It's Throwback Thursday and we're throwing it back to the 2016 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Orlando. During this conference, Kim Olson of the Steel Tube Institute presented an insightful session called "What Your Fabricator Wishes You Knew About HSS." 

AISC proudly honors Michel Bruneau, PhD, PEng, with a Special Achievement Award for his groundbreaking work in developing and promoting SpeedCore, specifically through his research and lab tests on tall shear walls.

There have been two exciting SpeedCore developments recently as research and regulations continue to demonstrate the full potential of the groundbreaking composite superstructure system, which consists of concrete sandwiched between steel plates. 

SpeedCore is now approved for use in all five New York City boroughs and key tests have demonstrated its excellent fire resistance.

It's Throwback Thursday and we're throwing it back to the 2017 NASCC: The Steel Conference in San Antonio. During this conference, Duane Miller of The Lincoln Electric Company presented an insightful session called "More Welding Questions Answered."

AISC proudly honors Chia-Ming Uang, PhD, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his leading research in structural steel, specifically in the area of seismic-resistant design, and for his significant contributions to AISC.

The American Welding Society (AWS) has made it easier than ever for educators to focus on teaching rather than curriculum development. AWS just launched a comprehensive welding curriculum for high schools, technical colleges, and career training institutions.

AISC proudly honors Ronnie Medlock with a Lifetime Achievement Award for advancing the steel bridge industry, co-founding the AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Collaboration, and dedicating his time to AISC and NSBA.

It's Throwback Thursday and we're throwing it back to the 2008 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Nashville, Tenn. During this conference, Robert McNamara, who was with McNamara - Salvia Structural Engineers at the time, presented an insightful session called "Designing with Damping." 

AISC proudly honors Daniel G. Fisher, Sr. with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work revolutionizing the multistory-residential marketplace through Girder-Slab Technologies and for his involvement with AISC. To mark his achievement, we interviewed Fisher about his life and career.

It's Throwback Thursday and we're throwing it back to the 2009 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Phoenix. During this conference, James O. Malley, SE, of Degenkolb Engineers presented an insightful session called "Seismic Upgrade of a 15-Story Steel Moment Frame Building: Satisfying Performance Criteria with Application of Experimental and Advanced Analytical Procedures."

AISC recently honored John M. Yadlosky, PE with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his impact on steel bridge design and construction; his work with the AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Collaboration; and his dedication to AISC and NSBA. To mark his achievement, we interviewed Yadlosky about his life and career.

The new AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 313) is available for public review through August 14, 2020. 

AISC recently honored Carol Drucker, SE, PE, PEng with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her major contributions to the structural steel industry, particularly in the area of connection design, and for her dedication to AISC. To mark her achievement, we interviewed Drucker about her life and career.

It's Throwback Thursday and we're throwing it back to the 2010 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Orlando, Fla. During this conference, Rafael Sabelli of Walter P Moore and Associates presented an insightful session called "Braced Frame Connection Design."

AISC recently honored W. Samuel Easterling, PE, PhD with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his pioneering studies in composite construction and unwavering commitment to AISC. To mark his achievement, we interviewed Easterling about his life and career.

It's Throwback Thursday and we're throwing it back to the 2008 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Nashville, Tenn. During this conference, Kurt Swensson, PE, PhD, of KSi Structural Engineers, presented an insightful session called "The Steel Design Specification: A Designer's Perspective."

The American Welding Society (AWS) recently launched a new video course designed for welding educators. "Instructional Strategies for Welding Educators" will help instructors develop their teaching foundation, create a more effective curriculum, and incorporate best practices in the classroom and lab. 

Mark your calendars! Cohen Seglias, a construction-focused law firm, is hosting a webinar on construction law for contractors Thursday.

It's Throwback Thursday and we're throwing it back to the 2010 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Orlando, Fla. During this conference, John Fisher of Lehigh University presented an insightful session called "Fatigue Design: Past, Present, and Future."

Lift & Move USA recently launched a new website with resources for students, educators, and industry professionals to promote careers in skilled trades. The crane, rigging, and specialized transportation industry faces a shortage of qualified workers, and the new website showcases the careers, industries, and types of work available in the field.

The changing guidance regarding COVID-19 has had a direct impact on AISC Certification's ability to carry out in-person site audits. In response, AISC will begin remote assessments on June 15, 2020, for initial applicants in North America and the U.S. territories.

The American Welding Society (AWS) is now offering two-week online exam prep allowing for reliable and informative training without the need to travel to a seminar location. The 2-Week Online CWI Seminar will prepare students for all three parts of the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Exam.

It's Throwback Thursday and we're throwing it back to the 2008 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Nashville. During this conference, Lawrence Griffis of Walter P. Moore, presented an insightful session called "Wind Versus Seismic--Which Controls?"

Understanding the design and behavior of composite floor systems is critical to the success and economy of building projects. On June 11, join two of the leading experts from the world of research and design of composite systems for an overview of the fundamentals of composite design, as well as an introduction to the latest composite framing alternatives. 

