CRSI is one of America’s oldest trade associations. Since 1924, the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute has fostered the continued growth of reinforced concrete construction to its present multi-billion dollar status. CRSI’s main objective has always been to increase the use of reinforced concrete in the construction industry. To meet this objective, CRSI supports an extensive marketing and promotion effort, as well as research and engineering support for the safe and proper use of materials in reinforced concrete construction.CRSI’s technical staff has developed many publications and computer programs for use by designers, contractors and others. The CRSI professional staff is nationally recognized for its skills, experience and continuing work on specifications, building codes and engineering practices that affect the construction industry