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2025-2026 SE Exam Refresher Course (September 15, 2025)

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

2025-2026 SE EXAM REFRESHER COURSE

Live Instruction (via Zoom): September 15, 2025 - March 30, 2026
Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM Central
View Full Course Schedule 2025 - 2026

Course Highlights

The SEAOI SE Exam Refresher Course is the longest-running, most comprehensive review of structural engineering principles and applications to prepare candidates for the NCEES SE Exam.

100% Online

Live Stream and On-Demand - Flexible learning options to fit your schedule

Highly experienced instructors with backgrounds in practice and academia

48 Sessions Covering 7 Content Areas - Steel | Concrete | Bridge | Masonry | Wood | Design Loads (Seismic/Wind/Snow) | Geotechnical

Over 80 Hours of Instruction Time

20 Dedicated Instructor Office Hours - Personalized support to address your questions

Lateral only sessions available - See schedule for details

Content Available for Two Years - Includes all recorded sessions and course materials

Additional Tips & Tricks Session - Including computer-based testing (CBT) insights Check out the one for 2025 here!

Licensed engineers can also register for one or more content areas and receive continuing education credits for each hour of class.

More about the SE Exam Refresher Course

We Hear You!

Thanks to everyone who provided feedback regarding their experience talking the new NCEES computer-based test (CBT) – we’re continuing to monitor the situation and provide feedback to NCEES and the Illinois SE Board. In light of the recent changes to the SE Exam and the user experience, we understand that providing support to those taking the exam is more vital than ever before. We have made the following changes to our SE Exam Refresher Course, effective immediately:

Registrants will have access to all course materials (recorded and live) for two years from date of purchase.
Registrants who do not pass the full SE Exam will be able to re-enroll for the SE Exam Refresher Course at no cost within one month of receiving notification from NCEES.

Please contact Staff@SEAOI.org with any questions, or if you would like instructions on how to re-enroll for the course.

NCEES PE STRUCTURAL EXAM WEBINAR - 10/22/25

NCEES PE Structural exam presentation (PDF)

Sample Session Videos

Check out these samples of the course experience!

Course Registration

	Members	Non-Members
Full Course	$1680	$1880
Lateral Only Sessions*	$840	$940

*For all sections. Not available for individual section purchase

Current members of other SEAs receive SEAOI Member pricing - use the SEA Registration option.

Corporate Rate: Contact staff@SEAOI.org for pricing if two or more employees will take the course.

INDIVIDUAL SECTION REGISTRATION

Each subject area of the Refresher Course is available as a stand-alone purchase; pricing for each section is based on the number of sessions:

	Member	Non-Member
Steel - 8 sessions	$360	$560
Concrete - 8 sessions	$360	$560
Bridge - 7 sessions	$315	$490
Masonry - 5 sessions	$225	$350
Wood - 6 sessions	$270	$420
Design Loads - 11 sessions	$495	$770
Geotechnical - 3 sessions	$135	$228

Contact SEAOI if you are interested in registering for one or more content areas only.

CE CREDIT

CE credit is calculated based on the time the course meets. Each class session is scheduled to offer 1.75 hours of content and certificates will be issued at the completion of each section.

Testimonials

"Just wanted to give you all a quick update that I passed the SE this October!!!! I appreciate all of your efforts in delivering a wonderful resource, and I... consider SEAoI to be a huge part of my success!"

"I'm very happy with the course. Not only did I learn a lot, it also helped me build discipline in studying and staying on track."

"This course was extremely valuable to my preparation. The instructors were very knowledgeable and always willing to help answer questions."

"All the instructors were very knowledgeable, had excellent presentation slides, and gave excellent detailed examples to really illustrate how to understand and to do calculations."

Call for Entries: 2026 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards (April 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

2026 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards

The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois announces its Call for Entries in the Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards Program for 2026, the 47th annual awards event conducted by the association. The Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards Competition takes place each year to recognize creative achievement in structural engineering via innovative structural designs and individual contributions that advance the profession.

Submission Form

Submission Information

DEADLINE Tuesday March 31, 2026

1. SEAOI Membership

A member of the design team or a principal of the firm submitting the entry must be a current SEAOI member in good standing, or a neighboring state SEA member for entries in the Best Neighboring State category. Submitting a Membership Application at the time of entry will satisfy this requirement.

2. Eligibility

Projects completed since January 1, 2023 are eligible, and projects must be completed or under construction as of January 1, 2026 to be considered. Incomplete projects must be sufficiently complete to clearly show the basic design of the structural system.

3. Required Materials

Entries are required to include the following materials:

Completed online entry.
If you would like to compile necessary submission information prior to submitting your entry online, a worksheet is available here.
A concise description of the project, outlining its significant attributes as they relate to the judging criteria (500-word maximum)
Up to five photos, plans or sketches - uploaded to the online form
Entry fee of $450 (waived for Lavicka Award).

New Categories: thanks to your feedback, the Renovation/Retrofit/Preservation category has been updated to two new categories:

Best Forensic/Retrofit/Rehabilitation Project
Best Renovation/Adaptive Reuse Project

Project finalists will present the project at the SEAOI Finalists Present dinner meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and provide the following:

5-8 minute PowerPoint presentation (dependent on the number of finalists presenting)
Digital photos representing the project (300 dpi minimum).
Unconditional release of photos for publication purposes. Credits should be properly noted.

View the complete Call for Entries for more information.

4. Deadline for Entries

Complete entries must be received by Tuesday March 31, 2026.

The winning projects will be announced during the Awards Celebration on June 4, 2026 at Goose Island Barrel House (additional details coming soon!).

2026 Super Symposium - Sponsorship Opportunities (April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Inaugural SEAOI Super Symposium - Sponsorship Opportunities

Event Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Old Post Office, 433 W Van Buren St

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SEAOI is pleased to announce the 2026 SEAOI Super Symposium, a newly enhanced, one-day event featuring two separate education tracks—Bridges and Buildings. This expanded program brings together the very best of our long-running Bridge Symposium and Structures Symposium while preserving the distinct technical focus each audience values.

