Simpson Strong-Tie News: December 2010

Holiday Greetings!

Happy Holidays!

As this year comes to a close, we'd like to thank you for your business and continued support. We know you have many product choices and we appreciate you choosing Simpson Strong-Tie. We are here to help you succeed, so please do not hesitate to call us now or in the new year.

This time of year often inspires charitable giving. We at Simpson Strong-Tie are proud to be a national sponsor of Habitat for Humanity, donating thousands of dollars, products and volunteer hours each year to help support the building of safe, affordable homes. We encourage you to volunteer or make a donation to a charity or cause – every little bit makes a difference.

Simpson Strong-Tie wishes you a happy and safe holiday season, and a healthy and prosperous 2012!

Green Schoolhouse Breaks Ground

In the spirit of giving, Simpson Strong-Tie is helping support the construction of a LEED-Platinum school in Phoenix as part of the Green Schoolhouse Series. Through the financial support of corporations and the AEC community, the Green Schoolhouse Series provides high-performance, sustainable 6,000-12,000 sq. ft. classroom buildings to
K-12, low-income public schools. In 2012, Roadrunner Elementary will become the first recipient of the Green Schoolhouse Series with a brand new multi-functional building that is completely built by volunteers. Simpson Strong-Tie is contributing financial support as well as donating several Strong Frame™ ordinary moment frames to the project. To learn more about the project and the ground-breaking ceremony, visit The Green Schoolhouse Series website.

Updated Strong Frame™ Selector Software

Download the latest version of the Strong Frame™ Selector Software. It includes new two-story moment frame options, and larger beam and column sizes for more robust one-story solutions. Update your software library now at www.strongtie.com/strongframe.

New Anchor Systems Product Catalog and Wood Connectors Addendum

In January, our new 2012-13 Anchor Systems Product Catalog and our 2012 Wood Construction Connectors Addendum will be available. We also are releasing the new 2012 Anchoring and Fastening Systems Product Guide that provides valuable installation information for contractors. Don't forget to schedule a time to meet with your Simpson Strong-Tie sales representative to review the latest products and catalog updates.

Resources

Workshops

SOFTWARE:
Strong Frame™ Moment Frame Selector Software
Version 2.3

TECHNICAL BULLETIN:
Use of Pneumatically Driven Nails With Simpson Strong-Tie® Connectors
T-PNEUMATIC12

REVIT® DRAWINGS:
Visit our Revit Drawings page to download the latest 2D and 3D drawing families.

CODE REPORTS:
To see all of the newest code reports, click here. You can also view all our code reports by product and by agency.

NORTHWEST:
Connections for Light Framed Construction
Mar 29 Spokane WA
Construction Basics with a focus on Lateral, Truss and Cold Form Steel
Jan 30 Idaho Falls ID
Mar 6 Kent WA
Mar 20 Denver CO
Construction Basics with a focus on Lateral, Truss and Cold Formed Steel
Feb 2 Stockton CA
Feb 16 Juneau AK
Feb 23 Stockton CA
Mar 27 Boise ID
Deck Framing Connection Seminar
Apr 12 Reno NV
General Construction Review with Lateral Systems and Cold Formed Steel
Feb 9 Pleasanton CA
Feb 14 Kent WA
Feb 28 Stockton CA
Mar 1 Pleasanton CA
Apr 12 Reno NV
Apr 19 Pleasanton CA
Introduction to Anchor Systems
Mar 20 Denver CO
Mar 22 Salt Lake City UT
Mar 29 Spokane WA
Seismic Retrofit
Feb 9 Pleasanton CA
Feb 14 Kent WA

NORTHEAST:
Continuous Load Path – Wood Framed Structures
Jan 18 Cherry Hill NJ
Feb 28 Somerset NJ

SOUTHWEST:
All Audience-All Topic Workshop
Feb 2 Riverside CA
Feb 23 Fullerton CA
Mar 22 Phoenix AZ
Apr 24 Waipahu HI
Apr 25 Waipahu HI
Anchor Systems Workshop for Contractors, Builders, Inspectors, Distributors
Feb 9 Tamuning GU
Anchor Systems Workshop for Engineers, Architects, and Designers
Feb 8 Tamuning GU

SOUTHEAST:
Design and Construction Using the Florida Building Code
Dec 13 Panama City FL
Dec 14 Jacksonville FL
Effective Selling with Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems
Dec 15 McKinney TX
Introduction to Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems
Dec 14 McKinney TX

Upcoming Shows and Events

Inspection World
Phoenix, AZ
Jan 4-7, 2012

JLC-Live Providence
Providence, RI
Mar 21-24, 2012

World of Concrete
Las Vegas, NV
Jan 24-27, 2012

National Hurricane Conference
Orlando, FL
Mar 26-29, 2012

International Builder Show
Orlando, FL
Feb 8-11, 2012

Structures Congress
Chicago, IL
Mar 29-31, 2012

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. – 5956 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94588 – (800) 999-5099