January 2025 Dinner Meeting

Structural Design for the Baird Center Expansion, Milwaukee, WI

Learning Objectives

• Discuss challenges and solutions related to remodeling/retrofitting existing convention center.
• Identify unique aspects of designing a long-span ballroom floor structure above an exhibit hall.
• Discuss solutions for mitigating thermal and shrinkage effects in a large, partially unheated, concrete building.

200 S. Michigan Ave, 22nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60604

Menu

• Bibb Lettuce and Belgian Endive, Asparagus and Orange and Grapefruit Sections
• Chicken Wellington Mushroom Duxelles, Rosemary Essence
• Tiramisu
  
  

Presentation time:  6:00 – 7:00 pm
Cocktail hour:  5 – 6 pm

Registration

In Person:   Member - $75;  Non-Member - $115
Live Streaming:  Member - $35;  Non-Member - $50

Bring a Friend and Win a Steel Manual!

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About the Speakers

Jason Gross, PE, SE   Lead Structural engineer for the concrete framing and foundations on the Baird Center Expansion project.  Jason has been with GRAEF for 16 years and is licensed in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.  Jason graduated from MSOE University with a BS and MS in structural engineering and is an adjunct professor at MSOE teaching structural building systems.

Joseph Parker, PE, SE Lead Structural Engineer for the steel framing and lateral systems on the Baird Center Expansion project. Joe has been with GRAEF for 10 years and is licensed in Wisconsin and Illinois. Joe graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS and MS in civil engineering.