Four companies have joined SEAA’s network of Ironworker Craft

Training providers, offering SEAA/NCCER training and assessments. Participation in the program provides SEAA member companies with access to nationally recognized credentials for ironworkers. Because of SEAA’s affiliation with NCCER, members also have access to the dozens of other construction craft training materials, assessments, and certifications. More.

 

These four companies will join a network of 22 training units, located all over the United States. These companies include:

Monterey Structural Steel Inc., a family owned and operated steel fabricator and erector located in Watsonville, Calif., was the 2019 recipient of the SEAA Training Grant. The grant provides funding to cover startup costs associated with establishing a new SEAA/NCCER training unit and assessment site. Monterey Structural Steel is SEAA’s second Training and Assessment site in the state of California. More.

SEAA will hold its annual golf tournament on Oct. 18 in Raleigh, N.C. The tournament raises funds for the Craft Training Grant and other Safety Committee initiatives. Held at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course, the Captain’s Choice style tournament kicks off after a brief industry update from SEAA. Fees include lunch, snacks and beverages, and the awards dinner.

 

Receive $25 off per player if you register by July 30th. More.

SEAA’s Executive Board directs six committees, which tackle specific projects and annual planning. “More than anything, involvement in the day-to-day work of the association is what opened doors and created great networking opportunities for me personally,” said Jack Nix, Chairman of the Membership Committee.

 

Openings are available for each of the following committees. Committees meet in person at quarterly

board meetings and by conference call as projects dictate. Looking for more information? Contact Tom

Underhill at the SEAA office or the individual chairperson. More.

NCCER, SEAA’s partner in the development of the association’s Ironworker Craft Training materials, is seeking Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist with revisions to the Reinforcing Ironwork and Ironworking curriculum.

 

“NCCER subject matter experts should have outstanding knowledge of their trade; have the ability to communicate verbally in group settings; have familiarity with NCCER curricula; have journey-level experience in their craft; have experience teaching the craft to others; and have a commitment to the project for its duration,” explained Chris Wilson, NCCER Project Manager. More info on becoming an SME is available at NCCER’s website .

 

“SEAA members have a vested interest in supporting ongoing updates to NCCER curriculum, especially, the Reinforcing Ironwork and Ironworking materials,” said Tom Underhill, SEAA Executive Director. More .

Frankel Media Group, on behalf of NCCER, recently survey more than 500 parents in Virginia about their opinion of careers in construction for their children. According to NCCER, parents and teachers are among the primary influencers on the career paths chosen by students.

 

While some of the results related to opinions about the importance of college, pay and benefits, job security, and safety were expected, other results were surprisingly supportive of careers in the trades. More.

Effective safety and health programs tap into workers' collective experience, knowledge, and insight in order to find solutions to workplace safety and health challenges. SEAA encourages steel fabricators and erectors to participate in Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18. More.

Adam Franz, Southeast Regional Sales Manager of Mazzella Companies, was nominated and awarded 2019’s Corporate Top Trainer by Crane Hot Line. The Top Trainer program presents an annual award to trainers in the lifting and rigging industry who excel at using innovative hands-on instruction, encourage peer or corporate accountability, demonstrate training success, and have a strong overall impact on students, the industry, or the environment. More.

The Dave Steel Co., Inc., has expanded its services to include field services and erection. Bringing field

construction services in-house means the company is able to support both supply and install with its

own forces for a seamless project experience. The Field Services and Erection division will be led by Jerry Cagle, a 40-year veteran of the steel erection business. More.

Nucor Corp. announced a capital investment to add vacuum degassing to its engineered bar capabilities

at its mill in Darlington, South Carolina. Adding this capability enables the mill to produce engineered

bar products meeting some of the most stringent quality specifications in the industry. The vacuum

degassing system is expected to begin operations in late 2020. Nucor Steel South Carolina is the first

steel mill Nucor built. More.

Lincoln Electric has formed a new partnership with Tooling U-SME to make its welding curriculum more accessible to welding instructors and educational institutions. Tooling U-SME has the authority to administer U/LINC and leverages the company’s extensive access to industry and academia, as well as its competency-based learning and development solutions.

 

Working directly with thousands of companies, including more than half of all Fortune 500® manufacturers, as well as 600 educational institutions across the country, Tooling U-SME helps to prepare the incumbent and next generation workforce by providing industry-driven curriculum. More.

