:43 GMT

Steel Availability Remains Strong Despite Recent Price IncreasesJanuary 29, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. As a result of increasing international demand for steel scrap, most domestic steel mills have recently increased their prices and have imposed a

Staggered Truss Webcam Now Available

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:46:26 GMT

Staggered Truss Webcam Now AvailableNovember 02, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Chicago's first staggered truss project is now underway and a live webcam is capturing the construction. The Staybridge Suites Hotel, which was designed by structural engineer

Second Public Review Of 2005 AISC Specification

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:57:55 GMT

Second Public Review Of 2005 AISC SpecificationComments due by September 20, 2004 August 12, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The AISC 2005 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings is now available for the second public review. This specification

Scam Alert!

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:10:35 GMT

Scam Alert May 25, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. In a variation of the Nigerian banker internet scam, at least one offender is targeting steel companies and claiming to be part of AISC (click here to view

San Francisco Building Expansion Project at 185 Berry Street Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:32:44 GMT

San Francisco Building Expansion Project at 185 Berry Street Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award Vertical Addition Breaks Limits in Seismic Zone Building Construction April 29, 2009 from American Institute of Steel Construction (Chicago, IL) – A building addition at

Ross Allbritton Appointed to Lead Structural Steel Initiative in Northwest Area

Scott Melnick — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:13:59 GMT

The American Institute of Steel Construction has named Ross Allbritton its new Northwest Area Marketing Representative. Allbritton will focus on communicating

Ronald O. Hamburger Receives 2006 T.R. Higgins Award

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:35:45 GMT

Ronald O. Hamburger Receives 2006 T.R. Higgins AwardSeptember 29, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Ronald O. Hamburger, S.E., a principal with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., in San Francisco, has been named the recipient of the 2006

Request for Research Proposals on Structural Connections

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:00:51 GMT

Request for Research Proposals on Structural ConnectionsSeptember 22, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) is soliciting new research proposals on any topic related to structural connections for funding up to $40,000

Report Offers A Comparison of Structural Performance of Multi-Story Buildings Under Extreme Events

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:59:11 GMT

Report Offers A Comparison of Structural Performance of Multi Story Buildings Under Extreme EventsFebruary 04, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A report by Nestor Iwankiw of Hughes Associates and Larry Griffis of Walter P. Moore & Associates

Record Attendance for 2006 NASCC: The Steel Conference

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:24:25 GMT

Record Attendance for 2006 NASCC The Steel ConferenceFebruary 21, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Improving steel design and construction through technology and teamwork were dominant themes of this year’s NASCC The Steel Conference. New ideas in interoperability

R. Shankar Nair Wins 2007 T.R. Higgins Award

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:58:19 GMT

R. Shankar Nair Wins 2007 T.R. Higgins Award October 12, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. R. Shankar Nair, a principal and senior vice president with Teng & Associates, Inc. in Chicago, is the recipient of the prestigious

Proposals for Composite Floor Systems and Stiffened Plate Floor Decks Earn Prizes in Multi-Story Residential Competition

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:26:34 GMT

Proposals for Composite Floor Systems and Stiffened Plate Floor Decks Earn Prizes in Multi Story Residential Competition April 14, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A proposal for developing a composite floor system incorporating structural steel and aerated

Progressive Collapse Sessions Added To Steel Conference Program

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:58:20 GMT

Progressive Collapse Sessions Added To Steel Conference Program North American Steel Construction Conference features more than 50 technical sessions January 28, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Two new sessions on blast and progressive collapse have been added

Press Release

Eduardo Filacchione — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:05:55 GMT

Press Release

Pre-Registration and Housing Deadlines Approaching For 2005 NASCC

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:57:22 GMT

Pre Registration and Housing Deadlines Approaching For 2005 NASCCFebruary 08, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The deadline for receiving the pre registration discount to the North American Steel Construction Conference is March 21. Also, the deadline for

Prequalified Connection Standard Available for Public Review

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:28:16 GMT

Prequalified Connection Standard Available for Public Review April 22, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A new AISC Standard, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications, is now available for public review. The

Pool Ice Rink project at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:50:07 GMT

Pool Ice Rink project at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award July 27, 2009 from American Institute of Steel Construction Structural steel accommodates flexibility and creativity for Olympic sized facility (Chicago, IL) – The pool ice

Phoenix to Host AISC’s 2009 North American Steel Construction Conference

Scott Melnick — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:16:08 GMT

Phoenix to Host AISC’s 2009 North American Steel Construction Conference. Phoenix will play host to more than 3,000 steel construction professionals this April during the 2009 North American

Peshia Named Board Chairman [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:31:39 GMT

Peshia Named Board ChairmanJuly 15, 2002 From AISC, Inc. Terry Peshia, Chairman of Garbe Iron Works, has been elected Chairman of the Board of the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Garbe Iron Works is located in Aurora, IL, and

Per Tveit to Keynote 2009 World Steel Bridge Symposium

Scott Melnick — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:15:43 GMT

Per Tveit, professor emeritus of Agder University in Norway and the world’s leading expert on network arches, will

OSHA Sets 5 Micrograms As Hexavelent Chromium's New PEL

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:20:30 GMT

OSHA Sets 5 Micrograms As Hexavelent Chromium's New PELMarch 06, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Forced by a lawsuit to set a much lower Permissible Exposure Limit for occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium, OSHA published on Feb.

OSHA Revokes Slip Resistance Provision from Steel Erection Standard

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:26:14 GMT

OSHA Revokes Slip Resistance Provision from Steel Erection StandardJanuary 18, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today that they are revoking the provision within the Steel Erection Standard that addresses

One-Day Fabricator Summit Focuses On Improving Profitability in a Volatile Marketplace

dondarza dondarza — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:05:07 GMT

One Day Fabricator Summit Focuses On Improving Profitability in a Volatile Marketplace August 20, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The impact of a volatile construction material market on the domestic construction industry has never been greater. Builders

One Replaces Five: Free Cross Reference List Correlates 2005 Specification To Past AISC Specifications

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:33:57 GMT

One Replaces Five Free Cross Reference List Correlates 2005 Specification To Past AISC SpecificationsDecember 08, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A new reference is available to accompany the 2005 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI AISC

October 1 Deadline For NASCC Poster Abstract Submissions

dondarza dondarza — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:32:43 GMT

October 1 Deadline For NASCC Poster Abstract SubmissionsSeptember 16, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Designers, contractors, detailers, erectors, and educators are invited to submit proposals for the Poster Session at the 2005 North American Steel Construction Conference.

