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TABLE OF CONTENTS MAX USA..................................................................... 62 Allen Business Advisors .......................................... 63 Product Category: Anchors................................. 64 Product Category: Bridges.................................. 64 Adhesives Technology Corporation ................... 64 NCEES ......................................... ��65 Product Category: Concrete................................ 66 CTS Cement ............................................................... 66 ENERCALC................................................................... 67 Inducta .......................................................................... 67 PS =Ø .........................................................................68 Product Category: Connections......................... 68 MAPEI............................................................................ 69 LeJeune Bolt Co. ....................................................... 70 Simpson Strong-Tie..................................................... 71 Product Category: Foundations......................... 72

Quikspray.................................... ��72 Product Category: Seismic ................................. 74 Product Category: Software.......................... 74 LAVA.............................. ................................................ 74 RISA................................................................................ 75 Product Category: Steel.......................................... 76 Bull Moose Industries................................................ 76 Atlas................................................................................ 77 ASC Steel Deck......................................................... 78 New Millennium......................................................... 79 Product Category: Other Resources ................ 80 Product Category: Sustainable Design............ 80 Product Category: Wood.......................................... 80 Strongwell Corp. ....................................................... 80 Canadian Wood Council....................................... 81 SBCA.............................................................................. 82

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MAX USA CORP. Built To Last

The TWINTIER is built to last with durability that you can count on time and time again from MAX. MAX products are developed in Japan and manufactured in ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified factories. All products are evaluated to meet our own strict quality performance standards. MAX USA is headquartered in Plainview, New York, and serves customers in North, Central and South America. MAX’s corporate headquarters is located in Tokyo, Japan.

Fast Tying and Cost Saving

The TWINTIER’s Dual Wire Feeding Mechanism doubles the tying speed. The enhanced tying mechanism allows the tool to complete a tie in approximately a half second, increasing productivity. The Wire Pull Back Mechanism dispenses the precise amount of wire needed to form a tie, reducing wire usage and cutting production cost.

Safe and Ergonomics

The MAX Rebar Tying Tool helps reduce injuries like musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) for rebar workers. Studies show it cuts down on awkward postures of the back, wrists, and arms, lowering the risk of injury. It also boosts tying speed and reduces strain.

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RB613T

RB823T

TIES #5 x #5 UP TO #9 x #10

TIES #7 x #7 UP TO #14 x #14 (Or #18 x #8)

RB443T RB401T-E

TIES WIRE MESH x WIRE MESH UP TO #7 x #7

TIES #3 x #3 UP TO #6 x #6

All MAX products are protected by registered patents and design rights including trademarks. For details, please contact MAX

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n 1993, MAX developed the world’s first battery-operated rebar tying tool. Since then, MAX Rebar Tying Tools have been revolutionizing rebar tying work all around the world. The MAX Rebar Tying Tools are extremely fast and easy to use. Just pull the trigger and you can tie rebar in approx. a half second. By using them, you can also reduce the risk of health problems such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other musculoskeletal injuries. For over 30 years, people trust MAX Rebar Tying Tools to increase job productivity.

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BEFORE YOU SELL OUTSIDE, EXPLORE A BUYOUT WITHIN. Allen Business Advisors

very ownership transition is different. Allen Business Advisors helps architecture, engineering, and land surveying firms find the right structure, lender, and terms to protect what you’ve built.

Two Paths for Leaving Your Business Whether you’re planning to sell to key employees or fellow partners, Allen Business Advisors offers two SBA-financed paths to help you get there. You built this firm. How you leave it matters as much as how you built it.

PartnerStep™

Key-employee sale

Partner buyout

As little as 5% down

Potentially no additional cash investment

For firm owners ready to sell to the key employees who already help operate the business. Your employees acquire the firm using SBA 7(a) financing, allowing you to receive all or nearly all of the purchase price at closing. The buyers may be able to complete the purchase with as little as 5% down. allenbusinessadvisors.com/step-up-legacy-plan

PartnerStep™ The A/E Partner Buyout Program

For partners ready to retire and transfer ownership and leadership to the next generation. SBA financing can fund the purchase of your ownership interest, allowing you to receive all or nearly all of the purchase price at closing. Depending on their existing ownership, the acquiring partners may need no additional cash investment. allenbusinessadvisors.com/partner-buyout Start with a confidential conversation.

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ANCHORS • BRIDGES Anchors

Bridges

ENERCALC, LLC

GERB Vibration Control Systems, Inc.

RISA Tech

Phone: 800-424-2252 Email: info@enercalc.com Web: https://enercalc.com Product: ENERCALC SEL/ENERCALC 3D Description: Streamline the design and calculations of anchor and anchor bolts with ENERCALC. ENERCALC SEL can assist in determining loads and performing analyses of full structures and connected components through its Loads &amp; Forces modules and its many analysis and design modules including the Base Plate by FEM module.

Phone: 949-951-5815 Email: info@risa.com Web: https://risa.com Product: RISAConnection Description: RISAConnection is at the cutting edge of next-generation connection design software and now features full anchorage design as well as expandable reports and full 3D visualization. RISAConnection includes complete integration with RISA-3D and RISAFloor, as well as partner software packages such as Tekla Structures and Hilti Profis for anchorage design.

Phone: 630-724-1660 Email: gerbusa@gerb.com Web: https://gerb.com Product: GERB Tuned Mass Dampers for Bridges Description: GERB Tuned Mass Dampers for Bridges mitigate pedestrian- and wind-induced vibration long-span bridges and skywalks, enhancing comfort, safety, and structural longevity. Tailored to each structure’s dynamic profile, these systems control vibration without altering the structure’s design, supporting both new construction and retrofit of existing crossings.

Phone: 949-951-5815 Email: info@risa.com Web: risa.com Product: RISA-3D Description: With RISA-3D’s versatile modeling environment and intuitive graphic interface you can model any structure from bridges to buildings in minutes. Get the most out of your model with advanced features such as moving loads, dynamic analysis, and over 40 design codes. Structural design has never been so thorough or easy!

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SPECIFIED HIGH-PERFORMANCE ADHESIVE SOLUTIONS PROUDLY MANUFACTURED IN THE USA

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or more than 40 years, Adhesives Technology Corporation (ATC) has anchors and helps engineers efficiently develop code-compliant solutions. partnered with structural engineers, contractors, owners, and transThe ULTRABOND® family includes hybrid, acrylic, and epoxy anchoring portation agencies to solve complex challenges in anchoring, concrete technologies for varied project requirements, installation conditions, and repair, and infrastructure preservation. Since 1978, ATC has delivered environmental challenges. high-performance solutions supporting structural integrity, code compliCRACKBOND®: Solutions for Structural Concrete Repair ance, and long-term durability across commercial buildings, transportation ATC’s CRACKBOND® portfolio extends the service life of concrete structures, and industrial facilities. structures through proven repair and rehabilitation technologies. From ATC’s portfolio includes three recognized product lines: ULTRABOND®, crack injection and structural bonding to surface repair and protective coatCRACKBOND®, and CONVERGENT, providing comprehensive solu- ings, CRACKBOND solutions help restore structural integrity, mitigate tions for anchoring, rehabilitation, and asset preservation. deterioration, and reduce long-term maintenance costs. ULTRABOND®: Engineered for Critical Structural Connections CONVERGENT: Preserving Concrete Infrastructure from Within Leading the ULTRABOND® portfolio is ULTRABOND® HS-1CC, Complementing ATC’s repair and anchoring technologies is widely recognized as the world’s strongest anchoring CONVERGENT, a line of advanced concrete treatepoxy. HS-1CC was the first anchoring epoxy formulated ments designed to improve durability from within. Using to achieve IBC/IRC compliance in cartridge and bulk specialized reactive chemistries, CONVERGENT proddispensing systems. ucts strengthen and protect the concrete surface, helping Engineered for dry, damp, water-filled, and submerged owners preserve assets while reducing future maintenance conditions, HS-1CC delivers exceptional bond strength demands. and broad acceptance across transportation and infrastrucSupporting the Engineering Community Concrete Adhesive Concrete ture projects. From anchorage systems to bridge retrofits Anchoring Through innovation, technical support, continuing Protection Repair and commercial construction, HS-1CC enables engineers education, and code-compliant design resources, ATC to design confidently where reliability is critical. ATC also helps the structural engineering community build safer, offers free PRO Anchor Design Software, which simplimore resilient structures and extend the life of critical fies the design, analysis, and specification of post-installed infrastructure. www.atcepoxy.com

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NCEES

Advancing Licensure for Engineers and Surveyors

CEES is a national non-profit organization with a mission to advance licensure for engineers and surveyors in order to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public. This mission is supported through its member boards, board of directors, staff, board administrators, and volunteers by: • Providing outstanding nationally normed examinations for engineers and surveyors • Providing uniform model laws and model rules for adoption by the member boards • Promoting professional ethics among all engineers and surveyors • Coordinating with domestic and international organizations to advance licensure of all engineers and surveyors Through education, experience, and exams, professional engineer¬ing and surveying licensure establishes an important verification of expertise that is critical in safeguarding the public.

