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Robert J. Wills, PE (center), receives the prestigious AISC Lifetime Achievement Award from AISC president, Charles Carter (right), and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) board of directors chairman, Steve Knitter. <\/span>Photo courtesy AISI. <\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) vice-president of construction, Robert J. Wills, PE, was honored with the prestigious American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Lifetime Achievement Award at 2023 NASCC: The Steel Conference, held in Charlotte, North Carolina.<\/p>\n

Wills was recognized for \u201chis long and illustrious career in the steel industry, including his work on codes and standards and construction market activities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The award was presented by AISC president, Charles Carter, SE, PE, Ph.D., and AISC board of directors\u2019 chairman, Steve Knitter\u2014also the president of Geiger and Peters, Inc.\u2014during NASCC: The Steel Conference, an annual event hosted by AISC that brings together thousands of professionals, academics, and students involved in the design and construction of steel buildings and bridges.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe congratulate Robert on being presented with this prestigious award recognizing his career accomplishments over more than 30 years with the American steel industry,\u201d says AISI president and CEO Kevin Dempsey. \u201cRobert has worked tirelessly over the years to build strong partnerships with respected organizations like AISC to advance innovative steel solutions and keep steel competitive in the commercial buildings, residential construction, and transportation\/infrastructure markets. We are pleased to see his commitment and hard work recognized in this way.\u201d<\/p>\n

AISI serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI\u2019s membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace steelmakers, and associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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