Nuclear Specification Supplement Now Available

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:43:26 GMT

Nuclear Specification Supplement Now AvailableMay 04, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A new Supplement No. 2 to the AISC standard, Specification for the Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Steel Safety Related Structures for Nuclear Facilities (ANSI AISC

Nuclear Specification Draft Document Now Available for Public Review

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:03:58 GMT

Nuclear Specification Draft Document Now Available for Public Review July 17, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A draft of the new AISC Specification for Safety Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities is now available for public review.

NSBA Seeks Proposals for Revising Bridge Handbook

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:20:48 GMT

NSBA Seeks Proposals for Revising Bridge Handbook February 27, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. First produced by U.S. Steel Corporation in the mid 1960s, the Highway Structures Design Handbook has been a staple of the bridge design

NSBA Reorganizes, strengthens mission to grow steel bridge market

Tasha O'Berski — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:39:20 GMT

NSBA Reorganizes, strengthens mission to grow steel bridge marketNovember 14, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction The National Steel Bridge Alliance, a division of the American Institute of Steel Construction, today announced a reorganization that balances its mission between

NSBA Names New Executive Director

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:35:37 GMT

NSBA Names New Executive DirectorOctober 11, 2002 From National Steel Bridge Alliance Conn Abnee, former Executive Director of the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium (GHPC), has been named the new Executive Director of the National Steel Bridge Alliance. Beginning December 1,

NSBA Announces Prize Bridge Award Winners

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:09:25 GMT

NSBA Announces Prize Bridge Award Winners November 18, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The National Steel Bridge Alliance has announced the winners of its 2003 Prize Bridge Awards. Award presentations to the designers of the Prize Bridge

Nominations Sought For 35th Annual T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:47:11 GMT

Nominations Sought For 35th Annual T.R. Higgins Lectureship AwardApril 27, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. July 1 is the deadline for nominations for the 2006 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award. The award, which includes a $10,000 prize, is

Nominations Sought For 2007 T.R. Higgins Award

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:13:16 GMT

Nominations Sought For 2007 T.R. Higgins AwardMay 15, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Nominations are being accepted through August 1 for the 2007 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award. The program, which includes a $10,000 cash award, recognizes an

Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2007 AISC Steel “Sabbatical”

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:08:33 GMT

Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2007 AISC Steel “Sabbatical” February 23, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Do you know someone who can explain—in clear and concise terms—why it’s called lateral torsional buckling? When burrs need (and

Nominate Now for the 2003 T.R. Higgins Award [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:33:33 GMT

Nominate Now for the 2003 T.R. Higgins Award August 15, 2002 From AISC, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) is now accepting nominations for the 32nd annual T.R. Higgins Award. The award, which includes a $10,000 cash

New U.S. Steel Building Specification to be Unveiled at NASCC 2005

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:55:35 GMT

New U.S. Steel Building Specification to be Unveiled at NASCC 2005February 11, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Attendees at the North American Steel Construction Conference (April 6 8 in Montreal) will get a first look at the

New Steel Specification Now Available For Free Download

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:39:29 GMT

New Steel Specification Now Available For Free DownloadJune 21, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The new AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI AISC 360 05), is now available for free download on the AISC web site

New Steel Manual To Ship In February

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:30:17 GMT

New Steel Manual To Ship In February January 11, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Printing problems are delaying the publication of the new Steel Construction Manual until February. "As reliable as the act of printing from a

New Staggered Truss Design Guide is Now Available [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:14:27 GMT

New Staggered Truss Design Guide is Now AvailableJanuary 02, 2002 From AISC, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) has produced a new design guide on staggered truss framing systems. Steel Design Guide Series 14 Staggered Truss Framing

New Program Offers Four Top Steel Seminars

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:15:15 GMT

New Program Offers Four Top Steel SeminarsMay 12, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. This summer, designers have the opportunity to attend "The Best of ..." recent AISC seminar programs at a substantially reduced cost. From July 25

New Orleans to Host AISC’s 2007 North American Steel Construction Conference

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:49:59 GMT

New Orleans to Host AISC’s 2007 North American Steel Construction Conference January 17, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. New Orleans will play host to over 3,000 steel construction professionals this April during the 2007 North American Steel

New Manual of Steel Construction Available November 15th [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:11:24 GMT

New Manual of Steel Construction Available November 15thOctober 01, 2001 From AISC, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) will release the Third Edition of the Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design on November 15,

New Guide Provides Design Information on Fire Resistance of Structural Steel Framing

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:10:29 GMT

New Guide Provides Design Information on Fire Resistance of Structural Steel Framing February 06, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Designers who need information on the fire resistance of structural steel framing can now consult a new Design

New Free Guide Helps Explain How Buildings are Designed to Resist Earthquakes

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:24:26 GMT

Why was destruction so widespread in Haiti and would a similar earthquake be as devastating in the U.S.?

New Fabricator's Insurance Program Offers Competitive Pricing and Wide Coverage [INACTIVE]

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:08:49 GMT

New Fabricator's Insurance Program Offers Competitive Pricing and Wide Coverage June 22, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction A new insurance program endorsed by the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., is designed to help fabricators gain greater control,

New Engineering Journal Publication Opportunity

Rachel DiGrazia — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:04:58 GMT

You are invited to submit a design example problem and solution for review and possible publication in the AISC Engineering Journal. Accepted submissions will be published in a new feature that is

New Edition of Selected ASTM Standards for Structural Steel Fabrication Now Available

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:41:23 GMT

New Edition of Selected ASTM Standards for Structural Steel Fabrication Now AvailableNovember 05, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction The 2008 edition of Selected ASTM Standards for Structural Steel Fabrication is now available from the American Institute of Steel

New Edition of Extended End Plate Moment Connection Design Guide Now Available

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:54:22 GMT

New Edition of Extended End Plate Moment Connection Design Guide Now Available June 28, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The Second Edition of AISC's Design Guide 4 Extended End Plate Moment Connections is now available. The updated

New edition of Detailing for Steel Construction now available

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:46:49 GMT

The Third Edition of Detailing for Steel Construction is now available in print from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).

