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The iconic Eads Bridge crossing the Mississippi River between St. Louis, Missouri and East St. Louis, Illinois was the first steel structure bridge of its kind in the United States when it was designed by James B. Eads and opened on July 4, 1874. A significant engineering feat for its time, the historic bridge was in desperate need of rehabilitation from decades of use, repairs, and environmental exposure. In May 2012, the Bi-State Development Agency/Metro (BSDA/Metro) launched a monumental Eads Bridge Rehabilitation project, largely funded through $34 million in federal support, which includes $25 million from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds.
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 “Great members, great history, and great potential”—these are the three things thought when I learned of the opportunity to become CSI’s next executive director and CEO. CSI has educated thousands of construction professionals and can reach thousands more. It makes a difference in people’s lives and careers.
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September 16-18
Glassbuild America
National Glass Association/Window & Door Dealers Alliance
Atlanta, Georgia
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September 30-October 3
CONSTRUCT & the CSI Annual Convention
Informa Exhibitions
St. Louis, Missouri
www.constructshow.com
October 5-8
CitiesAlive
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
New York City, New York
citiesalive.org
October 14-16
MetalCon
Metal Construction Association
Tampa, Florida
www.metalcon.com
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