How can NCEES services help you?

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NCEES offers more than exams for engineers and surveyors including the Records program, Credentials Evaluations, and CPC tracking. The NCEES Records program is designed for licensed engineers and surveyors who are looking for an easier and quicker way to complete the licensure process in multiple jurisdictions, including all 50 states as well as U.S. territories and other countries. Credentials Evaluations is a service for state licensing boards and applicants. It is designed primarily for candidates who have earned their degrees outside the United States and are pursuing licensure through one of the member licensing boards of NCEES. Most state licensing boards require licensed engineers and surveyors to meet a continuing professional competency (CPC) requirement to renew their licenses. You can conveniently track and report your CPC requirements for free through your MyNCEES account. Visit www.ncees.org to learn more.

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CONCRETE CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation

QUSTICS

Premiere Concrete Admixtures

Computations & Graphics, Inc.

Wells

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Phone: 800-929-3030 Email: info@ctscement.com Web: https://www.ctscement.com/ Product: Rapid Set® Cement Description: Rapid Set® is a professional-grade calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement engineered for low shrinkage, rapid strength gain, versatility, and durable performance. As a standalone cement, it requires no blending or additives. Rapid Set gains structural strength in one hour, helping shorten installation time and accelerate return to service for projects.

Phone: 303-668-1091 Email: junlin_xu@cg-inc.com Web: https://www.cg-inc.com Product: cColumn Description: For the design and investigation of rectangular, circular, and irregular concrete columns, as well as beams and shear walls, according to ACI 31819/14/11/08/05/02 and ACI 318-99.

Phone: 800-679-6679 Email: support@qustics.com Web: https://qustics.com Product: QuietMatrix Description: QUSTICS QuietMatrix concrete floating floor systems decouple a secondary concrete slab from the structural slab using resilient pads or adjustable spring jackup supports, reducing structure-borne vibration and impact noise transmission. Engineered for fitness floors, mechanical equipment rooms, auditoriums, performing arts venues, laboratories, movie theaters, and rooftop applications.

Phone: 507-553-8194 Email: dan.stenzel@wells.build Web: https://wells.build/ Product: Stuctural Systems Description: Wells manufactures a comprehensive suite of structural systems such as wall panels, hollowcore, columns, beams, and double tees. These systems are engineered for strength, efficiency, and lasting performance. From parking garages to multifamily residences, these prefabricated concrete systems are built to stand the test of time.

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Phone: 800-503-3418 Email: christopher.wittler@premiereadmix.com Web: https://premiereadmix.com Product: Concrete Admixtures Description: Premiere Concrete Admixtures offers a full range of chemical admixtures for industrial, commercial, and DOT applications. Premiere’s flagship products include UltraFinish 1L—a nano-silica admixture specifically designed to improve finishability and durability; and Impede IntraSeal—an integral concrete sealer that protects from damage caused by water and deicing brine intrusion.

Email: swetzel@structuremag.org Web: www.structuremag.org Product: Ask Archie Description: Have questions about concrete design? Archie is an AI-powered tool educated on STRUCTURE and the NCSEA ecosystem. Archie can help with locating specific webinars, publications, articles, and technical resources, summarizing STRUCTURE Magazine content, including publications, resources, and whitepapers, exploring topics, and answering structural engineering questions.

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CTS CEMENT MANUFACTURING CORP. Enhance Project Design and Delivery with More Sustainable Cements

portland-limestone cement (PLC) and aggregate to make ASTM C845 Type K shrinkage-compensating concrete, low-shrinkage concrete, and non-shrink grout. In addition to lowering concrete’s global warming potential (GWP), the additive simplifies design and construction by maximizing placement sizes, reducing mobilizations, and minimizing or eliminating control joints, waterstops, and pour strips. Rapid Set® and Komponent® products have been used to build and repair landmarks like the Hoover Dam Bypass, Pentagon, Lincoln Tunnel, and San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Research by public agencies nationwide confirm the durability of decadesold placements. Our material scientists, engineers, technical experts, and field representatives will work with you every step of the way, from design through construction, to ensure your success. Contact us for the Type III EPDs or for assistance with product selection, specifications, samples, and mix designs.

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CTS manufactures two lower-carbon alternatives to portland cement for concrete construction and repair: Rapid Set® calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement and Komponent® expansive cement additive. A Type III environmental product declaration (EPD) was developed for each brand to help project teams meet the increasing demand for low-embodied-carbon (LEC) construction materials. The core ingredient in dozens of cements, mortars, and grouts, Rapid Set® qualifies as very rapid hardening (VRH) per ASTM C1600 (Standard Specification for Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement). Unlike other CSA cements, Rapid Set® cement concrete doesn’t require blending with portland cement or accelerators to achieve structural strength in 1 hour. Mixed, placed, and finished similarly to portland cement concrete, the material saves time and money during construction by lowering installation times and labor requirements. It’s also inherently more resistant to deterioration caused by chlorides, alkali-silica reaction (ASR), sulfate attack, and shrinkage cracking. Project teams benefit by quickly putting buildings and infrastructure into service and delivering durable, long-lasting results. Komponent® is blended with local portland cement or

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ADVANCED CONCRETE ANALYSIS & DESIGN SOFTWARE FOR MODERN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

How INDUCTA’s Practitioner-Driven Innovation Delivers Seamless Building Workflows to the North American Market

or over 30 years, INDUCTA has developed specialized structural engineering software built on a single core principle: created by engineers, for engineers. Designed to address the real-world operational realities of consulting practices, the INDUCTA software suite offers an end-to-end platform for the complete analysis, design, optimization, and documentation of reinforced concrete (RC) and post-tensioned (PT) building structures. While INDUCTA has long established itself as an industry standard across international markets, its tailored suite for North America provides local engineering practices with a powerful, automated solution to bridge the gap between high-level 3D building analysis and constructible final deliverables. By automating repetitive mathematical checks, eliminating manual data transfer, and streamlining drawing generation, INDUCTA enables design offices to execute complex concrete designs faster and with greater accuracy.

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Industry-Leading Design Modules

Integrated Floor System Analysis and Special Structural Applications

Beyond vertical lateral and gravity elements, the INDUCTA suite provides comprehensive tools for elevated floor systems, transfer diaphragms, and specialized concrete components: • Suspended Slab Design and Slab-on-Grade (SLB & PTD): Engineers can batch-export individual floor plates directly into specialized finite element modules for reinforced concrete (SLB) and post-tensioned (PTD) slabs, as well as slab-on-grade applications. This allows for rigorous deflection, cracking, and punching shear evaluations across complex floor geometries. • Precast & Tilt-Up Engineering (PanelsPlus): The suite includes PanelsPlus, a dedicated finite element software package designed specifically for the lifting analysis, structural design, and detailing of precast and tilt-up concrete panels. PanelsPlus evaluates dynamic rigging forces, erection stresses, wind loads, and final in-service structural performance within a unified design package.

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Modern structural engineering relies heavily on a multi-software stack, often introducing data transfer risks and workflow friction. INDUCTA eliminates these bottlenecks through direct interoperability with other structural analysis platforms. Utilizing RCBLink, the suite integrates seamlessly with other major structural design software, allowing engineers to import building geometry, and complete force envelopes without loss of model fidelity. Furthermore, INDUCTA accelerates initial model generation by directly importing CAD floor layouts and Revit models along with Bitmap and PDF imports. Once structural design and rationalization are complete, design outputs, column and wall schedules, and slab reinforcement layouts export bi-directionally back into Autodesk Revit, CAD environments, or Microsoft Excel. This ensures draftspersons and BIM coordinators work directly from verified engineering data, removing the need to manually transcribe structural markups into final construction documentation.

enabling engineers to design and check entire vertical framing systems simultaneously. With a single click, the software evaluates multi-story columns and complex wall layouts against ultimate load combination envelopes, biaxial bending, boundary element requirements, serviceability, and fire resistance. The built-in rationalization engine automatically groups similar column and wall elements across levels to balance material efficiency with site constructability, instantly generating clean, production-ready schedules for direct export to CAD, Revit, or Excel. Fully compliant with ACI 318 and CSA A23.3 with complete support for both US Customary and Metric units—these integrated modules ensure engineers can resolve their most critical concrete design challenges with speed, precision, and code compliance.