New Economies in Steel Framed Buildings Earns T. R. Higgins Award [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:16:05 GMT

New Economies in Steel Framed Buildings Earns T. R. Higgins Award February 18, 2002 From AISC, Inc. W. Samuel Easterling, Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head, Virginia Tech, has been selected as the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC)

New Detailing Cards Offer Quick and Handy Steel Reference

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:27:29 GMT

New Detailing Cards Offer Quick and Handy Steel Reference April 15, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Detailers and other draftspeople working with structural steel now have an inexpensive method for viewing dimensional properties and other useful data

New Consensus Standard for Prequalified Seismic Connections Now Available

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:22:24 GMT

New Consensus Standard for Prequalified Seismic Connections Now AvailableFebruary 21, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The new standard ANSI AISC 358 05 Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications is now available

New 2005 AISC Seismic Provisions Now Available For Free Download

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:32:07 GMT

New 2005 AISC Seismic Provisions Now Available For Free Download December 08, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The new AISC seismic standard, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI AISC 341 05) including Supplement No. 1 (ANSI

National Geographic Airs Special on Steel

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:56:41 GMT

National Geographic Airs Special on SteelNovember 09, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. From the Brooklyn Bridge to medical scapels, a new program from National Geographic focuses on the science of steel. According to National Geographic "Steel is

National Fire Sprinkler Association Debunks Passive Protection Myths

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:45:10 GMT

National Fire Sprinkler Association Debunks Passive Protection MythsSeptember 10, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. For the past few months, groups led by the Alliance for Fire Safety (AFS) and the Alliance for Fire and Smoke Containment and

NASCC Pre-Registration Deadline Extended to March 28

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:49:08 GMT

NASCC Pre Registration Deadline Extended to March 28March 21, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The deadline for receiving the pre registration discount to the North American Steel Construction Conference has been extended to March 28. AISC, CISC,

NASCC Poster Abstract Deadline Extended To October 18

dondarza dondarza — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:12:21 GMT

NASCC Poster Abstract Deadline Extended To October 18October 05, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Designers, contractors, detailers, erectors, and educators are invited to submit proposals for the Poster Session at the 2005 North American Steel Construction Conference.

Nancy Gavlin Named AISC’s Director of Education

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:51:09 GMT

Nancy Gavlin Named AISC’s Director of Education September 26, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction The American Institute of Steel Construction is proud to welcome Nancy L. Gavlin, S.E., P.E., as its new Director of Education. She will be

Music City Becomes Steel Town

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:39:05 GMT

Music City Becomes Steel Town Nashville to Host 2008 NASCC The Steel Conference January 28, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Nashville will play host to more than 3,000 steel construction professionals this April during the 2008 North

More than 150 events planned nationwide for SteelDay

Scott Melnick — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:17:17 GMT

Steel facility and jobsite tours, educational seminars, and presentations on state of the art industry technologies and products will be

More than 150 architects and engineers tour new Children’s Hospital of Chicago project site, experience innovations in healthcare and steel construction

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:22:32 GMT

For architects and engineers who weren’t able to attend the event in person, now they can watch the breakfast presentations and view highlights from the site tour by visiting www.aisc.org/childrenshospital.

Moment Connection Paper Chosen As Best Of 2005

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:28:26 GMT

Moment Connection Paper Chosen As Best Of 2005 January 11, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The winners of the Best Engineering Journal Paper of 2005 competition are Robert O. Disque and Louis F. Geschwindner for the paper,

Modular steel bridge speeds reopening of I-95 southbound lanes in Connecticut

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:24:11 GMT

Modular steel bridge speeds reopening of I 95 southbound lanes in Connecticut March 31, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A modular steel bridge assembled and erected in three days will get traffic moving again on a critical

Modifications to AISC Code of Standard Practice Now Available for Public Review

Eduardo Filacchione — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:59:27 GMT

Modifications to AISC Code of Standard Practice Now Available for Public Review September 08, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction Public review comments are welcomed for proposed changes to the AISC Code of Standard Practice. A ballot with 12

Modern Steel Construction (MSC) magazine names Tom Klemens new Senior Editor; Geoff Weisenberger to lead AISC sustainability efforts

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:21:29 GMT

Tom Klemens, P.E., has joined Modern Steel Construction, the official publication of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

McEleney Named Interim Executive Director of NSBA

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:25:45 GMT

McEleney Named Interim Executive Director of NSBAMay 16, 2002 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Bill McEleney, a respected marketing engineer with nearly two decades of experience in the steel community, has been named the Interim Executive Director of

Martin and Yura to Receive AISC Lifetime Achievement Awards

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:21:34 GMT

Martin and Yura to Receive AISC Lifetime Achievement Awards Hajjar to receive Special Achievement AwardMarch 02, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. John A. Martin, S.E. and Joseph A. Yura, Ph.D. will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at this

Marstellar Named AISC Vice President of Certification

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:25:47 GMT

Marstellar Named AISC Vice President of Certification April 07, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Roberta L. Marstellar, P.E., has been named Vice President of Certification for the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Previously, she was Director

LEED Credits Given For Locally Fabricated Steel

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:19:01 GMT

LEED Credits Given For Locally Fabricated SteelFebruary 24, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The U.S. Green Building Council has now determined that the location of the steel fabricator, rather than the location of the steel mill, may

Leading Structural Steel Projects Earn National Awards

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:24:02 GMT

Eleven structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2009 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program

Leadership Changes at NSBA [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:26:49 GMT

Leadership Changes at NSBA May 21, 2002 From NSBA, Inc. Effective May 31, 2002 Arun Shirole, P.E. will resign as Executive Director of the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA). "Arun has provided key and essential leadership since the creation of

Las Vegas Springs Preserve Visitor Center Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Gonzalo Calasich — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:17:31 GMT

Las Vegas' Springs Preserve Visitor Center Wins National Architecture and Engineering AwardSite Represents Community Building and Natural Resources in Southern NevadaAugust 18, 2008 From American Institute of Steel ConstructionLas Vegas' Springs Preserve Visitor Center has earned national recognition in the

Kurt D. Gustafson Named New AISC Director of Technical Assistance

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:56:49 GMT

Kurt D. Gustafson Named New AISC Director of Technical AssistanceAugust 02, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Kurt D. Gustafson, S.E., P.E., has been named Director of Technical Assistance at the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. His

Knocking Down Hunger

Eduardo Filacchione — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:59:04 GMT

Knocking Down HungerAISC Wins “People’s Choice Award” in Chicago Charity CompetitionJune 25, 2008 From American Institute of Steel ConstructionThe American Institute of Steel Construction won the “People’s Choice Award” in the second annual 2008 Chicago Canstruction Competition held throughout the

Jason Ericksen Named New Director of AISC Steel Solutions Center

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:00:38 GMT

Jason Ericksen Named New Director of AISC Steel Solutions CenterAugust 16, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Jason R. Ericksen, S.E. has been promoted to the position of Director of the AISC Steel Solutions Center. He will be

James O. Malley Wins Best EJ Paper of 2007 Award

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:31:49 GMT

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James O. Malley Wins 2010 AISC T.R. Higgins Award

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:40:00 GMT

James ‘Jim’ O. Malley, S.E., senior principal of Degenkolb Engineers in San Francisco, is the 2010 recipient of the

