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Architectural Beauty or Deadly Liability? Façades Spark Fierce Debate in Earthquake Safety

While earthquake preparedness often focuses on a building’s foundation, the real and often overlooked danger lies in aging or poorly anchored facades, urging property owners to invest in modern, discreet seismic retrofitting solutions that preserve architectural beauty while ensuring public safety and resilience.

Kyle Tourjé

November 11, 2025

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When we think of earthquake preparedness, we often visualize strengthening a building’s core foundation and frame, often overlooking the danger that hides in plain sight.

How Data and Noncombustible Materials Can Drive a Safer, Sustainable Future

After devastating fires in California, industry leaders and the Steel Framing Industry Association are pushing for data-driven strategies to highlight the benefits of noncombustible steel framing and strengthen the case for resilient construction.

Don Allen, P.E., LEED A.P. is an internationally known expert in cold-formed steel design

Don Allen P.E., S.E., LEED A.P.

October 23, 2025

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After losing his home in the Pacific Palisades fires, Steven Crosby is rebuilding with steel—and joining industry leaders to push for data-driven, fire-resilient construction.

Scientists Test Tallest Steel-Framed Building on Earthquake Simulator to Push Height Limits

UC San Diego researchers hosted the largest-ever test of cold-formed steel construction under earthquake conditions.

Tanja Kern

July 19, 2025

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UC San Diego researchers hosted the largest-ever test of cold-formed steel construction under earthquake conditions.

Decarbonization & Energy Independence

Why Building Insulation Is Key to Fighting Climate Change

Better insulation can help reduce fossil fuel use, lower emissions, and increase national energy security

Doug Brady

July 18, 2025

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Closed-cell spray polyurethane foam is more than insulation—it’s a climate strategy

Georgia-Pacific Teams Up with Local Emergency Services to Provide Aid After Recent Tornado

When a tornado hit Taylorsville, Miss., G-P engaged with a key partner, Convoy of Hope, to ensure that not only residents got supplies, but first responders received assistance as well.

April 21, 2025

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When a tornado hit Taylorsville, Miss., G-P engaged with a key partner, Convoy of Hope, to ensure that not only residents got supplies, but first responders received assistance as well.

Up Front

Wild Country

The wildfires that happened in Los Angeles decimated communities—but this one was different.

Mark Fowler

March 21, 2025

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The wildfires that happened in Los Angeles decimated communities—but this one was different.

FGIA promo for Southeast region meeting in April 2025

Registration Now Open for FGIA Southeast Region Meeting

April 22-23 in Clearwater Beach, Fla.

March 19, 2025

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Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Southeast Region Meeting, taking place April 22-23 at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key in Florida.

A school interior with extensive fire damage

After the Fire: Prevention is the Goal

Fire prevention includes the dangers of water and mold.

Brian Speckhals

March 19, 2025

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Fire prevention includes the dangers of water and mold.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $100,000 for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in affected areas

January 15, 2025

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Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in affected areas.

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $10,000 for the Typhoon Yagi Relief Effort in Vietnam

January 2, 2025

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Following the record destruction caused by Typhoon Yagi, the strongest typhoon to hit Vietnam in the past 30 years, Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $10,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross, processed through the American Red Cross.

Credits 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU

This course will explore the pivotal role architects and lighting design play in creating safer, more sustainable spaces. Learn how to avoid common lighting mistakes and make informed decisions that create the best visual environment for occupants.

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Architectural Beauty or Deadly Liability? Façades Spark Fierce Debate in Earthquake Safety

How Data and Noncombustible Materials Can Drive a Safer, Sustainable Future

Scientists Test Tallest Steel-Framed Building on Earthquake Simulator to Push Height Limits

Why Building Insulation Is Key to Fighting Climate Change

Georgia-Pacific Teams Up with Local Emergency Services to Provide Aid After Recent Tornado

Wild Country

Registration Now Open for FGIA Southeast Region Meeting

After the Fire: Prevention is the Goal

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $100,000 for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $10,000 for the Typhoon Yagi Relief Effort in Vietnam

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