On this day, we want to wish all women a wonderful International Women’s Day!

At Steel Project Engineering, we believe that every day is an opportunity to celebrate the strength, intelligence, and creativity of women who enrich our world and our industry (even though, unfortunately, they are still significantly underrepresented in terms of numbers).

We are proud to support gender equality and enthusiastically welcome applications from talented and passionate women.

If you meet the requirements and wish to be part of a dynamic and innovative team, please apply by clicking here.

Whether you are a woman or a man, what matters to us are your skills and enthusiasm.

Remember, our doors are always open! Join Steel Project and help build a better future with us.

The bridge over the Serchio River has strategic importance and is considered essential for the Piana di Lucca. Once completed, this new infrastructural connection will not only significantly improve the area’s viability and safety but will also serve as a crucial link between the two banks of the Serchio, connecting SP1 ‘Francigena’ (via per Camaiore) with State Road 12 of the Brenner.

The assembly phases of the 100-meter span (P5-P6) and the 80-meter span on the Brenner side are currently being completed. Once these operations and the preparation of the ford in the riverbed are finished, the decks will be transported using SPMT to their final planimetric location.

Last week, President Giani, along with Infrastructure Councillor Stefano Baccelli, the President of the Province of Lucca Marcello Pierucci, Provincial Councillor Luca Menesini, and the technicians, conducted a site inspection.

For further details, please refer to an article from the Province of Lucca:

https://www.provincia.lucca.it/novita/comunicato-stampa/nuovo-ponte-sul-serchio-lucca-ad-aprile-il-varo-delle-prime-due-campate-da

Photos from the article by the Province of Lucca.

Steel Project Engineering Srl received the prestigious Responsibility Award from the certification center Bureau Veritas, in recognition of its ongoing commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

This award celebrates the excellence and integrity in Steel Project Engineering’s business practices, highlighting its significant contribution to promoting sustainability and community well-being.

Engineer Giovanni Costa will participate as a speaker at the online course titled “BOLTED/WELDED CONNECTIONS, PRE-QUALIFIED JOINTS AND FOUNDATION FIXINGS – 5th edition” to be held on January 23, 2025. His speech will focus on “Case history, control and verification on site.” For the full event program, please refer to the official flyer: https://www.promozioneacciaio.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LOCANDINA-UNIONI-2025.pdf

This course is organized by the Steel Promotion Foundation and participation guarantees the acquisition of 16 training credits. The maximum number of participants, which is 100 people, has already been reached

Let’s continue to build the future of Steel Project Engineering by valuing our greatest asset: people.

We are pleased to announce the entry into the share capital of our longtime collaborator, Engineer Enrico Zambella. This step represents a further strengthening of the bond of trust and shared vision that unites us.

For us, Steel Project Engineering is not just a company, but a reality in which the contribution of each person becomes an integral part of our growth and success.

Thank you, Enrico, for choosing to share with us not only your talent, but also this important commitment towards a common future.

A Bridge Over the Crest of Africa’s Largest Dam: A Complex Structural Engineering Project in an Unprecedented Context

Last October, the assembly and launching of the Spillway Bridge, a road bridge built over the spillway of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (G.E.R.D.) in Ethiopia, was completed. The casting of the slabs is currently being finalized, and the static testing of the deck will be carried out shortly. This project stands out for its technical complexity and the unique integration with Africa’s largest dam, a strategic infrastructure for the region’s energy future.

Technical Characteristics of the Bridge

• Structural Type: A road bridge with three beams made with a composite steel-concrete solution, spanning six longitudinal spans, and a platform width of about 11.6 meters.
• Spans: 32 m + 38 m x 4 + 32 m – Total Length: Approximately 216 meters.
• Location: The road deck on the dam crest is located above the spillway, a strategic area for water flow regulation, supported by two abutments and five reinforced concrete piers built atop the spillway.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

The dam, located on the Blue Nile, is a monumental project set to redefine the energy landscape of East Africa. Key facts about this energy infrastructure include:

• Height: Approximately 150 meters from the existing ground level.
• Crest Length: 1.8 km for the RCC dam, approximately 5.0 km for the sand dam.
• Reservoir Volume: 74 billion cubic meters.
• Installed Capacity: Over 6,000 MW, enough to meet the energy needs of millions of families and promote energy export to neighboring countries.

Challenges of the Bridge Project

The construction of the Spillway Bridge required a high-level engineering approach to address unique challenges:

• Integration with the Dam: The bridge was designed to integrate harmoniously with the dam structure, handle the design seismic accelerations expected at the dam crest, and ensure the spillway’s operation at maximum hydraulic flow.
• Advanced Design: The specific context of the bridge required advanced engineering solutions to ensure the bridge’s resistance to operational loads and site environmental conditions.
• Assembly Techniques: The assembly and launching of the deck were carried out with great precision, using cutting-edge methodologies to meet the project’s timelines and technical constraints.