Invitation to Submit a Proposal for the AISC Faculty Fellowship to be Awarded in 2007

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:30:35 GMT

Invitation to Submit a Proposal for the AISC Faculty Fellowship to be Awarded in 2007June 07, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction is accepting proposals from untenured faculty in a tenure track

Innovative Structural Steel Projects Win National Awards

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:29:30 GMT

Innovative Structural Steel Projects Win National Awards May 11, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Eleven structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2006 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program

Innovative Projects Wanted for AISC Awards Competition

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:28:15 GMT

Innovative Projects Wanted for AISC Awards CompetitionNovember 13, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Engineers, architects, fabricators, and all other building team members are invited to submit their best recent building projects to AISC's IDEAS2 Awards. The Awards

IDEAS2 submissions due January 31

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:27:18 GMT

IDEAS2 submissions due January 31 January 04, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Has your building project used structural steel in an innovative way? AISC invites building team members to enter their showcase steel frame projects in its

IDEAS Awards Entries Due April 1

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:26:14 GMT

IDEAS Awards Entries Due April 1January 10, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Entries for the 2005 AISC Innovative Design and Excellence in Architecture with Steel (IDEAS) Awards are due April 1. These prestigious awards give national recognition

Hugh Dobbie Wins Award for Best EJ Paper of 2004

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:25:00 GMT

Hugh Dobbie Wins Award for Best EJ Paper of 2004March 16, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. "Structural Steel Detailing Practices Good and Bad" was selected as the best paper published in AISC's Engineering Journal during 2004 by

Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine Project Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:50:40 GMT

The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine (HHRC) project has earned national recognition

Hajjar and Dexter to Share 2005 T.R. Higgins Award

dondarza dondarza — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:58:05 GMT

Hajjar and Dexter to Share 2005 T.R. Higgins Award October 26, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Jerome Hajjar, Ph.D., P.E., and Robert Dexter, Ph.D., P.E., have been named recipients of AISC’s 34th Annual T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award.

Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois proclaims September 18 as SteelDay

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:42:56 GMT

Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois recently signed a proclamation designating September 18 as SteelDay in Illinois, “in

Get Additional CEU’s while at the NASCC through the Steel Joist Institute

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:15:16 GMT

Get Additional CEU’s while at the NASCC through the Steel Joist Institute February 12, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The Steel Joist Institute, in conjunction with presentations during the NASCC Show, announces their first seminar for 2004

Garrell Joins Steel Bridge Group as Regional Director

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:49:36 GMT

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is proud to welcome Christopher Garrell, P.E., LEED AP

Free Spreadsheet Program Helps Estimate Steel Frame Cost

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:07:38 GMT

Free Spreadsheet Program Helps Estimate Steel Frame Cost RAM Estimator 2.0 allows the user to compare not only the steel quantities of various framing options, but also the cost implications of each scenario February 03, 2004 From American Institute of

FREE AISC Steel Talk: The Evolution of the Skyscraper by R. Shankar Nair JULY 18, 2008 - Earn 1PDH .01CEU

Eduardo Filacchione — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:58:38 GMT

FREE AISC Steel Talk The Evolution of the Skyscraper by R. Shankar Nair JULY 18, 2008 Earn 1PDH .01CEUJuly 10, 2008 From American Institute of Steel ConstructionOne of the country's pre eminent designers, R. Shankar Nair of Teng & Associates,

First Public Review of Seismic Provisions Supplement

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:19:57 GMT

First Public Review of Seismic Provisions SupplementAugust 31, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Supplement No. 1 to the 2005 AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI AISC 341 05) is now available for public review. This

Ferch Named New AISC President

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:18:55 GMT

Ferch Named New AISC President June 09, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Roger E. Ferch, P.E., has been named the new president of the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., effective January 1, 2006. Ferch is currently

Fabricator Workshop to Focus on Multi-Story Residential [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:12:32 GMT

Fabricator Workshop to Focus on Multi Story Residential December 14, 2001 From AISC, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) will hold its second highly anticipated Multi Story Residential Fabricator Workshop January 31 February 1, 2002 in Orlando,

Engineers, Fabricators Turn To EDI To Cut Project Costs & Time [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:54:56 GMT

Engineers, Fabricators Turn To EDI To Cut Project Costs & Time August 06, 2001 From AISC, Inc. A new tool from the steel industry has the potential to cut weeks off a typical project's design and construction time. Software programmers

Engineering Guide to Fire Exposures of Structural Elements Now Available Free To AISC Members

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:17:16 GMT

Engineering Guide to Fire Exposures of Structural Elements Now Available Free To AISC Members November 04, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Designing fire resistance of structures in a performance environment is a three step process defining the

Engineering Awards of Excellence Entries Due March 1

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:16:17 GMT

Engineering Awards of Excellence Entries Due March 1January 10, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Entries for the 2005 AISC Engineering Awards of Excellence are due March 1. These prestigious awards give national recognition to structural engineering firms

Electronic Shipping Standard for Structural Steel Available for Public Review through May 17, 2004

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:22:52 GMT

Electronic Shipping Standard for Structural Steel Available for Public Review through May 17, 2004 March 30, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A standard that would provide for more cost effective, efficient, and automated methods to ship and

Draft Standard of the AISC Specification for the Qualification of Steel Structures Inspectors Now Available for Public Review [INACTIVE]

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:15:04 GMT

Draft Standard of the AISC Specification for the Qualification of Steel Structures Inspectors Now Available for Public Review June 15, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The draft inspection personnel standard AISC Specification for the Qualification of Steel

Draft Standard of Second Supplement to the Nuclear Specification Now Available for Public Review

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:28:59 GMT

Draft Standard of Second Supplement to the Nuclear Specification Now Available for Public Review April 28, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The second Supplement to the Specification for the Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Steel Safety Related

Draft Standard for AISC Seismic Provisions Now Available for Public Review

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:30:07 GMT

Draft Standard for AISC Seismic Provisions Now Available for Public Review April 28, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The 2005 AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings is now available for public review. This is a revision

Draft of AISC Prequalified Connections Standard Now Available for Public Review

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:00:11 GMT

Draft of AISC Prequalified Connections Standard Now Available for Public ReviewNovember 19, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. AISC Standard 358, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications, is now available for its

Draft Certification Standard Available for Public Review and Comment

Brian Miller — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:19:08 GMT

The AISC and Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) Certification Standard for Shop Application of Complex Protective Coating Systems (Enclosed, Covered, or Open Shop) is available for a second period of

Donald W. White Wins 2009 T.R. Higgins Award

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:44:11 GMT

Donald W. White Wins 2009 T.R. Higgins Award October 22, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction Donald W. White, Ph.D., a professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the recipient

Design Guide 22 Now Available

Eduardo Filacchione — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:58:25 GMT

Design Guide 22 Now Available August 27, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction Structural engineers working with building facades have a valuable new resource AISC Design Guide No. 22, Façade Attachments to Steel Framed Buildings by James C. Parker,

December 9, 2008 Certification Standard draft(3)

Brian Miller — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:23:47 GMT

The review and comment period for this document has expired.

