Please join us at the Russell Sage Dining Hall on the RPI Campus beginning at 5:45pm on Thursday, October 11, 2018 for a joint meeting between the RPI ASCE Student Chapter and the Eastern New York Chapter of ABCD for a presentation on the Route 32 Bridge connecting the City of Cohoes to the Town of Waterford.

Ryan Henderson, PE, CHA Consulting and Craig Valente, PE, DA Collins Construction will describe the challenges, solutions and necessary milestones to complete the Design, Construction and Quality Assurance for this highly visible project located in the Capital District. This is a great opportunity to network with Professionals as well as students who are about to enter our industry and are looking for potential internship and full time job opportunities.

For additional details, including pricing and a campus map showing the location of the dining hall and visitor parking, please see the official meeting announcement.

Fellow & Prospective ABCD Members,

Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in our organization. It’s my privilege to serve as the President of the Eastern NY Chapter of the Association of Bridge Construction and Design (ABCD).  This year marks a milestone year for our organization as we celebrate our 25^th year since establishment.  Throughout the year, we will reflect on the history of this organization and honor those who helped establish the organization.

So what is ABCD?... "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".

Why should you get involved? …..

• Network with professionals in your industry
• Learn about what others are doing in the bridge construction industry
• Increase awareness about our industry to the community
• Support programs to encourage students to enter the Bridge Design and Construction industry

How can you help?.....

• Become a member or recruit a member. (see our membership section)
• Attend a dinner meeting
• Volunteer to assist the Board of Directors in some capacity
• Support one of our student educational opportunities
• Have your organization become a Corporate Sponsor of ABCD

Thank you for your interest and I look forward to seeing at one of our events this year.

Best Regards,

Charles Tutunjian, PE
President
ABCD Eastern NY (2018-2019)