Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley has named Annie Kao, Simpson Strong-Tie Vice President of Engineering, to its Board of Directors for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024. As a board member, Kao will contribute her expertise to advocate for the building of safe and sustainable housing.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced that its Vice President of Engineering, Annie Kao, has been named to the Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply class of 2022 for Business Excellence. Kao is responsible for engineering strategy, management and innovation across all product lines at Simpson Strong-Tie.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the recipients of its Student Scholarship, part of the company’s Strong-Tie Undergraduate Fellowship program, for the 2022-2023 academic year. The 100 scholarship recipients are undergraduates in their junior and senior years, majoring in architecture, civil/structural engineering or construction management across the country.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is supporting relief for flood victims in Kentucky with a donation of $15,000 to the American Red Cross.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Edge-Tie system, designed to replace field-welded bent plate pour stops with a high-strength, straight-edge, channeled steel beam that accepts bolted connections to facilitate easy cladding installations without the need for welding.

Simpson Strong-Tie has created curriculum resources including online courses, educational videos and Simpson Strong-Tie software and technology, along with relevant industry associations.

Simpson Strong-Tie hosted “Do What You Can Day", its annual day dedicated to giving back to the community.

Building Talent Foundation (BTF) and Simpson Strong-Tie announced a strategic alliance to promote the growth of the residential construction industry workforce in the United States.

Simpson Strong-Tie announced the recipients of its Student Scholarship for the 2021–2022 academic year. 

Simpson Strong-Tie is again sponsoring the Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley Women’s Leadership Build.