This new structure honors the uniqueness of each discipline while amplifying the professional community that connects them.

A Special Invitation to Vendors & Industry Partners

With two distinct tracks and a unified attendee base, the Super Symposium will draw one of SEAOI’s largest and most diverse audiences—including bridge and building engineers, public agencies, researchers, contractors, and emerging professionals.

For vendors and industry partners, this is an unparalleled opportunity to:

Showcase products and services to specialists in both disciplines
Engage directly with decision-makers and project influencers
Boost brand visibility at SEAOI’s premier technical event of the year
Build new relationships across the full spectrum of structural engineering practice

Sponsor Opportunities

We have given some tiers new, industry related names in honor of this historic event!

Scroll for a more detailed list.

Lanyard Sponsor - (SOLD OUT)

Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Program Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
Company logoed lanyard given to ALL registrants (Bridge and Building)
Two registrations to either Bridge or Building event

Moment Connection Partner (formerly Lunch Sponsor)- (SOLD OUT)

Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the Moment Connection Partner in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
8.5” x 11” Sponsor recognition signage during Lunch
Lunch served with cocktail napkins branded with sponsor's name/logo
Two registrations to either Bridge or Building event

Contract Documents Partner (Formerly Program Sponsor) - $1,500 (1 available for each track)

Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Program Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
Dedicated back page of program given to all registrants of either Bridge or Building event
One registration to either Bridge or Building event

Landmark Partner (Formerly Platinum) - $1,200 (SOLD OUT for Bridge , 4 for Buildings available)

Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Landmark Partner in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
Two minutes of speaking time during the Bridge or Building event
One registration to either Bridge or Building event

Blueprint Breakfast Sponsor- $1,000 ( SOLD OUT )

Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the Blueprint Breakfast Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
8.5” x 11” Sponsor recognition signage during Breakfast
One registration to either Bridge or Building event

Expansion Joint Partner (Formerly Afternoon Break Sponsor)- $850 (SOLD OUT)

Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the Expansion Joint Partner in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
8.5” x 11” Sponsor recognition signage during Afternoon Break
One registration to either Bridge or Building event

Design Build Partner (Formerly A/V Sponsor) $1,000 (SOLD OUT)

Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the A/V Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world\
24” x 36“ Sponsor recognition poster at event entrance
Dedicated Welcome Slide
One registration to either Bridge or Building event

Superstructure Partner (Formerly Gold) - $1000

Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Superstructure Partner in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
Sponsor logo and recognition as a Gold Sponsor on all Welcome and Thank You slides
Two SEAOI Tuesday Update Ads (date TBD by both parties)
One registration to either Bridge or Building event

Substructure Partner (Formerly Silver) - $800

Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Substructure Partner in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
Sponsor logo and recognition as a Silver Sponsor on all Welcome and Thank You slides
One SEAOI Tuesday Update Ad (date TBD by both parties)

Foundation Partner (Formerly Bronze) - $500

Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Substructure Partner in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
Sponsor logo and recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on all Welcome and Thank You slides

Questions? Email staff@SEAOI.org

2026 Super Symposium - Exhibitor Opportunities (April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Inaugural Seaoi Super Symposium - Exhibitor Opportunities

Event Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Old Post Office, 433 W Van Buren St.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Please note that lunch will be served in the Telegram Lounge, opposite the registration desk.

SEAOI is pleased to announce the 2026 SEAOI Super Symposium, a newly enhanced, one-day event featuring two separate education tracks—Bridges and Buildings. Held on April 16, this expanded program brings together the very best of our long-running Bridge Symposium and Structures Symposium while preserving the distinct technical focus each audience values.

This new structure honors the uniqueness of each discipline while amplifying the professional community that connects them.

A Special Invitation to Vendors & Industry Partners

For vendors and industry partners, this is an unparalleled opportunity to:

Showcase products and services to specialists in both disciplines
Engage directly with decision-makers and project influencers
Boost brand visibility at SEAOI’s premier technical event of the year
Build new relationships across the full spectrum of structural engineering practice

Location

The Old Post Office
433 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60607

Registration

Exhibitor Opportunities -- $1,200 – (3 available)

Dedicated table outside event space
One admission to event
Recognition in the program and from the podium
Access to participants during breakfast, lunch and breaks during the day

Each additional Exhibitor registration is $200

When registering, please consult the maps below to chose your preferred booth number. Booths are assigned first come first serve.

Sold Booths

2 Bull Moose Tube Company

4 IDEA statiCa

5 Atlas Tube

6 Deep Excavation LLC

7 CastConnex

8 ArcelorMittal

9 LARSA, Inc.

10 DeWalt

11 FYFE/Henkel

12 Hanson

13 Vulcraft Indiana

14 Steel Dynamics, Inc.

15 DuraFuse Frames

2026 Super Symposium - Bridge Track (April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Super Symposium- Bridge Track

Event Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Old Post Office, 433 W Van Buren St.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This new structure honors the uniqueness of each discipline while amplifying the professional community that connects them.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibitor Opportunities

Program

Full program times for the Bridge Track are TBD.

7:30am-8:00am Registration/Breakfast

Shear Transfer Mechanisms in Composite Steel Bridges
Alana Alves de Moraes, PhD; Michael Baker International

Flexible Bridge Design Strategies to Manage Environmental Constraints and Late-Stage Utility Conflicts
Jarrod Cebulski, PE; Krishna Patel, EIT; RINA

Landmark - 10-4 Engineering - Hemal Patel

Break - visit exhibitors

CTA Harlem Bus Bridge Rehabilitation - Superstructure Replacement
Irsilia Colletti, PE, SE; David Budzik, PE, SE; HNTB

Pearl Sessions (short presentations):

Brace Yourself: The New Stability Bracing Requirements in AASHTO LRFD
Hemal Patel, PE, SE and Bhushan Selvaraj, PhD; 10-4 Engineering, PLLC

Engineering Knowledge by Design — Smarter Sharing for Stronger Teams and Better Projects
Dan Schriks PE SE; Mead & Hunt

Landmark - JLK Architects - Meg Kindelin

Break - visit exhibitors

Structural Investigation of H-Piles in Integral Abutment Bridges
Mark Shaffer, Illinois Department of Transportation

Improving Structural Resilience: Rehab Strategies for I-55 Bridges over Meramec River
Kamlesh Kumar, SE, PE; EXP US Services, Inc.

11:50am-12:50pm Lunch

Keynote Presentation - Ronald J. Watson, President & CEO, RJ Watson

Break - visit exhibitors

Landmark - HNTB - Tony Shkurti

A Bridge is Not a Building – Applying the SOI Standards to Working Historic Structures
Meg Kindelin; JLK Architects

CDOT Bridge Program Update - Moira Kent, Chicago Department of Transportation

Collaboration Beyond Borders: An Owner’s Engineer Perspective from the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project
Claire Heumann, PE, PEng, ENV SP; Parsons

Break - visit exhibitors

CCDOTH Structural Update - Noel Basquin, Bureau Chief of Design

Development of a Simplified Methodology for Designing Tie Girders as Internally Redundancy Members
Robert J Connor; Purdue University

5:00pm Adjourn

Location

The Old Post Office
433 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60607

Parking information can be found here.

Registration

Registration:

$400 - Member
$525 - Nonmember

Government employees:
$200

Students:
$150

Group Registration: Companies with 5+ attendees will receive $30 off each registration fee. Complete list of attendees' names and addresses must be submitted to fheinzel@seaoi.org to qualify and for registration.

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors and exhibitors!

Lanyard Sponsor:

Moment Connection Partners:

Landmark Partners:

Bridge

Blueprint Breakfast Sponsors:

Expansion Joint Partner

Design Build Partners

Bridge

Buildings

Superstructure Partner

Foundation Partner

About the Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Ronald Watson
President - R.J. Watson

Ron has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He has over 50 years of experience in the design, manufacture and testing of high load multirotational bearings, seismic isolation devices and bridge deck joint sealing systems. He is the author of over 50 technical papers on thes subjects presented at various bridge conferences and seminars across North America.

He currently serves as Chairman of the American Society of Testing and Materials Subcommittee D04.32 on Bridges and Structures. He is the Vice Chairman of the Bearing Committee of the National Steel Bridge Alliance and is a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute. He serves on the Executive Committees for the International Bridge Conference and the American Segmental Bridge Institute. He is the former Chairman of the International Joints and Bearings Research Council.

Ron currently serves as President of R. J. Watson, a company he started in 1992 that manufactures bearings and jointing systems for bridges and other civil engineering structures.

Alana Alves de Moraes, Ph.D.
Civil Associate I - Michael Baker International

Alana has been researching composite steel structures for over 4 years and completed her Ph.D in November of 2025. She is now a civil associate at Michael Baker International in the Chicago office.

Shear Transfer Mechanisms in Composite Steel Bridges
This research examines the effects of friction and adhesion on shear stud demands in composite steel bridges. Data collected from laboratory and field tests, as well as finite element models, shows that friction and adhesion between concrete and steel contribute to shear transfer, resulting in lower shear stud demands than estimated by the AASHTO specifications.

Jarrod Cebulski, PE & Krishna Patel, EIT

Director of Planning & Staff Structural Engineer - RINA

Jarrod Cebulski graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a BS in civil engineering. He began his career at the IDOT where he worked in planning, design, and construction. His last position was head of consultant studies, where he oversaw all consultant prepared preliminary engineering studies in District One. He transitioned to Patrick Engineering, where he is Director of Transportation Planning. Jarrod is a licensed professional engineer in Illinois and several other states.

Krishna Patel is a structural bridge engineer working at RINA, North America. She graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a BS and MS in Civil Engineering. She has four years of experience working on planning and design of bridges, retaining walls, and culverts for clients including IDOT, INDOT, and ISTHA.

Flexible Bridge Design Strategies to Manage Environmental Constraints and Late-Stage Utility Conflicts
This presentation explores the Olympic Boulevard/Houbolt Road Improvements in Joliet, Illinois, focusing on flexible bridge design strategies developed to address environmental constraints, stakeholder coordination, and an unexpected major utility conflict discovered during construction. Attendees will learn how designing for construction flexibility enabled rapid redesign, schedule preservation, and minimized environmental and community impacts.

Irsilia Colletti, PE, SE & David Budzik, PE, SE
Project Manager - HNTB

Irsilia Colletti is a Project Manager and licensed structural and professional engineer in the Bridge Structures Department at HNTB. She has 14 years of experience in the industry ranging from small structures to river bridges. She graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and was selected as the Illinois Section Young Civil Engineer of the year in 2021.

David is a bridge engineer at HNTB Chicago with over 5 years of experience in the design, analysis, rating, inspection, and structural monitoring of complex bridges. David received his BS and MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

CTA Harlem Bus Bridge Rehabilitation - Superstructure Replacement
Transportation to Transit. A bridge project that meets in between vertical and horizontal construction.

Hemal Patel, PE, SE & Bhushan Selvaraj, PhD President & - 10-4 Engineering, PLLC

Hemal Patel, PE, SE and Bhushan Selvaraj, PhD are structural engineers with 18 combined years of experience in bridge design and analysis. Their work has included highway ramps, river crossings, light-rail and freight railroad bridges in major infrastructure projects. Both Hemal and Bhushan are former students of Dr. Helwig at the University of Texas in Austin and have been fortunate to learn from his expertise in stability of steel girder bridges.

Pearl Presentation: Brace Yourself: The New Stability Bracing Requirements in AASHTO LRFD
Brace yourself! This presentation discusses the new stability bracing requirements introduced in the AASHTO LRFD 10th Edition for designing cross-frames and diaphragms. We break down the equations for ensuring adequate torsional stiffness and strength, explaining how they are derived from fundamental theory. Finally, we apply them to real world design scenarios and a bridge case study.

Dan Schriks PE SE
Sr. Structural Project Manager - Mead & Hunt

Dan Schriks is the Structural Group Manager for Mead & Hunt’s Midwest transportation structures practice. He leads bridge engineering teams and supports the delivery of complex highway bridge projects across the region, from early project development through final design and construction support. Dan brings experience in the design of major bridge components, project management, and advanced structural analysis. He recently completed graduate studies at Northwestern University focused on leadership and organizational design.

Pearl Presentation: Engineering Knowledge by Design — Smarter Sharing for Stronger Teams and Better Projects
In civil engineering, knowledge is more than a resource—it’s a strategic advantage. This session explores how intentional knowledge sharing between people and AI tools can improve project delivery, strengthen team collaboration, and preserve critical know-how. Join us to learn how smarter collaboration leads to better technical results in today’s hybrid, tech-driven workplace.

Mark Shaffer
Engineer of Bridge Design, Bureau of Bridges and Structures - Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)

Mark Shaffer serves as the Policy, Standards, and Final Plan Control Unit Chief in the Bureau of Bridges and Structures at the Illinois Department of Transportation. He has assisted with several IDOT-sponsored research projects administered by the Illinois Center for Transportation.
Mark chaired the Technical Review Panels for Projects R27-115, “Analysis of Superstructures of Integral Abutment Bridges,” and R27-070, “Seismic Performance of Quasi-Isolated Bridges in Illinois.”

Structural Investigation of H-Piles in Integral Abutment Bridges
This study investigates the structural response of steel H-piles commonly used in integral abutment bridge systems through a combined experimental and numerical approach. A comprehensive research program is underway to improve performance-based understanding and design of abutment–pile interaction in jointless (integral abutment) bridge systems. The outcome of this research will help IDOT update its standards on Integral Abutments.

Kamlesh Kumar, SE, PE
Senior Structural Engineer, Project Manager - EXP US Services Inc.

Kamlesh Kumar is a Senior Structural Engineer and Project Manager with EXP US Services. He has over 20 years of experience in engineering and technical management of transportation structures including highways, railways, mass transit, and movable bridges. He has led several projects involving analysis, design, inspection, load rating, and rehabilitation of simple and complex bridges in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri. Mr. Kumar is a licensed Structural Engineer in IL and Professional Engineer in several states.

Improving Structural Resilience: Rehab Strategies for I-55 Bridges over Meramec River
The I-55 Meramec River Bridge rehabilitation exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to preserving aging infrastructure through targeted improvements. By prioritizing hinge modifications, fatigue crack repairs, and jointless abutment conversions, the project addresses critical vulnerabilities while optimizing cost and constructability. These strategies, grounded in rigorous inspection data and best practices, offer valuable insights for similar rehabilitation efforts nationwide.

Meg Kindelin
President - JLK Architects

Meg Kindelin is the President of JLK Architects. She has studied and restored historic buildings and infrastructure for 27 years, including bascule bridges, steel and concrete fixed bridges, canals, aqueducts, locks, transit stations, and industrial buildings. She earned BS in Cultural Anthropology, MA in Architectural History, and MArch in Architectural Design. She’s a member of Association for Preservation Technology & founded the Chicago Big Shoulders Chapter of the Society for Industrial Archaeology.

A Bridge is Not a Building – Applying the SOI Standards to Working Historic Structures
This presentation will present a methodology to apply of The Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation (the SOI Standards) to industrial structures and elements, especially projects where the working structure is itself the historic element, such as the trusses or trunnions of a bascule bridge. Approach will be demonstrated across several Bascule Bridge Projects in Chicago: Lake Street Bridge, Cortland Avenue Bridge, and the Calumet River Bridges.

Moira Kent
Resident Engineer, Project Manager - CDOT

Moira Kent is a civil engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Master of Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota. She has over 25 years of experience in construction and design management on Chicago Department of Transportation projects. She has been the CDOT Resident Engineer or Project Manager on numerous projects including the Lake Street Bascule Bridge, the Bloomingdale Trail, Wells Street Bascule Bridge, North Avenue Bridge over the North Branch, various bridges over Chicago Union Station, the first section of Chicago Riverwalk between Michigan Avenue and State Street and bascule bridge rehabilitation along the Chicago River including Jackson, Adams and Lake Shore Drive. In 2024, she performed the role of Acting Chief Bridge Engineer. Since 2025, when Arsalan Khan began the role of Chief Bridge Engineer, she has retained a large role in the planning and implementation of CDOT’s Bridge Program including the Calumet River Bridge program.

CDOT Bridge Program Update

Claire Heumann, PE, PEng, ENV SP
Project Engineer - Parsons

Claire Heumann is a project engineer, licensed in both the US and Canada. She has 15 years of experience working on bridge, maritime, and offshore projects. She currently serves as the Design-Construction Coordinator for the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project in Michigan and Ontario. She is responsible for communication among stakeholders, timely submittals, client requests, meetings, and hoping she can wrap it all up soon enough to get her kids to swim practice on time!

Collaboration Beyond Borders: An Owner’s Engineer Perspective from the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project
Discover how Parsons, as Owner’s Engineer on the $CDN 6.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge, is driving the successful delivery of one of North America’s most ambitious binational transportation megaprojects. This session showcases how innovative engineering, rigorous oversight, and collaborative project management are being applied to the largest cable-stayed bridge in North America and its state-of-the-art border facilities. Attendees will gain insight into proven best practices in project delivery and quality management that enhance trade, mobility, and long-term asset performance for both Canada and the United States.IL Rte 2 over the Rock River – Innovative Construction Engineering Practices and Bridge DeliveryIL Rte 2 over the Rock River – Innovative Construction Engineering Practices and Bridge DeliveryIL Rte 2 over the Rock River – Innovative Construction Engineering Practices and Bridge Delivery

Will Mardauss, PE, SE & John Schneider, PE
Chief Structural Bridge Engineer & Area Manager - Farnsworth Group, Civil Constructors (Helm)

Will Mardauss, PE, SE is a structural engineer with extensive experience in construction engineering and temporary works for complex bridge projects, including bridge sliding, cofferdams, demolition, and erection engineering.

John Schneider is a project manager with deep expertise in heavy highway construction across IDOT District 2, known for delivering complex projects through strategic planning, clear communication, and strong agency coordination from preconstruction through closeout.

IL Rte 2 over the Rock River – Innovative Construction Engineering Practices and Bridge Delivery
Replacement of the IL Route 2 bridge over the Rock River required innovative construction engineering to address limited river access, environmental constraints, and safety concerns. This presentation highlights the design and execution of a large-scale lateral bridge slide used to create a temporary work platform, along with supporting construction engineering for constrained cofferdams and deck pour re-sequencing. Emphasis is placed on real-world decision-making and collaboration between engineer and contractor to reduce risk and improve constructability.

Robert J. Connor, Ph.D.
Professor - Purdue University

Dr. Connor is the Jack and Kay Hockema Professor in Civil Engineering and Director of CAI and S-BRITE at Purdue University. He has 30 years of experience with bridge behavior, laboratory testing, field evaluation, inspection, long-term performance, design, and analytical modeling of steel bridges.

Development of a Simplified Methodology for Designing Tie Girders as Internally Redundancy Members

This presentation will review the results of a project initiated by FHWA at Purdue University to develop simplified yet robust, methodologies that accurately assess the internal redundancy of bolted-built-up tie girders. The ultimate goal was to provide AASHTO-ready specifications for engineers that could be directly incorporated into the IRM Guide Specifications. This presentation will review the research conducted and illustrate the specifications that are going to be proposed the AASHTO Steel and Metals Committee in 2026.

2026 Super Symposium - Buildings Track (April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Super Symposium- Buildings Track

Event Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Old Post Office, 433 W Van Buren St.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This new structure honors the uniqueness of each discipline while amplifying the professional community that connects them.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibitor Opportunities

Program

Full program times for the Building Track are TBD.

7:30am-8:00am Registration/Breakfast

Reimagining Industrial Logistics: Amazon’s DII5 Mass Timber Delivery Station
Marc Rivard- Sterling Structural

State/Lake - An Elevated Vision for Chicago
Bradley Young PE SE & Mark Nagis AIA - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Concrete Design Decisions: Detailing Insights for Constructability
Kristen Fuentes - Pepper Construction

Break - visit exhibitors

Weathering the Storm: Fitting Storm Shelters in Existing Buildings
Ezra Hilton, SE, PE - Meyer Borgman Johnson

Engineering a Sign Removal via Helicopter: Steel Design for a Temporary Support Bracket
Olivia Voskuil and Kathleen Strnad, RA - Klein & Hoffman

11:30am-12:20pm Lunch

Keynote Presentation
Edward Keegan - Architecture Columnist, Chicago Tribune

Practical HSS Connection Design
Cathleen Jacinto, PE, SE - FORSE Consulting/Steel Tube Institute

Break - visit exhibitors

Virtual Reality as a Vehicle for Education in the Domain of Structural Building Systems
Ann Sychterz, Ph.D., P.Eng - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Balancing Over the Orb: Restoring the Spirit of Progress
Kurt P. Holloway, PE, SE & Tracy R. Naso, PE, SE; Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Issues with Differential Movement of Building Materials
Timothy J Dickson, PE, SE - Dickson-Schaefer, Ltd

Reuse of Existing Structure at MSP G-Concourse Expansion
Dan Swiatek - Meyer Borgman Johnson

Break - visit exhibitors

Repair of Collapsed Bowstring Trusses
Mohit Rathi - EIT

Making Connections at the new CMH terminal
Christian Parker, PE - Thornton Tomasetti

5:00pm Adjorn

Location

The Old Post Office
433 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60607

Parking information can be found here.

Registration

Registration:

$400 - Member
$525 - Nonmember

Government employees:
$200

Students:
$150

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors and exhibitors!

Lanyard Sponsor:

Moment Connection Partners:

Landmark Partners:

Bridge

Blueprint Breakfast Sponsors:

Expansion Joint Partner

Design Build Partners

Bridge

Buildings

Superstructure Partner

Foundation Partner

About the Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Edward Keegan
Architecture Columnist, Chicago Tribune

Edward Keegan is a Chicago architect, writer, curator, broadcaster, and educator who has used these diverse platforms as an outspoken critic and strong advocate for Chicago and its unique architectural legacy for more than three decades.

Mr. Keegan is Architecture Columnist for the Chicago Tribune where his views on the on new developments in Chicago architecture appear every other week. He also creates content for the ThinkWood.com website, an industry-supported initiative that promotes the use of softwood products in the United States. His reporting highlights new projects and the practical application of innovative technologies including mass timber to a diverse audience of architects, engineers, developers, and builders. He has been a Contributing Editor for Architect magazine since its inception in 2006.

He has also written for Architecture, Architectural Record, Architectural Lighting, Azure, Builder, Contract, Custom Home, Residential Architect, Metropolis, Interior Design, Chicago, Chicago Architect, the Chicago Sun-Times, Crain’s Chicago Business, and Inland Architect.

Timothy J Dickson, PE, SE
Principal - Dickson-Schaefer, Ltd.

Timothy J Dickson, PE, SE is the principal of Dickson-Schaefer, Ltd. in Indianapolis. Mr. Dickson has a wide range of experience in the field of structural engineering that includes structural design, field investigations and laboratory studies. His design and evaluation experience includes commercial and residential buildings and bridges constructed of reinforced concrete (conventional, pre-stressed and post-tensioned), structural steel, masonry and timber.

Kristen Fuentes
Director of Virtual Construction - Pepper Construction

Kristen Fuentes specializes in creating highly intricate models utilized for design, coordination, estimating, detailing, fabrication, erection, and facilities management. With nearly 20 years of experience, Kristen has worked both in design and construction firms, embodying a true integrated design-construction approach. She has rebar, structural steel, and cold-formed metal framing detailing experience. A licensed California PE and Illinois SE, Kristen is committed to finding simple, efficient solutions that optimize both project schedules and budgets.

