Acrisure Arena, a groundbreaking sustainability project in Palm Desert, California, features 471 tons of ClarkDietrich cold-formed steel framing. The award-winning, net-zero-pending arena overcame scorching heat and tight deadlines.
The ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, recently removed its lawsuit against two contractors that supposedly started a fire near its campus, reported MyNewsLA. The fire caused the campus to shut down temporarily, as well as damage to the landscape.
On Oct. 30, Simpson Strong-Tie was honored to partner with the Valley Contractors Workforce Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Valley Contractors Exchange, to raise walls for a new home in Paradise, California.
The Earthquake Resilience Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin, would direct federal agencies to develop seismic design standards and guidelines for lifeline infrastructure
On the 35th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, the National Institute of Building Sciences leadership joined U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin, CA-15, in his announcement of critical legislation to improve the nation’s preparation for and recovery from earthquakes.
In early October, Simpson Strong-Tie hosted nearly 400 high school students during Trades Day events at its facilities in Stockton, California; Riverside, California; and McKinney, Texas.
Galvan to oversee West Coast expansion with SIT licensure, including testing and inspecting suspended scaffolding and building safety equipment in California
Diversified Fall Protection has appointed Gabe Galvan as EBM design director. Galvan will play a key role in leveraging the company’s newly acquired California Scaffold Inspection and Testing license. This license permits DFP to offer inspection, testing and design services related to exterior building maintenance and other equipment within California.
Luke Lombardi was recently honored with the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California Emerging Leader Award, recognizing his leadership on sustainability and innovation in California.