Meet Jessica Saunders, a newly promoted Territory Sales Manager at Simpson Strong-Tie. For her, success means being proud of her work and having a supportive team that has her back. Learn about how Simpson culture supports her in her current role, the insights she’s gained as a woman in sales, and how they help her strike a satisfactory balance between work and her home life.  Jessica Saunder My career at Simpson Strong-Tie has been a journey full of challenges and growth opportunities. Despite experiencing gender biases and stereotypes, I never let them affect how I do my job. I am proud ..read more

As mass timber continues to grow in the commercial construction industry, so does the environment for innovation. With many projects increasing in size and complexity, larger structural dimensions result in higher loads. At the same time, developers, architects and occupants want to retain all the remarkable benefits of a mass timber project, including the value of an all-wood aesthetic. New designs call for new products, technology and services to build them.   The HSKP heavy seated knife plate is code listed for 22–32 kips. Hidden connection with higher loads  To preserve the ..read more

Simpson Strong-Tie proudly features its mass timber products in the innovative residential project by TimberBLDR and Risinger Build. TimberBLDR discusses the selection process that resulted in choosing the Simpson Strong-Tie critical connection hardware. Gain insights into how our engineering team played a crucial role in designing and overcoming challenges for this groundbreaking mass timber project.  The TimberBLDR team has worked with Risinger Build and other partners for the past 12 months to bring a mass timber residential project to life. Located in Dripping Springs, the heart of th ..read more

Simpson Strong-Tie is participating in NHERI Converging Design, the third phase of testing a six-story mass timber building on the NHERI UCSD shake table. This project follows up on the testing of a ten-story mass timber building with the NHERI TallWood project. Our Yield-Link® moment connection and Yield-Link brace connection underwent testing as potential alternatives to post-tensioned rocking wall systems, aiming to decrease the potential for residual drift. Learn more about this project and our live testing event.  10 -story NHERI TallWood Project In the pursuit of of creating a new d ..read more

Discover Mother Daughter Projects, a dynamic DIY duo that embarked on their journey in 2015, dedicated to sharing their expertise and serving as a valuable resource for anyone tackling DIY projects. They champion inclusivity, affirming that women of any age or skill level can thrive in DIY activities. We are Mother Daughter Projects! Vicki is the mother and Steph is the daughter. Each of us has multiple years of DIY experience and homeownership. Together we create online content via videos and written tutorials with an emphasis on the needs of homeowners. Our goal is to present content in a ..read more

Hear from Vy Nguyen, Office & Branding Operations Team Lead, as she shares how Simpson Strong-Tie Viet Nam hosted a year-end gathering in 2023. The international branch, also referred to as Enterprise Services, was established in 2012 to offer No-Equal® engineering services encompassing structural and mechanical engineering, graphic design, and software solutions. The event allowed the team to unite, celebrate their achievements over the preceding year and recognize members’ dedication.  The 13th of January 2024 marked a special occasion for Enterprise Services (SSTVN) as we held our ..read more

Strong Conversations Season One: Women in Construction Episode Two: The Importance of Mentorship Mentorship is one of the most invaluable things we can have in our careers and lives. We discuss the importance of mentorship and how we can find it, provide it, and foster it in our work environments. We also discuss the different types of mentorships, whether through a formal work program or informal with our own network.   Host: Shelby Short – Director of Global Quality (Simpson Strong-Tie) Guests: Angie Roseman – VP Supply Chain Services & Business Optimization (Beazer Homes) Kell ..read more

Welcome to our podcast on Women in Residential Construction hosted by Simpson Strong-Tie, a leading manufacturer and technology services company of engineered building products in the residential and commercial space. In this podcast we take a closer look at the women who make up the residential construction industry. We are going to have an open discussion about how we got here, what challenges us, motivates us and what makes us succeed. In each episode we will be joined by three guests to get their perspective on what it’s like to be in this field. We will talk about how women can effect cha ..read more

Henry Ryals, owner and founder of Ryals Design Build, LLC, used our concealed connectors to construct a pergola, offering his clients an ideal outdoor space. The connectors delivered a traditional look while minimizing exposed fasteners. Explore the use of concealed beam hangers and unravel the details of the project’s successful outcome.  Henry Ryals, owner and founder of Ryals Design Build, LLC My name is Henry Ryals, the owner and founder of Ryals Design Build, LLC. As the son of an architect, I’ve been involved in construction all my life. After a stint in college, I served as an appr ..read more

Explore offsite and modular construction methods with Adrian Mitchell, Offsite Construction Business Specialist at Simpson Strong-Tie. Delve into the advocacy for embracing these methods to address housing shortages and leverage automation in construction for a more sustainable and efficient future.  I was looking out over the skyline of downtown Vancouver and couldn’t help but notice these buildings looked the same for the most part. And yet, as a modular and offsite construction specialist for the last ten years, I have heard from many potential developers and designers that modular and ..read more