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Jim Laing Hired as Senior Vice President
Jim Laing Hired as Senior Vice President https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 American Bridge American Bridge https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpgAmerican Bridge (AB) is pleased to announce that Jim Laing joined AB as the Senior Vice President of Operations on Monday, August 28, 2017. Jim was hired to oversee AB’s North American operations and the Company’s four major regions. Jim brings over 31 years of experience in the heavy/civil industry to AB in roles ranging…
read moreFirst Span of the Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project Opens
First Span of the Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project Opens https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 American Bridge American Bridge https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpgOn Friday night, a monumental occasion occurred at the Tappan Zee Bridge project site as the Rockland-bound traffic on the existing bridge shifted over to the first span of the new design-build structure. The opening of the first span comes after four years of construction on the two, 3.1 mile, parallel, cable-stay crossings of the…
read moreAB Crews Successfully Erect Last Deck Assembly on Portageville Bridge Replacement Project
AB Crews Successfully Erect Last Deck Assembly on Portageville Bridge Replacement Project https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 American Bridge American Bridge https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpgA huge milestone was achieved last week on July 31st at the Portageville Bridge Replacement project when AB crews successfully completed the final closure of the 483′ pinned arch structure. The milestone comes exactly 142 years – to the day – after the existing structure was first opened to rail traffic. AB is now working…
read moreAB Featured in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s “In the Lead” Publication
American Bridge was featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s “In the Lead” publication. Follow the link to read more about our history and thoughts on future growth.
AB Secures 10th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project
AB Secures 10th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 American Bridge American Bridge https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpgAmerican Bridge is pleased to announce that the Allegheny County Department of Public Works has recently awarded AB the South 10th Street Bridge Rehabilitation project located in our headquarters hometown – Pittsburgh. With this project comes a lot of familiarity. 85 years ago, AB completed the original superstructure. AB was the prime contractor for the…
read moreAB Connections Spring 2017
In this edition of Connections:
- FEATURE - Bridging the Big Muddy: How innovation in design-build delivered the U.S. 69 Missouri River Bridge ahead of schedule
- FEATURE - Carving the Future of American Bridge: New CEO Brings Strategic, Artful Approach to Leadership
- FEATURED EMPLOYEE - Katherine Quillin
- RETIREES - Bob Wind and Roger Northern
- NEW EMPLOYEES
- NEWS + ACHIEVEMENTS
- CURRENT CONTRACTS + PROJECT WINS
- FLASHBACKS - St. Johns (Suspension) Bridge Approach Spans, Girard Point Bridge, and more
- EXTENDED FLASHBACK - A Diamond Anniversary: 75 Year Old Bridge Still in Use Today
- BRIDGE TO SAFETY - 2016 Marks Exceptional Safety Year at AB
The Big Lift Reaches a Big Milestone
The Big Lift Reaches a Big Milestone https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 American Bridge American Bridge https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpgCentre & North Tower Final Deck Lift – November 2016
Centre & North Tower Final Deck Lift – November 2016 https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 American Bridge American Bridge https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpgColumbus Road Lift Bridge Float-In
Columbus Road Lift Bridge Float-In https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 American Bridge American Bridge https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpgAB Connections Fall 2016
In this edition of Connections:
- FEATURE - History in the Making (Again) The Big Lift Brings Big Changes to Macdonald Bridge
- FEATURE - Born a Builder: President and CEO Michael Flowers is retiring after a career of engineering, Constructing, and leading
- FEATURED EMPLOYEE - Kevin Smith
- IN MEMORIAM - Frank Mydlinski and Don Ulemek
- NEW EMPLOYEES
- EVENTS + NEWS
- CURRENT CONTRACTS + PROJECT WINS
- FLASHBACKS - Waldo-Hancock Bridge, Duarte Bridge, and more
- EXTENDED FLASHBACK - Three Sisters Stand Out in the City of Bridges
- BRIDGE TO SAFETY - History of the Hard Hat
America’s Safest Companies 2016
American Bridge was named one of America's Safest Companies by EHS Today. Find out more: https://ehstoday.com/americas-safest-companies-awards/america-s-safest-companies-2016-american-bridge-company
New NY Bridge (Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing) Tower Time-lapse
New NY Bridge (Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing) Tower Time-lapse https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 American Bridge American Bridge https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpgNew NY Bridge (Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing) Project Progress 2016
New NY Bridge (Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing) Project Progress 2016 https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 American Bridge American Bridge https://www.americanbridge.net/wp-content/themes/corpus/images/empty/thumbnail.jpgAB Connections Summer 2016
In this edition of Connections:
- FEATURE - Safe Passage: How a small bridge is providing a big connection for a Nicaraguan community
- FEATURE - Without a Trace: Demolition Projects Leave Nothing Behind
- FEATURED EMPLOYEE - Nick Lamb
- FEATURED EMPLOYEE - Jim Mawson
- RETIREES - Ron Crockett and Win Patchell
- NEW EMPLOYEES + ACHIEVEMENTS
- CURRENT CONTRACTS + PROJECT WINS
- EVENTS + NEWS
- EXTENDED FLASHBACK - Historic and Record-Breaking Project Brings AB to Portugal - Twice
- FLASHBACKS - West End Bridge, Clarion River Bridge, and more
- BRIDGE TO SAFETY - Safety Week 2016 Brings Focus to Teamwork