RAI respects and values these affiliate relationships.
American Institute of Steel Construction
Southern Association of Steel Fabricators
AISC’s mission is to make structural steel the material of choice by being the leader in structural-steel-related technical and market-building activities, including: specification and code development, research, education, technical assistance, quality certification, standardization, and market development. AISC has a long tradition of service to the steel construction industry providing timely and reliable information.
The Southern Association of Steel Fabricators, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, incorporated for the purpose of promoting the use of Structural Steel and Allied Products, to meet and discuss better methods of design, shop practice, field practice, and any other appropriate matters of general interest to the Steel Fabricating Industry.
IEC
American Welding Society
The mission of IEC is to be dedicated to the success and advancement of our members within the independent electrical industry.
The American Welding Society (AWS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering, and thermal spraying. The organization is perhaps best known for its code and certification procedures, which provide industry standards for the welding and joining of metals, plastics and other materials.
U.S. Green Building Council
National Federation of Independent Business
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, and more.
The National Federation of Independent Business is the leading small business association representing small and independent businesses. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of its members in Washington and all 50 state capitals. NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.
Steel
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
AISI serves as the voice of the North American steel industry. AISI’s member companies represent over 75 percent of both U.S. and North American steel capacity.
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. (ASNT) is the world’s largest technical society for nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals. Through our organization and membership, we provide a forum for exchange of NDT technical information; NDT educational materials and programs; and standards and services for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel. ASNT promotes the discipline of NDT as a profession and facilitates NDT research and technology applications.
