CSD Structural Engineers will have a strong presence at NASCC: The Steel Conference in Atlanta this April, with team members presenting in seven technical sessions across the three-day event. Our presentations span critical topics in structural steel design — from crane runway girders and base connections to delegated design best practices and connection design for NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2.
Adam Friedman opens the conference’s first day with a session on delegated stair collaboration, while Casey Peterson and Josh Szmergalski close out Wednesday with insights from CSD’s work on the Artemis program’s launch infrastructure. Throughout the conference, CSD engineers will share practical expertise drawn from decades of experience with complex industrial structures, high-rise buildings, and aerospace facilities. Mike Kempfert serves on the Conference Planning Committee and will moderate multiple sessions. NASCC: The Steel Conference takes place April 22-24, 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. See below for the full list of CSD expert presenters and links to their sessions.
Tim Bickel
Crane Runway Girders and Connections [N21]
Thursday, April 23 • 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM ET
Josh Buckholt
Pick Our Brains: The AISC 360/AISI S100 Merger [H1]
Thursday, April 23 • 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM ET
What’s New in the Updated Design Guide 1: Base Connection Design [M15]
Friday, April 24 • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Adam Friedman
Delegated Stair Collaboration: What the SER Needs to Focus on for Successful Outcomes [N13]
Wednesday, April 22 • 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM ET
Casey Peterson
Delegated Connection Design: Best Practices for EOR Contract Documents [C4]
Wednesday, April 22 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Connection to Mars: Connection Design on the NASA ML2 Project [CS5]
Wednesday, April 22 • 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM ET
Josh Szmergalski
Delegated Connection Design: Best Practices for EOR Contract Documents [C4]
Wednesday, April 22 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Connection to Mars: Connection Design on the NASA ML2 Project [CS5]
Wednesday, April 22 • 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM ET
Cory Schultz
The Camber Conundrum: Who Is Responsible When? [F10]
Friday, April 24 • 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM ET
Mike Kempfert
Moderator for several of the sessions and serves as a member on the Conference Planning Committee for NASCC: The Steel Conference.