05/28/2026
The ultimate test of speed, strategy, and steel!
Hosted by the American Institute of Steel Construction, this year’s SSBC National Finals brought together top student teams from across North America to put their engineering, fabrication, and teamwork skills to the test through the rapid assembly and testing of scale-model steel bridges.
Under strict real-world construction constraints, each team was challenged to design and build a pedestrian bridge while balancing speed, aesthetics, and structural performance.
Opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience, collaborate under pressure, and apply classroom knowledge are invaluable to the future of steel. It’s also the kind of learning many professionals wish they had access to before starting their careers— including us.
Congratulations to the teams that earned a spot in the competition, and to the University of Florida on their first-place finish!