Steel Erectors Association of America

The best ideas often come from conversations with people facing the same challenges.

Join our upcoming Steel Connections Peer Group and Meet & Greet on July 16 in Holland, Michigan, to connect with fellow steel er****on professionals. This is a time to share insights, discuss industry trends, and build relationships with peers from across the country.

Peer Group: 3:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Boatwerks Restaurant, Holland, Michigan

Build stronger connections. Grow your network.

Register today through the link in our bio!

What do a bridge spanning an active landslide in Alaska, a stadium cupola installed by helicopter, a major airport expansion, a firefighter training facility, and a 46-story residential tower have in common?

They’re all winners of the 2026 Project of the Year Awards.

From restoring access to half of Denali National Park to accelerating a high-rise foundation schedule by 60 days, these projects showcase the ingenuity and ex*****on that define steel construction today.

Congratulations to the teams behind this year’s winning projects!

• Gulf Coast Rebar – Reinforcing Steel, Class II
• GMF Steel Group – Structural Steel, Class I
• Perry & Perry Builders – Structural Steel, Class II
• Flex-Erect – Structural Steel, Class III
• KWH Constructors – Structural Steel, Class IV

Nearly 400 erectors, fabricators, and industry suppliers came together in Kansas City for the 2026 Convention & Trade Show, and what a week it was!

From packed education sessions and a busy trade show floor to networking events, industry awards, and meaningful conversations, this year's event showcased the strength and momentum of the steel construction industry.

Thank you to everyone who attended, exhibited, sponsored, presented, and helped make the event a success.

Swipe through a few highlights from Kansas City, then read the convention recap and view the event photo gallery.

Convention Recap: https://bit.ly/4dY7fng

Photo Gallery: https://bit.ly/3TUMxuc

We look forward to seeing everyone in Concord, North Carolina, in 2027!

Most hiring problems are not people problems. They are system problems.

Join member companies , , and Shelby Erectors, Inc. for an upcoming roundtable on how to build a repeatable, automated hiring and sourcing process that consistently produces top-performing hires.

Attendees will walk away with a practical framework they can apply immediately, whether they hire five people a month or 50. The discussion will also cover how a stronger hiring system can help lower turnover, reduce time-to-fill, and improve overall workforce outcomes.

June 24 | 2:00 p.m. ET

The roundtable is free and open to members and non-members. Register here through the link in our bio!

Mass timber projects continue to gain traction across the construction industry, creating new opportunities for erectors ready to expand their capabilities.

July 13–14, we’re partnering with WoodWorks and Pioneer Construction in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a two-day Mass Timber Training program built specifically for foremen, superintendents, project managers, and field operations leaders. The training combines classroom instruction with hands-on er****on experience focused on real-world field ex*****on.

Pioneer Construction and Deem Structural Services crews are already working through the training process firsthand, from panel placement and bracing to rigging and installation coordination.

Registration closes June 5, so make sure to save your spot through the link in our bio!

The conversations, connections, and takeaways from this year’s Convention don’t happen by accident. They’re made possible by the companies that invest in bringing this industry together.

Thank you to our 2026 Platinum Sponsors Columbia Safety and Supply Shelby Erectors, Inc. S&R Enterprises, LLC and Weld Wire Company, Inc. for your role in making it happen. We couldn't do it without you!

Strong training programs do more than develop technical skills. They help strengthen safety culture, improve retention, create career pathways, and prepare crews to meet the evolving demands of the steel construction industry. The Craft Training Excellence Awards recognize companies making long-term investments in workforce development through mentorship, safety education, and hands-on training.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients for their continued investment in training, leadership development, and the future of the skilled trades.

Category 1 — World Class
Derr & Gruenewald Construction, LLC.

Category 1 — Premier
GMF Steel Group

Category 2 — World Class
Shelby Erectors, Inc.

Category 3 — World Class
MAS Building & Bridge, Inc.