FEATURES

22   Rooted in Innovation
By Karen Grossett, SE, PE, Tom Poulos, SE, PE, and Cameron Baker, PE
Tree columns and an organically formed roof are the steel backbone of Pittsburgh’s new airport terminal that will transform passenger experience.

28   Flexible Framing
By Tim Kyes, SE, PE, and Bassem Almuti, PE
An adaptable existing steel podium and creative moment frame design accommodated a completely different hospital expansion than originally envisioned.

36   Sparking Interest
By Kate Duby
Student welding competitions are an easy and effective way to boost the fabrication industry, as demonstrated by one regional fabricator association.

41   Fantastic Five
By Patrick Engel
The 2025 Student Steel Bridge Competition put the University of Florida’s latest winning formula on display and showcased stories of grit and dedication.

50   Reimagined Row Homes
The winning 2025 Forge Prize concept adds modular housing units to an often-underused space on tight New York residential blocks with minimal disruption.

COLUMNS

SteelWise
15   Contain Your Reaction
By Ronald Janowiak, SE, PE, and Taha Al-Shawaf, PE, PhD
The updated AISC Nuclear Specification has more material, incorporates new research, and includes updates based on feedback.

Field Notes
18   Inspired by Surroundings
Interview by Geoff Weisenberger
Urban living has shaped architect Ho-gyeum Kim since his childhood, and his experience in New York sparked an award-winning design concept.

Business Issues
20   The Superpower of Curiosity
By Ryan Curtis, PE
Engineers are curious people at their core, and embracing and promoting a culture of curiosity can take your firm and projects to new levels.