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on May 01,2013

Do you have the next great idea for a groundbreaking technology, model shop or building that could potentially revolutionize the future of the steel design and construction industry? Enter AISC's first-ever Future of Steel competition.

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield, Va. Photo: Paul Warchol
on April 29,2013

The Barclays Center arena in Brooklyn and the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., are among projects named 2013 IDEAS2 winners by the American Institute of Steel Construction.

on April 24,2013

North Carolina lawmakers have introduced state legislation that would restrict the use of national green building rating programs, including LEED, on public projects.

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on May 18,2011 in Feature

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on March 16,2011 in Product Review

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on December 17,2010 in Feature

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on November 05,2010 in Feature

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on November 01,2010 in Feature

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on October 13,2010 in Product Review

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on October 13,2010 in Product Review

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on October 13,2010 in Feature

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on October 13,2010 in Feature

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