named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Future City Competition
STEM outreach program engaging middle school students in designing and presenting futuristic cities, with ABCD members volunteering as judges
Model Bridge Contest
Annual balsa wood bridge-building competition for students in the Western New York area, promoting interest in engineering and bridge design
Research Funding Initiative
Supports academic and applied research projects that advance the science of bridge engineering and infrastructure resilience
Scholarship Program
Provides financial awards to engineering students pursuing studies related to bridge design and construction
Spring Seminar and Fall Conference
Biannual professional events featuring technical presentations, networking, and updates on bridge design, construction, and maintenance
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 2 activities
- Facilitates professional exchange on bridge engineeringProvides a forum for bridge professionals, officials, and members to exchange and develop new ideas and techniques in bridge design, construction, maintenance, and reconstruction to promote public welfare. This includes ongoing knowledge-sharing among members and stakeholders.
- Hosts professional seminars and technical eventsOrganizes technical seminars such as the 2026 Spring Seminar and a prior spring seminar with 138 attendees, featuring presentations on bridge engineering topics to support professional development.
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Medical Research Funding 1 activity
- Funds research in bridge engineeringProvides and awards research grants for projects related to bridge design, construction, maintenance, and reconstruction, evaluated based on merit and potential benefit to bridge science.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosts annual Fall ConferenceOrganizes an annual Fall Conference for bridge professionals, with records of events from 2014 through 2025, including technical presentations and networking opportunities. The 2025 conference included scholarship awards.
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STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 1 activity
- Organizes Model Bridge CompetitionsHosts annual balsa wood model bridge contests in the Western New York area, including the 2026 Model Bridge Contest in Buffalo, engaging students and promoting engineering education.
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 1 activity
- Provides technical assistance on bridge programsOffers technical information and support to public and private authorities on bridge testing, reconstruction, and improved engineering techniques, enhancing the quality and safety of bridge infrastructure.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes outstanding bridge projects through awardsSelects up to three bridges annually as "Bridge of the Year" based on criteria such as innovative design, construction methods, project merits, and construction cost categories, promoting excellence in bridge engineering.
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Professional Field Knowledge Development 1 activity
- Shares research outcomes with membersDisseminates updates on funded research projects to organizational members, supporting knowledge transfer and professional learning in the bridge engineering community.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Supports student engagement in engineeringOffers free membership to college-level students and participates in youth outreach programs such as judging the Future City Competition for middle-school students to promote accessibility and early engagement in civil engineering.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$3K4%
Program service revenue$58K74%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$11K
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$67K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +29.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Austin Chudyk — Director
- Connor Blake — Director
- Eric Yahn — Director
- Jon Herman — Director
- Ramsey Kahi — Director
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Amanda Bao, PhD Partner — Research partner conducting testing and evaluation of web bearing capacity of corroded steel bridge girders.
- Andreas Stavridis, PhD Partner — Research partner conducting full-scale tests to assess retrofit schemes for deteriorated prestressed concrete box-beams.
- BVR Construction Partner — Contact for submission questions is affiliated with BVR Construction, indicating a partnership or operational collaboration.
- Benesch Partner — Presented on emergency repair of I-95 in Philadelphia at the 2026 Spring Seminar.
- CHA Partner — Presented on integral abutments at the 2026 Spring Seminar.
- CHA Partner — Shares job postings with members to support workforce development.
- Colliers Engineering & Design Partner — Posts job opportunities for members through the organization’s platform.
- GPI Partner — Presented on drones in bridge inspection at the 2026 Spring Seminar.
- GPI Partner — Shares job postings with members as part of professional development support.
- JMD Partner — Presented on wetlands and permitting at the 2026 Spring Seminar.
- Lakelands Concrete Partner — Presented on engineering the lift of large precast culverts at the 2026 Spring Seminar.
- McMahon & Mann and DiDinato Partner — Presented on bridge spanning Clark-Skinner Drain and shoreline restoration at the 2026 Spring Seminar.
- Michael Baker Partner — Presented on inspection of stone masonry arch bridges at the 2026 Spring Seminar.
- PDG Partner — Shares job opportunities with members to support career advancement.
- Stantec Partner — Collaborates by sharing job openings and potentially supporting workforce development in bridge design and construction.
- Stantec Partner — Collaborates by sharing job openings with members.
- University at Buffalo ASCE Steel Bridge Team Partner — Collaborates with ABCD WNY to volunteer at the model bridge contest.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Excellence Recognition to Promote Technical Standardsmethodology: technical-excellence-assessmentBy evaluating and recognizing bridge projects based on technical merit, innovation, and documentation quality, the organization promotes higher industry standards, because public recognition incentivizes engineers and agencies to pursue excellence in design and execution.
- Professional Knowledge Forum for Innovationmethodology: professional-knowledge-forumBy creating a collaborative forum for bridge engineering professionals, the organization fosters innovation in design and construction, because shared expertise and peer refinement lead to improved technical practices and solutions.
- Research-Led Infrastructure Innovationmethodology: research-funding-for-infrastructure-innovationBy funding research in bridge engineering, the organization advances scientific knowledge and improves real-world infrastructure practices, because applied research generates evidence-based innovations that can be adopted into engineering standards.
- Student Engagement Through Hands-On Engineering Outreachmethodology: engineering-education-outreachBy involving students in hands-on model bridge building and STEM volunteering, the organization fosters early engagement in engineering, because experiential learning and resume-building opportunities increase interest and accessibility in the field.
- Technical Education for Decision-Makersmethodology: technical-education-for-authoritiesBy educating public and private authorities on modern bridge testing and reconstruction methods, the organization improves bridge safety and effectiveness, because informed decision-makers adopt better engineering standards and policies.