Movie Screening & Discussion: Engineers at Ground Zero

Engineers at Ground Zero, is a documentary that highlights the little-known role structural engineers played following the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. This film focuses on the structural engineers who ensured the safety of first responders during recovery, helped stabilize structures, and prevented the Hudson River from flooding the NYC Subway system. Join us to hear firsthand accounts and to learn how 9/11 has influenced building design and emergency response to keep the public safe. The program will include a reception with light refreshments. There will be a brief introduction by SEAoNY and NCC ACI committee member Bill Lyons of Euclid Chemical as well as time for Q&A.

June 18, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

5:30-6:00 - Registration and light refreshments
6:00-6:45 - Screening
6:45-7:30 - Discussion and Q&A

The Miracle Theatre

535 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

The closest metro stop is Eastern Market (Orange/Blue/Silver line). Street parking is limited and there are several nearby garages.  View more transportation and parking information here.

William (Bill) J. Lyons III, FACI, is a Fellow in ACI, former chair ACI 306 “Cold Weather Concreting” & ACI Convention Committee and Hot Topic Committee. Bill is the 2018 recipient of the National Chapter Activities Award for his long time dedication to the advancement of the goals to the ACI chapters. He is a two time president of the ACI National Capital Chapter in Washington, DC in 2016 & 2023, and was also the former president of the Concrete Industry Board, the NYC ACI Chapter (2007-08), and the New Jersey Chapter ACI (2004-05). Bill is currently on four American Concrete Institute committees and three Prestress Concrete Institute Committees. He is a frequent speaker at many associations functions including ACI, ICRI, PCI, and Structural Engineering Associations as well as guest lecturer for academia. Bill has 41 years of experience in the concrete construction industry which includes being an engineering representative for another large admixture company, technical representative for a fly ash company, engineering representative for a national ready mix company and the executive director for a concrete association.