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Submit a Project for the 2025 IDEAS² Awards
We’re looking for exceptional projects that show how American structural steel fosters superior engineering and architectural excellence, adaptive reuse, sustainability, and constructability.
What's New in Modern Steel Construction
This month, explore the six structures that won 2024 IDEAS² Awards! Plus, hear from automation experts about today's trends and considerations of robotic fabrication--and much more.
Nominate Someone Remarkable for an AISC Award
AISC is accepting nominations for its award programs that honor people who make a difference in the world of design and construction.
See Your Generosity in Action
In March, donors like you gave several students the opportunity to attend NASCC: The Steel Conference. Find out more about the connections and conversations they enjoyed the most!
16th Edition Manual Available
Keep up with the latest updates to AISC's flagship standards! The new edition of the Steel Construction Manual is available for purchase.
Level Up Your End-Plate Moment Connections
AISC's new Design Guide 39 is your one-stop shop for design procedures for end-plate moment connections! You'll find thorough discussions of design concepts, the latest design procedures, and much more.
Did You Work on One of the Best Projects in America?
"We are once again looking for your great ideas that highlight specific unique advantages of working with structural steel--things like sustainability, adaptability, cost, speed, reliability, and resilience--while making a lasting impact on the communities they serve," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. May 24, 2024American Steel Industry Urges Congress to Reject Anti-Competitive Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act
The letter from steel industry leaders raised substantive concerns about the potential ramifications of this legislation on fair competition, taxpayer value, and sustainability practices within the construction sector. May 20, 2024Next Version of AISC N690 Available for Limited Public Review
This edition of N690 will supersede the 2018 version, and it is anticipated to be finalized this year. The scope of this public review includes revisions to some requirements for steel-plate composite structural elements as well as an updated provision for quality assurance documentation. May 3, 2024AISC Expands Sustainability Focus
“AISC’s sustainability team will work to ensure the design community has the information they need to design truly sustainable buildings and bridges,” said Brian Raff. “But sustainability is only part of the story. AISC is dedicated to keeping America's infrastructure moving forward with robust, long-term funding." April 26, 2024About Us
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), headquartered in Chicago, is a non-partisan, not-for-profit technical institute and trade association established in 1921 to serve the structural steel design community and construction industry in the United States.
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