National Institute of Building Sciences Vice President of Engineering Dr. Jiqiu (JQ) Yuan, P.E., PMP, has been appointed by Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell to serve on the FEMA National Advisory Council.

WINCO Window Company, now offers a complete line of FEMA-rated window products. The company is one of the few manufacturers to provide Low-E and tilt capabilities on its storm products to enhance the aesthetics of the overall project.  

Simpson Strong-Tie is supporting relief efforts for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida with a donation of $25,000 to the American Red Cross.

As the construction industry mobilizes to assist with cleanup and restoration, it is important for out of state contractors to understand the complexity and enforcement of Florida’s construction licensing laws.

A sponsored session during the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Hybrid Fall Conference centered around hurricane standards, product testing and the product approval process in Florida and Texas.

Tales of Summer Camp are legendary and I was beyond thrilled to be part of the Building Science event of the year!

The new certification reinforces expertise from both organizations to address solutions in disaster and climate resiliency.

The series is organized by the eight chapters of the 2020 NEHRP Recommended Provisions: Design Examples, which published today.

On December 20, 2021, Super Typhoon Rai (known locally in the Philippines as Odette) became one of the strongest storms on record to hit the Philippine Islands.

Nine U.S. states have experienced major devastation from at least 40 tornadoes that have ripped through the South and Midwest. To help with relief efforts, Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $15,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.