Attracting and retaining the next generation of workers was a common theme of the 2019 Steel Erectors Association of America Conference, held April 24-26, 2019 in Concord, N.C. Keynote speaker Kayleen McCabe and closing speaker Peggy Smedley both offered keen insights and valuable action plans to address skilled labor shortages.

 

Kayleen McCabe may not be in the steel erection industry, but as a celebrity general contractor whose show,  Rescue Renovation , touched millions, she knows the value of construction expertise and skilled labor.

 

Peggy Smedley closed out the conference. As the Editorial Director of  Constructech Magazine , and the recipient of the Excellence in Journalism Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Smedley is a leading proponent using technology in the construction industry. Her goal is to help people working in construction to understand and use new technologies. More

Jack Vernon Nix, Jr., Vice President of Operations for Shelby Erectors, Inc., was named the 2018 Person of the Year by the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA).

 

Alan Sears, who has been a SEAA board member for at least 15 years and actively involved with the association for nearly 20, recently retired from Nucor-Vulcraft, where he was the National Accounts Representative. He was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement award. As a previous recipient of the Person of the Year and William Davis Service awards, these honors speak to the quality of the man. More

Three steel erection companies were presented with Project of the Year awards by SEAA. Chosen by an independent panel of judges, the companies received their honors at SEAA’s 2019 Annual Convention, held in April in Concord, NC. Submission were accepted for projects that were topped out in 2017 or 2018.

 

Three steel erection companies were presented with Project of the Year awards by the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA). Chosen by an independent panel of judges, the companies received their honors at SEAA’s 2019 Annual Convention, held in April in Concord, NC. Submission were accepted for projects that were topped out in 2017 or 2018. More

According to the American Society of Safety Professionals based on research by the CDC, suicide rates are highest among males in the construction and extraction occupational groups. “The construction

industry is kind of a perfect storm of all the risk factors that we know contribute to suicide risk,” says Sally Spencer-Thomas, lead of the Workplace Task Force within the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. More

Vicki O’Leary, General Organizer for Safety and Diversity for the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers, has received an Award of Excellence from Engineering News-Record magazine.

 

“Workplace harassment is a dangerous distraction in our line of work. When ironworkers are distracted from their tasks full of potential hazards, it could lead to life-threatening consequences,” says O’Leary. More

Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event to celebrate the successes of businesses that have implemented safety and health programs in the workplace. The week-long recognition is August 12-18.

 

Every year, more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job (a rate of 14 per day), and more than 3.6 million suffer a serious job-related injury or illness. More

Lincoln Electric has partnered with NC3, a nonprofit network that bridges the gap between education and the industry workforce. This partnership will allow NC3 to administer Lincoln Electric’s Education Partnership Schools (LEEPS) program to raise education standards community colleges, technical schools and post-secondary trade schools to provide national welding certifications.

 

Lincoln Electric has also released the next generation VRTEX welding system which will feature a realistic GTAW welding experience. The VRTEX will allow schools and training centers to train multiple welders at once, using different processes, joints and Welding Procedure Specifications.

Banker Steel, Lynchburg, Va., has launched new vocational training programs related to steel fabrication for high school and post-secondary. Banker High is an unpaid internship for school credit, providing welding, fitting and hands-on training. Banker University is a wage-compensated six-week course. Curriculum includes welding, fitting, and basic blueprint reading, followed by two to four weeks of mentored training. More

ENR Texas & Louisiana recently reported on the progress of Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas, which is undergoing a 32-month renovation. The project faced significant challenges, including coordinating construction activity near an active helipad and allowing

hospital operations to continue unimpeded.

 

Mentioned in the article is SEAA member Deem Structural Services, Longview, Texas, which proposed a plan to erect the building in a specific sequence using a conventional crawler crane to limit obstructions to the helipad. More

Peterson Beckner Industries (PBI), Houston, Texas, has received recognition from both the Associated General Contractors (AGC) and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The company received second place in the Specialty Division for the AGC’s Willis Watson 2019

Construction Excellence Safety Award for firms working under 350,000 hours. In April, Bob Beckner, Senior VP, attended the 100th AGC National Convention in Denver, Colo., to accept the award (right).

