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Structural Engineers Association of Alabama

The Structural Engineers Association of Alabama (SEAoAL) was established to pursue the common interests of its Members.

Specific interests include:

· To uphold and preserve the laws of the State of Alabama regarding the practice of Professional Engineering.

· To advance and promote the art and science of Structural Engineering.

· To serve the public, to encourage the pursuit of excellence in our practice, and to maintain the honor and dignity of our profession.

· To advance the technical practice of Structural Engineers through meetings, seminars, and educational programs.

· To improve the professional, business, and administrative practices of structural engineering firms and consultants.

· To educate the public about the practice of Structural Engineering.

· To serve as spokespersons to the public on matters of Structural Engineering.

· To provide a social forum where members can meet one another and share ideas, experience, and knowledge. By closer association and a better mutual understanding, discourage unethical and detrimental practice, and inspirit a resolve to act collectively to benefit our profession.

· To advance proper legislation affecting Structural Engineering practice.

· To encourage excellence in engineering education.

· To develop standards and guidelines to the benefit of the public and the profession.

10/16/2026

Join the Steel Tube Institute for the 2026 HSS Summit, November 10–12 in Huntsville, Alabama! 🚀

Connect with industry leaders, explore the latest in Hollow Structural Sections (HSS), and take part in technical sessions, collaborative discussions, and guided tours of Nucor Steel Decatur and Nucor Tubular Products.

The Summit also features a special evening at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, offering a unique setting to build connections across the structural steel industry. 🌌

Registration reminders:
🛰️ Only 6 spots remain for the mill tours!
🌎 Just 3 weeks remain to register at the current rate.
🌙 Hotel room block reservations at the special rate of $167 per night end October 20.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and explore what's next for HSS!

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3R5Gu8n
🚀 Register: bit.ly/46HL55z

10/13/2026

Save the Date! SEAoAL’s 2026 Winter Seminar is coming up on November 17th! ❄️

We’re looking forward to bringing Alabama’s structural engineering community together for another great seminar filled with opportunities to connect and share ideas.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned! More details on the program and registration are coming soon.

We can’t wait to see you there! ☃️

10/06/2026

Ever wondered what happens inside a steel mill?

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Nucor Steel Birmingham Rebar Mill on Tuesday, November 10. We’ll kick things off with an educational classroom session and lunch, then head into the mill for a guided tour of the steel production process.

Nucor Steel Birmingham Rebar Mill | Tuesday, November 10, 2026
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | 1 PDH credit | Free to attend

Come see steel production up close and learn more about a material that plays a critical role in the built environment.

RSVP to Justin Ahalt at [email protected] to save your spot!

09/28/2026

The future of structural engineering starts with a clear vision. 📐

NCSEA’s new strategic plan, The Blueprint, reflects a decade of listening and sets a path for the priorities, programs, and investments that will shape the organization and profession over the next decade.

SEAoAL is proud to share this important vision for the future of structural engineering.

📖 Read The Blueprint: bit.ly/4rEiVC7

09/11/2026

Calling Alabama’s structural engineering community! 👋

Two opportunities from the Steel Tube Institute (STI) are now open for engineers, designers, and emerging professionals working with hollow structural sections (HSS).

🏆 HSS Project of the Year Awards

Have an HSS project that deserves to be in the spotlight? STI’s inaugural Project of the Year Awards recognize exceptional design, innovation, sustainability, and application of North American-produced HSS.

Categories include:
• Best Commercial or Institutional Building
• Best Industrial or Infrastructure Project
• Best Sustainable HSS Project
• Best Special Structure Project
• Best Alabama HSS Project, presented in partnership with SEAoAL
• Most Innovative Use of HSS

📅 Project submissions due September 14, 2026

🎓 SEAoAL Young Professionals Scholarship

Early-career structural engineers have an opportunity to attend the 2026 HSS Summit in Huntsville, Alabama, November 10–12, through STI’s SEAoAL Young Professionals Scholarship. Up to three full-registration scholarships are available to professionals age 35 or younger, or those within 10 years of entering the industry.

Scholarship recipients will have access to technical sessions, HSS mill tours, networking opportunities, and the Summit reception at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

📅 Scholarship applications due September 15, 2026

Whether you have a project ready to showcase or are looking to expand your experience and connect with the HSS community, these are two great opportunities to get involved.

Learn more and submit your project or scholarship application at www.steeltubeinstitute.org

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

From the calculations behind a structure to the people coordinating every detail, great engineering is built on hard work, collaboration, and dedication.

