Need a place to put your firewood? Simpson Strong-Tie software engineer Owen Shelton decided to build his own covered firewood rack holder with the help of our Strong-Drive® SDWS fasteners. This new shelter keeps his logs safe from the elements and was easy to make.
My career with Simpson Strong-Tie has been an exciting journey of personal growth, giving back to the community, and risk-taking innovation. As I look forward toward retirement I’ve begun reflecting on how the lessons learned on that journey can help others as they navigate careers. I’d like to share some of the rich experiences I’ve had. Therefore, if you’re reading this and wondering how to experience more in your life or career, perhaps you’ll find value in my story.
Each year, Simpson Strong-Tie teams up with the West Coast’s top earthquake scientists and preparedness experts to take questions from Redditors about earthquakes and tsunamis. The Reddit AMA is part of the Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake drill, where 55 million people drop, cover and hold on. The next Great ShakeOut is scheduled to take place at 10:17 a.m. on October 15, 2020.
Boy Scout Porter Shively shares a pergola he built for his community to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. He built this project using Simpson Strong-Tie® Pergola Planner Software™.
Richard Li, IT Technical Project Manager at Simpson Strong-Tie and a parent of a student involved with Foothill Robotics Club, recognized the potential for Simpson Strong-Tie to support the local community by sponsoring the club. Our commitment to giving back is a fundamental aspect of our core values. The club serves as an excellent gateway for students to delve into the world of STEM and engage in VEX robotic competitions. Learn how the team visited our Pleasanton, California office and even gave a demonstration of their robot.
Lounge away in a covered daybed swing built with our Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware. This project was carried out in partnership with DIYer Dena of Fletcher Creek Cottage. Her new daybed is an ideal spot for reading, napping or simply savoring the pleasant weather. This outdoor structure offers year-round enjoyment and is the perfect addition to her homestead. Learn more about the details behind Dena's build and the elements that went into bringing it to life, from the lumber and hardware choices to the step-by-step process.
At Simpson Strong-Tie, our team brings Barc Simpson’s Nine Principles of Doing Business to life every day. Rachel Holland’s commitment to mentoring students and supporting the next generation of industry professionals exemplifies Principle 6, Enable Growth, and Principle 8, Give Back. Through her dedication to creating opportunities for others, Rachel demonstrates how investing in people helps build stronger careers, stronger communities and a stronger future for our industry.
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.
If you check out the DIY tag on our Building Strong blog, you’ll discover a diverse selection of indoor and outdoor furniture you can easily build at home. You’ll also find a growing list of projects that can help enhance and beautify your yard. Simpson Strong-Tie Brand Ambassador Jaime Costiglio was seeking a way to hide her AC unit without blocking access to it. Here’s how she did it.
June is National Safety Month, but at Simpson Strong-Tie, safety never takes a day off. We’re at it all year, day in and day out. The motto of the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department is “Keep Us Strong,” and that’s exactly what we strive to do. At Simpson Strong-Tie, safety comes first. One of Barc’s Nine Principles of Business is “Everybody Matters," and this is truly supported by our team’s dedication to the safety of our employees, as well as making products that build stronger, safer structures for our customers.
In this post, Allison Chang shares how her son Jacob and his friend Arjun, seventh graders on a STEAM competition team, decided they needed a workbench for better organization. They chose the Simpson Strong-Tie WBSK workbench and shelving hardware kit, which provided everything they needed. With some guidance, they finished the project in two hours, customizing it to fit their preferences. This experience helped them gain practical skills and increased their confidence for future endeavors.
“Company culture” has become a catch-all term to express the essence of what makes an organization good (or, in some cases, not so good) to work for. As a human resources leader, it’s my honor to work with teams dedicated to acting as positive influencers in the culture of our company. When we set out to create new processes to protect and grow the unique culture of Simpson Strong-Tie, we had outstanding direction from our founder, whose values are as relevant today as they were more than 60 years ago when he first opened the doors.
What does it mean to be an Inside Sales Manager at Simpson Strong-Tie? Steve Zanco, Inside Sales Manager of our Riverside, California location, shares the story of his career and role. His 24-member team is a mix of Inside Sales Reps, Hardware Quote Reps, and Strategic Account Reps. They're laser-focused on customers while processing orders, requests, and questions throughout the Southwest.
Over the years, we’ve teamed up with Jamison Rantz, also known as Rogue Engineer, on a wide variety of DIY builds. From chicken coops to privacy fences to pergolas and more, Jamison continues to demonstrate his creativity and his ability to make DIY projects approachable for anyone. His latest project in his backyard improvement series is a comfortable and affordable Adirondack-style outdoor chair, assembled using Simpson Strong-Tie DSV wood screws. See how Jamison continues to upgrade his outdoor space one DIY project at a time.
Each year, Simpson Strong-Tie teams up with the West Coast’s top earthquake scientists and preparedness experts to take questions from Redditors about earthquakes and tsunamis. The Reddit AMA is part of the Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake drill, where 55 million people drop, cover and hold on. The next Great ShakeOut is scheduled to take place at 10:17 a.m. on October 17, 2019, and your organization still has time to get involved.
Founded by Zachary Spriggs, Deck Dynasty has completed 10–15 big (and small) projects each year since 2015. Originally from Denver, Colorado and now building in Franklin, North Carolina, Deck Dynasty's projects mainly focus on custom decks as well as staircases, docks, and ramps. Learn more about Deck Dynasty's business and advice to the current and future generation of builders.
So, you’ve decided to build a chicken coop for your yard — congratulations! But now you’re probably thinking, “Where do I even start? What materials do I need? How many chickens can I put inside?” Simpson Strong-Tie has partnered with the backyard chicken experts at Chickens and More to answer these questions and many more.
One of our nine company values is Relentless Customer Focus. Our founder Barclay Simpson said "No matter what your position in the company, it’s vital that you keep the customers and users in mind whether you have direct contact or not. What do they need from you? How can you improve their lives?" Matt Anderson, our Inside Sales Manager at our McKinney, Texas branch, has been living that value for nearly 20 years. We asked Matt to share his career journey with Simpson Strong-Tie and explain what "relentless customer focus" means to him.
One of our core company values is "Have Fun, Be Humble". Our finance team- work hard to make sure that everything and everyone gets paid. Simpson Strong-Tie Billing Specialist Maria shares what the dynamic financial team is responsible for at our company and how her team makes time to bond and have fun together.
Elizabeth Rajs is the product marketing manager for connectors at Simpson Strong-Tie and is often inspired to put her product knowledge to work at home building small outdoor projects with her husband to enhance their backyard. Take a look at some of her completed projects and find out how spring cleaning transformed into a new backyard wood holder project using leftover materials.
Andrew Peterson, owner of Quality Woodworks, specializes in carpentry and operates a fence-building company. Over the years, he’s relied on our Outdoor Accents® black powder-coated hardware to enhance the strength and beauty of his structures. Explore his commitment to providing quality workmanship that satisfies his clients.