 

In addition, in March PBI was named the winner of a National Safety Merit Award from ABC. PBI was named in the Specialty Contractor category for its company wide safety program on industrial and commercial projects.

AISC announced the promotion of Jacinda Collins to Senior Structural Steel Specialist. Collins has 12 years of involvement, contribution and demonstrated leadership at AISC, this new role recognizes Jacinda's work in developing and mentoring our growing presence of Steel Specialists. More

Trimble introduces Tekla 2019 Structural BIM Software Solutions. New features enable a smoother workflow, more precise control and improved productivity. Tekla Structures 2019 includes new tools such as Revit Export that will allow more flexibility, economical precast solutions and faster value engineering when working with different programs. More.

The Steel Erectors Association of America announces that three additional companies have joined the nationwide network of SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Training Units and Assessment Sites. They are ASPE-South LLC of North Carolina, Trivent Safety Consultants of Colorado, and Monterey Structural Steel Inc., of California. More.

In August 2016 several SEAA member companies pooled their resources together to conduct nine drop testing scenarios for the most common fall arrest methods used by steel erection companies. Results from the tests are available to members only, and can be accessed by logging into the SEAA website using your membership credentials.  More.

Get ready to start your engines. SEAA's 47th Annual Convention and Trade show returns to Charlotte/Concord, N.C., April24th-26th, 2019. The meeting commences with popular Welcome Reception and Trade Show. Program highlights include golf at the Rocky River Golf Club and fishing at Lake Norman, and award-winning Project of the Year presentations. Plus, you don't want to miss Dinner & Awards Banquet at the Speedway Club overlooking Charlotte Motor Speedway. More.

Effective February 6, 2019, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) each published, in the Federal Register, a final rule adjusting the maximum amount of each civil money penalty (CMP) within their jurisdiction to account for inflation. More

The SpeedCore System is a new method of composite structural-steel framing, designed to replace the common reinforced concrete core in steel office-tower construction. The method saves time and money, and offers reduced wall thickness, better flexibility for adaptive re-use, and increased blast resistance. More

Garrison Steel has integrated a training tower into the company’s SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Craft Training Program. “Launched in January, the hands-on work station has resulted in a student population that is more engaged and determined than ever,” reports company founder John Garrison, who received the Alabama AGC’s 2019 Gary Savage Workforce Development Award . In addition, Garrison Steel announces that Rick Clay has joined Garrison’s staff as a trainer.

 

In related news, Garrison was interviewed and featured in a Go Build Alabama video.  Watch now.

In January, Jeremy Shecterle, JP Cullen vice president, was elected 2019 president of The Associate General Contractors (AGC) of Greater Milwaukee. Shecterle, who has served as an AGC director since 2016, is emphasizing workforce development this year. In the construction industry for more than 20 years, he’s been with JP Cullen since 2000. In mid-December, JP Cullen marked the grand opening of its Milwaukee office.  More.

Shelby Erectors, Inc. has launched an in-house career website to simplify the process of applying, interviewing, and being offered a position in the company. It was developed by integrating online job boards with a 100% electronic process. The website is updated daily with new job postings and project information, and will serve as an online employee training hub.  More.

Cooper Steel launched a 12-week fabricator training class in January. The Fabricator Training Program was created for both current and potential employees to fill a need for a more advanced training regimen for fitters. NCCER welding and ironworking modules have been adapted. The curriculum covers an introduction to the trade and rigging, fastening, welding, reading drawings, and flux core for ironworking. More.

RK Steel made the cut on two industry lists, including Engineering News-Record's Top 600 Specialty Contractors and Denver Business Journal's Top 100 Private Companies. In addition, the company has won an award from AGC for its work on the Mile High Harley-Davidson of Parker Canopy project.   More.

Last October, Magni celebrated the opening of its Paramount branch office in Roselle, N.J., to serve the East Coast market. In attendance were Magni customers and partners, who not only enjoyed a ribbon-cutting and cake, but were able to try Magni machines, stationed in the facility parking lot. More .

NCCER released a new superintendent assessment, and is partnering with FMI to offer a joint certification to qualified professionals in the superintendent field. The assessment was developed for professionals who oversee the operations of a construction site from planning to completion. This joint certification encompasses the NCCER assessment and the FMI Field Leadership Institute that provides hands-on interactive education. More.

