American AISC Certification

AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) is a non-profit technical and trade organization headquartered in Chicago, USA. Founded in 1921, it commits to the application and promotion of steel structures in construction and industrial fields. AISC focuses on specification formulation, R&D, technical support, quality certification and standardization, delivering reliable industrial standards and technical services for the steel construction industry.

AISC issues unified quality specifications for steel structures, covering building structures, complex coating, fracture control and other fields. Main certification categories are as follows:

1. Building Steel Structure Certification;
2. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Bridge Certification;
3. Fracture Control (FCM) Certification;
4. Complex Paint & Coating (SPE) Certification.

Distinct characteristics of AISC certification:

1. Certificates are only issued by the official institution in Chicago with no authorized agents;
2. Audits are implemented by registered business address; separate sites require independent assessment;
3. Certificate valid for one year with annual recertification;
4. Assessment consists of document review and on-site inspection;
5. A complete management system including quality manuals and procedure documents is mandatory;
6. Building and coating certification can be applied separately or integrated into one system.