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In commercial construction, small decisions can have a long-lasting impact. A choice that may seem minor during design or procurement—like selecting a finish for your steel decking—can play a major role in how a building performs over time. One of the most critical finish options, especially for buildings exposed to the elements, is galvanized steel […]

Steel deck supports the structures we rely on every day — from schools and offices to bridges and factories — thanks to its strength, fire resistance, and resilience. Often, those benefits rely on proper welding, a traditional and often used method of attachment. However, labor constraints and cost pressures can push specifiers to view mechanical

Steel Deck Institute Managing Director J. Kenneth Charles was recognized with the prestigious American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Lifetime Achievement Award on April 2 at NASCC: The Steel Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Ken was honored for “advancing the use of steel, working tirelessly to provide education and guidance to engineers and contractors, and serving

Modern composite deck flooring is an innovative product that owes its development to the iterations of previous products, stretching back before World War II and continuing through today. From those early roots to the present, steel deck flooring has been a proven industry leader in structural strength, quality, value, and durability. The evolution of composite

Florence, SC – The Steel Deck Institute (SDI) announces the publication of ANSI/SDI AISI S100-2024 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members. The 2024 edition of this Standard replaces the 2016 editions with Supplements. In 2023, the SDI assumed responsibility for 34 cold-formed steel standards from the American Iron and Steel

Architects and engineers have always faced the challenge of selecting the most suitable materials for their building projects. That choice is often between steel, wood, and concrete, and this selection decision helps determine the long-term performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of any structure. In this post, we will explore the key advantages of steel deck over