Deadline for 2004 Fellowships Extended to Feb. 20

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:57:16 GMT

Deadline for 2004 Fellowships Extended to Feb. 20January 27, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Faculty members interested in the American Institute of Steel Construction’s $120,000 Faculty Fellowship Program now have until Feb. 20 to apply. The program

Damaged Bridge Reopens In Just 26 Days

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:57:34 GMT

Damaged Bridge Reopens In Just 26 DaysJune 07, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Despite original predictions that repairs would take months, the MacArthur Maze Interchange in California was successfully reopened in just 26 days. The bridge's two

Curved Steel Seminar Scheduled For Pittsburgh

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:01:11 GMT

Curved Steel Seminar Scheduled For PittsburghSeptember 30, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Horizontally and vertically curved members have seen much use in construction over the years. Starting with cast iron bridges and bridge members as well as

Controlled Rocking Frame system withstands powerful earthquake test

Tasha O'Berski — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:55:17 GMT

A newly proposed steel framed system designed to allow buildings to sway with the motion of earthquakes and then return to

Chicago’s Millennium Park elected hub of national SteelDay celebrations Sept. 18

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:00:57 GMT

In tribute of the structural steel industry's continuing progress, the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is hosting a

Chicago’s Christy Webber Landscapes Greenworks Project Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Rachel DiGrazia — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:28:44 GMT

The Christy Webber Landscapes Greenworks project has earned national recognition in the 2008 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture

Chicago’s 156 W. Superior Condo Project Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:59:56 GMT

Chicago’s 156 W. Superior Condo Project Wins National Architecture and Engineering AwardProject Team to Receive Public Recognition On SiteJuly 28, 2008 From American Institute of Steel ConstructionThe 156 W. Superior multi family residential development has earned national recognition in the

Charles J. Carter Named New AISC VP of Engineering and Research

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:57:44 GMT

Charles J. Carter Named New AISC VP of Engineering and Research April 17, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Charles J. Carter, P.E., S.E., has been named Vice President and Chief Structural Engineer for the American Institute

Cast Your Vote For Best EJ Paper of 2006

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:22:50 GMT

Cast Your Vote For Best EJ Paper of 2006January 30, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Cast your vote for the best paper published in the AISC Engineering Journal in 2006 and enter your name in a drawing

Call for Papers: 2005 North American Steel Construction Conference

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:55:50 GMT

Call for Papers 2005 North American Steel Construction Conference June 28, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Designers, contractors, detailers, erectors, and educators are invited to submit proposals for the Poster Session at the 2005 North American Steel

Call for papers issued for Sixth International Conference Structures in Fire

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:57:03 GMT

(SiF’ 10), to be held on June 2-4, 2010, at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. SiF’ 10 will bring together academicians, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest international developments in structural fire engineering. The conference is sponsored by Michigan State University’s Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering.

California Academy of Sciences Project Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:30:42 GMT

The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco has earned national recognition in the 2009 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel

Bridge Community Offers Assistance for I-35W Collapse Investigation

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:21:44 GMT

Bridge Community Offers Assistance for I 35W Collapse InvestigationAugust 02, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. On behalf of all its members and staff, the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA)

Blast and Progressive Collapse Symposium Scheduled for Dec. 4-5

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:49:43 GMT

Blast and Progressive Collapse Symposium Scheduled for Dec. 4 5AISC co sponsors New York meeting to examine blast and progressive collapse issues October 22, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is

Best EJ Paper Competition

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:20:29 GMT

Best EJ Paper CompetitionNovember 08, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Cast your vote for the best paper published in the AISC Engineering Journal in 2005 and enter your name in a drawing to win a complimentary trip

Barsom Receives Prestigious T.R. Higgins Award

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:48:00 GMT

Barsom Receives Prestigious T.R. Higgins Award May 08, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. John M. Barsom, of Barsom Consulting Ltd., Pittsburgh, PA, received the prestigious T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award and presented the North American Steel Construction Conference’s

Bank of Oklahoma Center (BOK Center) Project Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:25:24 GMT

Premier events venue revitalizes City of Tulsa and serves as new architectural icon (Chicago, IL) – The Bank of

Armstrong Oil and Gas project in Denver Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Scott Melnick — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:17:38 GMT

The Armstrong Oil and Gas adaptive re-use office project has earned national recognition in the 2009 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS²)

Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus Wins National Architecture and Engineering Award

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:04:10 GMT

A classroom complex at the Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus has

Applications sought for 2010 AISC Summer Internship

Tasha O'Berski — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:37:37 GMT

The American Institute of Steel Construction is now accepting applications from students enrolled in structural, architectural, or civil engineering programs for a full time

Applications Now Being Accepted For AISC Faculty Fellowships

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:59:15 GMT

Applications Now Being Accepted For AISC Faculty FellowshipsApril 10, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. is accepting proposals for the AISC Faculty Fellowship to be awarded in 2006. The Faculty Fellowship

Applications for 2009 Faculity Fellowships Due August 28

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:32:20 GMT

The American Institute of Steel Construction is now accepting proposals for the 2009 AISC Faculty Fellowship. The Faculty Fellowship is a four year, $30,000 per year, award for promising faculty members. Applications are due August 28. For more information, please

Applications Available for AISC Faculty Fellowships

Eduardo Filacchione — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:57:45 GMT

Applications Available for AISC Faculty FellowshipsJune 17, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.The American Institute of Steel Construction is accepting proposals for the AISC Faculty Fellowship to be awarded in 2008. The Faculty Fellowship is a four year,

Annual Meeting Presentations Available for Download

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:57:54 GMT

Annual Meeting Presentations Available for DownloadOctober 10, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. In response to a large number of requests by attendees, the speaker presentations from the AISC Annual Meeting are now available for download by AISC

AISI Releases Statistical Report

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:48:57 GMT

AISI Releases Statistical Report October 06, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has released its 2002 Annual Statistical Report, the most comprehensive reference book of data on the American steel industry.

