The American Institute of Steel Construction has published new editions of two of the standards that govern its certification program for steel fabricators and erectors.

The 2025 editions of AISC's Standard for Certification Programs (AISC 207-25) and Certification Standard for Shop Application of Complex Protective Coating Systems (AISC 420-25/SSPC-QP3) are now both available as free downloads on AISC’s website.

The 2025 edition of AISC 207 will continue as the primary reference for the AISC Certification program. It supersedes the 2023 edition and will take effect for current program participants and applicants for audits on or after February 1, 2026.

Purdue University's first-of-its-kind bridge engineering track is addressing a workforce gap.

Purdue's Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering (LSCCE) launched its Bridge Engineering Education Program, the first bridge-focused curriculum in the U.S., this fall in response to increasing industry demands for qualified entry-level bridge engineers.

"There is a significant need among design firms and state DOTs for highly qualified structural engineers with expertise in bridge design," said Brandon Chavel, PE, PhD, AISC vice president of bridges. "Armed with a Purdue education focused on bridge design, fabrication, construction, and inspection, graduates can make an immediate impact when they enter the workforce and help address infrastructure needs in the public and private sectors."

When it comes to reducing the carbon footprint of your projects, getting exactly what you specify is essential. Luckily, there's a powerful new resource available to help you secure low embodied carbon structural steel--consistently and confidently.

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has released Specification Strategies for Embodied Carbon Reduction, a concise, authoritative guide available at aisc.org/sustainability-toolbox. It distills the latest and most relevant approaches for procuring low embodied carbon structural steel into clear, actionable specification pathways. The document presents six strategies supported by expert commentary, comparative ratings, and ready-to-use specification language.

The embodied carbon of domestically produced and fabricated structural steel has dropped by more than 10% in the last few years alone.

Two new Smart EPD® Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) covering hot-rolled structural steel section production and the fabrication process for structural steel demonstrate a remarkable change from the last EPD, which was published by the American Institute of Steel Production (AISC) in 2021. John Beath Environmental, LLC, gathered the data that underpins the new EPDs.

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is proud to announce the release of its roadmap for structural steel and LEED v5, a powerful new tool designed to help design professionals and project teams navigate the U.S. Green Building Council’s latest green building rating system.

As the construction industry increasingly prioritizes sustainability, material choice has become a critical step for teams pursuing LEED certification. However, deciphering how specific materials align with new frameworks can often be complex and time-consuming. This is even more critical for firms that have committed to the AIA 2030 program.

This new guide, the latest addition to AISC’s Sustainability Designer Toolkit, streamlines that process with a clear roadmap for leveraging structural steel’s inherent benefits to achieve LEED v5 credits.