Simone Pardini has arrived in Rwanda: Steel Project Engineering on site with Bridges to Prosperity.

We are pleased to share an update that holds technical, human and symbolic value for us: Simone Pardini, one of our young engineers, has arrived in Rwanda and has already reached the project area as part of the Bridges to Prosperity initiative.

A few months ago, we proudly announced our participation in this international program, which builds safe pedestrian bridges to connect isolated rural communities and reduce barriers to essential services such as education, healthcare and economic opportunities. Today, that journey becomes reality: after arriving in Kigali, Simone moved to the project district, where over the next two weeks he will take part in construction activities and operational coordination alongside an international team of volunteers.

This experience is also the result of collaboration with the Italian Steel Technicians Association (CTA), which chose to turn expertise and professional commitment into tangible action: building connections that last over time. In a historical period often marked by division and barriers, projects like this remind us that engineering can be a powerful tool for unity and progress.

The project involves the construction of a cable-suspended pedestrian bridge designed to improve safety and mobility for local communities. Bridges to Prosperity provides technical, organizational and safety oversight, while volunteers actively contribute to on-site activities, gaining an experience that combines engineering, teamwork and social responsibility.

For Steel Project Engineering, this initiative represents a concrete way to reaffirm the true meaning of our work: designing and building structures that improve people’s lives, guided by competence, methodology and a strong sense of the common good. For Simone, it is also a valuable opportunity for professional and personal growth: a construction site like this teaches not only how to build, but above all why we build.

To see the warm welcome received in Rwanda upon arrival, watch the video: https://youtu.be/wVOwWh6nlp4

Learn more about Bridges to Prosperity: CLICK HERE

Steel Project Engineering announces that in recent days it has received recognition and thanks from the Meyer Children’s Hospital for the donation made at Christmas 2025, in support of projects to strengthen medical equipment and machinery.

The contribution was additional to the monthly donation the company has been making consistently, and is part of a choice first made in 2024: turning the traditional Christmas gift into a tangible act of solidarity, directing resources toward high-impact initiatives.

We thank the Meyer Hospital for the recognition and for its daily work on behalf of children and their families.

Steel Project is pleased to announce that Alberto Frizzo has joined the team as a new member of our Engineering Department.

A structural engineer with solid industry experience, Alberto brings strong technical expertise and a design perspective shaped by years of work on complex structures.

His contribution marks another step in our ongoing growth and in strengthening our in-house capabilities, supporting the quality and reliability that define Steel Project Engineering.

Alberto’s arrival confirms the company’s commitment to investing in highly qualified professionals, recognizing people as a central driver in addressing future challenges.

Welcome to Steel Project, Alberto!

We are pleased to close the year by welcoming Alessia Rellini to Steel Project Engineering. She joined our team at the end of September as a Tender Office Assistant and in support of the Quality Management System, also providing assistance to the administrative area.

Alessia brings with her solid experience in the field, which has allowed her to integrate quickly into our processes and make a tangible contribution to the coordination of company procedures and tender-related activities.
We are confident that Alessia’s arrival will be an added value for the whole team.

Welcome, Alessia!

We also welcome Federica Andreaus, who joins the company as an intern, supporting the team in operational tasks and further learning activities—an opportunity to grow through hands-on experience and to contribute concretely to ongoing work.

Testing of the new bridge over the Adda River: main deck load tests completed

The construction site of the new bridge over the Adda River (New Manzoni Bridge, SS36 “Lake Como and Splügen Pass” route) has entered a particularly significant phase: last week the static load test of the main deck was carried out, a crucial step to verify on site the structure’s behavior under the expected service conditions.
As already explained in our previous article on the progress of the works (https://www.steelproject.it/avanzamento-cantiere-del-nuovo-ponte-manzoni/), this new infrastructure—worth about €35 million in construction works—will run alongside the existing bridge and will help upgrade the northbound carriageway to three traffic lanes.

The project is among the strategic interventions in view of Milano–Cortina 2026, with expected benefits also in terms of safety and more sustainable mobility, thanks to the cycle path included in the design. Some Steel Project Engineering team members visited the site and attended the load tests on the main deck, which involved the use of more than 10 vehicles, each weighing 42 tonnes, arranged in different loading configurations.
Following the testing of the main deck, the programme will continue with the load testing of the ramps, scheduled for the last days of December.

This stage will complete the checks on the access and connection works.

One month after the IABSE Awards 2025 ceremony, we are pleased to share a selection of photos from the event, held on 14 November 2025 in the stunning setting of the Lake Side in Zurich.

Steel Project Engineering attended the evening with Eng. Giovanni Costa and Eng. Leonardo Balocchi, representing our nomination as a finalist in the Rehabilitation category with the project “Renovation of Pavilions at Fiera Milano”.

With its elegant atmosphere and strong spirit of professional exchange, the event offered the opportunity to meet colleagues from all over the world and celebrate together the excellence of international structural engineering.

We are proud of the journey that brought us to this important recognition, and we renew our commitment to design quality and innovation.

Below are a few photos from the event.