AISC-SSPC Draft Certification Standard Available for Public Review and Comment

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:56:13 GMT

AISC SSPC Draft Certification Standard Available for Public Review and Comment January 15, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. In April 2006, The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) announced formation

AISCs Marketing Staff Reorganized for Greater Effectiveness

Gonzalo Calasich — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:20:07 GMT

AISC's Marketing Staff Reorganized for Greater EffectivenessJuly 17, 2008 From American Institute of Steel ConstructionThe American Institute of Steel Construction recently announced staff changes and promotions within its Marketing Department. “AISC is actively engaged in helping designers, contractors, and building

AISC, in association with MSCI and TCSS, Announces Effort To Develop A Consensus Standard For Electronically Tracking Shipment Information

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:52:54 GMT

AISC, in association with MSCI and TCSS, Announces Effort To Develop A Consensus Standard For Electronically Tracking Shipment Information November 10, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) announces formation of

AISC unveils new logo designs for certified facilities

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:05:00 GMT

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) introduces four new certification logos to promote and identify AISC certified fabrication facilities, including bridge

AISC Unveils New Insurance Program For Fabricators [INACTIVE]

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:54:03 GMT

AISC Unveils New Insurance Program For Fabricators March 03, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction A new AISC Member Insurance and Risk Management Program is now available for AISC member fabricators. The program was developed by The Assurance Agency

AISC to Reprint Seismic Manual

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:48:10 GMT

AISC to Reprint Seismic ManualOctober 02, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Due to the discovery of a large number of errors in the recently published Seismic Design Manual, AISC is temporarily withdrawing the book from circulation. "It's

AISC to end Sponsorship of Metal Building Certification Program

Tasha O'Berski — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:22:05 GMT

AISC to end Sponsorship of Metal Building Certification ProgramOctober 18, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) have jointly decided to end AISC’s sponsorship of

AISC Task Force to Investigate World Trade Center Collapse [INACTIVE]

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:07:13 GMT

AISC Task Force to Investigate World Trade Center Collapse September 12, 2001 From AISC, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) has contacted FEMA and the leading structural engineering associations and is forming a special task force to

AISC Statement on Proposed ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings

Rodrigo Canedo — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:00:33 GMT

AISC Statement on Proposed ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings April 03, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The structural steel industry has a long track record of success in sustainable development,

AISC Solicits Research Proposals on Robustness of Structural Systems

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:43:56 GMT

AISC Solicits Research Proposals on Robustness of Structural Systems August 19, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Resistance of structural frames to unanticipated loads is becoming a pertinent topic for structural designers. Some steel frames offer more resistance

AISC Solicits Research Proposal on Columns Under High Axial Loads and Rotation Demands

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:22:10 GMT

AISC Solicits Research Proposal on Columns Under High Axial Loads and Rotation Demands March 16, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Current codes and specifications offer little guidance on the design of braced frame columns under high axial

AISC Seeks Slip Critical Connection Research Proposals

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:42:38 GMT

AISC Seeks Slip Critical Connection Research ProposalsJuly 13, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. AISC is seeking a research proposal for investigations that will yield economies in the design of slip critical connections. Specific areas of investigation are

AISC Seeks Senior Engineer

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:41:13 GMT

AISC Seeks Senior Engineer June 21, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. How would you like to help write the next AISC Manual? If you are looking for the next step in your career, have excellent people skills,

AISC Seeks Researchers

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:40:20 GMT

AISC Seeks ResearchersProjects include Brace Frame Gusset Plates, Ductile Moment Frames, and Ductile Braced Frames February 28, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. is seeking qualified respondents to conduct research on

AISC Seeks Proposals for Stability Design Guide

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:38:21 GMT

AISC Seeks Proposals for Stability Design Guide July 14, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. AISC is seeking proposals from qualified technical authors to develop an AISC Design Guide on Stability, based upon the provisions in the AISC

AISC Seeks Proposals For New Design Guide on Blast and Progressive Collapse

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:42:16 GMT

AISC Seeks Proposals For New Design Guide on Blast and Progressive Collapse June 04, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Qualified and interested parties are invited to submit proposals for the complete preparation of a Design Guide on

AISC Seeks Proposals for a Design Guide on Facade Attachments

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:36:07 GMT

AISC Seeks Proposals for a Design Guide on Facade AttachmentsAugust 25, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. AISC is seeking proposals from qualified technical authors to develop an AISC Design Guide on Façade Attachments to Steel Frames, based

AISC Seeks New Ideas For Residential Construction

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:50:44 GMT

AISC Seeks New Ideas For Residential Construction $10,000 first prize offered for innovative ideas October 22, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Cash prizes totaling $15,000 will be awarded to the top two proposals in the American Institute

AISC Seeks Director of Technical Assistance

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:32:24 GMT

AISC Seeks Director of Technical AssistanceApril 30, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. This is a unique opportunity to be involved with exciting projects while gaining professional recognition. As Director of Technical Assistance in our Chicago office, you’ll

AISC Seeks Author For Design Guide on HSS Connections

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:34:44 GMT

AISC Seeks Author For Design Guide on HSS ConnectionsJune 19, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. AISC is seeking proposals for a new AISC Design Guide on HSS Connections. The new Design Guide should be in accordance with

AISC Responds to ENR Inaccuracies on Steel Pricing

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:34:06 GMT

AISC Responds to ENR Inaccuracies on Steel PricingJuly 06, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The June 26th issue of ENR (Engineering News Record) carries the following headline on the cover “Costs Climb Steel prices are rising again

AISC Requests Data from Independent Testing of HSS

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:33:15 GMT

AISC Requests Data from Independent Testing of HSSSeptember 04, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. During the past few months, a number of companies in the U.S. and Canada, including producers of hollow structural sections (HSS) and steel

AISC releases Sophisticated Paint Endorsement Standard

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:32:23 GMT

AISC releases Sophisticated Paint Endorsement StandardNovember 08, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) has revised and updated its Sophisticated Paint Endorsement (SPE) program, which helps owners and specifiers select structural

AISC Releases Nuclear Facilities Specification

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:31:32 GMT

AISC Releases Nuclear Facilities SpecificationJune 21, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A new AISC standard, Specification for Safety Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (ANSI AISC N690 06), is now available for free downloading on the AISC

AISC Releases New Steel Specification

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:30:44 GMT

AISC Releases New Steel Specification April 06, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., announced today the pending release on June 15 of the 2005 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. The new

AISC Provides Additional Safety Resources

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:37:34 GMT

AISC Provides Additional Safety Resources October 12, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Looking for information about enhancing fabrication shop and field safety? AISC has compiled a wide range of safety resources under the "Safety" tab on its

AISC presents educational documentary on structural steel and sustainability

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:44:13 GMT

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has released an educational documentary that explores structural steel's sustainable attributes and