A cornerstone of the INDUCTA platform is its suite of industryleading design modules, purpose-built to evaluate critical vertical and interface mechanisms across entire concrete framing systems simultaneously eliminating the need for isolated component checkers or Transforming Engineering Efficiency and Practice Performance disjointed spreadsheets. In an increasingly competitive project environment, engineering • Advanced Punching Shear Design Tools: A major focus of the firms cannot afford to spend high-value engineering hours on manual suite is its rigorous punching shear design and detailing engine. load transfers, custom spreadsheet management, and tedious schedule INDUCTA automates complex punching shear checks around assembly. The INDUCTA software suite modernizes the concrete design internal, edge, and corner columns, wall ends, and re-entrant corners process by taking care of repetitive, iterative computational procedures, under biaxial moments and high axial transfers. The software evalu- allowing engineers to focus their time on structural optimization, value ates critical perimeters, accounts for openings and edge proximities, engineering, and architectural coordination. and optimizes shear reinforcement solutions—such as stud rails, For North American consulting practices seeking to expand their stirrup cages, or drop panels—ensuring strict code compliance. concrete design capabilities, accelerate project delivery schedules, and • Column and Wall Design & Scheduling: INDUCTA deliv- eliminate human error in data translation, INDUCTA delivers a proven, ers dedicated tools for reinforced concrete columns and walls highly efficient, and complete structural solution. www.inductasoftware.com STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Resource Guide 2026

CONCRETE • CONNECTIONS Strongwell

Phone: 276-645-8000 Email: info@strongwell.com Web: https://www.strongwell.com Product: COMPOSIBAR® Description: High-performance, composite fiberglass rebar designed specifically for concrete reinforcement in flatwork and masonry applications. Manufactured in the USA using a patented pultrusion process, COMPOSIBAR will not rust, corrode, or deteriorate over time like steel, resulting in a longer service life, reduced maintenance, and more reliable performance in demanding environments.

Computations & Graphics, Inc.

Phone: 303-668-1091 Email: junlin_xu@cg-inc.com Web: https://www.cg-inc.com Product: ColumnBlaze Description: ColumnBlaze is a powerful concrete column API based on the solver engine in cColumn. It is available in both 64-bit and 32-bit versions, with C++ and .NET (binary and source code).

CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation

Phone: 800-929-3030 Email: info@ctscement.com Web: https://www.ctscement.com/ Product: Komponent® Shrinkage-Compensating Concrete Description: Komponent® is a shrinkage-compensating concrete based on Type K cement technology. It reduces or can eliminate control joints while limiting drying-shrinkage cracking and curling. Improved dimensional stability enhances durability, provides up to 60% greater abrasion resistance, extends service life, and helps reduce repair, maintenance, and lifecycle costs over time.

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ASC Steel Deck

Phone: 800-726-2727 Email: info@ascsd.com Web: https://ascsd.com/ Product: DeltaGrip® DG4™ Description: DeltaGrip® DG4™ is a revolutionary mechanical sidelap connection system for steel roof deck applications that delivers enhanced connection strength, improved punch durability, and faster installation compared to traditional attachment methods.

Chicago Clamp Company

Phone: 708-343-8311 Email: kevin.barry@chicagoclampcompany.com Web: https://chicagoclampcompany.com Product: Framing Clamp System Description: A safe, efficient, and cost-effective solution for providing structural support to roof loads and framing around openings.

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Delivering Zero Compromise in Concrete Construction

integrity and lasting performance. • Sustainable Advantage: Proudly Made in the USA with recycled materials, PS=Ø contributes to LEED Certification and reduces construction waste. Proven in the Field The PS=Ø system has been used in hospitals, high-rises, data centers, stadiums, and large-scale infrastructure projects across the nation. Time and time again, it has delivered measurable impact on schedule acceleration, jobsite safety, and finish quality. Industry leaders continue to rely on PS=Ø because it removes one of concrete’s most persistent obstacles with a solution that works in practice—not just on paper. Achieving Zero Compromise Our name reflects our mission: with PS=Ø, there are no trade-offs. No compromises between safety and speed. No compromises between schedule and structural performance. No compromises between sustainability and quality. No more compromises between constructability and design. By eliminating traditional pour strips, the PS=Ø system allows your team to build faster, safer, and smarter. Ready to move beyond pour strips? Visit www. pourstrip0.com or call 800-355-8414 to learn more.

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or decades, traditional pour strips have been treated as an unavoidable step in concrete construction. While accepted as industry standard, they create a series of challenges: schedule delays, safety hazards, engineering headaches, and preventing trades from starting and finishing their work. At PS=Ø, we set out to solve this problem once and for all. The solution is the PS=Ø system—the industry’s first engineered and field-proven replacement for traditional pour strips. Designed to deliver full slab movement, reducing restraint and accelerating construction schedule, PS=Ø gives engineers, contractors, and owners a better way forward. Why choose PS=Ø? • Faster Schedules: Traditional pour strips hold up projects by 30 to 180 days while waiting for shrinkage to occur. PS=Ø eliminates this wait, unlocking project flow and keeping trades moving. • Safety & Quality: By removing the need for exposed rework and messy rework, jobsites are safer and final structures are stronger, stiffer, and more efficient. • Cost Savings: By accelerating schedule, simplifying trade work, and delivering clean floors the PS=Ø system delivers overall project cost savings. • Engineering Confidence: Backed by extensive testing and real-world use on some of the country’s most demanding projects, PS=Ø ensures structural

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MAPEI: SYSTEM SOLUTIONS BUILT TO PERFORM

Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, MAPEI North America comprises MAPEI Corporation in the United States, MAPEI Inc. in Canada and MAPEI Caribe in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean markets. Together, the three subsidiaries operate 28 facilities and employ approximately 2,000 people across the region. Driven by innovation, research and development, and a commitment to quality and sustainability, MAPEI supports construction professionals with solutions backed by technical expertise and training. MAPEI is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, and its facilities are certified to the ISO 9001 standard for quality management, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, and ISO 14001 for environmental management. For more information, visit www. mapei.us or call 1-800-426-2734 (1-800-42-MAPEI).

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ounded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chemical products for the building industry. For nearly 90 years, MAPEI solutions have contributed to some of the world’s most important architectural and infrastructure projects, from the Colosseum and Pikes Peak to the Empire State Building and the Venice locks and beyond. Today, MAPEI Group operates 92 subsidiaries in 59 countries, with 109 manufacturing plants in 44 nations and approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. MAPEI provides high-quality construction materials and complete system solutions for the construction, restoration, and protection of buildings and infrastructure. Its portfolio includes traffic coatings, sealants, repair mortars, cementitious and resin flooring systems, FRP structural strengthening and corrosionprotection systems, as well as coatings and sealers, decorative toppings, waterproofing products and epoxy adhesives. MAPEI’s Concrete Restoration Solutions products are included on the DOT-Approved Product Lists (APLs) of several U.S. states; consult each state DOT for the most current and complete list of approved products.

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CONNECTIONS Chicago Clamp Company

Phone: 708-343-8311 Email: kevin.barry@chicagoclampcompany.com Web: https://chicagoclampcompany.com Product: Upper Deck Fall Protection System Description: The weld-free alternative to providing an anchor point to your fall arrest projects

LeJeune Bolt Company

Phone: 952-890-7700 Email: sales@lejeunebolt.com Web: www.tightenright.com Product: TNA® Torque+Angle Fastening System Description: Bolt Smarter with LeJeune Bolt Company. Spec the TNA® Torque+Angle Fastening System and every bolt connection will have the right tension and the right angle. The system is anchored by our exclusive F3148 Installation Tools and revolutionary 144ksi Fixed Spline TNA® Bolt Assemblies.

Applied Bolting Technology®

Phone: 802-460-3100 Email: jenniferg@appliedbolting.com Web: https://appliedbolting.com Product: Squirter® DTIs Description: Applied Bolting Technology® manufactures Squirter® Direct Tension Indicators (DTIs), providing a simple, visual method for verifying bolt tension. Squirter® DTIs use DuraSquirt® indication media to provide clear visual confirmation when the specified tension is achieved—helping structural engineers and erectors verify proper installation without relying on torque or feeler gauges.

Chicago Clamp Company

Phone: 708-343-8311 Email: kevin.barry@chicagoclampcompany.com Web: https://chicagoclampcompany.com Product: Suspension Clamp System Description: Unmatched flexibility in suspension hardware. Using 5/8” bolts or threaded rod, equipment can be suspended from joists at the necessary locations.

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FASTENING THE FUTURE FOR THE PAST 50 YEARS Spec Approvals and Certifications T • ASTM F3148-17a Specification • RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts • Combined Method of Installation ANSI/AISC 358 Prequalified Connections for Special & Intermediate Moment Frames for Seismic Applications • AISC 360-22 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings • AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 10th Edition • AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications, 4th Edition, 2024 Interim Revisions • AASHTO Steel Bridge Fabrication Specifications, 1st Edition • AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering.

