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Inside Out: Building Resilient Infrastructure to Safeguard Against Natural Disasters  

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Holly Schaubert As the world faces increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, ensuring the nation’s infrastructure is built to last has never been more important. Natural disasters often occur concurrently or in rapid succession, making a multi-hazard approach essential. percent, are structurally deficient.

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Building Safety Month: Strengthening Structures, Empowering Communities

Strong Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie’s mission statement is “We provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.” But safe structures require a team, from the building owner, building designer, builder, building regulator, building product manufacturer, and even the building occupants.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Hurricane Season: A Guide

CCR Magazine

For commercial property owners, this time of year prompts a critical reassessment of their buildings’ readiness to withstand the unpredictable forces of nature. In the aftermath of such storms, the importance of resilience becomes strikingly clear. Why Invest in Resilience?

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. Strengthening Building Resilience The next crucial step is to strengthen your property to withstand climate-related events. Structural upgrades and maintenance can strengthen your property against climate risks.

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Innovation through Research and Collaboration: The Converging Design Project

Strong Tie

As part of the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) Converging Design project , Simpson Strong-Tie collaborated with several universities to perform a series of outdoor shake table tests on a six-story hybrid structural steel and mass timber structure at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Wastewater systems are not designed for this changing climate,’’ said Sri Vedachalam, Director for water equity and climate resilience at Corvias Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. As more and more climate disasters happen, water utilities are at the frontlines of addressing these challenges. They are riskier than typical desk jobs.

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Building Beyond Profit Why Construction and Nonprofits Need Each Other

Construction Daily News

They represent a fundamental rethinking of how construction companies can solve industry challenges, access new markets, build stronger communities, and develop sustainable business practices that benefit everyone involved. Environmental organizations pioneer sustainable building practices. The evidence is compelling.