AISC Presents Distinguished Achievement Awards at Annual Meeting

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:36:30 GMT

AISC Presents Distinguished Achievement Awards at Annual Meeting September 23, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction The American Institute of Steel Construction’s Lifetime Achievement and Special Achievement awards were presented at the 2008 AISC Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs,

AISC Offers New Toll-Free Access to Technical Assistance, Conceptual Solutions, and Steel Tools

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:37:48 GMT

AISC Offers New Toll Free Access to Technical Assistance, Conceptual Solutions, and Steel ToolsDecember 12, 2002 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. CHICAGO—Specifiers can now contact the AISC Steel Solutions Center by calling toll free to 866 ask aisc

AISC Offers Free Online Seismic Seminar

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:34:38 GMT

AISC Offers Free Online Seismic Seminar November 03, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Seismic design is not just for the west coast AISC is offering a six hour online seminar to help engineers throughout the country apply

AISC offers Fire, Blast & Progressive Collapse Seminar in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Pasadena

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:33:57 GMT

AISC offers Fire, Blast & Progressive Collapse Seminar in Sacramento, San Francisco, and PasadenaNovember 03, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Fire protection of steel framed structures is no longer just the architect's responsibility. Recently, the structural engineer

AISC Offers Electronic Design Aids

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:33:12 GMT

AISC Offers Electronic Design Aids March 19, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. has posted Clean Columns v3.1 on the Steel Tools™ section of the AISC website located at www.aisc.org steeltools.

AISC Offers Advice on Recent HSS Issues

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:32:32 GMT

AISC Offers Advice on Recent HSS Issues December 13, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Material Properties and DocumentationQuestions first arose a few months ago about the mechanical properties of imported HSS, as well as the credibility and

AISC Now Offers Online Technical Seminars

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:31:48 GMT

AISC Now Offers Online Technical Seminars February 11, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is now offering a technical seminar online so that users can log on, watch, listen and learn

AISC Names New Vice President of Engineering & Research

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:30:37 GMT

AISC Names New Vice President of Engineering & ResearchSeptember 03, 2002 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Louis F. Geschwindner, Jr., P.E., Ph.D., professor of architectural engineering at Penn State University, has been named AISC’s vice president of engineering

AISC Members Can Now Access 10,000 Pages of Technical Data

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:29:47 GMT

AISC Members Can Now Access 10,000 Pages of Technical Data Professional Membership Dues Revised to Make Membership More Affordable October 01, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. More than 10,000 pages of technical steel design information is now

AISC Marketing Has A New Face on the West Coast [INACTIVE]

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:28:55 GMT

AISC Marketing Has A New Face on the West CoastSeptember 07, 2001 From AISC, Inc. AISC Marketing, LLC., an affiliate of The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC), now has a new regional engineer representing the newly created Northwest

AISC launches live webinars this fall

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:15:36 GMT

Three live, interactive steel design webinars will be offered this fall

AISC launches 'AISCshapes' for easy online searching in latest Shapes Database (V13.1.1)

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:06:26 GMT

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) offers a new online interface, called AISCshapes, for engineers and

AISC Joins American Scrap Coalition

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:28:04 GMT

AISC Joins American Scrap CoalitionAISC, CRSI Call for Immediate Action on Foreign Trade BarriersAugust 07, 2008 From American Institute of Steel ConstructionThe American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) have joined the American Scrap

AISC Issues New Parking Design Guide

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:26:30 GMT

AISC Issues New Parking Design Guide Free copies are available for a limited time February 27, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. For a limited time, free copies of the new Design Guide #18 Steel Framed Open Deck

AISC Issues Background Information on Structural Steel Supply and Availability

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:25:36 GMT

AISC Issues Background Information on Structural Steel Supply and AvailabilityJuly 27, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. AISC has received several inquiries regarding structural steel supply issues. These inquiries correspond to reports we have received of extended delivery

AISC is Now an ANSI-Accredited Organization [INACTIVE]

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:24:15 GMT

AISC is Now an ANSI Accredited OrganizationJuly 03, 2002 From AISC, Inc. AISC has been recently approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for Accreditation under the Organization Method. This is a broader designation than Accreditation by the Committee

AISC Indicates the Need for Price Adjustment Clauses on Certain Steel Contracts

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:22:35 GMT

AISC Indicates the Need for Price Adjustment Clauses on Certain Steel Contracts February 25, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The recent unprecedented and unpredicted increase in the raw material cost of steel has resulted in a rapid

AISC Draft Certification Standards Available for Public Review and Comment

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:21:49 GMT

AISC Draft Certification Standards Available for Public Review and CommentJune 07, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Two new AISC Certification standards have been released for a 45 day period of public review and comment beginning June 11,

AISC Draft Certification Standard Available for Public Review and Comment

Application Administrator — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:32:16 GMT

AISC Draft Certification Standard Available for Public Review and CommentOctober 07, 2008 From American Institute of Steel Construction The AISC Certification Standard for Bridge and Highway Metal Component Manufacturers is available for a second period of public review beginning October

AISC Director of Building Design John Ruddy Passes Away

Tasha O'Berski — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:43:26 GMT

John Ruddy, AISC’s former Director of Building Design, died on December 11, 2008 in Rockville, MD, after a long battle

AISC Design Guide No. 23, Constructability of Structural Steel Buildings, is Now Available

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:02:00 GMT

Design professionals now have a valuable new resource on constructability: AISC Design Guide No. 23, Constructability

AISC Design Award Entries Due December 15

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:20:45 GMT

AISC Design Award Entries Due December 15October 12, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Entries are now being accepted for the revised Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel Awards (IDEAS2). All entries are due December

AISC Co-Sponsors SFPE's Engineering Technology Showcase

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:19:57 GMT

AISC Co Sponsors SFPE's Engineering Technology Showcase September 08, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) will host its 2nd Engineering Technology Showcase in conjunction with the Annual Meeting and Professional Development

AISC Certification Program Enters New Phase

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:19:15 GMT

AISC Certification Program Enters New PhaseJune 17, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. During the past three years, the American Institute of Steel Construction’s certification program has worked hard to further professionalize the auditing process. Now, the structural

AISC Approves Structural Steel Shipping Standard

dondarza dondarza — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:26:27 GMT

AISC Approves Structural Steel Shipping StandardAugust 23, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, after years of work with MSCI and the Technical Committee on Structural Shapes, has approved a new standard for

AISC Annual Meeting Offers Networking Opportunities

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:17:55 GMT

AISC Annual Meeting Offers Networking OpportunitiesAugust 07, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The nation's leading structural steel executives will gather at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., from October 5 7, 2006. The meeting offers the perfect

AISC Announces Winners in the Innovative Design and Excellence in Architecture with Steel Competition

