A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) is now available for public review and comment.

The next edition of AISC 360 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be published as a 2027 edition.

A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370) is now available for public review and comment.

The next edition of AISC 370 will supersede the 2021 edition.

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has updated Design Guide 6, the steel industry's cornerstone reference for designing steel-concrete composite columns.

The new edition of Composite Column Design (formerly Load and Resistance Factor Design of W-Shapes Encased in Concrete) adds guidance for square, rectangular, and round filled composite columns, all reflecting the modern requirements from the 2022 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. The updates also include the latest guidance for encased composite columns and designing connections to composite columns. A new spreadsheet-based tool can help designers calculate available axial, flexural, and shear strengths of composite members.

Looking for inspiration for your next great building? The five standout buildings recognized in the AISC IDEAS² Award design competition are case studies on innovative solutions to complex challenges—with beautiful, efficient results.

For the architects of Midtown Manhattan's PENN 2 Redevelopment, their project's success turned when they fully integrated architecture and structural problem-solving.

The AISC Education Foundation is helping 58 students across the U.S. make their higher education dreams a reality, funding $235,000 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year.

These scholarships support juniors, seniors, and master's-level students in civil engineering, architectural engineering, construction engineering, materials/metallurgical engineering, construction management, and architecture programs in the U.S.

"Thanks to the generosity of the industry and the AEC community, we were able to distribute roughly $35,000 more than last year--and we're providing support for three more students," said AISC Director of Foundation Programs Maria Mnookin. "But these students are more than numbers, and the impact of our donors goes far beyond dollar signs. This generation will make a difference in the world, and it’s always an honor to help them get started."

Great professionals start in the classrooms of great teachers. And nowhere is that more true than in AEC, where the most outstanding educators must blend technical knowledge with inspiration.

The American Institute of Steel Construction and the AISC Education Foundation's newest award is designed specifically to recognize the best AEC faculty out there--the ones who give their students a huge boost in understanding structural steel as a sustainable, economic, and resilient building material.

Associations like the American Institute of Steel Construction are always finding new ways to serve their membership--and a much-needed AISC program has earned prestigious honors from the American Society of Association Executives and the International E-Learning Association.

In AISC's case, that element of service means providing an educational supplement specifically designed to help steel fabricators train new or newly promoted employees. The Fabricator Education Training Program is an easy way to introduce basic concepts, helping new hires quickly acquire the necessary skills to feel more involved and supported in their new position, whether it’s their first job in the fabrication industry or a move into a new role on the shop floor.

AISC's online program to provide entry-level shop employees with the knowledge they need to succeed in the fabrication industry has earned international recognition. The Fabricator Education Training Program--and its development partner, Artisan Learning--was a Bronze winner in the 2025 International E-Learning Association (IELA) Awards under the "online learning experience" category. AISC worked with Artisan, an online learning course developer, to create the program and launched its first courses last summer.

The Fabricator Education Training Program aims to supplement in-person training and provide AISC member fabricators with an easy way to introduce basic concepts to new employees. It helps new hires quickly acquire the necessary skills to feel more involved and supported in their new position, whether it’s their first job in the fabrication industry or a move into a new role on the shop floor.