By Stuart Oliver (SESOC President) and Kelly Cobeen (SEAOC) There are currently efforts underway in both New Zealand and the United States to develop above-code seismic design provisions with the intent to improve structure performance and post-earthquake return to function. Continue Reading
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Your new SEAOSC website and member portal is now live! This transition is part of a statewide initiative approved by the Board to connect all California SEAOC member organizations onto one shared platform powered by Novi AMS. The new system is designed to create a more streamlined and connected... Continue Reading
A new home for California's structural engineering community. After months of hard work and planning, we're thrilled to introduce the brand-new SEAOC website, a modern, member-first platform designed to better connect you with your association, your colleagues, and the resources you rely on every... Continue Reading
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May is Building Safety Month—a time to recognize the critical role that building codes, engineering, and collaboration play in protecting our communities, and maybe a month where our advocacy gets recognized more. At its core, every detail and decision in our work contributes to the... Continue Reading
SEAOSC committees continue to stay active across technical, legislative, and industry efforts. This mid-year update highlights the work underway to advance codes, strengthen resilience, support policy, and share practical knowledge with the engineering community. From research and white papers to... Continue Reading
As structural engineers, our work is grounded in codes—but our impact extends far beyond simply following them. Codes represent our collective knowledge, lessons learned, and commitment to public safety. They evolve because of the insight, expertise, and advocacy of professionals like... Continue Reading