Left Coast Lifter Arrives at Tappan Zee Bridge
ENR highlights the crane's arrival on the Tappan Zee Bridge Jobsite. Read more on ENR's website
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AB Connections Winter 2014
In this edition of Connections:
- FEATURE - Rising from the River: The New Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing
- SIDE GLANCE - A look at the original Tappan Zee
- FACTS + SPECS - The Left Coast Lifter facts, photos, and more
- FEATURED EMPLOYEE - Jon Dale, Chairman of the Board
- FEATURED EMPLOYEE - Paul Driscoll, Chief Financial Officer
- FEATURED EMPLOYEE - David Mollish, Director of Human Resources
- NEW EMPLOYEES + TRANSFERS
- AWARDS + WINS
- EVENTS + NEWS
- FLASHBACKS
- BRIDGE TO SAFEY - Is Safety for the Birds?
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AB Connections Winter 2013
In this edition of Connections:
- TOMMY MELVIN - Reflections on his 54-year career with AB from those who knew him best
- FORTH REPLACEMENT CROSSING - Steel caissons among the largest ever to be sunk to the seabed, anywhere in the world
- LAS VEGAS HIGH ROLLER - World's largest observation wheel in the making
- MARINE WATER TRAINING - Building world's second longest cable supported structure over dangerous water
- SPONSORSHIP - A star of The Learning Channel's show The Little Couple is featured speaker at AB-sponsored event
- AWARD - AB employee is certified by America's only nationally recognized, design-build organization
- WELLNESS PROGRAM - The 2012 Wellness Program vacation winner and highlights for 2013
- RETIREMENT - AB celebrates Ralph Whitney's years with the company
- AB PUBLISHED - AB's connection to the Statue of Liberty
- HUMAN RESOURCES - Benefits, retirement and website improvements
- FLASHBACKS - Historical AB projects in the east, including a 94-year-old bridge still in use today
- MOVEMBER - AB employees grow MOstache's in NOvember to support men's health
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AB Connections Fall 2013
In this edition of Connections:
- AMERICAN BRIDGE MANUFACTURING - Shut down does not affect the successful, ongoing efforts of American Bridge Company
- SAN FRANCISCO/OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE - New signature span opens after six years of construction
- LAS VEGAS HIGH ROLLER - This monumental project is nearing completion with cabin erection beginning before the end of November
- CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER - Terry Poole's background and career highlights prior to AB
- EMPLOYEE PROFILE - Questions for an expert in the erection and design of complex bridge structures
- FLASHBACKS - AB built lift bridge still a main NJ artery after more than 70 years
- WELLNESS PROGRAM/HUMAN RESOURCES - Updates and information for your health care, retirement plan and wellbeing
- HURRICANE DECK BRIDGE - AB's delivery of this project enables a before-schedule opening
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AB Connections Summer 2013
In this edition of Connections:
- VIRGINIA DISTRICT PROJECTS - Updates on three unique projects of the AB Virginia District
- U.S. MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE - AB innovations to rehabilitate structurally deficient bridge
- HUMAN RESOURCES - Topics for discussion - healthcare reform
- SAFETY - New program focuses on one safety topic that is relevant to operations
- EMPLOYEE PROFILES - Advice to those seeking employment at American Bridge
- WELLNESS PROGRAM - Sign up for past programs at any time during the year
- RETIREMENTS 2013 - AB thanks these long-term employees for their many years of service
- AB PUBLISHED - Years of violence and bloodshed until AB's involvement with the Ironworkers
- FLASHBACKS - AB built lift bridge still a main NJ artery after more than 70 years
- BEAVERS AWARD - AB CEO recognized for his exceptional leadership on SAS
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AB Connections Spring 2013
In this edition of Connections:
- ANNOUNCEMENT - AB's involvement in the new Tappan Zee Bridge construction
- HURRICANE DECK BRIDGE - AB fights the weather and high-pressure gas main bored to keep this ATC project on schedule
