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.

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.

In early September, the Structural Engineers Association of California inducted Jeff Ellis, S.E., director of strengthening at Simpson Strong-Tie, into its prestigious College of Fellows. The organization’s highest honor, the SEAOC College of Fellows recognizes members for their distinguished service and outstanding contributions to structural engineering.

The design commission in Pasadena, California, wants to let developers of a mixed-income housing project use stucco instead of brick for façades, reported Pasadena Now. The commission recommended approval of the change due to the rising expenses of construction.

Ware Malcomb announced Aug. 6 that Jamie Gaan has joined its Pleasanton, California office as studio manager of architecture. In this role, he will help lead the growth and management of the architecture studio and focus on client relationships and business development.

Many people hire contractors for home improvement projects during the summer, but not all the contractors bidding on projects have licenses, meaning they are breaking the law, reports James Taylor of CBS News Sacramento.

DNM Architecture, based in California, has joined with Wellmade, also based in California, to create compact, modern, affordable Accessory Dwelling Units as a solution for homeowners who need the extra space or rental income.