Institute of Steel Construction - RWTH Aachen University

Name

Institute of Steel Construction - RWTH Aachen University

Legal name

RWTH Aachen University

Website

https://stb.rwth-aachen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering Research & Higher Education

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOADAC

Structural Steel Welding & Erection-Focused Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Welding, Metalwork & Fabrication

SECONDARYEDAOADAJ

Metallurgy, Welding Processes & Materials Science for Welders

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Welding, Metalwork & Fabrication

SECONDARYEDAOACAH

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Fabrication/Installation

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Plumbing, HVAC & Refrigeration Trades

Keywords

• Structural steel research
• Composite construction engineering
• Wind engineering research
• Steel construction testing
• Lightweight metal construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Institute of Steel Construction conducts academic teaching (Bachelor and Master level) and applied research in steel construction, composite construction, glass structures, timber structures, sustainable metal building envelopes, and wind engineering. It also operates a state-accredited testing and inspection body (Prüfstelle nach Landesbauordnung) that delivers experimental and certification services to industry clients.

Product overview

The Institute of Steel Construction at RWTH Aachen University is an academic research institution that offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and research services. The educational offerings include Bachelor-level foundational courses (Baukonstruktion, Stahlbau I, Stahlbau II, practical courses on structural design and lightweight construction) and Master-level specialized courses covering Structural Steel III/IV, Composite Construction, Metal Lightweight Construction, Timber Structures I/II, Structural Glass Construction, Wind Engineering, and Building Design. The research portfolio encompasses Steel Structures, Composite Construction, Glass Structures, Timber Structures, Sustainable Metal Building Envelopes, and Wind Engineering. Additionally, the Institute provides testing and inspection services and produces academic publications. The course offerings follow Eurocode standards and are designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical applications for civil engineering students.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Bachelor course: Stahl- und Verbundbau (Steel and Composite Construction) Bachelor-level university course covering steel and composite construction, delivered by the Institute of Steel Construction for enrolled civil/structural engineering students at RWTH Aachen University.
• Bachelor course: Holzbau (Timber Construction) Bachelor-level university course on timber construction, part of the institute's teaching portfolio for enrolled students at RWTH Aachen.
• Bachelor course: Windingenieurwesen (Wind Engineering) Bachelor-level university course on wind engineering offered by the Institute of Steel Construction for enrolled students at RWTH Aachen.
• Master course: Stahlbau (Steel Construction) Master-level university course on steel construction, part of the institute's advanced teaching portfolio for graduate civil/structural engineering students at RWTH Aachen.
• Master course: Verbundbau (Composite Construction) Master-level university course on composite construction offered by the Institute of Steel Construction for graduate students at RWTH Aachen.
• Master course: Stahlleichtbau (Lightweight Steel Construction) Master-level university course on lightweight steel construction for graduate students at RWTH Aachen.
• Research Projects in Steel, Composite, Glass, Timber and Wind Engineering Collaborative and publicly funded research projects covering steel construction, composite construction, glass structures, timber structures, sustainable metal building envelopes, and wind engineering, conducted for industry partners and public research funders.
• Prüfstelle – Testing, Inspection and Certification Services State-accredited testing and inspection body (Prüfstelle nach Landesbauordnung) operated by the Institute of Steel Construction, providing experimental testing, structural assessment and certification services to external industry clients.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Centre for Metallic Design e.V. (Zentrum Metallische Bauweisen e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Centre for Metallic Design is a registered association (e.V.) that collaborates with the institute on research and development in metallic construction methods. The partnership provides a platform for industry-academia collaboration in steel and metal construction.
• Center for Wind and Earthquake Engineering (CWE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetence center focusing on wind and earthquake engineering that operates in connection with the institute's research activities in wind engineering and structural dynamics.
• Center Building and Infrastructure Engineering (CBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center focusing on building and infrastructure engineering that collaborates with the institute on structural engineering research projects.
• Center Construction RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center developing robotic applications in construction that collaborates with the institute on innovative construction technologies for steel structures.
• International Association for Metal Construction (Internationaler Verband für den Metallleichtbau)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association for metal lightweight construction that collaborates on educational excursions and practical training for students in metal construction techniques.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CTICM (Centre Technique Industriel de la Construction Métallique): French technical center for steel construction providing research, technical assistance, and training. A direct European peer in steel construction R&D, testing, and standards work with similar industry-academia interface.
• TU Delft - Steel & Composite Structures Section: Dutch technical university research group focused on steel and composite structural engineering. Comparable as a European academic peer offering graduate-level education and structural steel research with strong Eurocode orientation.
• Universität Stuttgart - Institute of Structural Mechanics and Design: German university institute conducting structural engineering research including steel, timber, and composite systems. Comparable as a competing German academic peer in structural engineering research and Master-level education.
• Steel Construction Institute (SCI): UK-based research, technology, and standards organization for steel construction. Closest industry-facing peer combining structural steel research, testing, certification, and standards development that directly complements an academic steel construction institute.
• ETH Zurich - Institute of Structural Engineering (IBK): Swiss federal technical university institute conducting research and teaching in steel, timber, and composite structures. A premier European peer with comparable academic mission, multi-material structural research breadth, and Eurocode-based curriculum.
• Technische Universität München - Institute of Steel and Composite Structures: Leading German technical university institute focused on steel and composite construction research and education. Directly comparable as a top-tier German academic peer in structural steel engineering, sharing teaching, research, and Eurocode-aligned course structures.

Broad incumbents

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC): US trade association and standards body for the structural steel industry. Comparable as a major steel construction research and standards organization with analogous mission in advancing steel design, codes (AISC 360), and education.

Others

• Bundesverband Deutscher Stahlbau / bauforumstahl: German industry association for steel construction promoting steel building methods, sustainability, and standards. Functions as the industry's coordinating and information body and is closely tied to research institutes like RWTH's for codes, training, and dissemination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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