By Roger Guilian, JD, CRIS
When I was asked to contribute to the April 2024 issue of STRUCTURE Magazine, I thought, “Well, there is any number of directions one could go with this.” Honestly, I struggled with an appreciable amount of writer’s block as I worked to determine what angle to take for this editorial.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHICAGO – San Antonio is the place to be this March for everyone involved in the design or construction of steel buildings and bridges!
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Ron Klemencic is Chairman and CEO of Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA), an award-winning structural and civil engineering firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. An industry innovator and preeminent practicing structural engineer, he is recognized for his creativity, “big picture” approach, and ability to produce cost-effective designs. Ron has been involved in the design of tall buildings around the globe, including San Francisco’s Salesforce Tower; Chicago’s St. Regis, 150 North Riverside, and Aqua; and Seattle’s Rainier Square. In addition, he has led the research and development of industry-advancing innovations, including SpeedCore and Performance-Based Seismic Design. He is also a Director of the Charles Pankow Foundation and the MKA Foundation.
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Successful application of Planitop® 3D mortar/ink and Elastocolor® paints in 3D-printed homes
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Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, continues to grow its lineup of mass timber hardware with the addition of the SCBH™ steel concealed beam hanger suitable for high-drift, high-capacity seismic applications. The new beam hanger provides a concealed connection to preserve a wood-only look while offering an allowable design load of approximately 20 kips (equivalent to 20,000 pounds of force) and a one- or two-hour fire resistance rating per ASTM E119 for a wood-to-wood connection.
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Sustainability Initiatives Reinforce Planet Passionate Efforts
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Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has added a medium-capacity option to its line of column caps. Filling the gap between the existing light-duty PCZ/AC post caps and heavy-duty CC/CCQ column caps, the versatile new ACHZ post cap offers a medium- to higher-level allowable load.
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Scottsdale Construction Systems maximizes building product code recognition in six international regions.
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The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) is pleased to publish the 2023 Excellence in Structural Engineering (SEE) Awards winners. The awards were announced during NCSEA’s Structural Engineering Summit, held November 7-10, 2023, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. A video of the awards presentation can be found on the NCSEA website. The winning entries recognize the most innovative and groundbreaking work of our profession’s top talents. Learn More About This Year’s Winners.
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