Like many events, the Structural Stability Research Council's (SSRC) 2020 Annual Stability Conference was canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. But good news: SSRC published its proceedings as planned. 

Earn up to 12.0 PDHs with AISC's new Night School course on industrial buildings and nonbuilding structures. During this eight-session course, industry experts will guide you through managing the common challenges encountered in the design of these structures. 

A new AISC standard, Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370), will be available for public review from June 8, 2020, to July 10, 2020. 

The ongoing pandemic has taken a toll on state and local budgets. In an effort to jump-start a national recovery, the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and CG/LA Infrastructure are working to build a comprehensive list of critical U.S. projects, across all infrastructure sectors, that can begin construction this year. 

It's Throwback Thursday and we're throwing it back to the 2009 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Phoenix. During this conference, Bill Thornton of Cives Engineering Corporation, presented an insightful session called "Connections: The Last Bastion of Rational Design."

The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) recently announced the winners of its 2020 Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards. A panel of architects and engineers judged more than 115 projects representing a variety of applications of hot-dip galvanizing.

It's Throwback Thursday, and we're throwing it back to the 2008 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Nashville. During this conference, Ronald Hamburger of Simpson Gumpertz and Heger, presented an insightful session called "Simple--But No Simpler."

The judges have spoken, and the American Institute of Steel Construction's Forge Prize has a 2020 champion!

The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) Young Engineers Committee (YEC) is hosting a free virtual tour and presentation led by Nucor on June 4. Attendees will experience a 360° tour of Nucor-Yamato Steel's Blytheville, Ark., facility, in addition to an educational presentation on steel production from three Nucor representatives.

Last week the DuSable Bridge in Chicago reached a significant birthday: 100! Originally called the Michigan Avenue Bridge, the steel bridge opened in 1920 with a cannon salute and ushered in a new era of development on the Chicago River's north side.

AISC and NSBA's World Steel Bridge Symposium is coming to Louisville, Kentucky, April 14-16, 2021, and we're on the hunt for fascinating bridge innovations and ideas. If you're involved in steel bridge research, design, or construction, we invite you to submit an abstract for consideration.

It's Throwback Thursday, and we're throwing it all the way back to the 2008 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Nashville. During this conference, Duane Miller of the Lincoln Electric Company presented an insightful session called "Important Lessons They Didn't Teach Me at College (or at least I don't think they did)". 

Since Pittsburgh's Sixth Street Bridge won the first competition in 1928, more than 600 bridges from across the United States have received an AISC/NSBA Prize Bridge Award. 

In 2019, state transportation revenues totaled roughly $111 billion. Due to COVID-19, state DOTs expect at least a 30% loss in state transportation revenues in the next 18 months amounting to roughly $50 billion, which could result in shelving construction projects while reducing future project lettings.

AISC is offering a series of virtual fabricator roundtables to give full members across the country an opportunity to network and learn from each other in a small group setting.

Have you always wanted to join an AISC technical committee? Now’s the time to make your move. 

AISC member fabricator Tampa Tank Inc.-Florida Structural Steel (TTI-FSS) has appointed Corey Yraguen as its new company president, reporting to TTI-FSS CEO David Hale. 

The American Institute of Steel Construction has selected three finalists for The Forge Prize, which celebrates emerging architects who create visionary designs that embrace steel as the primary structural component to increase project speed. The three emerging architects will compete for $10,000 in what promises to be a very inspiring YouTube event.

How have AEC firms responded to the COVID-19 pandemic? Zweig Group released the findings of its recent survey on the topic, which found that as of March 14, 2020, 15% of responding firms had made no changes to their telecommuting policies. By late April, 74% of firms had made changes to allow any employee to work from home at any time. 

The new AISC standard, Seismic Provisions for Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Structural Steel Buildings will be available for public review from May 1, 2020, to May 15, 2020.

We've put together a list of some of our most popular recorded sessions from the past for you to check out this week. And if you're looking for PDHs, these five sessions allow you to purchase and pass a quiz to earn a certificate.

The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has postponed the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, originally scheduled for May 4-8, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Want to learn about weld seams from the comfort of your own home? The Steel Tube Institute is hosting a webinar about weld seams on hollow structural sections (HSS) on May 6.

The American Institute of Steel Construction is excited to announce a first: the Virtual Steel Conference.

NASCC: The Virtual Steel Conference will bring more than 50 sessions with the industry leaders whose ideas are driving today's innovation right to conference participants, wherever they may be--and registration is free.

The v15.1 Companion to the AISC Steel Construction Manual is now available as a printed two-volume set. Developed by industry leaders in the AISC Committee on Manuals, the Companion is the perfect complement to your 15th Edition Manual.

The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) and the American Galvanizers Association (AGA) are launching seven webinars for bridge professionals during April and May to provide educational opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic.