(OMAHA, Neb. - August 13, 2009) - Seven HDR bridge experts will be among the featured speakers at the New York City Bridge Conference held in New York city on August 17-19.
"The contributions made by these outstanding professionals are advancing the practice of bridge design, and solidifying HDR's position as a leading bridge firm," said Rob Turton, senior vice president and national technical director of structures.
Joe LoBuono from HDR's Newark, N.J. office will present "Increasing Navigational Clearance-the Bayonne Bridge in NY/NJ."
Paul van Hagen from HDR's White Plains, N.Y. office and Herb Protin from the Newark office will present "Rehabilitation of Bridge Street Bridge: Preserving a 19th Century Historic bascule Lift Span."
Mohammed Shams from HDR's New York City office will present "Accelerated Bridge Construction Approach Keeps Tappan Zee Bridge Open."
Brandon Chavel from HDR's Chicago, Ill., office and Roger Eaton from HDR's Pittsburgh, Pa., office will present "Construction Engineering Considerations for Highway Bridges."
Nelson Canjura from HDR's Tampa, Fla., office will present "Depressed Roadway Design in Florida-the Okeechobee Design-Build Project."
HDR is an employee-owned architectural, engineering and consulting firm with more than 8,000 professionals in more than 185 locations worldwide. All of them are committed to helping clients manage complex projects and make sound decisions. HDR is currently ranked No. 13 in the 2009 Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms rankings and No. 6 in bridges.