American Institute of Steel Construction

Steel was the key to quickly, cost-effectively, and sustainably erecting a new hospital bed tower in Oklahoma. Facing a growing demand for more hospital bed space, the Saint Francis Health System worked closely with LEO A DALY and JE Dunn Construction to meet an aggressive construction schedule for the $230 million, eight-story structure in Muskogee, Okla. Once piers were set and anchor rods were ready, AISC full member Bennett Steel Inc erected the steel in just seven months! Read more about how the project team used steel to keep the work on time and on budget at aisc.org/saint-francis. Then assemble a view of the hospital tower's steel framing--more than 85% of which came from recycled materials!--at aisc.org/puzzles.

Interested in creating an organizational culture of belonging? Get actionable strategies from DEI strategist Shani Dellimore Barrax in the archived NASCC: The Steel Conference session, “Priming the Space for Talent Retention through Self-Reflection, Humility and Belonging.” Explore the role of organizational culture, change management, and engagement in talent attraction and retention--free of charge--at aisc.org/priming-the-space.

ICYMI--SpeedCore took the spotlight on America ByDesign: Architecture! Host Mike Chapman sat down with Ron Klemencic of Magnusson Klemencic Associates for a closer look at the game-changing structural system behind Rainier Square in Seattle. You can stream the whole episode now on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/gFxw_Dx6 (Oh, and PS: Later in the episode, you can learn about the literal spotlights that make century-old steel trusses a focal point of New York’s Moynihan Train Hall and learn about the art in yet another IDEAS2 Award-winning project, the Nashville International Airport!)

THURSDAY--Preview new AISC standards that simplify the design of hundreds of routine steel bridges at our 12:30 p.m. Central webinar! Presenter Francesco Russo, PE, PhD, will review the development of these standards, which cover bridges with 1, 2, 3, and 4-spans with individual spans ranging from 80 - 300 ft. He will discuss the many details provided, like bracing and splices, and walk you through how to use the standards to quickly and easily design a variety of steel bridges. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gXTsHj9W.

With his expertise in cutting-edge architecture trends, you could say Architectural Record's Matthew Marani has a finger on the pulse of innovation. Those insights will prove invaluable for him as one of three jurors for the 2025 Forge Prize! Find out more about the unique perspective Marani will use to decide the $15,000 winning Forge Prize design concept at aisc.org/marani-forgeprize. Sponsored by AISC’s Architecture Center, the Forge Prize is all about honoring groundbreaking ideas in structural steel design and elevating the visionary work of emerging architects, architecture faculty, and graduate students. Entries are due in just over a week--that’s November 22! Start yours today at aisc.org/forgeprize.

We love a happy ending! A former test bridge graduated from the lab--and now it has a permanent home in upstate New York. The University at Buffalo custom-built a 40-ft steel bridge outfitted with buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) and found that the bridge remained undamaged through testing--which included more than 100 simulated earthquakes! Rather than scrap or store the bridge after testing ended, the university donated it to the town of Kent, which needed a replacement crossing after storms in 2023 washed out two culvert pipes, the sixth such occurrence in 40 years. Read more about the structure, newly coined the Veteran’s Park Memorial Bridge, at aisc.org/kent-bridge. Assemble this resilient crossing for yourself with our puzzle of the week at aisc.org/puzzles!

???Calling all designers in Salt Lake City! Don’t miss your FREE opportunity for learning, networking, and connecting with industry professionals at Nucor Corporation’s Solutions in Steel Conference on November 21,? noon to 8:00 p.m. at The Grand America Hotel. You'll attend presentations on everything from sustainability to future-proofed floors--and AISC?President Charlie Carter will be delivering the keynote speech! Reserve your spot today at vulcraft.com/register.

We’re excited to launch the new Architecture Center newsletter--crafted by architects, for architects. Our mission is to keep you informed, engaged, and inspired with all things structural steel! The Architecture Center is here to equip you with the resources you need to save time, cut costs, reduce risk, and achieve your project goals. Our newsletter connects you to a curated selection of guides, events, and industry insights, helping you stay on top of developments that matter to your practice. Sign up today at https://lnkd.in/g5pK7qJC. Want a preview? Check out the first issue at aisc.org/architecture.

How do you erect steel in an expansion project where the existing building is already massive? Put a crane on the roof! Read the November issue of Modern Steel Construction to find out about the daring steel erection plan behind the Colorado Convention Center expansion, a replacement bridge with an out-of-the-box design built with river migration in mind, and a hospital bed tower that steel helped plan and construct stat. Plus, get a look at the striking concepts that earned recognition in the 2024 Steel Design Student Competition. Browse all of this and more in the newest issue of Modern Steel Construction at aisc.org/msc-nov24!

Explore the circularity of structural steel at #Greenbuild, November 13-14 in Philadelphia! We’ll show you how steel from decommissioned buildings and bridges reenters the supply chain and becomes the framework for new structures. While you’re there, get to know other steel sustainability professionals at the SteelConnect networking event, November 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia. Register for free at aisc.org/steelconnect. See you at the Steel Pavilion, booth 831!