SSPC was founded in 1950 as the Steel Structures Painting Council, a non-profit professional society concerned with the use of coatings to protect industrial steel structures.

Steel Structures Painting Council

     The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is an international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply. Founded in 1881, AWWA is the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world.

American Water Works Association

     The mission of AISC research as defined in the Long Range Strategic Plan of the Institute is to promote, investigate and manage research to bring new technology, innovation and improvements into the structural steel design and construction industry.

American Institute of Steel Construction