UPCOMING MEETINGS
(1PDH) May 19, 2026: Christian to Crescent Cable-Stayed Bridge
Date & Time:
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Topic:
Christian to Crescent Cable-Stayed Bridge: An Owner's Perspective
Location:
McCormick Taylor
1818 Market Street, 16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Register HERE!
Fees:
Member/Non-Member: $50
Government/Students: $25
PLEASE RSVP BY May 11th, 2026 at 11:59PM
Description:
The story of the Christian to Crescent Cable-Stayed Bridge from the owner's perspective focusing on building connections for generation to come, featuring discussion of design and construction challenges and long term maintenance considerations.
Presenters:
William "Bill" Gural, Streets Department -- City of Philadelphia
As Chief Construction Engineer for the Philadelphia Streets Department, Bill is responsible for leading, directing, and implementing the construction management and inspection of the Public Works transportation and bridge related projects within the department. Managing a portfolio of projects valued over $500M, he understands the importance of developing and maintaining relationships with all key stakeholders and works closely with partners from all levels of federal, state and local governments, community groups, railroads, private consultants, and contractors.
Bill has over 29 years of experience in both the public and private engineering sectors while working in areas of design, construction, and project management. Bill is a life-long Philadelphian who is a proud graduate from the Pennsylvania State University. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania.
Tyler J. Barile, Streets Department -- City of Philadelphia
Tyler Barile is the Assistant Chief Construction Engineer for the City of Philadelphia's Department of Streets. He received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Drexel University and holds a Professional Engineer's License from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Tyler has 13 years of experience in the Streets Construction Unit, providing construction inspection and construction management services to bridge, structural, streetscape, and specialty projects with federal, state, and local funding sources. In his current role, he helps provide construction oversight for the unit's project portfolio valued over $500 million, with a special focus on bridge and structure construction and rehabilitation projects.
Questions:
Please email phillysei@gmail.com