Knowledge Sharing

SGH Legacy Project Named a National Civil Engineering Landmark

The Florida Section of the ASCE recently honored the structural engineering achievements of NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building.

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Insights

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

Making Progress on Restoring a 108-Year-Old Statue in Illinois

Posted by Jared Brewe on December 13, 2019

Designed by Chicago artist Lorado Taft, the nearly 50-foot Blackhawk statue stands tall on a bluff at Lowden State Park in Oregon, Illinois.

What Drives Us to Give Back?

Posted on December 9, 2019

At Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH), we are drivers, not passengers. Giving back is part of our DNA. We are a group of talented, passionate professionals who share our knowledge and strive to make things better.

Giving Back to Improve Our Industry

Posted by Rosemarie McClure on November 15, 2019

At Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, we give to our profession in many ways: through technical organizations and code committees, industry improvement efforts, community outreach, and more.

SGH Signs Letter of Support for the SE 2050 Initiative

Posted by Mark Webster on November 7, 2019

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) recently joined other prominent structural engineering firms to urge the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) to formally endorse and develop 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.