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Scott Stevens (BS CIE ’79), a licensed, structural engineer and a director on the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute’s board, works on a grand scale through his successful concrete reinforcing steel business, Dimension Fabricators, Inc. (Schenectady, N.Y.). Dimensions’ nearly 40 employees create spiral cylinders, rebar, cages, threading, and coupling for bridges, commercial buildings, and tunnels. The company has been a welcome presence in the Mohawk River region for over 20 years.

“I was one of the luckier ones,” he says. “I majored in civil engineering and stayed with it.” He learned early – while building homes in high school – that he liked to create things and he enjoyed the outdoors. Stevens praised his educational experience. “At UB I was taught how to learn; how to approach a problem and find a solution,” he said. “I received a good education for a good price.”

Scott’s wife, Coleen, is also a UB alum (Physical Therapy ’79). Together they have three sons, all interested in civil engineering. Giving back is important to the Stevenses, supporters of many UB programs including athletics; the libraries; and the School of Public Health and Health Professions. The couple has given faithfully to the School of Engineering, and this year Scott, a member of the Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council (DAC), recognized and answered the call to support the School’s new building initiative. The Stevenses pledge of a generous five-year gift will name a space in the new building, an expression of appreciation for their education.

Dean Harvey J. Stenger Jr. said, “We are grateful for the generosity of alumni who recognize the importance of the new building to the school’s growth plan. Scott and Coleen are directly helping us to create a solid foundation for the School and for UB.”