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he TNA® Torque + Angle Fastening System is the only fastening system that delivers both a quantifiable Snug Tight condition—ensuring every bolt in a connection meets a minimum requirement for tension—and the precise required angle for the perfect final pretension. No other system or method can match the TNA® Torque + Angle Fastening System for producing the highest level of accuracy and reliability in both the snug and final tensioning processes. Our TNA® Bolts meet the requirements of ASTM F3148 and are 100% Melt & Manufacture in the U.S. The Combined Method (Torque + Angle) is an approved RCSC installation method.

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BEYOND THE BEAM

Solving Mass Timber’s Connection Challenges

veryone talks about the timber. Few talk about what holds it together. Cross-laminated timber, glulam, mass plywood panels, and hybrid timber assemblies now compete directly with steel and concrete on schedule, carbon performance, and architectural appeal. But as adoption grows, so does the complexity of the details that make these buildings work. Timber panels and beams do not become buildings by themselves—the performance of a mass timber structure depends on how loads move through beam-to-column joints, column bases, panel-to-panel connections, diaphragm splines, and anchorage details from foundation to roof, plus the handling and erection details that get members into place safely. For structural engineers, that complexity is the real design challenge. Each connection type carries its own load path, tolerance requirements, fire and durability considerations, and constructability constraints. Solving one detail well does not guarantee the next one is straightforward. What engineers increasingly need is not a single product, but a partner with the breadth of line and technical depth to support the full range of connections a mass timber project requires.

A System, Not a Single Solution

and why coating selection and core hardness are now real engineering considerations. Diaphragm connections round out the load path. Floor and roof diaphragms rely on reliable panel-to-panel connections to transfer in-plane Glued-in rod systems can shear, and the methods used affect fabrication provide efficient load transfer time, moisture management, and long-term for steel-to-timber and performance. Traditional routed plywood timber-to-timber connections splines, for instance, can create recessed joints while maintaining capable of collecting water during construction architectural aesthetics. before a building is dried in. Engineers benefit from options that reduce fabrication steps and moisture risk while still delivering documented shear capacity. Handling and erection deserve equal attention, even though they rarely make it into the structural drawings. Large glulam and CLT members must be lifted, positioned, and set safely, often at significant weight and with limited tolerance for damage to exposed surfaces. Engineered lifting devices provide documented capacity for these operations, reducing risk to crews during erection while protecting the finish quality owners and architects expect from exposed timber.

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Simpson Strong-Tie has spent 70 years developing structural conTechnical Support Behind the Products nectors and fasteners for wood construction, and that engineering discipline has translated directly into mass timber. The company’s Products alone do not solve these challenges. What engineers portfolio now spans concealed beam hangers, column connections, consistently ask for is technical support: design values they can structural fastening, diaphragm connections, engineered lifting trust, installation guidance that reflects real jobsite conditions, devices, glued-in rod adhesives, and more—so engineers can specify and a resource they can call when a detail does not fit neatly into tested, code-recognized solutions at each stage of design instead of a catalog. Simpson Strong-Tie backs its mass timber solutions with engineering custom details from scratch every time. field engineers and technical literature developed to help project Concealed connections are among the most demanding details teams work through connection challenges early, when changes in mass timber because they must perform are least disruptive to schedule and budget. structurally while staying invisible within That combination—breadth of line paired with technical expertise—is the finished wood. Concealed beam hangwhat allows engineers to treat connection design as a system rather than ers achieve full-capacity beam-to-column a series of disconnected problems. A beam hanger, a column base, a connections without exposed hardware, prediaphragm splice, and a lifting detail may seem like separate decisions, serving clean architectural sightlines, while but they all affect the building’s performance, and a consistent, tested glued-in rod systems anchor threaded rods approach across all of them reduces risk at every stage of the project. into glulam members for steel-to-wood, column-to-column, and beam splice Concealed beam-toapplications. Column base and column- column connections Supporting the Next Generation of Mass Timber to-column connections carry some of the provide structural capacity highest concentrated loads in a mass timber while preserving the clean Mass timber will continue to evolve as codes, fire strategies, and market structure, and documented, code-recognized architectural appearance expectations mature. Meeting that evolution requires sustained investhardware gives engineers reliable capacity expected in exposed mass ment in testing, technical resources, and field support that keeps pace without designing bespoke steel brackets timber construction. with how the industry is actually building. Simpson Strong-Tie remains for every condition. committed to that investment, working alongside engineers, fabricators, Fastening presents a different set of considerations. Structural screws and installers to help mass timber move from specialty construction used for panel connections, reinforcement, and steel-to-wood details toward a repeatable, mainstream structural system. must balance withdrawal capacity, clean installation, and long-term Engineers evaluating mass timber connections are encouraged to durability, particularly as fastener standards evolve. The added atten- reach out early in the design process. To explore Simpson Strongtion to hydrogen embrittlement in the CSA O86:24 Canadian timber Tie’s full mass timber product line and technical resources, visit design standard shows how quickly technical requirements can shift, go.strongtie.com/masstimber. 800-999-5099 | www.strongtie.com

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GERB Vibration Control Systems, Inc.

Phone: 630-724-1660 Email: gerbusa@gerb.com Web: https://gerb.com Product: GERB Base Isolation (Vibration, Noise, Retrofit) Description: GERB Base Vibration Isolation systems reduce vibration and structure-borne noise from rail and other external vibration sources, protecting buildings and occupants. Suitable for new construction and retrofit applications, these solutions enable development near transit lines or vibration sources without compromising comfort, structural integrity, or acoustic performance.

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GERB Vibration Control Systems, Inc.

Phone: 630-724-1660 Email: gerbusa@gerb.com Web: https://gerb.com Product: GERB 3D Base Isolation (Seismic) Description: GERB 3D Base Seismic Isolation protects buildings and critical infrastructure from earthquake forces by decoupling structures from ground motion in all directions. This advanced seismic protection system minimizes damage, preserves functionality after an event, and safeguards occupants, equipment, and mission-critical operations from destructive seismic energy.

ENERCALC, LLC

Phone: 800-424-2252 Email: info@enercalc.com Web: https://enercalc.com Product: ENERCALC SEL / ENERCALC 3D Description: Major ENERCALC updates include expanded support for ACI 318-25 across retaining wall modules, with updated concrete shear limits, simplified concrete shear strength equations, and revised hooked development length provisions with clearer reporting. Rankine Active earth pressure options have been reintroduced for Cantilevered Retaining Walls. Soldier Pile Retaining Wall design has been enhanced with detailed flexural capacity reporting and updated lateral-torsional buckling provisions for square and rectangular HSS sections.

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Phone: 949-951-5815 Email: info@risa.com Web: risa.com Product: RISA-3D Description: RISA-3D has you covered with seismic detailing features including full AISC-341/358 code checks. Whether you’re using RISA-3D’s automated seismic load generator, or using the built-in dynamic response spectra & time history analysis/design capabilities, you’ll get designs and reports that meet all your needs.

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GERB Vibration Control Systems, Inc.

Phone: 630-724-1660 Email: gerbusa@gerb.com Web: https://gerb.com Product: GERB Tuned Mass Damper (Wind-Induced Vibration) Description: GERB Tuned Mass Dampers counteract wind-induced vibration in tall buildings, towers, and slender structures, improving occupant comfort and structural performance. Engineered to match a structure’s dynamic characteristics, these systems reduce sway and accelerations without altering the building’s architecture.

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combined with its versatility in handling various repair materials, makes it an ideal choice for professionals serious about corrosion control. Its ability to handle aggregates, fiber-reinforced materials, and epoxy coatings—while requiring minimal maintenance—ensures you can focus on delivering quality repairs rather than managing equipment issues. The Carrousel® Pump can run dry with no damage to the machine and is fast and easy to clean with no disassembly, making clean-up a breeze. Not only is the equipment great for corrosion repair but it can also be found in structural repair projects like parking garages and large structures for failure, cracks, spalls, and once again—corrosion repairs. Multiple Department of Transportations within the United States has our equipment on bridge repair and maintenance projects. The Carrousel® Pump and U-Blend Mixer can spray various cementitious fireproofing materials onto steel high-beams in buildings to insulate against fire and provide structural stability. Quikspray®, Inc., also manufactures various broadcasting equipment. The Quikspray® Industrial AG-Blower, redesigned with a larger valve, will place quartz aggregate, sand, glass, fillers, or non-skid aggregate at a rate of 30-45 lbs/min into unset epoxy, cement, or polyester basecoats. For seamless floor or wall application, the Handheld Chip Sprayer and Commercial Chip Sprayer permits the even distribution of large and small, multi or single colored chips into wet resin or other unset base coats.

