Modern Steel Construction
September 2026
Published by the American Institute of Steel Construction
Headlines:
Creativity Within Constraints (By Dan Sloat):Modifying existing steel building frames imposes many additional constraints on design. To work around them, engineers need creativity as much as they need technical skills.
Committed to the Cause (Interview by Geoff Weisenberger):Between his teaching, research, and extensive committee work, Mark Denavit is among the most active and enthusiastic volunteers in the structural engineering community.
The Leadership Advantage (By John Schuepbach and Derinda Ehrlich):Quality of leadership can differentiate a fabricator from its competitors. These seven principles are a guide for evaluating your company on it.
Built for Buffalo (By Jimmy Falls, Travis Allen, and Aditya Potdar):Steel was the unifying system for designing a canopy, seating bowl, and enclosure in a football stadium that fits Buffalo’s identity.
Crafting a Curved Canopy (By Adam Lindberg):An entertainment venue in Minnesota has a striking curved steel canopy that heightens the outdoor concert experience while withstanding all weather.
Unified By Steel (By Jason Stone and Michael Hopper):Steel and timber work together to create a striking hybrid design in a cluster of academic buildings.
Mastering Movement (By Derek Petrek):A riverside marine terminal uses steel and smart design to keep up with moving barges and tide levels.
Smashing Success (By Patrick Engel):Utah State University’s SMASH Laboratory is a regional hub for structural steel research—and is on its way to becoming even more.
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