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What's New in Modern Steel Construction
This month, learn how structural steel framing accommodated the addition of a new building into Wrigley Field's footprint. Plus, get insight into an architect's perspective on designing with SpeedCore!
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 November, the donors like you gave five college students the opportunity to attend the AISC Fall Task Committee meetings. Find out more about how this opportunity enriched their career development!
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.
New AISC/SJI Design Guide Details Rain Loads and Ponding
Design Guide 40, Rain Loads and Ponding provides guidance for the design of roof systems to avoid or resist water accumulation and any resulting instability. April 15, 2024Can America Quickly Replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore? Yes!
The replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is a critical need for the City and Port of Baltimore--indeed, for this entire nation. Fortunately, the steel industry has the experience, expertise, material, and ability to quickly get the job done. April 11, 2024AISC Accepting Nominations for 2025 Higgins Lectureship Award
"Theodore R. Higgins made invaluable contributions to the advancement of engineering," said AISC's Vice President of Engineering and Research, Christopher Raebel, SE, PE, PhD. "The T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award is a fitting way to honor that legacy and continue the spirit of innovation that he embodied." April 5, 2024AISC Presents Inaugural Design-Build Grants to Three Universities
Through its inaugural Design-Build Grant Program, the AISC Education Foundation has awarded grants to build three community-focused structures around the country: a creative bus stop in Columbus, Ind., an outdoor classroom in Houston, and a rest stop for cyclists and pedestrians in Dallas. April 4, 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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