Free Webinar: Building a Sustainable Infrastructure with Short Span Steel Bridges

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Title: Building a Sustainable Infrastructure with Short Span Steel Bridges

Dates: May 11

Time: 1:00-2:00 PM ET

Host: Presented by the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance in cooperation with the American Iron and Steel Institute and American Galvanizers Association

Cost: Free

Registration: Advanced free registration is required for this meeting through the American Galvanizers Association. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hour) provided

Overview: With congressional leadership and the president talking about $2 trillion investment legislation to create a more resilient infrastructure, the steel industry is ready to meet the challenge of solving the national bridge infrastructure crisis with sustainable steel solutions. Short span bridges provide vital links in the nation’s infrastructure network. Yet, more than 220,000 bridges, representing 36 percent of the national bridge inventory, need major repair work or should be replaced. This situation presents a significant challenge for cash-strapped state and local governments.

To responsibly fix our nation’s bridges with sustainable solutions, the future must start today. With new innovative materials, designs and protection systems available today, the U.S. steel industry is well positioned to build bridges that will last well into the next century – and possibly beyond.

The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) will offer a free 1-hour webinar featuring industry experts presenting information on:

Current proposed infrastructure plans, with information specifically related to an investment in our nation’s bridges.
Sustainability of the American steel industry, with ideas on how to create a more sustainable infrastructure with steel bridge solutions.
Material and coating options to extend the life of a steel bridge 100 years and beyond.

Speakers

Brett Smith, Senior Director, Government Relations, American Iron and Steel Institute: Brett S. Smith is Senior Director of Government Relations at the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). In this role, Brett serves as liaison between AISI member companies from the North American steel industry and the U.S. Congress and federal agencies. Of particular focus for Brett are issues regarding energy/climate change, transportation and infrastructure and occupational health and safety. AISI serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI also plays a lead role in the development and application of new steels and steelmaking technology. AISI is comprised of steel producing member companies, including integrated and electric furnace steelmakers, and associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. Brett has a Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Mark Thimons, Vice President, Sustainability, American Iron and Steel Institute: Mark Thimons is Vice President, Sustainability, for the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), where he is responsible for overseeing the AISI Sustainability program, including the design and completion of research projects that demonstrate the life cycle advantages of steel in all markets. Important focus areas include life cycle assessment (LCA) studies, national recycling programs and initiatives, educational programs on steel recycling and sustainability topics, as well as credible documentation and effective communication of the overall environmental, social, and economic sustainability attributes of steel produced in the United States. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania and a LEED accredited professional in the specialty of building design and construction.

John Krzywicki, Marketing Director, American Galvanizers Association: John has worked for the American Galvanizers Association (AGA) for 7 years starting as a Corrosion Engineer and eventually being promoted to Marketing Director. His engineering background provides him with the technical knowledge necessary to effectively communicate design, performance and sustainability considerations when using hot-dip galvanized (HDG) steel.