ABCs and D’s of Structural Steel… Don’ts and Do’s for Better Steel Bridge Design and Fabrication

Speaker:  Derek Manz, Stupp Bridge Company

Program:  With over 150 years of steel fabrication experience, Stupp Bridge Company is a leader in steel fabrication. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Stupp Bridge Company is family-owned (6th generation), and its primary focus is on plate girder fabrication for bridges and buildings. Stupp Bridge Company’s fabrication facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, opened in 1999 and is among the most efficient in existence. Stupp Bridge Company’s commitment to quality and focus on customer needs make Stupp Bridge Company a valuable partner for any project.

This presentation will include discussions on efficient design detailing that can result in reduced fabrication costs, reduced project delays, and fewer RFIs while also achieving more efficient and constructable construction steel bridge structures.  This informal event will also allow attendees find out more about the steel fabrication process, from material procurement to delivery.

This presentation is being co-sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction in celebration of Steel Days 2024, the annual celebration of the structural steel industry.

Location:  Fatheads Brewery, 17450 Engle Lake Dr, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

Dinner and Beverages:  A buffet of pretzel bites, chicken fingers, Hummus, Veggies, and Nacho Bar as well as two beverage tickets will be provided.

Time: 5pm – 6pm: Registration and Networking

6pm: food provided

6:30pm – 7:30pm: Presentation

7:30pm – 8:30pm: Networking

8:30pm - Adjourn

Cost:  $10 members, $20 non-members           

RSVP:  RSVP by Monday, October 7, at 1pm ET.

One (1) Continuing Professional Development hour will be provided.  If you attend the meeting, and wish to obtain CPD credit, please go to our website (https://abcdnortheastohio.wildapricot.org/sys/website/?pageId=18055) following the meeting to obtain the attendance sheet and announcement.