Today, SEAoAL is celebrating the engineers, colleagues, partners, and industry professionals who put their expertise to work every day to make Alabama stronger.

Wishing our entire engineering community a safe and well-deserved Labor Day break!

09/03/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible exhibitors for helping make the 15th Annual SEAoAL Conference & Expo such a success! 🎉⁠
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We’re so grateful to the companies who joined us at Rosewood Hall, connected with our engineering community, shared their expertise, and made the Expo such an important part of the day. Your support and participation helped create a great environment for learning and fellowship.⁠
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Please join us in thanking this year’s exhibitors:⁠
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▪︎ Emseal⁠
▪︎ Prewitt Group⁠
▪︎ Hilti⁠
▪︎ Insulfoam-PlastiFab Geofoam, Carlisle Companies⁠
▪︎ Insulfoam & Henry Products⁠
▪︎ Simpson Strong-Tie⁠
▪︎ Advant Steel⁠
▪︎ Steel Dynamics, Inc.⁠
▪︎ Alpine, an ITW Company⁠
▪︎ FullForce by ABC Polymer Industries⁠
▪︎ MDH Foundation Repair⁠
▪︎ New Millennium⁠
▪︎ Keller⁠
▪︎ J.J. Morley Enterprises, Inc.⁠
▪︎ ecoBenton-USA⁠
▪︎ Manufacturers Packaging⁠
▪︎ Lindapter⁠
▪︎ Parrot Structural Services, LLC⁠
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We appreciate each and every one of you for being part of SEAoAL’s 15th Annual Conference & Expo! 🏛️💙

08/31/2026

Opportunities for the structural engineering community!

SEAoAL is pleased to share two opportunities from the Steel Tube Institute (STI) for engineers, designers, and young professionals working with hollow structural sections (HSS).

🏆 HSS Project of the Year Awards
Have a standout project featuring North American-produced HSS? Submit it for STI’s inaugural HSS Project of the Year Awards and gain industry-wide recognition for your project and team.

Award categories include:
• Best Commercial or Institutional Building
• Best Industrial or Infrastructure Project
• Best Sustainable HSS Project
• Best Special Structure Project
• Best Alabama HSS Project, in partnership with SEAoAL
• Most Innovative Use of HSS

📅 Submission deadline: September 14, 2026

🎓 SEAoAL Young Professionals Scholarship to the 2026 HSS Summit
STI is offering up to three full-registration scholarships to the 2026 HSS Summit, taking place November 10–12 in Huntsville, Alabama. The opportunity is designed for early-career professionals age 35 or younger, or those within 10 years of entering the industry.

Recipients will receive complimentary Summit registration, including technical sessions, HSS mill tours, networking events, and the evening reception at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

📅 Scholarship application deadline: September 15, 2026

Don’t miss these opportunities to showcase exceptional HSS projects and support the next generation of structural engineering professionals.

Learn more and submit your project or scholarship application at www.teeltubeinstitute.org

08/28/2026

Congratulations, Justin Ahalt! 🎉

SEAoAL is thrilled to celebrate Justin Ahalt of , recipient of the 2026 NCSEA Summit Young Member Scholarship!

We’re proud to support Justin as he takes this exciting next step in his professional journey. Through the scholarship, Justin will receive full registration to the 2026 NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit, along with a $1,000 stipend for travel and lodging.

The Summit will take place October 27–30 in San Francisco, bringing together structural engineers and emerging professionals from across the country for opportunities to learn, connect, share ideas, and grow.

We’re so excited to see Justin represent SEAoAL at this year’s Summit and experience all that this incredible event has to offer.

08/25/2026

We’re proud to announce the 2026 – 2027 SEAoAL Scholarship recipients, recognized during last week’s 15th Annual SEAoAL Conference & Expo at Rosewood Hall! 🎉

Congratulations to this year’s outstanding students:

🎓 Nicholas Arhin, Auburn University | $1,500
🎓 Ian Osbourn, University of South Alabama | $2,000
🎓 Tucker Bryan, The University of Alabama | $2,000
🎓 Caroline Powell, University of Alabama at Birmingham | $4,000

SEAoAL is proud to support the next generation of structural engineers and invest in students pursuing their education and careers in structural engineering.

Please join us in congratulating Nicholas, Ian, Tucker, and Caroline on this well-deserved achievement! 👏

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2515 Sixth Avenue, South
Birmingham, AL
35233

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http://www.seaoal.com/

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