Ezra Hilton, SE., PE
Structural Engineer - Meyer Borgman Johnson

With over 15 years of experience, Ezra brings a passion of collaboration and the built environment, understanding the key role structural engineers have in transforming a project form vision to reality. His expertise spas a range of materials, with a focus on complex steel structures, reinforced concrete, mass timber, and masonry, applied across diverse sectors such as healthcare, education, government, sports, cultural, residential, and commercial.

Kurt P. Holloway, P.E., S.E. and Tracy R. Naso, PE, SE
Associate Principal and Principal - Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Kurt Holloway is an Associate Principal structural engineer in WJE’s headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois. He has more than 15 years of experience with investigation and repair of all types of existing structures, including concrete, steel, aluminum, masonry, and timber. He excels at incorporating testing and materials evaluation methods to complement assessment to inform designs, particularly of historic and antiquated structural systems.

Tracy Naso is a Principal structural engineer and Unit Manager in WJE’s downtown Chicago office. She has more than two decades of experience solving problems with existing building structures of all types, with particular expertise in prestressed and post-tensioned concrete construction.

Cathleen Jacinto, PE, SE
Principal - FORSE Consulting / Steel Tube Institute

Cathleen has 25 years of experience practicing structural engineering on a variety of projects while at Thornton Tomasetti, T.Y. Lin, and currently at FORSE Consulting. At FORSE, she also contributes to seminars and publications. One topic Cathleen highlights is structural steel HSS design, as a technical consultant to the Steel Tube Institute. She contributes as a Board Member to SEAOI, serves on committees with AISC & ASTM, and is a licensed SE, PE in Illinois.

Christian Parker, PE
Project Engineer - Thornton Tomasetti

Christian Parker is a Project Engineer with Thornton Tomasetti. He holds his MS and BS in Architectural Engineering from Drexel University, and has experience in aviation, government, restoration and reuse, public assembly, and higher education. Christian is active in the Skyline Council of Landmarks Illinois, and the ACE Mentorship program for high school students.

Mohit Rathi, EIT
Structural EIT - Berkey Engineering

Mohit Rathi is a Structural EIT at Berkey Engineering, based in Chicago. He began his career at 18 as a structural engineering intern, contributing to calculations, inspections, reports, forensic investigations, and litigation support. He passed the FE exam in summer 2024, becoming one of the youngest worldwide. In summer 2025, at age 19, he passed the PE Civil: Structural exam—the youngest ever to do so.

Marc Rivard
Director of Engineering - Sterling Structural

Marc Rivard is a licensed Structural and Professional Engineer in California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire and serves as Director of Engineering at Sterling Structural, providing technical project support, sales, and design assistance for cross-laminated timber projects. From 2014 to 2023, he was Regional Director for WoodWorks, supporting light-frame and mass timber projects and delivering continuing education for AEC professionals. From 2000 to 2014, he practiced in California specializing in seismic structural design.

Dan Swiatek
Principal - Meyer Borgman Johnson

As Co-Leader of MBJ’s Chicago office, Dan is responsible for leading a team of engineers in structural analysis and design, coordination with project architects, construction administration and production of structural drawings. He is experienced with a wide variety of projects from small tenant improvements to complex and fast-track projects in market segments such as residential, aviation, healthcare, education, and others.

Ann Sychterz, Ph.D., P.Eng
Assistant Professor - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Ann Sychterz is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a professional engineer from Ontario. With her team at SMARTI lab, they harness geometrically nonlinear systems, such as tensegrity structures and origami, for adaptive civil infrastructure. She obtained her PhD from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL).

Olivia Voskuil and Kathleen Strnad, RA
Associate II and Associate Principal - Klein & Hoffman

Olivia Voskuil works as a structural engineer at Klein & Hoffman in Chicago, Illinois. She has more than two years of experience across a diverse range of project types, with much of her work focusing on renovation, restoration, and adaptive reuse. She earned her B.S. in Civil Engineering from Hope College and her M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of Michigan. Apart from structural engineering she enjoys staying active – especially playing basketball.

Kathleen Strnad, RA, is an Associate Principal in Klein & Hoffman’s Structural Engineering Department. Since 2005, Kathleen has led and collaborated on adaptive reuse and structural restoration projects. Prominent clients include the Shedd Aquarium and the Chicago Board of Trade Building. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies with Honors from UIUC in 2003, studied abroad in Versailles (2001–2002), and received her Master of Architecture – Structures Option from UIUC in 2005.

Bradley Young PE SE And Mark Nagis AIA
Associate Principal and Principal - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Brad Young is an Associate Principal and Structural Engineer in the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Brad received a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University in 1998 and a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2000.

As a Design Principal in SOM’s Chicago office, Mark serves as team leader and oversees design strategy for commercial, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use projects.

SEF Spring Lecture 2026 (April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Charles Pfeifer’s structural analyses and Henry Flad’s balanced cantilever erection of the St. Louis Bridge, 1867-1874.

Henry Flad’s and Charles Pfeifer’s contributions to the conceptual design of the St. Louis Bridge are described in the context of the Coblenz Bridge over the Rhine, completed in 1864. Pfeifer used linear-elastic, non-prismatic beam models and Navier’s moment-curvature equation for curved beams for structural analysis of the arches. Pfeifer combined effects of partial gravity live loads and temperature changes and sized the chords and diagonals. His results are assessed by SAP2000 computer analyses. Flad’s patented system for controlling the principal stay force during the balanced cantilever erection of the arches is explained. Observations are made on the significance of the St. Louis Bridge on American bridge engineering.

Learning Objectives

Understand Claude Navier's 1826 derivation of the moment-curvature and displacement equations for curved beams.
Know the use of the moment-curvature and displacement equations for analysis of statically indeterminate beam problems.
Understand active, albeit manual, control of a stay force.

1 CE Credit

Location

Cliff Dwellers Club
200 S. Michigan Ave, 22nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60604

Complimentary appetizers available: 5 – 6 pm
Presentation time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Registration

This event is FREE, and will be both in-person as well as live-streamed. You must RSVP in order to attend, whether online or in person.