Simpson Strong-Tie added 32 scholarships in its Student Scholarship Program for the 2019–2020 academic year, to bring the total to 100. The Program encourages the design and building of safer structures by assisting architecture, structural engineering, and construction management majors in meeting their education costs. Scholarships of $2,000 are awarded annually to students at 93 participating schools. More .

JLG Industries, Inc. kicked off a year-long 50th anniversary celebration in January, a half-century since its founder introduced the world’s first boom lift. The company’s product portfolio has steadily expanded over the years to include hydraulic- and electric-drive scissor lifts, telescopic handlers, vertical lifts, and access solutions. JLG also offers after-the-sale parts, service, and training. More

SEAA and member companies are taking an active role in skilled trades recruitment through a variety of initiatives that bring together organizations and industries that align with structural steel construction. More.

The SEAA Education Committee annually awards one  Craft Training Grant  to a member that has applied to become an NCCER accredited Training Unit (TU) and Assessment Site (AAS) in the previous year. The grant is awarded at the annual convention. March 15 is the deadline for SEAA members to submit Project of the Year entries and to apply for the annual Training Grant.  More.

Following the publication of OSHA’s  Final Rule  on crane operator qualifications, and the November 10, 2018 requirement for crane operators to be certified nationwide, NCCCO has published three Employer Guides.

 

The guides review   training ,  certification , and  evaluation   requirements covered by the Rule. The Guides adhere to the language of the Rule, but the Q&A format employed is designed to make the information more accessible. More

Dean McKenzie, retired director of the OSHA’s Directorate of Construction, passed away on November 4, 2018, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

 

Working as a project manager for several construction companies in the Denver, Colo., area when he was offered a position with OSHA, McKenzie rose swiftly through the agency ranks to lead the Directorate of Construction. He embraced the position, and cherished every day he worked there, according to his obituary. More

In its Q3 2018 Commercial Construction Index, the USG Corporation and U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that the scarce labor pool is affecting more than performance and jobsite efficiency. According to survey respondents, 80 percent of contractors say that skilled labor shortages also impact jobsite safety.

 

In addition to the skilled labor shortage, contractors say safety risks are compounded by shortened construction schedules, an aging workforce and substance abuse. More

To help the powered access industry move toward compliance with the updated ANSI A92 suite of Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) standards, IPAF has issued guidance in the form a  four white papers , which are free to download.

 

Published Dec. 10, 2018, the updated ANSI A92 suite has an effective date of December 2019. IPAF is also addressing the Canadian CSA standards, implemented in May, 2018 . More

Two RK projects recently won first place in the Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter’s 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards for merit shop projects in the Rocky Mountain region.

 

RK Steel won the award in the Exteriors category for the Mile High Harley-Davidson of Parker Canopy project. RK Mechanical took home the award in the Mechanical category for the C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute.  More.

In November, JP Cullen, brought together its 92 apprentices from Janesville, Madison, and Milwaukee, Wis., as part of Apprentice Appreciation Week. Apprentices heard stories from the experienced veterans, shared lessons learned with one another, and asked questions on careers in construction.

 

The event also focused on teamwork skills and developing career-lasting relationships. As part of JP Cullen’s apprenticeship program, company representatives meet with each apprentice individually to go over their career path, and show them all of the opportunities that can come from a career in construction. Apprentices also receive feedback on areas in which they are excelling, and can improve.  More.

Longbow Industries, LLC, the parent company of LPR Construction, has announced that founder Rocky Turner, current CEO and chairman of the board, would step down at the end of December. Rocky Turner continues to serve as board chair, and Linc Turner, Longbow president, succeeds him effective January 1, 2019. Grant Thayer, who has served as Longbow’s CFO, will step into the role of president. More.

Hougen Manufacturing Inc. has released a new model of portable magnetic drill, the HMD906. This new model is a high-speed mag drill designed to take full advantage of carbide annular cutters. Carbide tooling is more effective at drilling holes when turned at a higher RPM.

 

With the high torque, high RPM motor, the HMD906 cuts holes more efficiently with carbide then standard mag drills.For safety the HMD906 incorporates Hougen’s exclusive features to insure a safe work environment—including a no-adjustment safety switch, which shuts down the drill motor if lift of the magnetic base is detected.  More.

