{"id":17237,"date":"2026-10-02T01:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T01:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=17237"},"modified":"2026-09-23T14:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:36:11","slug":"seaa-launches-certification-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/seaa-launches-certification-program\/","title":{"rendered":"SEAA Launches Certification Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces the launch of a certification program designed to define, recognize, and celebrate the very best places to work in the industry. Representing structural steel, reinforcing steel, and metal decking disciplines, Modern Erector certification is a third-party validation of organizations that intentionally cultivate exceptional people, systems, and cultures.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cModern Erector is the industry\u2019s only credential that encompasses all aspects of a business culture,\u201d said Pete Gum, Executive Director.<\/p>\n<p>It is an evidence-based certification developed to reflect the values SEAA stands for\u2014safety, quality, workforce development, operational excellence, and commitment to the craft. Companies are assessed on the level of proven systems and documented processes in these areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business Operations<\/li>\n<li>Culture &amp; Employee Engagement<\/li>\n<li>Safety &amp; Risk Management<\/li>\n<li>Employee Experience &amp; Benefits<\/li>\n<li>Training &amp; Workforce Development<\/li>\n<li>Quality &amp; Technical Excellence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cModern Erector certification differentiates your company during prequalification, bidding, and negotiations by demonstrating that you operate with professionalism,\u201d said Glen Pisani, Chairman of SEAA\u2019s Strategic Planning Committee.<\/p>\n<p>He continued: \u201cToday\u2019s workforce expects more than a paycheck. Modern Erector companies demonstrate commitment to employee well-being, training, communication, and leadership \u2014 making you an employer of choice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>How AISC Certification Contributes to Modern Erector Scoring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Modern Erector certification works alongside AISC Certification. AISC Certification tells specifiers that you care about structural quality management systems (QMS) and technical erection compliance.<\/p>\n<p>The Modern Erector credential signals your company\u2019s high standards beyond technical quality, including safety, workforce development, employee experience, culture and business operations. Modern Erector applicants receive points under Quality &amp; Technical Excellence for holding AISC Certified Erector status.<\/p>\n<p>In this way, the two certifications work side-by-side.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17238\" style=\"width: 1198px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17238\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-15.30.21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1188\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-15.30.21.png 1188w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-15.30.21-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-15.30.21-400x187.png 400w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-15.30.21-440x205.png 440w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-15.30.21-650x303.png 650w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-15.30.21-815x380.png 815w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1188px) 100vw, 1188px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Representing structural steel, reinforcing steel, and metal decking disciplines, Modern Erector certification is a third-party validation of organizations that intentionally cultivate exceptional people, systems, and cultures.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Representing the Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn developing this new certification, which is unique to the steel construction industry, we intentionally designed a logo representing all facets of steel construction,\u201d said Jack Nix, President of Shelby Erectors, Inc., and former President of SEAA.<\/p>\n<p>He continues: \u201cThe icons form a complete visual tribute to the industry\u2019s core crafts\u2014structural steel, reinforcing steel, and metal decking\u2014emphasizing\u00a0the importance of skill, precision, and collaboration\u00a0across steel erection disciplines.\u201d The fourth icon in red dually represents the physical (vertical building construction) and the ideal (raising standards of excellence.)<\/p>\n<p>Modern Erector is open to any industry contractor that has been in business for at least three years. SEAA members receive discounted application fees. All applicants receive feedback on performance \u2014 a roadmap to strengthen culture, training, safety, and operations each year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seaa.net\/modern-erector.html\">https:\/\/www.seaa.net\/modern-erector.html<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces the launch of a certification program designed to define, recognize, and celebrate the very best places to work in the industry. 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