About the Speaker

Dario Gasparini
Professor Emeritus, Case Western Reserve University

Dario Gasparini is Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. He is the recipient of the 2009 IIT Sidney A. Guralnick Excellence in Teaching Award. As a member of the Cleveland Section of the ASCE, he has written successful nominations for the Main Avenue Viaduct and the Baldwin Water Treatment Plant and Reservoir as ASCE National Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks. He is the recipient of the 2022 ASCE History and Heritage Award.

Thanks to our 2026 Corporate Partners!

Rebuilding Together 2026 (April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Call for Volunteers – National Rebuilding Day

Saturday April 25, 2026 – 7:45am to 2:30pm

Join us for Rebuilding Together 2026!

SEAOI is proud to partner with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) for Rebuilding Together, and National Rebuilding Day is quickly approaching! Rebuilding Together is a national organization dedicated to community revitalization where volunteers join forces to fix up homes that have fallen into disrepair due to lack of resources and/or abilities of the homeowners.

On National Rebuilding Day, Saturday, April 25th, we will be joining hundreds of organizations across the city and across the country in “rebuilding” homes. This year, our team is rebuilding the home of Ms. B. Celebrating 49 years in her home, Ms. B has been a long time Maywood resident building a lasting community with her neighbors. Our goal is to make her home more accessible as the 50th anniversary of her home approaches.

We have one day to accomplish our work scope and would love your help! Everyone is invited to participate, even if you are inexperienced with home repairs, there will be a project for you to help with. Our work scope may include some of the following repairs:

Replace exterior knobs and deadbolts
Install new sweeps on storm doors
Install new refrigerator
Seal cabinet openings
Add pulls to cabinets and drawers
Install grab bars and raised toilet seat
Remount stair railing and repair loose step
Replace basement light fixtures
Install doorbell, railings, detectors, and house number

Volunteers will need to carpool and/or provide their own transportation. To respect the homeowner’s privacy, the exact address of the home will be emailed out before the event to those who sign up. Lunch will be provided and all volunteers will receive a Rebuilding Together t-shirt when they arrive to wear on National Rebuilding Day.

Schedule for the Day:

· 8:00 AM – Volunteers arrive, work day begins at the home (House Captains will be on site before you arrive). Team meeting and safety briefing.

· 12:00 PM – Lunch will be provided at the house.

· 2:00 PM-3:00 PM – Project wrap-up, Volunteers leave.

Family members, friends, and significant others are welcome to join on National Rebuilding Day, but ALL VOLUNTEERS must be registered with both Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago (RTMC) and SEAOI by April 1st 2026. Please complete the volunteer registration steps to ensure you receive a lunch and t-shirt of the correct size:

Register with SEAOI through this event page
Register with RTMC through the Volunteer Organization page https://rtmetrochicago.my.salesforce-sites.com/rtsp__NP_PersonalSiteJobListing
Under “AISC/SEAOI NRD2026”, click “sign up”
Enter the requested information to complete registration (under “Role”, select “General Volunteer”).

Please reach out to Eric Fleet (etfleet@sgh.com) with any questions, or if you are willing to help carpool volunteers.

Looking forward to National Rebuilding Day!

May 2026 Dinner Meeting - Finalists Present (May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Finalists Present

Please join us on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, as the Finalists for the Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards make their presentations to our panel of distinguished judges. This event will carry approximately 2.0 hours of continuing education credit, and CE certificates will be emailed to all attendees within a week after the event.

Program

5:00 - 6:00pm Cocktail Hour

6:00 – 8:00 pm

6:00 pm Welcome

6:05 Presentations

8:15 Thank you

Location

Cliff Dwellers Club
200 S. Michigan Ave, 22nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60604

Menu

Caesar Salad
Choice of Entrée
- Filet Mignon, Mushroom Cap, Merlot Sauce
- Sautéed Lemon Sole with Lobster Sauce
- Ratatouille (vegan/gluten free)
Raspberry Cheesecake

The signature cocktail: Atlas Hub Highball

Thanks to our Judges!

Structural Engineering Judge
Steven Elver, PE, SE
Senior Consultant -GEI Consultants

Construction Judge
Eric Dexter
Senior Vice President, Restoration Division - Berglund Construction

Architecture Judge
Kelly Moynihan, AIA, NCARB, WELL AP, LFA, CPHC. LEED Green Assoc., Fitwel Amb.Principal, Nurture
AIA Chicago - President

Media Judge
Alfred T. SpadaCEO & Executive Director
National Council of Structural Engineers Associations

Government Judge Dane S. Rankin, PE, SE
Chief Structural Engineer
Codes and Standards
International Code Council

Academia Judge
Thomas Leslie, FAIA
Ralph E. Johnson Professor of Design
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Registration

In Person: Member - $100; Non-Member - $150
Live Streaming: Member - $40; Non-Member - $65

Registration for in-person attendance closes Friday, May 1st at 3 pm.

Registration for online attendance closes Monday, May 4th at 3 pm.

Contact staff@seaoi.org to inquire about registration after the above dates, though note that registration is not guaranteed.

THANKS TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSOR,

ATLAS TUBE

Each attendee receives one free drink of their choice!

SEAOI YMG Speed Mentoring (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join SEAOI YMG Speed mentoring, this event is for young professionals that are interested to learn from senior professionals about what their career journey is. Young Professionals will have time to ask questions to mentors. Mentors who volunteer will speak about their experience and help younger engineers understand what they need to focus on to have a successful career path.

Schedule

5-5:30pm Networking Hour

6-6:30pm Introductions

6:30-7:30pm Roundtable Speed Mentoring

60 minutes- (Each Mentor will have 3 young professionals to speak with for 10 minutes)

Location

EXP Chicago Office
205 N Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60601

Registration

Limited Space Available! Please sign up by April 15th.

This event is FREE for everyone!

