Simpson Strong-Tie Wins Enterprise B2B Ecommerce Manufacturer of The Year Award

Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to announce our recognition as the Enterprise B2B Ecommerce Manufacturer of The Year, an honor awarded by the B2B Ecommerce Association and Digital Commerce 360. This accolade reflects our relentless customer focus, innovation, and enabling of growth, principles instilled by our founder, Barc Simpson, which continue to guide our strategy and success today. 

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Speed Up Home Improvement with Project Pro™ by Simpson Strong-Tie

Building or repairing a deck, fence or subfloor can be a great way to enhance and maintain your living space for safety and enjoyment while potentially adding value to the property. And if you’re like a lot of us, you’d prefer to tackle some of the more straightforward jobs yourself.

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Inside Look: My Simpson Strong-Tie Student Scholarship Trip

Leslie Koffi, an architecture student, joined the 2024 Simpson Strong-Tie Student Scholarship trip. Over three days, she visited our home office in Pleasanton and our manufacturing facility in Stockton, CA; participated in a community service project; and had the opportunity to see our products installed on the jobsite. Learn more about Leslie’s experience and the impact of the trip. 

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Construction Marketing Ideas: 20 Best Backyard Builder Marketing Strategies for Success

For construction companies, marketing is a way to find leads that allow them to win more projects and succeed in business. There are many different approaches to construction marketing, and marketing your services successfully means finding the strategies that work best for you.

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Meeting Industry Need with the HTTH6.5: The Next Evolution in Holdown Solutions

Joe Polder, Senior Territory Sales Manager at Simpson Strong-Tie, introduces the HTTH6.5 heavy tension tie, our latest innovation. Recognizing the need for a holdown with load strengths intermediate between our HTT5 and HDU8 products, we developed a cost-effective solution to bridge that gap. Join Joe as he delves into the features and benefits of the HTTH6.5 and how it addresses the needs of the construction field. 

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Bidding Strategies in Construction: Types and Tips

Becoming effective and efficient at bidding on projects can mean more jobs landed for your company. While the types of bidding strategies in construction may differ depending on your company, your communication style and your clients, the bidding process follows roughly the same steps regardless of the residential project.  

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Celebrating Do What You Can Day: Our Partnership with ACE Mentorship

We’re thrilled to announce another successful Do What You Can Day, our annual companywide event dedicated to giving back to our communities. This year, we’re especially excited about our partnership with the ACE Mentor Program of America, which aligns perfectly with our commitment to supporting the construction industry and inspiring the next generation of professionals. 

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A Week of DIY Creativity, Fun and Games in Kansas City

Recently, for a Kansas City golf event, Simpson Strong-Tie engineer Nehal Patel teamed with territory sales representative Thomas Haight to DIY two arcade-style games featuring Simpson Strong-Tie products in a backyard-friendly setup. Their ski-ball chip game and Plinko board are easy builds that anyone can recreate for outdoor fun.

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Building Out: Deck Planning and Career Planning at Simpson Strong-Tie

Lacy Patino, our CRM Strategy Manager, is focused on using Salesforce to help grow our business. Alongside her role, she has given her family cabin a facelift with a brand-new deck. She used our Deck Planner Software to plan, design, and print out plans for her contractor, making the deck-building process easy and efficient. Learn more about her experience in her role and how she’s enjoying her deck.

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A Positive and Empowering Experience — My Total Rewards Internship at SST-VN

Simpson Strong-Tie Viet Nam (SST-VN) team intern Nghi Chau shares her experience working with our HR Total Rewards team. Her internship provided valuable real-world experience and a chance to build meaningful relationships with supportive colleagues at SST-VN.

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