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Quikspray®, Inc., has proudly manufactured material handling peristaltic pumps, mixers, and broadcasters for the commercial coatings industry in the USA for 60+ years. Quikspray® products are available in different sizes, capabilities and power configurations to meet a wide variety of industry needs. The Carrousel® Pump and U-Blend Mixers are capable of pumping epoxy grouts, underlayments, heavily bodied materials, and re-grouting mortar joints and also spraying fireproofing, waterproofing, EIFS, shotcrete, artificial rock work, stucco, and other commercial coatings. The U-Blend Mixer is designed to allow lower dumping heights for a variety of containers that eases operator fatigue. The mixer has two options for the lid—a grated lid that opens bags and a near dustless lid with a vacuum port to minimize dust in sensitive environments. There are also two different U-Blend Mixer sizes available: one capable of mixing up to 600lbs of material and a larger size capable of mixing up to 1,200 lbs of material. The Carrousel® Pump and U-Blend Mixer can be found on a variety of projects. One such project could be corrosion control/repair. Effective corrosion repair requires both the right equipment and the proper technique. The Quikspray® Carrousel® Pump‘s unique peristaltic design,

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ENERCALCSTRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CALCULATION SOFTWARE

Built for Engineers, by Engineers, for 45 years

NERCALC is built by engineers, to support engineers in their daily work. For the last 45 years supporting engineers has meant simplifying the component-level work that makes up most of an engineer’s day: beams, columns, foundations, walls, earth retention, wind, snow, seismic, etc. Looking towards the next 45 years, this means expanding features, building new tools and providing more detail and transparency to the engineers who trust us.

Office Hours Our Office Hours sessions keep drawing crowds, Check out our and they’re open to anyone, subscriber or not. Each office hours session has something for everyone, whether you’re picking up ENERCALC for the first time, dusting off a module you haven’t opened in a while, or using ENERCALC fluently every single day. We’ve held 28 sessions each month since May 2024, all archived on our website and free to watch anytime. More Transparency We’ve heard the “black box” concern, and we’ve added several features to provide more (and exportable) interim values. We continue working on more answers to it. Today, that means hand calculation verifications for 10 ENERCALC modules: a side-by-side comparison of hand calcs against ENERCALC’s reported results, useful as a gut-check for experienced engineers and a learning tool for newer ones, with more modules being added over time. It also means we’re building toward something bigger: a detailed results view designed to show its work clearly.

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In Development: ENERCALC Review & ENERCALC Schedules We don’t usually talk about tools before they ship, but these two are in beta testing with real users, born from what users are telling us, and we’re still shaping them around that feedback. ENERCALC Review gives engineers a second set of eyes. It checks an ENERCALC project file for completeness (placeholder inputs, gaps in the load path) and consistency (mixed codes, mixed load combinations, inconsistent inputs), then pulls every calculation’s results into one summary page: Design OK or Design NG for each calculation, plus flagged Questions, Issues, and Information for the engineer to resolve. ENERCALC Schedules pulls member design data (sizes, materials, key design values) out of the project file and into a spreadsheet table, ready to format, filter, or edit however your documentation calls for, and easy to refresh whenever the calculations change. Both features are still taking shape, with real-world feedback guiding them toward release.

Load Linking and Project Load Group Builder do different things, but we think of them as part of the same family: keeping calculations connected, reducing repetitive data entry, and helping minimize transcription errors as your project evolves.

Keeping Your Work Connected We’ve continued to expand Load Linking into additional modules, On the Road keeping your calculations connected by passing reactions from one We’ve been spending more time on the road. Our CEO and member to the next. Since last year, we’ve added Load Linking to the engineers have been hosting in-person lunch-and-learns with General Footing module, allowing reactions from steel and wood structural engineers in Oklahoma City, Portland, and Seattle so beams and columns to be linked directly to the foundation, as well as far, with more stops planned across the US. We’re also showing linking columns to beams. up at SEA chapter events to connect with our users and gather We’ve also released Project Load Group Builder, a separate feature with feedback in person. We’re a small team, and we intend to stay a similar goal: define commonly used load groups once, reference them reachable: showing up, listening, and shaping what we build across your project, and update them everywhere with a single edit. around what engineers need. 800-424-2252 | info@enercalc.com | enercalc.com STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Resource Guide 2026

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ASDIP Structural Software

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Phone: 303-668-1091 Email: junlin_xu@cg-inc.com Web: https://www.cg-inc.com Product: Real3D Description: For the analysis and design of frames, trusses, residential and industrial buildings, mat foundations, shear walls, tanks, and towers. With accuracy, speed, and user-friendliness, Real3D allows you to solve your next problem in minutes.

Phone: 800-424-2252 Email: info@enercalc.com Web: https://enercalc.com Product: ENERCALC SEL / ENERCALC 3D Description: ENERCALC SEL consists of over 40 individual calculation modules for a number of different structural design tasks. These modules range from simple component designs (steel beam, concrete column, etc.) to analysis (i.e., rigid diaphragm torsion), earth retention, and even full 3D FEM analysis. ENERCALC SEL is commonly used complete design of small and mediumsized structures, as well as for spot checks, verifications, and design of miscellaneous components on large-scale building designs. NEW! Engineers can now create/ manage calculations & update Revit models even faster via ENERCALC for Revit.

Phone: 650-793-4151 Email: aakash@inspectmind.ai Web: https://www.inspectmind.ai Product: InspectMind AI Checker Description: InspectMind AI Checker reviews structural, architectural, MEP, and civil drawings and specifications to flag potential code issues, coordination conflicts, and missing information. Findings include source references for professional review. Teams can prioritize issues, collaborate on responses, and export reports before permit submission or construction.

Phone: 407-284-9202 Email: support@asdipsoft.com Web: www.asdipsoft.com Product: ASDIP Cloud Suite Description: Structural engineering design tools that simplify the analysis and code-based design of concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and foundation members. Engineers can quickly model components, generate calculations, optimize designs, and produce professional reports through an intuitive cloud-enabled workflow built to improve speed, accuracy, and productivity.

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Phone: 949-951-5815 Email: info@risa.com Web: risa.com Product: RISA-3D Description: RISA-3D designs and optimizes steel, concrete, masonry, wood, cold-formed steel and aluminum with a fast, intuitive interface. State of the art solvers, customizable reporting options and robust integration with other products such as RISAFloor, RISAFoundation and Revit make RISA-3D the premier choice for general purpose structural analysis and design.

Email: swetzel@structuremag.org Web: www.structuremag.org Product: Ask Archie Description: Have questions about structural engineering and design? Archie is an AI-powered tool educated on STRUCTURE and the NCSEA ecosystem. Archie can help with locating specific webinars, publications, articles, and technical resources, summarizing STRUCTURE Magazine content, including publications, resources, and whitepapers, exploring topics, and answering structural engineering questions.

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ONE MODEL FOR THE WHOLE WOOD BUILDING

Change the Building. Not Every Calculation. Architectural revisions shouldn’t mean rebuilding your calculations. Update the model and LAVA recalculates the updated load path. Spend less time reworking calculations, reduce manual errors, and respond to project changes faster. Built for Real Wood Buildings. From custom homes to large multifamily projects, LAVA has been used on thousands of wood-framed projects nationwide. LAVA delivers calculations and professional, submittal-ready reports. Developed by structural engineers, LAVA follows the way engineers actually think about and design wood buildings. Make every project more profitable.

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f you design wood-framed buildings, you know the process. Design a beam. Transfer the reaction. Update a spreadsheet. Design the wall below. Calculate lateral loads somewhere else. Then do it all again when the architect makes a change. There’s a better way. LAVA was built specifically for the complete design of 1–6 story wood-framed buildings. Gravity and lateral systems work together in one model, allowing loads to move through the structure the way engineers actually design buildings. Gravity. Lateral. Complete load path. LAVA automatically generates code-required load combinations and transfers gravity, wind, and seismic loads through the building. Design beams, bearing walls, posts, shear walls, hold-downs, straps, and continuous tie-down systems without manually transferring reactions between programs. Less manual data entry means fewer opportunities for errors. By automating repetitive calculations and load transfers, LAVA gives engineers more time to engineer and firms more opportunity to make every project profitable. LAVA follows the lateral load path through the building, while your gravity framing is designed in the same model. Engineering software should save you time and money.