- TAMPA PROJECTS - Updates on five current and unique projects of the AB Tampa District
- COLUMBUS ROAD LIFT - AB innovations to rehabilitate structurally deficient bridge
- LVHR - Installation of bearings and erection of hub and spindle - critical part of project
- EMPLOYEE PROFILES - Advice to those seeking employment at American Bridge
- ABM SAFETY - Top safety records in hazardous working environment
- WELLNESS PROGRAM - Receive incentives for minding your health
- AB PUBLISHED - AB's major role in the U.S. space program since its inception in the early 1950s
- HUMAN RESOURCES - Necessary versus preventative medical care
- FLASHBACKS - Three of four railroad tracks still in use after nearly 100 years
- FRC MAIN CABLE - Walk the cable was this contest's winning prize
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AB Connections Winter 2012
In this edition of Connections:
- NEW HIRES - AB is hiring despite the economy
- DICK FOSTER - Retires after 44 years at AB
- CURRENT CONTRACTS - KS City District's first contract
- HIGHLIGHT - Walt Whitman Bridge Rehabilitation
- HUMAN RESOURCES/WELLNESS - Grand prize raffle winner
- INTERVIEW WITH CEO - After Mike Flowers' first year
- FLASHBACKS - 1913 lift bridge still in use today
- AB PUBLISHED - SAS in the past and present
- SAFETY COMMITTEE - Updates for the new year
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AB Connections Fall 2012
In this edition of Connections:
- SAN FRANCISCO/OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE SELF-ANCHORED SUSPENSION SPAN - Six years into the project, the self-anchored suspension span of the new San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge is being put to the test
- AB EQUIPMENT - AB innovations and "in it for the long run" investments
- ANNUAL MEETING - The 2012 annual meeting welcomed new board members and congratulated an AB employee for her 25 years of service
- HR/WELLNESS - Wellness program updates for the coming months and information on your open enrollment
- FLASHBACKS - The completion of an AB-built bridge prompts the retirement of a 220-year-old historic ferry
- AB PUBLISHED - AB's role on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge
- PROJECT CEREMONY - FL governor boasts AB's Berth 12 project is expected to create over 775 jobs
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AB Connections Summer 2012
In this edition of Connections:
- CURRENT CONTRACTS - Comments from the CEO on performance thus far in 2012
- GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE
- HR/WELLNESS - Take advantage of health care provider changes and plan for healthy improvements with upcoming wellness activities
- PROJECT UPDATE - Kansas City District Vice President explains how this project was won through AB innovation
- AB PUBLISHED - The author describes AB's construction on the original Verrazano-Narrows to be the most complex, dangerous and romantic
- FLASHBACKS - Pittsburgher's bid farewell to their Civic Arena; the first and largest structure with a retractable roof in the world when completed
- SAFETY - With high employee participation and management support AB is even closer to the zero incident workplace goal
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AB Connections Spring 2012
In this edition of Connections:
- AWARDS AND CURRENT CONTRACTS - Chincoteague Bridge Grand Award for Engineering Excellence
- SAS - The main cable on this signature project has many firsts
- HUMAN RESOURCES/WELLNESS - What to expect in coming months
- TAMPA DISTRICT - 2012 targets already exceeded
- PIER 31 RIBBON CUTTING - U.S. Navy pier opens
- BULKHEAD AT NOAA MARINE OPERATIONS CENTER - $6.3M design/build marine project completes
- KENTUCKY LAKES BRIDGES - Seven-year roadway and rail bridge project completes
- SUNSHINE SKYWAY - AB's sixth anniversary stamp
- TRAINING - Field engineer graduates/supervisor training
- AB PUBLISHED - Commemoration of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, 1964
- FLASHBACKS - Historic bridges built by AB in Washington and Oregon
- FORTH REPLACEMENT CROSSING - Update on the new £790M ($1.3B) cable stay bridge, Scotland
- LVHR UPDATE - World's largest observation wheel
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