AISC 206-13, a quality management system standard for structural steel erectors, is now available for public review. The document provides guidance for structural steel erectors in establishing and maintaining quality management and safety management systems. The draft standard is available for review by downloading the document from the public review page, www.aisc.org/erectorstandardPR1. All comments are due by March 4, 2013.
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