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By fostering a culture of continuous learning and supported directly by RISA’s personalized training, Shive-Hattery quickly optimized their use of the software. Shive-Hattery’s experience reflects RISA’s broader approach of providing engineers with the training, support, and resources they need to succeed. Engineers can begin with self-guided resources, build capacity through structured learning courses, and turn to technical experts when a project requires direct support. The RISA Learning Center is a central hub for engineers’ ongoing development to learn and grow with the program. It provides various training options and allows engineers to choose from multiple formats that best suit their experience level and schedule. For many engineers, including those at Shive-Hattery, on-demand videos provide quick answers when getting started. The Learning Paths take these videos one step further with interactive, on-demand training. These free interactive resources provide step-by-step instructions to help build familiarity with the interface and establish a practical starting point for learning the RISA Suite. While building their skills, live training offers a more structured and hands-on experience for engineers. Instructor-led sessions combine lecture style learning with interactive office hours allowing participants to get their questions answered. Provided model files and optional homework problems provide engineers additional opportunities to hone their skills. As engineers advance, so will the challenges they see in their models as Shive-Hattery experienced. The Learning Center offers on-demand courses that address more complex topics such as dynamic analysis and plate modeling. These courses give engineers the flexibility to learn at their own pace and schedule while expanding their skills. When direct assistance is needed, RISA’s technical support team is available to help with modeling questions, troubleshooting, and interpreting results. Staffed with experienced structural engineers, the team provides practical guidance to help solve challenges quickly. From a first model to a complex project workflow, RISA helps engineers build both capability and confidence. Through practical learning resources, tailored training, and direct access to experienced technical support professionals, RISA remains invested in customer success well beyond software implementation. RISA is committed to being a practical engineering partner throughout the design process whether a firm is onboarding new staff, advancing its modeling practices, or navigating a unique design challenge.

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ISA is more than a software company—we are engineers who understand the real-world demands of the profession. We partner with firms by providing tools designed for the way engineers actually work, helping firms solve complex problems, reduce rework, and design with confidence. RISA’s commitment to engineers extends well beyond the software itself. Through ongoing guidance from experienced engineering professionals, RISA helps customers maximize their investment throughout the design process. The goal is not simply to provide capable structural design software, but to help engineers apply it effectively as their projects, workflows, and teams evolve. The value of structural design software is measured not only by what it can do, but by what it enables engineers to accomplish. RISA’s partnership with Shive-Hattery is just one example of how RISA’s integrated tools, practical training, and technical support services equip firms for the distinct challenges they face. As it does for many firms, Shive-Hattery’s RISA journey began with RISA-3D as the core tool for their structural engineering projects. The program’s intuitive interface and powerful analysis capabilities made it an essential tool for their team, enabling engineers to tackle complex structural problems with ease. From the beginning, the team relied on RISA’s comprehensive support system including training videos and technical articles. “Most of our learning was on the go,” shared one engineer. The Shive-Hattery team found the shorter, more focused videos particularly helpful, providing quick solutions to specific problems especially as they were starting out. As Shive-Hattery incorporated more RISA products throughout their workflow, they discovered the software’s flexibility and depth. The interoperability between RISA-3D and RISAFloor enabled the team to perform comprehensive design and analysis of entire building structures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in their projects. When the team started integrating RISAFloor into more advanced projects such as ones with unique architectural elements, engineers encountered some challenges in fully adopting the program into their workflows. RISA partnered closely with the engineers at Shive-Hattery to understand their unique needs, and project requirements. Together, the team identified key focus areas and mapped the skills needed to help engineers use RISAFloor more effectively. These conversations led RISA to develop a fully customized training program tailored to their workflows. Led by RISA experts, the sessions provided hands-on experience, walking Shive-Hattery’s engineers through RISAFloor’s full capabilities—from automated features to manual load adjustments. The training was designed to improve overall technical proficiency and give engineers the confidence to apply the software to complex architectural scenarios.

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GERB Vibration Control Systems, Inc.

ASC Steel Deck

Steel Dynamics, Inc.–Long Products Group

Phone: 303-668-1091 Email: junlin_xu@cg-inc.com Web: https://www.cg-inc.com Product: sCheck Description: For the design and investigation of standard AISC steel beams and columns (W, M, S, HP, C, MC, L, WT, MT, ST, 2L, HSS, and Pipe) according to ANSI/AISC 360-22, AISC 360-16, and AISC 36010 LRFD.

Phone: 800-726-2727 Email: info@ascsd.com Web: https://ascsd.com/ Product: Composite Floor Deck Description: Composite steel floor deck featuring ASC Steel Deck’s proven Hi-Form® embossment pattern for reliable concrete bond performance. Acts as both permanent formwork and positive reinforcement, helping engineers achieve efficient, economical floor systems for a wide range of building types.

Phone: 630-724-1660 Email: gerbusa@gerb.com Web: https://gerb.com Product: GERB Tuned Mass Damper (Floor Vibration) Description: GERB Tuned Mass Dampers for Floors control disruptive floor vibrations caused by foot traffic and other dynamic loads. Ideal for cantilever, long-span structures, and monumental staircases in hospitals, labs, offices, and sensitive facilities, these systems provide comfort and meet strict vibration criteria.

QUSTICS

Phone: 800-679-6679 Email: support@qustics.com Web: https://qustics.com Product: QuietClip Description: QUSTICS QuietClip resilient clips and braces isolate vibration transmission between adjoining building structures, decoupling connections that would otherwise create vibration flanking paths. Each clip provides a defined, engineered load-transfer path, maintaining structural stability and safe load distribution without compromising isolation performance.

Phone: 260-625-8100 Email: high-strength@steeldynamics.com Web: https://lpg.steeldynamics.com Product: Hot-rolled Structural Beams and Merchant Bar Description: SDI’s Long Products Group produces high-quality structural beams and merchant bar for commercial construction. SDI provides material for heavy construction, critical infrastructure, and other large-scale projects. The products offered are manufactured to meet or exceed standard specifications with other offerings for sustainable steel requirements and high-strength steel alternatives including A572-65.

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BULL MOOSE TUBE

where sustainability is key, Bull Moose has the ability to procure coils produced strictly via the Electric Arc Furnace method (EAF), which allows us to manufacture HSS and pipe piling with some of the lowest global warming potential (GWP) values in the industry. In fact, our newest tube mill in Sinton, Texas has the lowest GWP values in the market, at 1.06 metric tons of CO2e per metric ton of HSS. Bull Moose Tube’s commitment to sustainability, quality and innovation ensures that structural engineers receive not only strength and reliability but also design flexibility and long-term value. Whether your focus is on weight reduction, enhanced strength, or durability in harsh environments, we provide the steel solutions that help you achieve your architectural and engineering ambitions.

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Bull Moose Tube is one of the largest manufacturers of hollow structural sections (HSS) and steel pipe piling in North America, designed to meet the demanding needs of structural engineers across a range of applications. Our product portfolio includes standard ASTM A500, A1085, A252, corrosion-resistant weathering grades (A847), and our innovative Stratusteel® line, to name a few. Our products are engineered for versatility—supporting everything from data centers to military vehicles and heavy trailers. Weathering grade HSS serves as a cost-effective, low-maintenance alternative for outdoor structures, developing a protective patina that resists corrosion and eliminates the need for painting. To aid in efficient, responsible material selection, Bull Moose provides verified Environmental Product Declarations. For projects

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THE LEADER IN HSS Design, Build and Connect with Atlas Tube

tlas Tube is North America’s leading manufacturer of steel Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) and straight-seam ERW pipe piling. With seven manufacturing locations, an in-house team of engineering experts and a growing suite of HSS design resources, Atlas is more than a manufacturer—we offer personalized education, services and logistics support throughout the entire process of designing and building with HSS.

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All of Atlas Tube’s HSS design tools are supported by a team of engineering experts available to answer project, sustainability, design and/or sourcing questions. Whether that means helping to optimize a connection, evaluate a substitution or think through a detail that doesn’t fit a standard template, our team is here to help. That personalized support alongside educational webinars, lunch and learn presentations, and a complete HSS resource library equates to engineers having a suite of tools to get the most from HSS.

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Big projects need big capabilities, and Atlas Tube delivers. Atlas produces the broadest HSS size range in the industry, including JUMBO™ HSS, the largest HSS made in North America, in squares up to 22”, rectangles up to 34” x 10”, and rounds up to 28” OD, all with walls up to 1” thick. Atlas HSS are made domestically and stocked nationwide, with long and custom lengths available. With this breadth and availability, engineers have more freedom to specify the right section for the job instead of the most available one. Our modern manufacturing facilities, automated warehousing and nationwide distribution partners keep material moving so projects stay on schedule. With wide flange lead times regularly stretching to six months or more, projects can’t afford to wait. Atlas Tube HSS can be produced in a fraction of that time, providing teams a domestically produced, readily available alternative when timelines are tight.

the design process and enhance collaboration directly on the HSS Connections Hub. Engineers can quickly create HSS connection calculations based on the most recent design manual for AISC and CISC code requirements, and fabricators receive connection designs that meet requirements without all the back-and-forth revisions. For teams looking to optimize designs with the most efficient use of steel in beam and column applications, Atlas Tube’s wide flange vs. HSS comparison tools provide a fast, reliable way to evaluate HSS as an alternative to wide flange sections. These calculators make it easy to identify an efficient HSS substitute and to quantify potential weight and dollars savings. When coupled with HSS Connections Hub, the selection option can move directly into connection design to take full advantage of the structural efficiency of HSS. Our tools provide engineers with a clear, guided path from material selection through connection design.

