Association Liaisons Provide Industry Updates on Standards, Workforce, and Sustainability11/19/2024
Representatives of SEAA member companies, who are also involved in other industry associations, recently provided updates on relevant initiatives to SEAA’s board of directors. The following reports come from The National Institute of Steel Detailing (NISD), Steel Joist Institute (SJI), Steel Deck Institute (SDI), and the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).
“SEAA is committed to aligning with industry partners on safety standards, technical advancements, and workforce challenges,” said Glen Pisani, Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee and Steel Division Manager for MAS Building & Bridge.  Earlier this month, Trivent Safety Consulting opened its doors to the members of the Steel Erectors Association of America at their state-of-the-art training facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, creating a platform for vital safety education. Trivent trainers guided participants through best practices and strategies designed to mitigate risks associated with falls. Trivent showcased demonstrations of rescue from a fall arrest system using their specialized training tower. Attendees also gained insights into various types of rescue equipment and techniques that are essential for maintaining worker safety on construction sites. The demos emphasized the importance of being aware of orthostatic intolerance—an often-overlooked condition that can affect workers who have been suspended after a fall. The hands-on experience allowed industry professionals to engage directly with advanced safety protocols and tools necessary for effective emergency response in high-risk environments, underscoring the Trivent Safety Consulting’s commitment to fostering a culture of safety within the steel erection industry.
 SteelPros, SEAA’s online learning management system, houses more than 80 training videos for ironworkers. More than 20% of our erector members have created their free account and logged in to access the content. The four most viewed courses are:
Every member receives one free account, but for a minimal fee, contractors can add learners or upgrade to paid content. Since January of this year, half of SteelPros users have added new learners and 72% of the registered learners have completed content modules. Want to better understand how to take advantage of this member benefit? Contact Keri Goldstein, Director of Membership & Business Development at [email protected].  SEAA has opened the submission forms for 2025 Project of the Year, Safety Excellence, and Craft Training Excellence awards.
The Project of the Year Award is for SEAA members that topped out a steel erection or miscellaneous metals project from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. Applications can be submitted using a simple online form and supporting documents. Structural steel projects will compete in one of four classes, determined by the dollar value of the erection contract. Miscellaneous metals projects will compete in one of two classes, based on contract value amount. Submissions are evaluated by an independent panel of judges based solely on information presented with each submission. The Safety Excellence Award acknowledges SEAA members in good standing that go above and beyond in the effort to provide ironworkers a safe place to work, while the Craft Training Excellence Award is for companies that are playing a critical role in the development of skilled ironworkers. Winners are selected in blind presentation by SEAA’s Safety & Education Committee. Winners are recognized during the Awards Ceremony at SEAA’s 2025 National Convention & Trade Show and will be invited to participate in panel discussions. There is no cost for SEAA members to submit an application. The application deadline for Project of the Year is December 31, 2024, and the deadline for Safety Excellence and Craft Training Excellence awards is January 31, 2025. SEAA is committed to supporting rebar placers, structural erectors, decking contractors and fabricators. Starting October 1, SEAA is offering a special incentive for new members. Sign up for a 2025 membership and start taking advantage of your membership benefits right away! The average membership fee is just $1,630. The value of benefits offered—$30,000.
Other practical benefits that you can tap immediately:
Don’t miss out on these valuable resources. For more information, contact SEAA’s Director of Membership & Business Development, Keri Goldstein, at [email protected].  The Dave Schulz Memorial Golf Tournament returned to the Golf Club at Omni Interlocken earlier this month. The tournament was named for former SEAA President (2018-2019) and 2009 Person of the Year Dave Schulz, who passed in 2020.
Funds raised during this tournament and from the Boom Lift Ball Drop, sponsored by United Rentals, supports Safety & Education projects for the association. The association would like to thank all of the players, sponsors, volunteers, and the SEAA staff who helped make this another successful event! View photos from the event here. We’re just days away from the 2024 convention and trade show and the association is excited to announce the recipients of its 2024 awards programs! In all, 14 member companies received Safety Excellence Awards, three companies were awarded World Class recognition for their Craft Training programs, and five projects across multiple categories were awarded Project of the Year. SEAA's 2024 award winners will participate in panel discussions during convention next week and will be presented with awards during the Presidents Dinner. Project of the Year For Project of the Year, entries could be submitted in four classes for Structural Steel and two classes for Miscellaneous Metals. Classes are based on contract value for that portion of the job. In all, six companies were recognized for effectively solving unique jobsite challenges while safely completing projects. Project submissions are chosen by an independent panel of judges.
Winners will get the chance to participate in a peer panel discussion at AISC’s Steel Conference and SEAA’s Convention, and will also be featured in Connector throughout the year.
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