On Sept. 18, architects, engineers, contractors and others involved in the architecture/engineering/construction community will have the opportunity to visit steel fabricators, mills, service centers and other facilities throughout the country. More than 100 SteelDay events are scheduled in 43 states for the AEC community to tour facilities and jobsites, attend educational seminars, network and see how the structural steel industry is contributing to building in the U.S. SteelDay 2009 is hosted by the American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, and is a planned national event. AISC recently launched a Web site and portal, www.steelday.org, which features information and resources about where events are taking place, including a map and tips about how to attend or host an event. “SteelDay is a unique chance for participants to receive hands-on education about the latest advances in the structural steel industry and witness new technologies firsthand,” says Chris Moor, AISC industry mobilization director. “AISC holds tours and seminars throughout the year in specific locations, but we wanted to do something on a grand scale where more people could get these types of learning experiences without having to travel very far.”