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HSS Design Tools

At Atlas Tube, we are relentless in our mission to support engineers, fabricators and detailers looking to better leverage all the advantages of HSS. The latest innovation on that journey is the complimentary HSS Connections Hub™, an ever-expanding suite of resources designed to simplify HSS connection design. Used by more than 3,700 engineers and fabricators, this online resource now has over 170+ typical connection details and calculators for easier, fabrication-friendly HSS connections. Teams can streamline

Another tool that should be in every engineer’s HSS toolbox is the Shuriken® structural nut keeper. Shuriken is Atlas Tube’s innovative bolted connection system that makes it possible to field bolt HSS column splices and other one-sided connections with standard A325 and A490 bolts — eliminating field welding and specialized one-sided fasteners without sacrificing connection performance. By eliminating field welds and other expensive one-sided connections, Shuriken saves time and money on the job and simplifies inspections to accelerate erection.

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For engineers looking to best leverage the advantages of HSS, Atlas Tube offers the design tools, expert support, and products to get there. More information, including access to the HSS Connections Hub and the wide flange vs. HSS comparison tools, is available at atlastube.com/tools.

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ASC Steel Deck

LeJeune Bolt Company

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Phone: 407-284-9202 Email: support@asdipsoft.com Web: www.asdipsoft.com Product: ASDIP Steel Description: Advanced structural software for the design of base plates, anchor rods, shear lugs, biaxial columns, steel/composite beams, web openings, shear & moment connections and more. Model your structure and complete your design in minimal time with our powerful set of tools.

Phone: 949-951-5815 Email: info@risa.com Web: risa.com Product: RISA-3D Description: RISA-3D is the best choice for the design of all things steel. Whether designing custom hot rolled steel shapes or cold-formed steel wall panels, RISA-3D has you covered. With steel databases and design codes from all over the world, you'll never have to look anywhere else.

Phone: 800-726-2727 Email: info@ascsd.com Web: https://ascsd.com/ Product: B Deck (Roof ) Description: Industry-standard 1.5-inch structural steel roof deck engineered to support roofing systems and transfer diaphragm loads. Available in multiple gauges and finishes to meet commercial, institutional, industrial, and multi-family building requirements while delivering proven structural performance and installation efficiency.

Phone: 952-890-7700 Email: sales@lejeunebolt.com Web: www.tightenright.com Product: TNA® Torque+Angle Fastening System Description: TNA® is the only fastening system that delivers both a quantifiable Snug Tight condition ensuring every bolt in a connection meets a minimum requirement for tension and the precise required angle for the perfect final pretension. No other system or method can match the TNA® Torque + Angle Fastening System for producing the highest level of accuracy and reliability in both the snug and final tensioning processes.

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Phone: 303-668-1091 Email: junlin_xu@cg-inc.com Web: https://www.cg-inc.com Product: SteelBlaze Description: SteelBlaze is a powerful steel design API based on the solver engine in sCheck. It is available in both 64-bit and 32-bit versions, with C++ and .NET (binary and source code).

Email: swetzel@structuremag.org Web: www.structuremag.org Product: Ask Archie Description: Have questions about steel in your design? Archie is an AI-powered tool educated on STRUCTURE and the NCSEA ecosystem. Archie can help with locating specific webinars, publications, articles, and technical resources, summarizing STRUCTURE Magazine content, including publications, resources, and whitepapers, exploring topics, and answering structural engineering questions.

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ENGINEERED STEEL DECK SOLUTIONS

where the underside of the deck remains visible. Unlike traditional welded cellular deck, Smooth Series™ eliminates visible weld marks and surface irregularities, creating a clean, consistent appearance while maintaining the structural performance required for modern building design. ASC Steel Deck also supports efficient diaphragm construction through the DeltaGrip® DG4™ side-seam attachment system. DG4™ creates positive mechanical sidelap connections without top seam welds, simplifying installation while meeting diaphragm design requirements. Its punch-andbutton connection method is engineered for fast, consistent attachments and durable tool performance, giving installers a practical way to improve productivity across applicable steel deck installations while maintaining the performance expectations specified by the design team. Beyond manufacturing, ASC Steel Deck serves as a technical resource throughout design and construction. The company provides engineering support, CAD content, design calculation tools, product samples, and project submittal resources that help make specification and coordination more efficient. Its updated website provides streamlined access to product data, technical documents, digital tools, and support resources, helping engineers, architects, contractors, fabricators, and distributors move from specification to construction with greater confidence.

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very successful structure depends on reliable products, accurate technical information, and partners who understand the demands of design and construction. For more than five decades, ASC Steel Deck has supported the built environment across the Western United States with steel roof and floor deck solutions engineered for performance, efficiency, and long-term value. From distribution centers and manufacturing facilities to schools, stadiums, airports, office buildings, and multi-story commercial projects, ASC Steel Deck products help form the structural systems behind demanding building applications. ASC Steel Deck’s roof and floor deck portfolio supports a broad range of commercial construction needs. Available in multiple profiles, gauges, and coating options, these products help engineers evaluate structural performance, specify appropriate systems, and support economical project delivery. The offer includes roof deck, floor deck, form deck, cellular deck, and acoustical deck options, giving project teams flexibility when addressing span conditions, diaphragm requirements, fireresistance assemblies, exposed ceilings, and related design considerations. Pre-primed finish options are available to streamline field installation when reduced finishing steps and construction efficiency are key project goals. Innovation is central to ASC Steel Deck’s approach. Smooth Series™ riveted cellular deck offers a refined solution for architecturally exposed applications

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ew Millennium is more than a leading manufacturer of steel joists and deck. As your collaborative partner, we provide the technical resources and support you rely on to meet your project’s unique needs, so that you can build with confidence. Since 1999, New Millennium, a division of Steel Dynamics, Inc., has shared its insights, expertise, and real-world experience to unlock opportunities and exceed expectations. With seven manufacturing facilities serving North America, New Millennium’s steel joist and deck solutions can be found in virtually every type of building and structure, from data centers and warehouses to schools and convention centers.

Steel joists are fabricated from readily available steel to reduce lead times and keep projects on schedule. Wide-flange beams are made in periodic mill rolling schedules, and high demand can create inventory constraints and extended lead times. With vibration performance equivalent to wide-flange beams, steel joists also provide significant weight savings, making them an ideal solution. Whether for roof framing, composite flooring, or both, New Millennium can engineer and fabricate steel joists equivalent to the wide-flange beams originally planned. With technical support from dedicated sales engineers, joist and joist girder depths are determined, and design calculations are provided for your Engineer of Record.

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Delivery lead times for wide-flange beams continue to push further out, putting your construction schedule at risk. Simple joist substitutions can quickly meet your structural requirements to keep your steel-framed project on track.

New Millennium manufactures a comprehensive suite of deck profiles and options to meet your structural and architectural design requirements, as well as stay-in-place bridge deck forms for bridge construction and rehabilitation. Our steel deck product lines are manufactured in accordance with Steel Deck Institute standards and specifications. Select deck profiles conform to applicable certification requirements, including those of ICC, UL, and FM. Architectural deck profiles are available with acoustical and cellular variations, as well as custom coatings and finishes. These options enable architects, designers, and engineers to incorporate the aesthetic of exposed steel deck into their projects. Roof deck comes in standard and cellular profiles with acoustical options. Applications for our roof deck range from large industrial warehouses to gymnasiums and airline terminals. Composite roof and floor deck profiles span a multitude of multistory applications. Harness the combined strength of concrete and steel to meet project specifications for aesthetics, strength, and versatility. Unlock what’s possible through collaboration, steel joist and deck solutions tailored to your needs, and specification tools that simplify your process. Together, we can build better, more successful projects.

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Today’s project timelines demand fast access to information, not bulky paper documentation or endless scrolling. That’s why New Millennium completely rebuilt its online experience around a single goal: simplify steel joist and deck specification. We listened to structural engineers, architects, and specifiers to streamline the specification process. The result is faster access to the technical details and resources you need. Our new website offers enhanced search functionality to help you find specific joist designations and deck profiles in seconds. It also provides one-click downloads of technical drawings, certifications, and resources through intuitive flyout menus. Finding the right steel joist and deck information has never been easier. For personalized service and technical support, you can connect directly with our engineers for guidance on design challenges from concept to completion.

