Flash Steel Conference 2025 - Track: No Calculator Required
Speakers: Ryan Sherman, Matthew Yarnold, and Benjamin Schafer
The Flash Steel Conference takes the compelling, must-have info you expect from AISC’s conferences and packages it into an efficient set of 20 half-hour-long sessions that fit perfectly into your busy life. You will hear from many industry experts on topics such as connections, innovations, and existing buildings!
Session |
Description |
Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| N1: Quality in Steel Construction: What Engineers Need to Know |
Structural engineers may overlook construction quality in steel structures during design, but problems in the field can quickly derail a project’s schedule, budget, and success. This session uses real-world examples to demonstrate why structural engineers should take an active role in promoting construction quality. Attendees will learn practical strategies to encourage quality in construction and reduce risk for the owner. |
Kerry Kreitman |
| N2: Structural Steel Pre-Detailing Meeting |
Come learn about the essential elements for a productive Structural Steel Pre-Detailing Meeting. This session will highlight what critical information various parties—including the General Contractor, Design Team, and Fabricator—should prepare and provide in advance to facilitate an efficient and comprehensive discussion, focused agenda, and post-meeting action items. |
Taylor Maggert |
| N3: Preparing Effective Structural Steel Specifications |
Structural Steel Specifications are written instructions accompanying the Design Drawings and are an integral part of the Construction Documents. However, designers face several challenges that make the preparation of specifications difficult. This can lead to incomplete, conflicting specifications, and confusion regarding the designer’s intent. This session aims to point out concerns with Structural Steel Specifications and offer suggestions that can improve their preparation and effectiveness. |
Eric Sobel, Ezra Presley |