http://www.autosteel.org/en/Feeds/AutoSteelNewsFeed.aspxAISI Feeden{DADD29F5-01C5-4DF0-897B-9452414C4429}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Preliminary%20Steel%20Imports%20Increase%204%20Percent%20in%20April.aspxBased on preliminary Census Bureau data, AISI reported today that the U.S. imported a total of 2,680,000 net tons (NT) of steel in April.Thu, 23 May 2013 15:08:56 -0400{243F74A3-1BFB-43F7-9A11-18C460B3C3B6}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Keystone%20Pipeline%20Bill%20Passes%20House.aspxAISI applauds House passage of the bill and urges President Obama to approve the Keystone pipeline.Thu, 23 May 2013 12:30:25 -0400{C54F9EA1-8DE4-40A9-B37A-07D0A2FC0C71}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20ASCE%20Journal%20of%20Structural%20Engineering%20May%202013.aspxA special section in the May 2013 issue brings together the newest and most relevant original research on the behavior and design of cold-formed steel structures.Thu, 16 May 2013 09:50:49 -0400{F952F324-D6A9-4D15-968B-7EEBCD5C5070}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20May%20is%20Building%20Safety%20Month.aspxSponsored by the International Code Council, the annual campaign promotes what it takes to create and keep safe and sustainable structures. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:40:19 -0400{010592FF-1F54-48CC-B537-630E14609D8A}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20MBMA%20Announces%20Manufacturing%20Safety%20Award%20Winners.aspxThe awards were presented at the MBMA Spring Meeting held May 5-7, 2013 in San Diego, CA.Tue, 14 May 2013 14:06:25 -0400{B93C8661-F3AC-47B9-939A-F78891FDD026}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20AISI%20is%20Reaccredited%20by%20ANSI.aspxAISI has been reaccredited by ANSI under its recently revised operating procedures for documenting consensus on AISI-sponsored American National Standards.Wed, 08 May 2013 15:10:44 -0400{AF64877E-ACDA-4D12-9B02-2BEC528D6229}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20SFIA%20to%20Equip%20Members%20to%20Present%20AIA-Approved%20Seminars.aspxSFIA will conduct a webinar on May 2 for association members in conjunction with the national roll-out of its new AIA-approved educational seminars on cold-formed steel. Wed, 01 May 2013 10:12:11 -0400{D7933776-8342-4AC8-8079-0D2F2F014C93}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20GDIS%20AHSS%20Trend%20Release.aspxRecent research proves that AHSS body structures can be as lightweight as aluminum bodies, while meeting all crash performance standards.Wed, 01 May 2013 09:48:12 -0400{2B64A8CB-D969-476F-B1CB-855D927E003E}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20SBS%20Rev%205%20Press%20Release.aspxSMDI's Bumper Group releases the 5th edition of the "Steel Bumper Systems for Passenger Vehicles and Light Trucks" product manual. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:48:12 -0400{E5521FD6-09F3-4451-B49B-B3C5A307A404}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20Steel%20Industry%20Unveils%20Design%20Tool%20at%20GDIS.aspxSMDI and WorldAutoSteel unveiled a new tool at GDIS that allows vehicle designers to evaluate material selection tradeoffs such as mass, cost and greenhouse gas emissions. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:27:43 -0400{4AED1442-9E4D-42A9-BDE0-3051F2880822}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20Ford%20Fusion%20Team%20Earns%20Award%20at%20GDIS.aspxThe Ford team was recognized today for its innovative use of advanced high-strength steel throughout the 2013 Ford Fusion's body structure and closures. Wed, 01 May 2013 08:46:27 -0400{DC551F47-F3A9-43C6-8AC3-F79DAC3ACD78}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20Steel%20Goes%20to%20the%20Rodeo%20-%2004-27-2013.aspxStudent linemen will test their knowledge and skills at a steel pole climbing event on April 27, 2013. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:44:58 -0400{C21B50E2-D05E-4907-86DB-FB12A5E72C77}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20Engineering%20Studnets%20Take%20on%20Challenge%20in%20CFS%20Competition.aspxA unique competition in which college students, regardless of their major area of study, can complete and submit a cold-formed steel design. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:56:25 -0400{C58CACB0-C02A-4F50-840D-84B33E5C93B8}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20Mike%20Engestrom%20Receives%20AISC%20Lifetime%20Achievement%20Award.aspxThe prestigious award is being presented today at 2013 NASCC: The Steel Conference. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:54:34 -0400{674D485D-BD8E-4C6D-A6DD-FE83ABB70199}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Auto%20-%20John%20Surma%20Keynote%20Address.aspxSurma spoke to a crowd of more than 75 automotive professionals about steel’s growing role in vehicles at today’s SMDI-sponsored APA event.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:16:48 -0400{E82B01EE-3355-47B5-8A60-C37BB27FE621}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Autosteel_org/Document%20Types/News/04-11-2013%20-%20John%20Surma%20Keynote%20Address.aspxThu, 11 Apr 2013 10:16:48 -0400{B95F7149-F390-4192-9B50-E24A6594D6FB}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20Crate%20and%20Barrel%20Exec%20to%20Speak%20at%20CFSEI%20Event.aspxJohn Moebes, director of construction for Crate & Barrel, will address attendees on May 7 in San Francisco. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:41:02 -0400{EF4AD2E2-F846-41B6-9061-89435C7C1D6C}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20STI%20SPFA%20Presents%20Awards%20at%20Annual%20Meeting.aspxSTI/SPFA recognized member companies in specific industry categories by conferring its Steel Tank and Fabricated Product of the Year awards for 2012. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:15:02 -0400{2B3BACB3-DE4D-497F-B76A-9001034CED9A}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20CFSEI%20Reveals%20Program%20for%202013%20Expo%20and%20Annual%20Meeting.aspxThe program includes 14 concurrent educational sessions for architects, engineers, builders/contractors, and others attending the event. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:02:10 -0400{4490073D-64A2-4757-B942-101A9B59B283}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20AISI%20to%20Develop%20New%20Unified%20Cold-Formed%20Steel%20Seismic%20Design%20Standard.aspxAISI S400 will provide a platform for the growth of new cold-formed steel seismic force-resisting systems. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:59:50 -0400{4ADB6409-1658-4449-90CA-8373EFE052FA}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20SMDI%20to%20Provide%20Steel%20Pole%20Hotline%20Training%20-%2003-19-2013.aspxThe training session will cover steel pole overhead procedures, focusing on the transfer of existing lines and equipment to set steel poles. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:26:12 -0400{22CDDB57-447F-4DC5-8A89-151F0D2904AC}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Registration%20is%20now%20open%20for%20the%20Steel%20Sustainability%20Summit.aspxScheduled for June 26-27, the 2013 Steel Sustainability Summit will feature two days of presentations and training in Chicago.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:26:31 -0400{727A3DE9-C252-47C0-80F3-B2AA718CED66}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20SSSBA%20to%20Present%20Design%20Standards%20at%20IMCA%20Conference.aspxKarl Barth, Ph.D., will introduce eSPAN140 to Mexico's engineering sector, contractors and others in Guadalajara on March 7, 2013. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:56:34 -0500{3FE4CCFA-0B9E-441C-8960-94CC0E3B676A}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20SJI%20to%20Host%20Webinar%20on%20CJ%20Series%20Composite%20Steel%20Joists.aspxThe webinar will cover information n SJI's "First Edition: Standard Specifications for Composite Steel Joists, Weight Tables and Bridging Tables, Code of Standard Practice."Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:16:04 -0500{C05A0A21-AC37-4C5C-9BA1-BA32CA0F81FC}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20MCA%20Honors%20Ted%20Miller%20With%20Swaney%20Award.aspxThe award was accepted by members of Ted Miller's family and Miller-Clapperton staff at the MCA Annual Meeting. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:04:44 -0500{978FD851-B236-47D2-A96F-E36094D60FA7}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20MBMA%20Fire%20Code%20Compliance%20Webinar%20to%20be%20Held%20Feb%2014.aspxThe webinar will provide instruction on building code requirements for protecting metal buildings from fire. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:26:07 -0500{31757294-B9D8-400E-800C-91D30FCF81D1}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20STI%20SPFA%20Honrs%20Steel%20Pipe%20Manufacturers.aspxWinners were announced at the STI/SPFA meeting on January 18 in San Diego. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:02:05 -0500{C03A474F-991F-4314-AC88-E421D4A4FCD2}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20MBMA%20Publishes%202012%20Annual%20Report.aspxThe metal building industry weathered the recent recession and came out stronger.Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:06:59 -0500{111D351A-FA97-4713-9A0F-5B43D1BA50F8}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20MCA%20Holds%20Elections%20and%20Other%20MCA%20News.aspxMCA reports on its newest elected officials and covers many news topics of interest. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:46:11 -0500{1BAFDD0F-8118-4158-9827-3B2C97FF0639}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20CFSEI%20Announces%20Expo%20Venue%20and%20Issues%20Call%20for%20Entries.aspxThe Expo will be held on May 6-7, 2013 in San Francisco. Award entries are due to CFSEI by March 15, 2013. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:32:15 -0500{D680CB52-E6BC-45BA-8393-4B104B916AD1}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20CFSEI%20to%20Host%20Webinar%20on%20Designing%20Reliable%20Connections.aspx"Strengthening the Weakest Link - Designing Reliable Connections for Cold-Formed Steel Framing" will be held on February 7, 2013 at 3 pm EST. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:02:16 -0500{DACD39A0-AFE5-455A-9946-92BBE94CFD82}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20BV%20-%20SMDI%20Seeks%20RD%20Proposal%20for%20Pipes%20and%20Tubes.aspxProposals must be submitted electronically in Word format on or before February 22, 2013. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:32:37 -0500{B1F396DA-B65B-41BD-A6E8-4478ADE4D0F5}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2013/Construction%20-%20Utilities%20Revisit%20Storm%20Plan%20-%20WSJ.aspxUtilities are replacing wood with steel utility poles to improve response to big storms and putting damaged electricity networks back together.Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:06:24 -0500{3BAE671D-38CB-433F-B433-FE92A22C1801}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20SMDI%20Publishes%20Guide%20Spec%20for%20HPS%20100W.aspxThe document provides the latest recommended methodology to fabricate and weld structures using ASTM A709 or AASHTO M270, Grade HPS 100W (HPS 690W) steel. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:11:37 -0500{22D1AA5F-0302-4F47-B7FA-B971600C2309}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20SSMA%20Funds%202013%20Industry%20Research.aspxSSMA will contribute to AISI's cold-formed steel framing program in the areas of codes and standards and technology implementation.Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:45:34 -0500{9F669E17-29C5-4568-8008-7B194025CA2E}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Bridge%20in%20Parking%20Lot%20Highlights%20Benefits%20of%20Steel%20Design.aspxThe NSBA/SSSBA Steel Bridge Forum in Denver featured a Vehicular Bridge Module displayed by Big R.Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:32:15 -0500{33FBE1AD-8E8D-4A05-BECA-8C01DB12DF2E}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20SFIA%20Releases%202012%20Technical%20Guide.aspxThe guide covers both structural and non-structural applications. It complies with the 2012 International Building Code and the 2007 AISI North American Specification. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:34:48 -0500{DBBA316C-2336-4DD9-8764-DAE52CC19AB9}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20CFSEI%20to%20Host%20Webinar%20on%20CFS%20Framed%20Lateral%20Design.aspxThe webinar will describe lateral load determination for buildings and demonstrate how lateral loads are transferred to the resisting and supporting elements. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:56:10 -0500{41BCD35C-A633-442A-8A88-9B747994EDE3}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20SSMA%20Announces%202012%20Version%20of%20Product%20Tech%20Guide.aspxThe guide includes span and load tables for structural and nonstructural cold-formed steel framing wall, floor and ceiling systems. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:12:59 -0500{30845602-5C55-4C72-AEE7-6C94B2A90142}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Constructon%20-%20SFIA%20Approves%20First%20Ever%20Connector%20Cert%20Program.aspxThe new program promotes consistent manufacturing quality of cold-formed steel connectors.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:56:17 -0500{A40E1B59-A00D-4A06-B416-A29BD14F4FDA}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Auto%20-%20SMDI%20Offers%20Video%20of%20Vehicle%20Extrication.aspxThe video educates first responders on new rescue and extrication techniques developed for advanced steel vehicles.Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:03:40 -0500{A1EC007F-85C5-414D-8EE3-FA166CE22D66}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/eSPAN140%20Named%20as%20a%202012%20MSC%20Hot%20Product.aspxeSPAN140 was chosen as one of 12 Hot Products by the staff of Modern Steel Construction Magazine. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:58:30 -0500{F3211C5C-1BE6-4C78-AD79-B2702C08FA46}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20SMDI%20to%20Provide%20Steel%20Pole%20High%20Voltage%20Training.aspxLinemen, students and instructors will participate in this training session at Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee, OK on November 14. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:08:58 -0500{5A058DFD-89E1-4F01-B7DB-CBF6C82725AB}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/SMDI%20to%20Provide%20Steel%20Pole%20High%20Voltage%20Training%20Workshop.aspxThe October 17th webinar will help participants learn how to build more accurate computer models of their structures. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:19:43 -0400{B13600EB-4805-41F5-8A86-29240D6BB414}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20MBMA%20to%20Host%20Energy%20Code%20Compliance%20Webinar%20on%20Oct%2023.aspxParticipants will learn how to interpret and apply the IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 code requirements with specific examples for metal buildings. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:07:33 -0400{B78CA908-673A-431F-A457-D5586DF9DA2B}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20MCA%20Recognizes%202012%20Chairmans%20Award%20Recipients.aspxThe recipients were recognized at METALCON International, the only annual conference and exhibition dedicated to metal construction products, technologies and solutions.Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:54:33 -0400{EF740679-6697-4D5E-91FE-82C1F40EC884}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20SFIA%20Names%20Larry%20Williams%20as%20Executive%20Director.aspxSFIA is pleased to announce that Larry Williams is the organization's new executive director.Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:43:02 -0400{B1918AB6-DB8F-4728-BBE5-69BCA388A833}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20AISI%20Congratulates%20Prof%20Reidar%20Bjorhovde%20on%20Massonnet%20Award.aspxDr. Bjorhovde, a long-time member of the AISI Committee on Specifications, was presented with the award by the European Convention for Constructional Steelwork (ECCS).Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:24:06 -0400{74BD8C01-A4A3-42A5-BCC3-6E87406E7AD5}http://www.autosteel.org/en/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20MBMA%20Releases%202nd%20Ed%20of%20Metal%20Roofing%20Systems%20Design%20Manual.aspxThe new edition updates the manual to current standards and codes, including the 2012 International Building Code and ASCE 7-10. 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