The award ceremony dedicated to companies distinguished for their initiatives and policies in support of gender equality was held in the Sala Capraia of the Chamber of Commerce of Maremma and Tirreno in Livorno. Among the organisations recognised in the 2025 edition is Steel Project Engineering, selected for its concrete and structured commitment to promoting equal opportunities within the company.
Steel Project Engineering was acknowledged for the project undertaken in recent years, which enabled the company to achieve a real numerical balance between male and female employees – including in positions of greater responsibility. This achievement is accompanied by a targeted redesign of the “Careers” section, conceived to make communication more inclusive and capable of speaking directly to female talent interested in pursuing an engineering career. An initiative that combines vision, attention to language and concrete commitment to fostering an open and equitable working environment.

The award was received by Eng. Elisa Severi, Head of the Integrated Management System for Quality–Environment–Safety and Gender Equality, and Eng. Leonardo Balocchi, partner of the firm.

The event was enriched by the travelling exhibition “Because the Day Against Violence on Women Is Every Day”, featuring the powerful artworks of Livorno-based artist Fabio Leonardi. These pieces, some of which are presented here, offer meaningful and thought-provoking reflections on a socially sensitive and deeply important theme for the protection of women.Curated by the Prefecture of Livorno and Inail, in collaboration with the Province of Livorno, the Municipality of Livorno and the Provincial Gender Equality Officer, the exhibition—initially inaugurated on 25 November—accompanied the ceremony with a strong cultural and social message.

Several local media outlets reported on the event, highlighting the relevance of the themes addressed and the value of the awarded initiatives. Furthermore, an interview about Steel Project Engineering’s project will be broadcast on Telegranducato and TV9, helping disseminate the company’s experience and its contribution to the ongoing dialogue on gender equality in the workplace.

This important recognition is welcomed with pride and with the commitment to continue transforming principles and vision into concrete actions within the company.

Steel Project Engineering takes a decisive step forward in its digital evolution with the installation of a new hyperconverged platform (HCI), a high-performance infrastructure that unifies virtualization, private cloud, cybersecurity and operational continuity within a single, scalable and highly reliable environment.
At the core of this upgrade is a new server designed to natively support Artificial Intelligence applications and models, a key element of the company’s technological strategy.

The platform introduces:
• two high-availability computing nodes
• high-performance hybrid SSD/HDD storage
• 10 GbE network for ultra-fast data transfers
• data replication, snapshots and high-availability systems
• centralized IT resource management
• native support for advanced AI applications

This new server represents a major improvement for all technical activities: rendering, FEM simulations, BIM modeling, complex processes and document management become significantly faster and smoother, reducing processing times and increasing workflow efficiency.
More importantly, the infrastructure is designed to host, run and optimize Artificial Intelligence models, predictive analytics and intelligent automations, becoming the technological foundation that will support Steel Project Engineering in developing AI-driven solutions for structural design and advanced engineering.

The platform also integrates advanced systems for security, operational resilience and immediate recovery, ensuring even safer and more continuous data management. The centralized environment guarantees constant availability of information and uniform control over all IT processes.

Steel Project continues to invest strongly in internal training to ensure skills remain updated and aligned with emerging technologies. The Manager of the Integrated Management System has attended several advanced courses on Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation, including a practical workshop organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Livorno on 11 November 2025.

The new infrastructure and the skills developed strengthen the company’s digital innovation strategy, based on advanced technologies, security, operational resilience and a concrete vision for integrating Artificial Intelligence into engineering and design services.

In the heart of the EUR district in Rome, the EUR Towers complex is coming back to life thanks to a major restoration and conservation initiative.

The project blends architectural heritage with structural innovation, transforming a long-neglected landmark into a modern and efficient business hub.
Steel Project Engineering developed the Detailed Executive Design of the steel structures, amounting to over 6,000 tonnes of steelwork, seamlessly integrating the new steel components with the existing reinforced concrete buildings.

Read the full article in Costruzioni Metalliche, Issue 4/2025: https://www.collegiotecniciacciaio.it/prodotto/costruzioni-metalliche-n-4_2025/

Steel Project Engineering is pleased to collaborate with Fondazione Promozione Acciaio for the technical seminar:

Design and Verification of Plate Structural Elements According to Eurocode 3
November 27, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Online event – 4 Continuing Professional Development Credits (Engineers)

The course will explore in depth the design and verification of plate structural elements according to Eurocode 3 – Part 1-5 (EN 1993-1-5), with a special focus on steel infrastructures and complex metal structures.

Topics will include strength and stability criteria, buckling and deformability checks, and the method of effective sections and reduced stresses, with practical examples and references to Italian standards (NTC 2018, CNR Guidelines).

Speakers:
Eng. Giovanni Costa
Eng. Leonardo Balocchi
Eng. Marco Bonuccelli
Steel Project Engineering S.r.l.

Learning objectives:

• Correctly apply Eurocode 3 – EN 1993-1-5 to the design of steel plates

• Deepen understanding of stability and deformability checks

• Use numerical calculation tools in structural design practice

Registrations are open until November 21, 2025.
Discover the full program and register at: https://lnkd.in/dw6TZaWy