Knowledge Sharing

Opposites Attract: A Primer on Galvanic Corrosion

Read about the main drivers of galvanic corrosion, which occurs between two dissimilar metals, and learn some strategies for assessing and mitigating its effect in structural applications.

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Insights

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

Showcasing Collaboration on the Hynes Tunnel Ceiling Removal Project

Posted by Cory Brett on July 26, 2019

The Hynes Convention Center sits directly above the Massachusetts Turnpike in the heart of Boston.

Waterproofing Amenity Spaces for Piece Boston

Posted by Luke Niezelski on July 26, 2019

Pierce Boston is a thirty-story tower in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood that goes three stories below grade and includes incredible amenity options on the roof. SGH served as the roofing and waterproofing consultant on this project.

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.

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.

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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.