Jay Frost, Atlas Manufacturing’s director of strategic initiatives, and Nawal Whig, Atlas technical program manager, presented at The Fabricator’s Technology Summit in October. The presentation focused on Assisted Reality and how it has impacted the company’s manufacturing process. Specifically, the two discussed the use of RealWear headsets on Atlas’ production floor. More.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Inovatech Engineering Corporation and related assets. Inovatech is a privately held Ontario, Canada -based manufacturer of advanced robotic plasma cutting solutions for structural steel applications. Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market. More.

JLG Industries, Inc., has released SkyGuard Skyline™ as a standard control on North American boom lifts. The control features a slim wire rope design that is bolted to the left side the platform with an opposing magnetic connection. If the operator contacts the cable, and the magnet detaches, the system stops all boom lift functions, then momentarily reverses or undoes most functions that were in use when the system was activated. This system is designed to reduce operators becoming trapped between the

platform and another object. More.

Kayleen McCabe, SEAA 2019 Convention Keynote Speaker, McCabe shared her personal journey into the world of construction. From college drop out to DIY Network fame, she is now on a mission to advocate trade careers and education. More.

In a golf tournament held in Raleigh, N.C, about 100 golfers came out to show their support for SEAA & NCCER in their efforts to raise money for the implementation of training and assessment programs for workforce development. Funds raised at the golf tournament support this and other initiatives. More.

OSHA has published the final rule clarifying certification requirements for crane operators, which becomes effective on December 9, 2018. Operators can be certified either by type of crane and capacity of crane, or by type of crane only. This revision of a 2010 requirement, which was effective Nov. 10, 2018, ensures more accredited testing organizations are eligible to meet OSHA’s certification program requirements. More

According to the Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR, about 26 workers die every year using aerial lifts, reports Safety+Health . The main causes of these accidents are electrocution, falls and tip-overs or getting stuck between the bucket, or guardrail and an object. Meanwhile, ANSI A92.20 from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)  and CSA B354.6 from the CSA Group , formerly Canadian Standards Association, are working to raise the standard of training for using aerial lifts. According to a report by Rental Management , the new standards will make rental stores train and prepare their customer service staff on how to help customers select the appropriate machine needed for a job. This includes being able to fully train customers on how to properly use the equipment if it is requested. More

If you are AISC Certified, you are already familiar with tracking nonconformances. However, you may have overlooked a requirement in the new  Certification Standard for Steel Fabrication and Erection, and Manufacturing of Metal Components , related to Periodic Management Review, reports  Atema . Implementing a quality management system (QMS) affects every aspect of an organization's performance. More

JP Cullen project manager Jeff Schwasinger was named Project Manager of the Year at the Daily Reporter’s Newsmakers of the Year Awards ceremony, which took place at the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wis., in October. Schwasinger’s project portfolio, mentoring skills, and personalized client relationships earned him the award.  More.

Hilti North America held its annual Innovation Day on Sept. 18 at the Cavanaugh Air Museum in Dallas, Texas. Guests and representatives of the trade press were invited to view some of the company’s new products as well as sneak a peek at products that have not yet been released on the market, and the event also featured product demonstrations and hands-on opportunities to test the new products and tools. More.

ASPE-South, a division of American Steel & Precast Erectors, announces key personnel changes. Jeffrey Robert Batchelor has been named senior project manager, and Debra Flanary is now director of human resources and safety administration. More.

JPW Companies, Syracuse, N.Y., broke ground in September on a 13,125-sq.-ft. paint bay that will house two paint booths. The building will be 75 ft. by 175 ft., and 33 ft. high. In announcing the construction project, JPW says these will be the largest structural-steel paint booths in New York State.  More.

John Garrison, CEO of Garrison Steel, Pell City, Ala., was recently interviewed by local ABC news about the company’s efforts to work with Pell City High School to train young people as ironworkers. There are 28 students from Pell City High School who are part of the school district's work place development program designed to teach them how to be ironworkers. More.

Simpson Strong-Tie recently acquired the Ready Products (Ready-Hat®, Ready-Track®, Ready-Arch® and Ready-Angle®) and Radius Tools (Radius Track Bender® and Radius Trim Bender™) from Radius Track Corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. The acquisition is expected to help Simpson Strong-Tie expand its offering of solutions for cold-formed steel construction.  More.

