Eastern New York Chapter of the Association for Bridge Construction and Design

 

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Mission Statement

ABCD is a community of bridge owners, designers, constructors, and suppliers devoted to improving and encouraging the science of bridge design and construction by providing a forum for members to exchange and develop new ideas and techniques.

Purpose of Association

bulletFurther educate bridge designers, constructors, Federal, State and local officials and the general public in the vital role of bridges in our society.
bulletImprove and encourage the science of bridge design, construction, maintenance and reconstruction by providing a forum for members to exchange and develop new ideas and techniques.
bulletProvide technical information and assistance to various public and private authorities for bridge programs.
bulletFurther educate and encourage public and private authorities in new and improved techniques for testing and reconstruction of bridge structures to promote the public welfare.

About Our Chapter

Established in 1994, the Eastern New York Chapter of ABCD has been steadily growing, with over 130 current members.  We have established a schedule of four dinner meetings, with technical presentations, an annual meeting of the membership and one or two all-day training seminars a year.  We actively encourage participation of individuals that represent all of the different sectors of the bridge community including:  Owners, Constructors, Designers, Maintainers, Material Suppliers and Educators.

Also, anyone else who is interested in a forum for the exchange of ideas and information on bridges in encouraged to become a member.  For a copy of the application click on the Forms/Surveys link above.

 

News

Posted 1/24/12

The 2012 Model Bridge Competition will be held at the Albany Marriott Hotel on Thursday February 16, 2012. 

Volunteers are needed. Click here for more information.

Posted 1/19/12

2012 Capital District Future City Competition

ABCD Best Bridge Award

presented to Maple Hill Middle School, “Ville Verte”

click here for photos

Best Use of Construction Materials

Bridge abutment trophy created by:

Mike Landon

Project Superintendent

D.A. Collins Construction Co., Inc

click here for photos

Posted 1/9/12

Lunch Meeting - Tuesday, January 17th.  Click here for more information.

Posted 5/17/11

Annual Meeting of the General Membership - Friday, June 17th.  Click here for more information.

Posted 5/11/11

New York State Bridge and Culvert Maintenance Conference will be offered on June 15-16, 2011.  To see the announcement for full details click here.

Posted 4/12/11

Technical Seminar on Current Practices in Bridge Rigging will be offered on Thursday, April 28, 2011.  To see the announcement for full details click here.

Posted 4/12/11

2010 BRIDGE AWARD PROGRAM information now available.  Nominations are due by May 20, 2011.

Posted 2/11/11

The Eastern Region of ACEC New York in conjunction with the Eastern NY Chapter of the Association for Bridge Construction and Design (ABCD), ASHE (Albany Section) and ASCE Mohawk-Hudson Section’s Transportation Group present The First NEXT Beam Bridge on Thursday, March 3, 2011.  To see the announcement for full details click here.

 

Contact Information

Postal address

ABCD

c/o Mark Olstad

AECOM

40 British American Blvd.

          Latham, NY  12110
Electronic mail
General Information: thomas.cascino@aecom.com
Webmaster: kpowers@vhb.com

 

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