Imagine installing an 8,625-lb architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) staircase--with only a 5-by-8-ft freight elevator to lift the pieces into place! This Atlanta office building staircase, fabricated and erected by Porter Steel, Inc. in Lilburn, Ga., is one of three projects for which AISC member erectors won 2024 Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) Project of the Year awards. The other two are the Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, Launch Complex 36, erected by Harrisburg, Penn.-based S&R Enterprises, LLC; and the adaptive reuse of Phoenix’s Moxy hotel, erected by All Things Metal, LLC. Read about each of these winning projects at aisc.org/seaa-poy-24, and visit aisc.org/puzzles to see how fast you can assemble the Atlanta staircase project for yourself--no freight elevator required. Congratulations to all the winners!
American Institute of Steel Construction
Construction
Chicago, Illinois 112,689 followers
Smarter. Stronger. Steel.
About us
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), headquartered in Chicago, is a non-partisan, not-for-profit technical institute and trade association established in 1921 to serve the structural steel design community and construction industry in the United States. AISC’s mission is to make structural steel the material of choice by being the leader in structural-steel-related technical and market-building activities, including: specification and code development, research, education, technical assistance, quality certification, standardization, market development, and advocacy. AISC has a long tradition of service to the steel construction industry providing timely and reliable information. As part of AISC's mission, we emphasize: --Increasing the structural steel industry's share of the construction market --Unifying the industry with a common purpose --Increasing the structural steel industry’s share of the construction market --Supporting and improving the ability of the structural steel industry to be both innovative and competitive in a worldwide construction market Since its establishment, AISC has conducted its numerous activities with a scrupulous sense of public responsibility. For this reason, and because of the high caliber of its staff, the Institute enjoys a close working relationship with architects, engineers, code officials and educators who recognize its professional status in the fields of specification writing, structural research, design development and performance standards. AISC represents the total experience, judgment, and strength of the entire domestic industry of steel fabricators, distributors, and producers. The scope and success of its activities could not be achieved by any one member of the industry. The nation shares the rewards of these activities – through better, safer and more economical buildings, bridges and other structures framed in structural steel. Smarter. Stronger. Steel.
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http://www.aisc.org
External link for American Institute of Steel Construction
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1921
- Specialties
- Structural Steel, Seismic Design, BIM Technology, Structural Engineering, Building Design, and Steel Fabrication
Locations
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Primary
130 E Randolph St
Chicago, Illinois 60601, US
Employees at American Institute of Steel Construction
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AISC Director of Workforce Development Jennifer Traut-Todaro, S.E., LEED AP is the newest president of the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI)! As president, Traut-Todaro intends to bring together the Illinois structural engineering community and encourage members--new and old--to get involved. As a proud co-founder of the Women in Structural Engineering (WiSE) committee, Traut-Todaro wants to mirror the committee’s successful engagement throughout the rest of the organization. Read more about Traut-Todaro and her role with SEAOI at https://lnkd.in/gcAg6Khk.
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TOMORROW--Shake up your seismic design knowledge with our live webinar! Steel Seismic Design Fundamentals, Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Central, is perfect for people who don’t normally design for seismic. Presenter Thomas Sabol, a principal at Englekirk Structural Engineers / Englekirk Institutional, will introduce participants to key seismic design standards and the fundamentals of developing a seismic design, plus he will explain how seismic design compares and contrasts with wind design. You can earn 1.5 PDHs for participating! Register today at aisc.org/seismic-webinar.
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Steel product environmental product declarations (EPDs) are about to become even more accurate and prevalent, thanks to a $6.4 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency! AISC, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) are collaborating to develop life cycle inventory and EPD generator tools that can automate the production of steel product EPDs, create an EPD repository, and update the steel product category rule (PCR). They are just a few of many recipients of a nearly $160 million program to reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials and products. Read more about this initiative and grant at aisc.org/epa-epds.
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When disaster strikes, call the steel industry. In early May, a tanker fire compromised the structural integrity of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Conn. Within days of the fire, Canam Bridges submitted a project bid for the replacement bridge--by mid-August, they will deliver the new spans to the jobsite! The American structural steel industry is uniquely poised to mobilize and tackle urgent infrastructure challenges as soon as they arise. AISC is proud to represent an industry that shows its commitment to maintaining and rebuilding critical infrastructure. Read more about the role of Canam and Yonkers Contracting in the I-95 Fairfield Avenue Bridge recovery in a CTPost op-ed by AISC’s own Brandon Chavel: https://ow.ly/w6Z850SHslj Image credit: Canam Bridges
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A Windy City icon is preparing to enter a new era--as Google's Chicago headquarters! Façade demolition is underway at the Thompson Center, revealing the steel that will continue to support the landmark building in its next life. The project team, which includes Prime | Capri Interests, Jahn/, and Clark Construction Group, is covering the atrium with a triple-pane glass exterior that will improve its thermal performance, bringing it in line with the tech giant's carbon-free energy goals. Structural steel buildings offer flexibility that guarantees their usefulness for years to come. Read more about what makes structural steel buildings so versatile at aisc.org/adaptability. Then, put together our puzzle of the week at aisc.org/puzzles for a peek inside the Thompson Center’s redevelopment!
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No seismic design experience? No problem. We have the webinar for you! Attend our live webinar, Steel Seismic Design Fundamentals, at 12:30 p.m. Central on Thursday, July 25! Presenter Thomas Sabol, a principal at Englekirk Structural Engineers / Englekirk Institutional, will introduce participants to key seismic design standards and the fundamentals of developing a seismic design, plus he will explain how seismic design compares and contrasts with wind design. You can earn 1.5 PDHs for participating! Register today at aisc.org/seismic-webinar.
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Here’s your opportunity to weigh in on an upcoming AISC standard! A draft of the Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 313) is available for public review and comment through August 12. This will supersede the 2021 version and is anticipated to be finalized in 2025. Visit aisc.org/publicreview to access the document and comment form.
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Fun fact: The 2024 Bridge of the Year has an optical illusion hidden in plain sight! Each of the three arches in the New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge has a variable hexagonal cross section. The arches are designed to cast shadows that make them look even more graceful and slender than they already are, creating the visual effect of a stone skipping across the water. Enjoy a unique view of this landmark Washington, D.C. bridge when you assemble our puzzle of the week, at aisc.org/puzzles! Curious for more? Visit aisc.org/msc-prizebridge24 to read up on each of the eight innovative crossings that won Prize Bridge Awards in 2024. PROJECT TEAM: Owner: District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Washington, D.C. General contractor/erector: South Capitol Bridgebuilders (SCB), joint venture of Archer Western (The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western) and Granite Construction, Washington, D.C. Structural engineer: AECOM, Glen Allen, Va. Lead bridge architect: BEAM Architects BRIDGE DESIGNERS, Bridgport, U.K. Erection and construction engineer: McNary Bergeron & Johannesen, Hartford, Conn. General engineering consultant: HNTB, Arlington, Va. Steel fabricator: Veritas Steel LLC, Eau Claire, Wis. and Palatka, Fla. *AISC full member; AISC-Certified fabricator* Detailer: Tensor Engineering, LLC, Indian Harbour Beach, Fla. *AISC associate member*
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Starting next Tuesday, level up your steel connection design skills--and earn up to 12.0 PDHs--with our next Night School course! Night School: Fundamentals of Connection Design delivers foundational instruction in analyzing and designing connections, starting with critical bolt and weld limit states. Throughout the eight sessions, presenters Brad Davis, SE, PE, PhD and Matthew Eatherton, SE, PhD will cover topics including shear, moment, bracing, and seismic connections. Secure your spot today! aisc.org/ns-35