Review Category : Advertiser News

CHICAGO – For years, there was limited data available to quantify the performance of uncoated weathering steel (UWS) bridges in various environments–but now, thanks to research by the University of Delaware’s Jennifer McConnell, PhD, bridge designers and owners have invaluable information about how to detail and maintain UWS bridges to maximize their service lives.

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Over 130 All Weather Insulated Panels employees participated in Earth Day cleanups over the weekend at each of the company’s three continuous line production plants across the United States.

The volunteer cleanup efforts reinforce the company’s commitment to sustainability through its energy-efficient building solutions and Planet Passionate initiative.

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Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Yield-Link® brace connection (YLBC), an innovative structural steel solution for dissipating energy through a fuse connection, creating a resilient steel frame that protects the beam column and brace during seismic and wind events.

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Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, released today the Simpson Strong-Tie® 2023 Fastening Systems catalog, a comprehensive guide to the company’s most recent innovations and product line expansions for wood, mass timber, steel, and concrete and masonry fastening applications.

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Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced the release of the Simpson Strong-Tie® H1A next-generation hurricane tie, a code-listed and tested update to the original H1 connector. The new tie is designed to install with fewer, shorter nails and achieves higher allowable uplift and F2 loads to meet the building safety needs of homes in seismic and high-wind regions of the country.

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Chicago, Ill., February 9, 2023 – Holcim US, the leader in sustainable building materials, today announced the expansion of its innovative ECOPact low-carbon concrete with the launch in the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Fargo, North Dakota, markets. Providing 30% to 90% lower CO2 emissions (without the purchase of offsets) compared to standard concrete, ECOPact offers the industry’s broadest range of low-carbon concrete solutions for high-performing, sustainable and circular construction.

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