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Modern Steel Construction
July 2026
Published by the American Institute of Steel Construction

Headlines:
Walk the Line (By Douglas F. Seaboldt):
Mitigating large deflections is the top priority when designing suspended walkable ceilings in steel structures. Here’s how to approach it.

In Good Company (Interview by Geoff Weisenberger):
Domenic Coletti has worked on countless bridges and research projects since HDR hired him in 1993, but to him, they’re secondary to the long-lasting human connections he has made in a “small world.”

A Non-Negotiable Skillset (By Thomas Scarangello):
Non-technical skills remain essential to structural engineers because of a fast-rising status quo disruptor: AI.

Standout Spans:
A domestic first-of-its-kind, crucial interstate river crossings, and a bascule bridge squeezed between an interchange are among the eight 2026 AISC/NSBA Prize Bridge Award winners.

The Industry Nexus:
NASCC: The Steel Conference is setting attendance and exhibit hall records while offering something for everyone.

Previous Issue (June 2026):
https://t.me/ISSS83/18673

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Modern Steel Construction
June 2026
Published by the American Institute of Steel Construction

Headlines:
Who’s Bracing Who? (By Conrad Paulson and Craig Quadrato):
Beam-over-columns assemblies require special effort and care to design properly. These considerations, tips, and resources will ensure nothing is overlooked.

Researcher on the Rise (Interview by Geoff Weisenberger):
Andrew Sen’s six-year academic career has included significant seismic design research projects and two AISC awards.

Today’s Big Picture (By Jassiel Vargas):
One fabrication company’s thoughts on navigating availability, cost, sustainability, and carbon in today’s construction landscape.

Data Center Delivery (By Aaron Grubbs, Grant Cumbie, and Matt Heathcock):
New facilities in the Atlanta area showcase how structural steel framing is an ideal choice for modern data center construction.

Thinking Outside the Box (By Ryan Jenkins and Kevin O’Connor):
An access roadway bridge outside an airport terminal challenged conventional design in several ways, including by using trapezoidal box girders.

Roll(ed) Call:
Three recent projects illustrate the possibilities and aesthetic impact that curved steel can achieve and add to a design.

Permission Granted:
AISC’s Steel Design-Build Grant Program has funded multiple completed structures, with more on the way, including striking steel creations in Indiana and Texas.

Casting Call (By Jacinda Collins, Jake Currie, and Jennifer A. Pazdon):
Considering steel castings on your next project? These 10 tips will help you know what to expect.

Skeletal Steel Success (By Steve Davis and Tim Duke):
Erecting steel joists and deck has little margin for error. This guideline can help you do it safely and efficiently.

Previous Issue (May 2026):
https://t.me/ISSS83/18663

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Modern Steel Construction

May 2026

Published by the American Institute of Steel Construction

Headlines:

Ready for Rails (By Gary T. Fry and W.N. Marianos):
An AISC/NSBA-sponsored prototype development created a steel railway bridge option for short-span replacements—and the plans for it will be available soon.

Steel Bridge Savant (Interview by Geoff Weisenberger):
Karl Frank’s decorated five-decade steel bridge-focused career has included teaching, impactful research projects, and even a study on maglev trains.

Perfect Your Business Plan (By John Schuepbach):
The best business plans create alignment around a shared goal. Here’s how steel contractors should approach them.

Six Big Ideas:
A landmark steel reuse project, an athletic facility with a frame that appears to float over a below-grade parking structure, and a medical building that used steel’s aesthetic properties to match its desert setting are among the 2026 IDEAS Award recipients.

Deck and Cover (By Alex Therien):
Here’s what to know when specifying long-span roof and composite floor steel deck on your next project.

Previous Issue (April 2026):
https://t.me/ISSS83/18655

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