The American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, D.C., announced the establishment of the Steel Market Development Institute. Its mission is “to advance the competitive use of steel through a market-driven strategy that promotes cost-effective, steel-based solutions.” The new institute, which will operate as a business unit of AISI, is funded through a direct investment from eight of North America’s leading steel producers.
Steel Market Development Institute Established
This Month’s Features
Designing for Thermal Resilience
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Best Practices for Coatings in Resilient Metal Architecture
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A Slam-dunk Metal Modernization
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Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
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