Three additional companies have joined the nationwide network of SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Training Units and Assessment Sites, bringing the total to 18 providers.

 

“The SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Craft Training Program provides our company with access to industry professionals, networking opportunities, and a solid training path,” said Fermin Goitia, Project Executive for Building Envelope Systems, Plainville, Mass. MORE

In an effort to improve communication and member engagement at association events, SEAA will launch a new custom event app at the annual Education Fundraiser Golf Tournament in October. Download the free SEAA Events app in Google Play or Apple App Store. MORE

The average age of a craft professional is 47 and by 2031, 41 percent of the current workforce will retire. Considering it takes 8-12 years for an individual to go from entry level to fully trained to seasoned craft professional, it is critical to employ needed changes now that will support the development of our current and future workforce. MORE

In its Fall 2018 Forecast and Quarterly Report, ConstructConnect’s Chief Economist Alex Carrick said: “The incentives to carry out capital spending at this time include numerous positive indicators: strong GDP growth accompanied by exceptional jobs creation and an almost record-low unemployment rate; a big cut in the tax rate and a bonus depreciation rate that are lifting corporate profitability; and a pervasive shift to rosier consumer and business confidence.” However, the report indicates three economic concerns:

 

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The ACI/TCA Tilt-Up Supervisor and Technician Certification program has undergone the first major overhaul since its inception. New areas of knowledge include Safety Communications & Procedures, Planning and Scheduling, Structural Systems, Site Preparation & Foundations, Slabs on Grade, Layout & Forming, Concrete Properties & Placement, Erection & Bracing, and Panel Finishes & Building Finishing. MORE

MSC Safety Solutions and the Colorado Crane Operator School opened a new joint facility on September 17, 2018 in Frederick, Colo. The facility, just 10 minutes north of the previous Westminster office, features three training rooms and a 30-foot training tower. “We believe that safety is not something that you enforce, safety is a byproduct of training,” said Troy Clark, President.

 

The company will continue to offer classes on fall protection, scaffold, excavation, confined space, and OSHA 10 and 30-hour courses. Additional hands-on classes include NCCER Ironworker Apprenticeship Program, the Corp of Engineers 24 Hour Competent Person Fall Protection class, and hands on Fall Rescue planning and practical application. New crane operation curriculum includes 4-week New Operator Training, and NCCCO Rigger and Crane Operator Certification Workshops.  MORE

Steven Harris, owner of Appalachian Drafting, Fletcher, N.C., credits technical education with setting him on a path to success. After winning a local business award and $5,000 to implement business strategy, the company has grown, serving steel detailers and fabricators across the country, the Bristol Herald Courier reports.

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Tech Safety Lines, Carollton, Texas, which provides rescue equipment and training for work at height scenarios, was founded by Diane Waghorne not long after 9/11. "Amid the tragedy unfolding before her eyes," reports Dallas Business Journal Staff Writer Evan Hooper, "she kept thinking, how was it possible all these people trapped in the burning buildings didn't have a way to get down safely?" MORE

LeJeune Bolt Company, Burnsville, Minn., announces an exclusive partnership with Boulons Plus to become the authorized Canadian distributor of the TNA® Torque + Angle Fastening System. Boulons Plus and subsidiary Precision Bolt will offer the product to the Canadian steel construction market.

 

The TNA® Fastening System uses the exclusive 144ksi ASTM F3148 single-sided spline drive bolt and the dual function Torque and Angle TAE Series installation tools to deliver economical, accurate and repeatable bolting for structural steel construction. MORE

Simpson Strong-Tie, Pleasanton, Calif., hosted more than 30 Architecture, Engineering and Construction Management college students who were awarded with a Simpson Strong-Tie® Student Scholarship for the 2018–2019 academic year.

 

Students from across the country toured the company’s manufacturing facility and training center, observed product testing and demos, visited with a local architect and a structural engineer, and collaborated on a mini-house build project.

 

The Simpson Strong-Tie Student Scholarship Program supports education and encourages the design and building of safer structures in communities. Up to 68 scholarships of $2,000 per recipient are awarded every academic year to students at 76 participating schools. MORE