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:17:20 GMT

AISC Announces Winners in the Innovative Design and Excellence in Architecture with Steel Competition June 02, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) announced the National and Merit Award Winners of its

AISC Announces Winners in National Engineering Awards of Excellence Competition

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:16:33 GMT

AISC Announces Winners in National Engineering Awards of Excellence Competition June 02, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) announced the National and Merit Award Winners of its prestigious Engineering Awards of

AISC announces three staff promotions

Tasha O'Berski — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:33:19 GMT

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) recently promoted three employees to key positions within the organization’s Certification and Marketing Departments and its

AISC Announces New Detailer Membership Fees [INACTIVE]

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:15:38 GMT

AISC Announces New Detailer Membership Fees January 31, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. AISC has revised its membership program for structural steel detailers and has introduced a new fee structure based on the number of detailers and

AISC Announces New Certification Program for Bridge and Highway Metal Component Manufacturers

Tasha O'Berski — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:28:07 GMT

AISC would like to announce the new Certification Program for Bridge and Highway Metal Component Manufacturers. The “Component Standard” provides a means for component manufacturers to confirm to

AISC Announces IDEAS Award Winners

Eduardo Filacchione — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:33:05 GMT

AISC Announces IDEAS Award Winners May 21, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. From the innovation of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh to the beauty of the Reiman Gardens Conservatory Complex in Ames, IA, the

AISC Announces 2004 Engineering Award of Excellence Winners

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:13:55 GMT

AISC Announces 2004 Engineering Award of Excellence Winners March 31, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Eleven projects won recognition in this year’s Engineering Awards of Excellence competition. Sponsored by AISC, the program recognizes engineering excellence and innovation

AISC and SSPC Form Joint Paint Standard Committee

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:10:57 GMT

AISC and SSPC Form Joint Paint Standard Committee April 18, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and SSPC The Society for Protective Coatings have formed a joint committee with the goal

AISC and IAI Begin Work on International Model for EDI

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:09:13 GMT

AISC and IAI Begin Work on International Model for EDIJuly 07, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC) and the International Alliance for Interoperability have formed an alliance to work cooperatively

AISC and ASCE SEI Join Forces for Combined 2010 Conference

Tasha O'Berski — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:07:48 GMT

For the first time ever, the leading design and construct conferences are coming together this spring for a

AISC accepting applications for 2010-2011 Scholarships and Fellowships

Tasha O'Berski — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:05:56 GMT

University juniors, seniors, and graduate students in civil and architectural engineering are invited to apply for AISC Scholarships Fellowships for the

AISC 2010 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings now available for second public review [INACTIVE]

Tasha O'Berski — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:10:55 GMT

This is the second public review period for this draft standard. Interested parties can access the document by clicking on the appropriate link below.

AESS Guidelines Now Available For Free Download

Rachel (Editor) DiGrazia — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:23:10 GMT

AESS Guidelines Now Available For Free Download May 08, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A comprehensive guideline called Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel is available for download by clicking HERE. The 16 page guideline helps designers communicate the

ACSA-AISC Steel Design Student Competition Honors Top Architecture Students

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:07:45 GMT

ACSA AISC Steel Design Student Competition Honors Top Architecture StudentsJune 29, 2006 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Fourteen architecture students from universities across North America were honored during the 6th Annual ACSA AISC Steel Design Student Competition. Sponsored

ACSA Announces 2008-2009 ACSA-AISC Steel Design Student Competition Winners

Scott Melnick — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:18:00 GMT

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is pleased to announce the winners of the ninth annual

AASHTO Committee outlines essential requirements for fabrication certification programs

Bill McEleney — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:07:38 GMT

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO’s) Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures, at its recent 2009 Annual Meeting, passed a resolution endorsing national technical institute certification programs as meeting the essential requirements for certification of personnel, production, and other quality processes related to fabricated structural bridge components.

80+ Years of AISC Specifications Now Available Electronically

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:07:04 GMT

80+ Years of AISC Specifications Now Available Electronically January 22, 2007 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Free access to all versions of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings that were introduced from 1923 to 2005 is now

2nd Edition Architects’ Design Guide Now Available [INACTIVE]

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:05:58 GMT

2nd Edition Architects’ Design Guide Now Available August 20, 2002 From AISC, Inc. Designing with Structural Steel—A Guide for Architects is now available in its 2nd edition from the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC). The guide, created in

2010 International CIDECT Design Competition call for papers now open

Scott Melnick — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:16:10 GMT

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is partnering with the International Committee for the Development and Study of Tubular Structures

2010 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings now available for fourth public review

Tasha O'Berski — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:44:52 GMT

A very limited portion of the 2010 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360 10) is now available

2010 AISC Specification and 2010 AISC Seismic Provisions now available for third public review

Tasha O'Berski — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:01:56 GMT

The AISC 2010 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360 10) and the 2010 Seismic

2010 AISC Seismic Provisions now available for fourth public review [INACTIVE]

Tasha O'Berski — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:08:42 GMT

A very limited portion of the 2010 AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341 10) is now available for public

2009 Steel Prize Bridge Winners Announced

Tasha O'Berski — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:42:41 GMT

Eight Prize winners and five Merit winners have been named in the National Steel Bridge Alliance’s (NSBA) eightieth Prize Bridge Awards Competition. The competition began in

2003 Nuclear Specification Available for Free Download

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:05:11 GMT

2003 Nuclear Specification Available for Free Download July 06, 2004 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. A new AISC specification, Load and Resistance Factor Design of Safety Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (ANSI AISC N690L 03), is now

2002 I.D.E.A.S. Award Winners Announced [INACTIVE]

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:03:56 GMT

2002 I.D.E.A.S. Award Winners Announced April 05, 2002 From AISC, Inc. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is pleased to announce the 2002 I.D.E.A.S. (Innovative Design and Excellence in Architecture with Steel) Award winners. The I.D.E.A.S. Awards recognize those

2002 AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings Now Available

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:00:52 GMT

2002 AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings Now Available March 27, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. The AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, dated 2002, is now available from AISC. This is a full revision

1997 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings Incorporating Supplements No. 1 and 2 now available electronically

Dan Wooldridge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:59:56 GMT

1997 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings Incorporating Supplements No. 1 and 2 now available electronically March 27, 2003 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. In response to requests from the steel design and construction community, AISC has produced

11 Projects Win EAE Awards

Tasha O'Berski — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:44:03 GMT

11 Projects Win EAE AwardsApril 01, 2005 From American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. AISC will present Engineering Awards of Excellence to a 11 projects at the upcoming 2005 North American Steel Construction Conference (April 6 9, 2005 in Montreal,