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Phone: 276-645-8000 Email: info@strongwell.com Web: https://www.strongwell.com Product: STRONGIRT® Description: This all-fiberglass pultruded composite continuous insulation cladding attachment support system offers superior pull-out strength, excellent thermal efficiency, and the ability to work with any non-proprietary insulation. It has been engineered for strength and stiffness to support cladding, insulation, and wind loads, while offering a simple, durable, cost-effective solution for installers.

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Phone: 800-424-2252 Email: info@enercalc.com Web: https://enercalc.com Product: ENERCALC SEL Description: Deadlines getting to you? Whether working with wood beams, trusses, columns, ledgers or shear walls, ENERCALC SEL saves hours of design time weekly. Built-in databases for sawn lumber and engineered wood products (VersaLam, Glu-Lam etc) put section properties and allowable stresses at your fingertips. Budget-friendly all-inclusive subscriptions make it easy.

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Phone: 276-645-8000 Email: info@strongwell.com Web: https://www.strongwell.com Product: EXTREN® Description: Fiberglass structural shapes and plate that replace traditional materials for applications needing corrosion resistance, durability, light weight, ease to field fabricate, low thermal and electrical conductivity, and EMI/RFI transparency. The EXTREN line consists of more than 100 different shapes, each with a very specific, proprietary composite design.

RISA Tech

Phone: 949-951-5815 Email: info@risa.com Web: risa.com Product: RISAFloor Description: RISAFloor and RISA-3D form the premiere software package for wood design. Create 3D models of your entire structure and get complete design of wood walls, flexible wood diaphragms, dimensional lumber, glulams, parallams, LVLâ€™s and joists. Custom databases for species, design of strap and hold-downs as well as panel nailing offer total flexibility.

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ASDIP Structural Software

Phone: 407-284-9202 Email: support@asdipsoft.com Web: www.asdipsoft.com Product: ASDIP Wood Description: Advanced software for the design of wood members, such as biaxial columns, continuous beams, wood shear walls, out-of-plane bearing walls and wood diaphragms. Design your wood members in minutes with ASDIP Wood.

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trongwell is the recognized world leader in the manufacture of fiber significantly extending product life cycles. reinforced polymer (FRP) composites utilizing the pultrusion proIn short, the ideal structure for Strongwell cess—a continuous production process which creates structural composite FRP is anywhere light weight, corrosion parts with a constant cross-section. resistance, RF transparency, or long-term Since 1956, Strongwell has developed hundreds of FRP structural shapes, durability are critical. plate, grating, planking, railing, fencing, structural building panels, and Selected Structural Products more, made in one of Strongwell’s three U.S. ISO 9001 certified facilities. EXTREN® structural shapes and plate Ideal Structural Uses of Strongwell FRP replace steel, aluminum, and wood in a Pedestrian bridges and walkways on vehicular bridges benefit from FRP’s variety of structural applications, including corrosion resistance (won’t react to de-icing salts), high strength-to-weight stair structures, platforms, rooftop screening, and pedestrian bridges. ratio, and durability. Weighing approximately 75% less than steel, FRP COMPOSOLITE® structural building panels are for load bearing structural can be a key solution for bridge projects needing to reduce weight. applications including buildings, bridge enclosures, pedestrian bridge decks, Rooftop structures for cellular, radio, and equipment screening, green tank covers, platforms, walkways, enclosures, and secondary containments. roof structures, and maintenance access benefit from FRP’s light weight, STRONGIRT® continuous insulation (CI) cladding attachment support transparency to radio waves, microwaves, and other electromagnetic system is an all-FRP rainscreen support solution designed for superior frequencies, and corrosion resistance. flame performance, thermal efficiency, and the ability to work with any Data center solutions including catwalks, support structures, and enclo- insulation ranging from 1” to 8” thick. sures are made safer due to FRP’s low thermal and electrical conductivity. STRONGDEK® structural composite decking system offers a stronger Due to FRP being lightweight, installation is easier, quicker, and requires overall deck surface, capable of handling higher loads without sag or less specialized labor and equipment. deformation, ideal for rooftops, balconies, bridges, piers, and more. Indoor and outdoor waterpark and coastal structures such as stairs, grating, Learning More About Strongwell FRP railing, ladders, boardwalks, docks, piers, and seawalls made from FRP Strongwell’s website offers design guides, specifications, CAD blocks, are more resilient because they won’t rust, rot, or corrode from sea water, case studies, corrosion resistance information, fabrication worksheets, pool chemicals, and vapor, virtually eliminating routine maintenance and and more. Strongwell also offers free sessions about FRP for PDH credits. www.strongwell.com/structure

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WOODWORKS ® SOFTWARE Design wood structures effectively, economically and with ease!

stablished decades ago, WoodWorks® Sizer, Shearwalls, and Connections programs are positioned as high-value, low-cost software with several thousand loyal customers in the U.S. and Canada. WoodWorks® is widely recognized as highly reputable since development of both the Canadian and U.S. versions are led by the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and endorsed by American Wood Council (AWC) (U.S. version). For the U.S. version, we work closely with AWC to ensure consistency in technical interpretations of design provisions in the IBC, NDS, SDPWS, and ASCE 7. Both AWC and CWC participate in codes and standards development, and therefore have the necessary background to ensure the software operates as the codes and standards intend. WoodWorks® software programs provide designers with a quick and accurate way to design and optimize wood structural members, light-frame shear walls, and connections.

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each shear wall segment based on wall stiffness or capacity. It models proprietary shear walls and designs full-height, forcetransfer and perforated shear walls, and optimizes for sheathing and nailing by iterating and automatically selecting the most economical sheathing and nailing patterns. The program also checks the inter-storey drift limits and implements provisions for structural irregularities from ASCE 7.

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The WoodWorks® Sizer is our most used software program. It enables designers to design beams, joists, columns, wall studs and CLT panels used in light-frame as well as heavy and mass-timber construction. Sawn lumber, glulam, structural composite lumber, I-joists and CLT panels are available. The program analyzes all load combinations from ASD or LRFD as per IBC and ASCE 7 and designs for structural and fire performance following AWC’s National Design Specification (NDS).

The WoodWorks® Connections program enables designers to design connections consisting of bolts, lag screws, nails, wood screws, shear plates, rivets, and heavy steel hangers. The program includes different types of connections such as wood-to-wood, steel-to-wood, and wood-to-concrete. The results are displayed as fully dimensioned CAD quality drawings. Visit our website at woodworks-software.com to download a free trial, watch our training videos, or to access our step-by-step tutorials.

WoodWorks® Shearwalls

The WoodWorks® Shearwalls is our most time saving program as it allows engineers to model the lateral force-resisting system of a light-frame wood building up to 7 stories either using an AutoCAD exported file as a template or by drawing from scratch. The software will automatically generate wind and seismic forces based on ASCE 7, distribute the forces to each level, within each level to each shearline based on flexible and rigid diaphragm analyses, and within each shearline to

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PRACTICAL RESOURCES. VALUABLE CONNECTIONS. BETTER BUILDINGS.

he Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) represents manufacturers of roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels, along with the suppliers and professionals who support the structural building components industry. SBCA connects structural engineers with trusted technical resources and the people who design, manufacture, supply, and install structural building components. These resources provide supporting evidence and practical guidance that can help engineers demonstrate to builders, owners, and building officials that their concerns and recommendations are supported by code-referenced standards and established industry practices.

Technical Resources That Support Your Work Building Component Safety Information (BCSI) BCSI is the industry’s guide to good practice for handling, installing, restraining, and bracing metal plate connected wood trusses. Its individual chapters provide practical, code-referenced guidance for design professionals, component manufacturers, contractors, and building officials.

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Expand Your Knowledge. Strengthen Your Network.

Explore trusted technical resources, gain practical industry insight, and connect with professionals throughout the structural building components industry. SBCA Professional Membership can help you support your recommendations, make more informed design decisions, and collaborate more effectively throughout the construction process. Learn more and become an SBCA Professional Member at sbcacomponents.com/sbca-professional-membership.

SBCA Knowledge Center The SBCA Knowledge Center brings engineering guidance, research, and code compliance resources together in one searchable digital library. Structural engineers can find supporting information related to component design, specification, installation, inspection, and performance. These documents give design professionals credible references they can use to support recommendations, clarify requirements, and communicate more confidently with project stakeholders.

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SBCA Professional Membership was created for engineers, architects, consultants, designers, code officials, students, and other professionals who interact with structural building components. These relationships encourage earlier conversations about component design and coordination, helping project teams identify solutions before plans reach production or the jobsite.