Innovations Series - Particle Packing Factor (PPF): A Quantitative Parameter for Designing Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) (May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Innovations series

Particle Packing Factor (PPF): A Quantitative Parameter for Designing Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)

Ultra‑High Performance Concrete (UHPC) delivers exceptional strength and durability, but widely used UHPC systems are often proprietary and prone to high autogenous/drying shrinkage due to very low water‑to‑binder ratios and high binder contents. This webinar introduces a practical, nonproprietary mixture design framework based on particle packing morphology. Using a multi‑binder system (cement + silica fume + ultra‑fine fly ash + slag) and multiple sand gradations, we define a Particle Packing Factor (PPF) derived from composite particle size distributions and packing curve fitting. We show how PPF links to workability (flow normalized by HRWR demand), strength development (3–28 days), open porosity, and drying shrinkage, enabling rational selection of constituent combinations that meet performance targets (e.g., IDOT shrinkage limits) while reducing costs through cement reduction.

Learning Objectives

Define UHPC key performance attributes and explain why multi‑binder, non-proprietary UHPC designs require a packing‑based design metric.
Compute and interpret a Particle Packing Factor (PPF) from constituent particle size distributions and relate PF to flow/HRWR, strength, and open porosity trends.
Apply PPF‑based insights to select binder and aggregate gradations that reduce drying shrinkage while maintaining target mechanical performance for Illinois use cases.

1 hr CE credit

Registration

This is a virtual event on Zoom. All registrants MUST have a free Zoom account to access the webinar and must register with Zoom to receive the link.

Members - Free!
SEA Members - Free!
Nonmembers - $40

Event registration closes 30 minutes before the webinar starts.

About the Speaker

Nishant Garg
Associate Professor - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Nishant Garg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Illinois in 2018, he completed his postdoctoral research at Princeton University from 2016 to 2018 and earned his Ph.D. in Nanoscience from Aarhus University, Denmark, in 2015.

At Illinois, his research group focuses on the chemistry of construction materials using advanced characterization techniques. He has pioneered novel methods that accelerate and automate testing of cement-based materials, reducing test durations from several days to a few minutes.

His research efforts have been recognized by numerous awards, including the 2021 ‘Stephen Brunauer Award’ and 2025 ‘Early Career Award’ from the American Ceramic Society, and the 2025 ‘Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research’ at Illinois.

Save the Date: Awards Celebration 2026 (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Save the Date:
Awards Celebration 2026

June 4th, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm
New Location: Goose Island - Barrel House

The Awards Celebration is the highlight of our program year! We invite you to join us for the Happiest of All Hours at our new location, Goose Island - Barrel House to celebrate the Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards winners, the SEAOI Special Awards winners, and to see our friends and colleagues.

We will celebrate all of the Excellence in Structural Engineering and SEAOI Special award winners, reconnect with colleagues and friends, and enjoy tasty beverages,

DRESS CODE

In recognition of the celebratory nature of these prestigious awards, casual cocktail attire is recommended.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

We want to see everyone here! EISE Finalists, SEAOI Members, friends, and family are certainly encouraged to attend.

We would love to see you at the Awards Celebration, and we hope you can join us!

Location

Goose Island - Barrel House
603 N. Sacramento Blvd Chicago, IL 60612

Complimentary valet parking available!

Catering

Catering provided by Relish Catering Kitchen

Lemon Parsley Chicken
House-Smoked Beef Brisket - served with BBQ Sauce
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Sauteed Zucchini, Squash, and Cherry Tomatoes
Pesto Bow Tie Pasta
Parmesan-Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Tossed Garden Salad
Tomato Caprese Salad
"Goldin" Chocolate Chip Cookies
House-made Fudge Brownies
Vanilla Buttercream Cupcakes
Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

SEAOI upcoming events

2025-2026 SE Exam Refresher Course (September 15, 2025)

We Hear You!

NCEES PE STRUCTURAL EXAM WEBINAR - 10/22/25

NCEES PE Structural exam presentation (PDF)

Sample Session Videos

Course Registration

Testimonials

Call for Entries: 2026 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards (April 01, 2026)

2026 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards

Submission Information

2026 Super Symposium - Sponsorship Opportunities (April 16, 2026)

Inaugural SEAOI Super Symposium - Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor Opportunities

2026 Super Symposium - Exhibitor Opportunities (April 16, 2026)

Inaugural Seaoi Super Symposium - Exhibitor Opportunities

Location

Registration

2026 Super Symposium - Bridge Track (April 16, 2026)

Super Symposium- Bridge Track

Program

Location

Registration

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors and exhibitors!

Lanyard Sponsor:

Moment Connection Partners:

Landmark Partners:

Blueprint Breakfast Sponsors:

Expansion Joint Partner

Design Build Partners

About the Speakers

2026 Super Symposium - Buildings Track (April 16, 2026)

Super Symposium- Buildings Track

Program

Location

Registration

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors and exhibitors!

Moment Connection Partners:

Landmark Partners:

Blueprint Breakfast Sponsors:

Expansion Joint Partner

Design Build Partners

About the Speakers

SEF Spring Lecture 2026 (April 21, 2026)

Charles Pfeifer’s structural analyses and Henry Flad’s balanced cantilever erection of the St. Louis Bridge, 1867-1874.

Learning Objectives

Location

Registration

About the Speaker

Thanks to our 2026 Corporate Partners!

Rebuilding Together 2026 (April 25, 2026)

Call for Volunteers – National Rebuilding Day

May 2026 Dinner Meeting - Finalists Present (May 05, 2026)

Finalists Present

Program

Location

Thanks to our Judges!

Registration

SEAOI YMG Speed Mentoring (May 13, 2026)

Schedule

Location

Registration

Innovations Series - Particle Packing Factor (PPF): A Quantitative Parameter for Designing Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) (May 27, 2026)

Innovations series

Particle Packing Factor (PPF): A Quantitative Parameter for Designing Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)

Learning Objectives

Registration

About the Speaker

Save the Date: Awards Celebration 2026 (June 04, 2026)

Save the Date: Awards Celebration 2026

Location

Catering

Registration and Sponsorship information coming soon!

Save the Date:
Awards Celebration 2026