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6 I Modern Steel Construction I September-October 1990
EDITORIAL
Increased Steel
Coverage
The phone rang earlier this year, and it was an engineer checking
to see if [had any interest in a story idea he had sent to me. But
even though it was a good idea-a little premature since the project
was just underway, but still a good idea-I had to tell him we
probably wouldn't be using it.
During the next few months, two or three other people involved
with that same airport project contacted me. They were unaware
anyone else had spoken with me; they just thought I'd be interested
in a good story idea. Unfortunately, I had to repeat that same sad
message: It's a good story, but we just don't have room for it. •
Now, though, it looks like I was wrong. We will be writing about
that project-in the April issue of 1991. Not in the March-April issue;
but in the April issue. Beginning in January, Modern Steel
COllstruction is going monthly.
The reason for this increase in frequency is two-fold. First, there
are stories out there that deserve to be covered; stories we would be
covering if we had the space. And second, both our readers and
advertisers have requested the change.
The general themes that will be covered next year include: Seismic
Design (january); Retail Construction (February); Foreign
Construction and Structural Tubing (March); Airport Construction
(April); Residential Construction and Hotels (May); Convention
Centers (july); Skyscrapers (August); Educational Buildings
(September); LRFD (November); and Exposed Steel (December). The
June issue will include coverage of the papers presented at the
National Steel Construction Conference and the September issue
will feature the Steel Bridge Award winners.
In addition, MSC will continue its coverage of various product
areas: Detailing Software (january); Steel Producers (February);
Welding Products (March); Fasteners (April); SCC Exhibitors
(May); Fireproofing (june); Engineering and Construction Computer
Software (July); Curtain Walls (August); Metal Decks (September);
Machinery, Tools & Material Handling (October); Foundries &
Grating (November); and Coatings & Paint (December).
If you have recently completed any projects that warrant editorial
coverage, please drop me a note. Remember to include a brief •
description of the project alo!1g with the names of the major building
members involved (structural engineer, architect and owner). I look
forward to hearing from you. SM
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