Simpson Strong-Tie

Save time on your next deck, fence or flooring project with our new Quik Drive® Project Pro screw driving tool. This auto-feed attachment makes it easy to drive screws up to four times faster using almost any cordless drill or driver motor. You can pick one up at your local building supply store.

The University of Washington’s Founders Hall, an 85,500-square-foot expansion of the Foster School of Business, stands as a testament to the capabilities of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in seismic areas. Explore our latest case study to see how Simpson Strong-Tie partnered with engineers and architects to deliver critical connector and fastener solutions for this pioneering project.

Earlier this year, we hosted our first Virtual Training Summit, featuring 16 webinars on various industry topics. Customers could register for up to four events and earn professional credits for each session. One session, “Designing Mass Timber Connections,” was led by Simpson Strong-Tie Senior Field Engineer Brian DeMeza, P.E. and Senior Branch Engineer Kelly Sias. In the following blog, they address questions about mass timber applications and advantages that arose after their presentation. https://bit.ly/3XXkMok

In our most recent blog post, Product Engineering Manager Paul McEntee discusses the HSKP™ Heavy Seated Knife Plate Beam Hanger for mass timber construction. We have developed solutions like the HSKP™, ACBH™, and CBH concealed beam hangers to meet the demands of mass timber builds. Discover how the HSKP’s design, testing, and efficiency contribute to achieving high loads with fewer fasteners, as well as our ongoing efforts to advance our mass timber solutions. https://bit.ly/3GyxzUz

Brace yourself! Stedox® temporary braces make installation fast and precise, perfect for mass timber construction. We talked with Dennis Sundström earlier this year and had him give us a walkthrough of this brace and its benefits. Stedox temporary braces will be distributed exclusively in North America.

Congratulations to Nicholas Mackechnie, EIT and his Cal Poly Engineering team for placing first in the Timber-Strong Design Build competition! Simpson Strong-Tie is a proud sponsor of this initiative. In his blog, Nick, a civil engineering student, said, "This has been the best experience of my life so far, and I can’t wait to bring my passion for structural engineering to the professional industry in a few years." What a great sentiment. Hear from Nick about his perspective on the competition and the lessons he learned along the way. https://bit.ly/4er14GF

Simpson Strong-Tie Annie K., VP of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement, and Desiree Aquino - Social Impact Leader, Content Creator, attended the WIC conference, hosted by SRBX and CIEF. They heard from Jordan Blair, CEO of Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF), and Lisa Ballantyne, SVP of Turner Construction Company and others. As a Student Sponsor, we donated $1,500 to support 15 students. We support workforce development in the trades and were glad to be part of this event. #webuildhere #strongtie #SimpsonStrongTie

Hear from Senior Territory Sales Manager, Joe Polder as he introduces the HTTH6.5 heavy tension tie, bridging the gap between our HTT5 and HDU8 products. With a 6,500 lb uplift capacity using nails (up to 7,650 lb with SD Connector screws), it provides a cost-effective solution for residential construction. The HTTH6.5 installs easily with standard nails or screws and works for both vertical shearwall and horizontal roof designs. For more details, check out our latest blog post! https://bit.ly/3TCWblZ

We’re happy to share that our new warehouse and distribution center in Calgary, Alberta is now open. We had a great time celebrating with ribbon-cutting ceremonies last week. This new warehouse will hold around 1,300 SKUs for both residential and commercial construction. Thanks to everyone who helped make this grand opening a success. We’re excited to keep serving our customers across Canada and beyond!

Let’s unbox our new Outdoor Accents DIY pergola kit! 📦 Lydia Poulsen, Senior Product Manager at Simpson Strong-Tie, takes you through all the hardware included in this kit. Just add your own lumber and anchors. You can build an 8x8 or 10x10 pergola. Start building by scanning the QR code on the box for free plans and feel free to customize your pergola! https://bit.ly/3XCVLyt