Knowledge Sharing

Considerations for Custom Facade System Design

Designing custom glazing systems – such as structural glass walls or unitized curtain walls – is a complex task that varies widely from project to project, often depending on architectural goals and logistical constraints.

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Insights

Reflections and analysis from SGH employees on our work, industry, and community.

Earthquake Reconnaissance: 2018 Earthquake Near Anchorage, Alaska

Posted by Bryan Strohman on February 20, 2019

On 30 November 2018 at 8:29 a.m. local time, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked metropolitan Anchorage, Alaska.

A Century Later: Reflecting On the Great Boston Molasses Flood

Posted by Ronald Mayville on January 16, 2019

On 15 January 1919, a tank holding more than 2 million gallons of molasses burst in Boston’s North End, sending a sticky flood through the streets – killing 21 people and severely damaging surrounding buildings and infrastructure.

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Embracing Employee-Driven Research and Discovery with SGH Innovation

Posted by Niklas Vigener on October 3, 2018

At Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, we weave learning into our everyday practice. It is a culture that pervades everything we do.

Building a Passion for Preservation

Posted by Matthew Daw on September 25, 2018

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) Senior Principal Mat Daw shares his love of structural engineering and historic preservation, discusses how he came to join the

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Articles

SGH produces over a hundred technical articles and presentations for audiences annually. We actively participate in professional and code-developing committees throughout the industry.

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Innovation

At SGH, we encourage curiosity and empower creativity. Our SGH Innovation program funds employee-led research projects that expand our thinking and improve our work.

Close up of a cross section of concrete demonstrating color difference.

Concrete Matching Research

Many concrete repairs, especially those relying on pigment, initially seem to be a good color match, but do not weather similarly over time.

Fiber Cement Panel Testing

Fiber cement panels are desirable for cladding because they are relatively lightweight, non-combustible, and highly customizable.