American Institute of Steel Construction
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The American Institute of Steel Construction, often abbreviated AISC, is a not-for-profit technical institute and trade association
Trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...

 for the use of structural steel in the construction industry of the United States. It is headquartered in Chicago, IL. Their mission is to make structural steel
Structural steel
Structural steel is steel construction material, a profile, formed with a specific shape or cross section and certain standards of chemical composition and mechanical properties...

the material of choice for new structures. They supply specifications, codes, technical assistance, quality certification, standardization, and market development for its members.
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