This project is the result of a multidisciplinary collaboration involving highly qualified engineers, technicians, and professionals, whose combined efforts have transformed a complex design into a unique work in terms of context and execution time.

Steel Project Engineering handled the structural Executive Project of the deck, assembly and launching checks, and the Executive Project of the launching and lowering equipment.

We thank WeBuild S.p.A., General Contractor of the work, for the trust placed and for kindly providing the photographic material.

Steel Structure Manufacturer: MBM S.p.A.

Join us, enter Steel Project Engineering!

We are constantly looking for talented civil engineers specialized in structures, with an excellent knowledge of the Italian language and a strong aptitude for teamwork.

Preferred requirements include knowledge of structural calculation software such as Sap2000, Straus, and Midas, as well as a good command of English or French. If this description fits you, don’t hesitate to contact us for an introductory interview!

You can submit your application directly in the CAREERS section of our website

What do we offer?

• Location: Livorno
• Initial mentoring with a Senior Structural Engineer
• Young and dynamic environment
• Stimulating and high-level projects

Our company adheres to the Gender Equality Practice according to PdR125:2022, so we want to specify that this job offer is open to people of any gender.

Come make a difference with us and contribute your innovative ideas!

Let’s Relive the CTA Congress of September 2024!

Dear readers, we want to take you back in time to relive the excitement and discoveries of the XXIX CTA Congress, which concluded at the end of September 2024.

This year’s theme was: “INGEGNERIA E ARCHITETTURA DELLE STRUTTURE METALLICHE: NUOVE SFIDE TRA SICUREZZA, SOSTENIBILITÀ E DIGITALIZZAZIONE“. The event took place at the prestigious Centro dei Congressi Fondazione Cariplo and saw the participation of many professionals.

On this occasion, engineer Giovanni Costa Costa took part in the plenary session roundtable titled “Engineering and the Strategic Role of Steel,” to illustrate the renovation work of pavilions 13-15 at Fiera Milano Rho-Pero, in preparation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics.

Additionally, Steel Project Engineering, through the presentations of its collaborators in parallel sessions, had the pleasure of showcasing some of its latest flagship projects.

Presented Projects:

• Renovation of the Torri Eur complex in Rome
  • Presenter: Eng. Simone Pardini
  • A renovation work that has given new life to one of Rome’s most iconic architectural complexes.
• Launch carriage for the construction of foundations and deck of the new road bridge in the lagoon of Cancun (Mexico)
  • Presenter: Eng. Leonardo Balocchi
  • An innovative solution used for the construction of the new Nichupte viaduct in Cancun, which respected the environmental needs of the underlying lagoon. This solution allowed the construction of foundations, piers, and deck without the need for site installations in the intervention area.
• New tram bridge over the drain canal in Padua
  • Presenter: Eng. Filippo Alinari
  • This work allowed the completion of the new SIR-3 Tramway line in Padua, thus contributing to the improvement of public transport efficiency in the city.
• Special lifting equipment for naval blocks, called “Ribaltatore”
  • Presenter: Eng. Enrico Zambella
  • The “Ribaltatore” is a special lifting device created for the Fincantieri S.p.A. shipyards in Monfalcone and Marghera. It rotates entire ship blocks 180°, simplifying welding operations and speeding up execution times. A cutting-edge technology that has revolutionized lifting and handling operations in shipyards.
• Overpass bridges for railway and the Moselle river in Thionville, France
  • Presenters: Eng. Furio Grandelis – Eng. Leonardo Balocchi
  • Engineering projects that combine aesthetic beauty and functionality, improving connectivity in one of France’s key regions. The new Thionville bridge spans SNCF railway lines and the Moselle river, and is part of the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) creation for the Thionville-Fensch urban transport union (SMITU).

Many other presentations took place during the CTA congress.

The wealth of ideas and the enthusiasm of the speakers made this congress a memorable event. We can’t wait to see what next year has in store for us!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to La Nazione and “Luce” for sharing the project with which Steel Project Engineering won the “Sustainable Business Award” – Environment category in early December: Click here to read the article.

Our company’s objectives for 2025 include several initiatives aimed at environmental sustainability and social responsibility, despite not yet embarking on the certification journey for UNI EN ISO26000 for Social Responsibility.

Nevertheless, it remains important for our company to prioritize people, supporting diversity and assisting the most vulnerable individuals.

This is why, for this Christmas, we have chosen to replace the traditional gifts for employees and collaborators with a substantial donation to support the Meyer Pediatric Hospital in Florence. Steel Project already contributes monthly to aid the families of children admitted to this renowned facility.