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AISC Names 2021 Safety Award Winners

March 4, 2022 - in Awards, News

CHICAGO – The American Institute of Steel Construction is pleased to recognize more than 70 steel fabricators and erectors for their outstanding safety records in 2021. Most of this year's winners have earned the Institute's top safety award, the Safety…

New ASCE Press Book Provides Guidance on Construction Quality

January 6, 2022 - in News

Reston, Va. – As the construction industry more frequently uses alternative project delivery methods and performance specifications, implementation,…

American Steel Can Be Onsite for Bridge Projects Faster than Other Materials

November 19, 2021 - in Buildings, News, Structural components

Chicago - Recent media reports have bemoaned extended delivery schedules for raw steel. But is this accurate--and is it impacting steel bridge projects?…

AISC, NSBA Applaud Senate Passage of Infrastructure Bill

August 12, 2021 - in News

CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Steel Bridge Alliance (a division of AISC) commend the U.S. Senate for passing the $1 trillion, bipartisan infrastructure bill. The bill includes more than $110 billion to replace and…

AISC Offers $5,000 for the Next Great Connection Idea

August 12, 2021 - in Awards, News

CHICAGO - Structural steel is already the gold standard for rapid erection. But what if we could make it even faster?   The American Institute of Steel Construction has launched a challenge. We're looking for back-of-the-napkin ideas that could turn into…

AISC, ASCE Team Up for Student Steel Bridge Competition, Starting in 2021-2022

August 10, 2021 - in Awards, News

CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today announced a renewed partnership for the Student Steel Bridge Competition, starting with the 2021-2022 school year. The annual Student Steel…

Emerging Architects: Get the Industry Recognition You Deserve–and Win $15,000

June 10, 2021 - in Awards, News

CHICAGO - Are you an up-and-coming architect? Then we want to hear about your creative vision of the future. The fourth annual Forge Prize competition is now accepting entries! This competition, established by The American Institute of Steel Construction in…

NSBA Seeks America’s Best Steel Bridges for 2022 Prize Bridge Awards

June 1, 2021 - in Awards, Events, News

CHICAGO - The National Steel Bridge Alliance and the American Institute of Steel Construction have opened the 2022 Prize Bridge Awards for entries. We're looking for outstanding bridges that showcase the innovative use of structural steel. The entry deadline…

Ten Innovative Projects Win Top Steel Design Awards

April 13, 2021 - in Awards, News

CHICAGO - Ten innovative projects throughout the U.S. have won 2021 IDEAS² Awards, the steel industry’s top design honor. Sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural…

AISC Names 2020 Safety Award Winners

March 30, 2021 - in Awards, News

CHICAGO – The American Institute of Steel Construction is pleased to recognize more than 135 steel fabricators and erectors for their outstanding safety records in 2020. Most of this year's winners have earned the Institute's top safety award, the Safety…