Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges.

Joined November 2012
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The Samuel H. Scripps Theater provides Hudson Valley Shakespeare with a permanent home for its performances. The mass-timber theater incorporates sustainable features designed to support LEED Platinum certification. SGH provided code consulting services. dezeen.com/2026/05/14/studio…
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The Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) recently named SGH’s Elizabeth Rodenkirch to its Board of Directors. Elizabeth has been a member of ABAA for fourteen years and is the Co-Chair of ABAA’s Quality Assurance Program (QAP) Committee. Congratulations, Elizabeth!
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SGH’s Alex Stephani recently presented “Retrofitting for Flood Resilience: The Brandywine Museum of Art” as part of SEI Metropolitan Section Spring Seminar Series, discussing strategies for improving flood resilience while balancing performance, preservation, and resilience.
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SEAOI selected SGH’s Eric Fleet as the recipient of its annual Excellence in Engagement Award. Eric accepted the award along with SGH team members Rose McClure and Marissa Trobl during the SEAOI Awards Celebration last week. Congratulations, Eric! sgh.com/news-event/seaoi-hon…
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SGH’s Cory Brett and Matt Gilbertson recently attended ASFPM's 50th Annual National Conference. The pair presented “Closing the Gaps: How Technical Detailing Enhances Flood Resilience.” They even made time to pay a special visit to The Fonz from Happy Days!
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New energy code requirements are raising the bar for air barrier performance verification. SGH's Elizabeth Rodenkirch explains how ABAA QAP can support IECC compliance, improve installation quality, and reduce testing and repair risks. sgh.com/insight/abaa-quality…
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SGH’s Niklas Vigener recently sat down with the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Celeste Bennett to discuss career growth and the important skills an aspiring leader should hone. The interview is part of the Civil Engineering Source’s “View from the C-Suite” series.
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During National Safety Month, the National Safety Council recognizes the engineers, planners, and transportation professionals who help create safer travel experiences for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. #NationalSafetyMonth #TransportationSafety
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How do flashing concepts translate from theory into real project conditions? Join us on 6/12, where Xiu Li will build on the fundamentals and share case study examples that show how glazing selection and flashing strategies are applied in practice. sgh.com/news-event/06-12-26-…
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Bedford Dollars for Scholar awarded the first Michael Tecci Memorial Scholarship for Community Engagement. Established in memory of our colleague and friend, Mike Tecci, it supports STEM students who demonstrate his values of hard work, community involvement, and helping others.
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June is National Safety Month. At SGH, safety is at the heart of our work—from evaluating existing structures to designing solutions that help buildings and infrastructure perform safely for years to come. #NationalSafetyMonth
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Join SGH’s Christopher Grey and Anna Burhoe at the Wagdy Anis Symposium on Building Science on 25 June in Boston, MA. They will present “Introduction: Prefabricated Mega-Panel Systems: Options, Trends, Considerations.” architects.org/knowledge-com… #WagdyAnis #BuildingScience
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In a recent article, SGH’s Eric Olson explains how hail affects different enclosure materials, what current hail-resistance standards actually measure, and key considerations for selecting more resilient roofing and wall systems in hail-prone regions. sgh.com/insight/understandin…
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The Structural Engineers Association of Southern California honored the Lane Building seismic retrofit project with an Award of Merit in the Retrofit/Alteration category during its 2026 Structural Engineering Excellence Awards. sgh.com/news-event/lane-buil…
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Pride is about celebrating who you are and creating space for everyone to belong. This month and every month, we recognize and appreciate the many experiences, perspectives, and identities that strengthen our community. Happy Pride Month.
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Join SGH’s Paul Kassabian and Christian Sjoberg on Friday, June 5, for a discussion on how engineering-informed digital tools are helping portfolio owners connect building and infrastructure data to broader asset management and capital planning decisions. sgh.com/news-event/when-prof…
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ICRI Metro New York honored the Riverview Club Condominium with an Award of Excellence in the concrete category as part of its annual 2026 Project Awards program. SGH provided structural engineering services for the parking garage. Congrats to the entire project team.
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SGH’s Cory Brett recently spoke at the Minnesota Structural Engineers Association 2026 Tradeshow and Seminar. Members of SGH’s Minneapolis team joined Cory at the event, including Matthew McDermott, Michael Murphy, Grant Magnuson, and Keith Palmer (not pictured).
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SGH is expanding our presence in Atlanta! We are excited to welcome architect and building expert Edward Bernard to SGH as a Principal alongside long-time SGH building enclosure engineer, Associate Principal Scott Tomlinson. sgh.com/news-event/sgh-expan…
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Congratulations to the Colorado School of Mines Concrete Canoe team on a great season and a bronze-level finish at regionals! SGH was proud to support the team this year as they brought classroom concepts to life through hands-on design, construction, testing, and competition.
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