▸ Resources & Knowledge
Resources and the codes we build to.
Client guides and a knowledge portal of the authoritative industry sources behind reinforcing-steel work — codes, safety, and continued education.
Project intake form
Submit your project details and upload plans online. The fastest way to start the conversation.
Start onlinePre-construction checklist
A checklist of what to have ready before mobilization — approved plans, site access, inspection scheduling, and more.
Request a copyWhat to expect guide
An overview of the reinforcing-steel installation process — from plan review to final inspection — so you know what happens and when.
Request a copyRebar maintenance guide
Post-pour guidance for protecting exposed reinforcement during construction delays and before concrete encasement.
Request a copyNeed something not listed here? We're happy to provide additional documentation — insurance certificates, safety records, trade references, or project-specific guides. Just ask.
▸ Knowledge Portal
Codes, standards, and continued education.
The authoritative sources we work to — reinforcing-steel codes, field-safety guidance, and ongoing learning for the trade. We don't own these resources; we point you straight to the institutions that do.
CRSI Constructability
Good constructability starts long before reinforcing steel reaches the jobsite. CRSI's Constructability hub brings together practical guidance, resources, and a 6-part podcast series to help engineers, detailers, fabricators, and placers improve efficiency and reduce field challenges.
"Good constructability starts long before reinforcing steel reaches the jobsite."
CRSI · www.crsi.org · 847.517.1200
Codes & standards
The governing documents behind structural concrete and reinforcing steel.
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
ACI 318 Building Code, ACI 117 tolerances, and certification programs.
ASTM International
A615/A615M billet-steel bars, A706 low-alloy, A1035 high-strength.
International Code Council (ICC)
International Building Code (IBC) and adopted reference standards.
American Welding Society (AWS)
AWS D1.4 — structural welding of reinforcing steel.
Safety & field practice
Jobsite safety guidance and impalement-protection requirements.
Continued education
Certifications, courses, and ongoing learning for the trade.
CRSI Professional Development
Seminars, webinars, and certifications for the reinforcing-steel industry.
ACI Certification
Concrete Field Technician, Special Inspector, and related credentials.
ICC Certification
Reinforced concrete special inspection and code-official credentials.
Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI)
Unbonded & bonded PT training for slabs and structural elements.
Industry & economics
Market intelligence and trade-body resources.
CRSI Industry Economics Podcast
CRSI President & CEO Lou Parous with economist Ed Sullivan on the state of the industry.
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Concrete supply, sustainability, and industry benchmarks.
American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)
Steel market data and standards for reinforcing grades.
These links open to third-party institutions and are provided for reference only. Armstrong Steel follows the project's approved structural plans and the governing code adopted by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). For project-specific guidance, always consult the engineer of record and your AHJ.
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