American Institute of Steel Construction

American Institute of Steel Construction Smarter. Stronger. Steel. Post anything you wouldn’t want your mom to read? It will be deleted immediately.

Mission
AISC’s mission is to make structural steel the material of choice by being the leader in structural-steel-related technical and market-building activities, including: specification and code development, research, education, technical assistance, quality certification, standardization, and market development. AISC has a long tradition of service to the steel construction industry providing timely and reliable information and we want our page to be another medium for our organization to disseminate content. Our goal is to provide you information, help you network with peers and offer better customer service through multiple channels, listed below. Twitter:
Follow AISC: https://twitter.com/AISCdotORG
Follow Modern Steel Construction: https://twitter.com/ModernSteel
Follow National Steel Bridge Alliance: https://twitter.com/SteelBridges

LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=154060&trk=hb_side_g

Disclaimer
We want to keep our page an open forum but we are a trade association and would like to keep it clean. One…two…three strikes you’re out—consider yourself permanently blocked. The appearance of external links on the AISC page does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of AISC and its members. Now post, comment, share, interact and remember: There’s always a solution in steel.

A 455-ft main span, active rail lines, a busy river, an airport, and a whole lot of roadway geometry made Kansas City, M...
10/09/2026

A 455-ft main span, active rail lines, a busy river, an airport, and a whole lot of roadway geometry made Kansas City, Mo.'s Buck O’Neil Bridge a complicated puzzle of its own.

Steel plate girders helped the project team navigate those constraints, culminating in more than 9,000 tons of structural steel used across 10 bridge units. Steel’s high strength-to-weight ratio allowed the team to achieve long spans with lighter members that could be lifted and erected where crane access was limited.

Learn more about the project at go.aisc.org/oneilbridge, then put a few of the girders together yourself in this week’s digital jigsaw puzzle at aisc.org/puzzles!

Celebrate SteelDays with us and unlock major member-exclusive savings on selected AISC print and digital products. From ...
10/08/2026

Celebrate SteelDays with us and unlock major member-exclusive savings on selected AISC print and digital products. From now through October 31, all AISC members enjoy 15% off (that's on top of your existing member discount!) printed manuals, design guides, and specifications, plus all of our digital manual products.

Save even more when you buy manuals in bulk—it's like a Halloween treat bucket without the accompanying toothache! 🎃

Unlock your discount at https://www.aisc.org/aisc/publications/ using promo code MEMBER15 at checkout.

Yesterday, AISC's Caitlin Sumner and Heather Gathman stopped by Gonzaga University to visit Associate Professor and 2024...
10/07/2026

Yesterday, AISC's Caitlin Sumner and Heather Gathman stopped by Gonzaga University to visit Associate Professor and 2024 Innovation Scholar Joshua Schultz, PE, PhD!

There, they caught up on what's new in Schultz's research, visited Gonzaga's new High Bay Lab, and admired the school's Steel Sculpture.

If you love the Steel Sculpture as much as we do, make time to read about the program's 40th anniversary at go.aisc.org/sculpture40!

Keep up with the latest advancements in structural steel research with the new issue of Engineering Journal!This quarter...
10/07/2026

Keep up with the latest advancements in structural steel research with the new issue of Engineering Journal!

This quarter, dive into the design of shallow-depth floor systems with asymmetric steel I-beams, the shear lag effects in tension members with short longitudinal welds, and much more.

Read this issue—plus browse the entire archive—for free! https://ej.aisc.org/index.php/engj

Mark your calendar for our free SteelDays lunchtime webinar on Friday, October 23!Join AISC's Michael Drury, PE, PhD for...
10/06/2026

Mark your calendar for our free SteelDays lunchtime webinar on Friday, October 23!

Join AISC's Michael Drury, PE, PhD for an insightful overview of fire protection fundamentals for structural steel, from IBC requirements through the application of fire protection materials. You'll come away with practical knowledge to support your contribution to safer, more efficient, and more economical steel buildings.

Register today at go.aisc.org/sd26webinar.

AISC is pleased to announce Matthew R. Eatherton, SE, PhD, as the recipient of the 2027 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award!E...
10/06/2026

AISC is pleased to announce Matthew R. Eatherton, SE, PhD, as the recipient of the 2027 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award!

Eatherton, the Montague-Betts Professor of Structural Steel Design at Virginia Tech, has made significant contributions to steel design through his work as a researcher, professor, practicing engineer, and AISC technical committee member. His work on AISC Design Guide 39, End Plate Moment Connections, has provided valuable guidance to structural engineers, while his research continues to advance the design of steel seismic force-resisting systems and connections.

Eatherton will receive the award and present the closing keynote at NASCC: The Steel Conference in Denver in April 2027.

Find out more about the award and his accomplishments at go.aisc.org/higgins-eatherton.

Congratulations, Dr. Eatherton!

More than 350 students from nine Arkansas schools got an up-close look at careers in welding and steel fabrication at Le...
10/05/2026

More than 350 students from nine Arkansas schools got an up-close look at careers in welding and steel fabrication at Lexicon Inc.'s fourth annual SteelDays event—the company’s largest SteelDays event yet!

Students toured Lexicon’s shop floor, tried virtual welding through the AWS Careers in Welding Mobile Exhibit, and explored career pathways. Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Leslie Rutledge also joined the event to speak with students about opportunities in the state’s steel industry!

“It’s inspiring to see an Arkansas company like Lexicon invest in young people by partnering with AISC and AWS to introduce more than 300 students to welding and the opportunities available in this important industry,” Rutledge said.

Interested in hosting a facility tour for students, local officials, and the community? AISC has everything you need, from planning to gathering participants' feedback! Check out our resources at go.aisc.org/facility-tours.

Can you believe the AISC Steel Sculpture is 40 years old? It doesn’t look a day over 29!What started in 1986 as a teachi...
10/02/2026

Can you believe the AISC Steel Sculpture is 40 years old? It doesn’t look a day over 29!

What started in 1986 as a teaching tool for University of Florida civil engineering students has become a familiar sight on more than 200 college campuses around the world. Created by Professor Duane Ellifritt to give students a tangible, 3D way to understand steel members and connections, the sculpture has become an enduring resource for teaching steel design.

And the initiative is still going strong. There’s even a 3D-printed version for those who want a smaller sculpture for the classroom! Read more about the Steel Sculpture at go.aisc.org/sculpture40.

Feeling inspired (or nostalgic)? Head to aisc.org/puzzles to assemble a view of the original Steel Sculpture in its newly spruced-up location!

10/01/2026

No ghosts here, just innovative structural steel solutions the whole industry is buzzing about!

The October issue of Modern Steel Construction is now available online! Find out how a project team dealt with obstacles and maritime traffic during bridge construction over the Missouri River, get the scoop on a steel-framed gathering space in New York’s Central Park, and more!

Read the entire issue for free at go.aisc.org/msc-oct26.

The 2025 edition of the Research Council on Structural Engineering (RCSC) bolt specification is now available for downlo...
09/30/2026

The 2025 edition of the Research Council on Structural Engineering (RCSC) bolt specification is now available for download!

Significant changes in this edition include expanded written bolting procedures, bolting personnel qualifications, and the withdrawal of the calibrated wrench installation method.

Learn more and download the spec at aisc.org/rcsc.

Address

130 E Randolph Street
Chicago, IL
60601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when American Institute of Steel Construction posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category