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Join SGH’s Adel Younan at the Deepwater Operations and Topsides, Platforms & Hulls Conference and Exhibition in Galveston, TX, next week. Adel will present “Reliability-Based Inspection Intervals.” offshore-event.com/2026

Earlier this month, SGH’s Rebecca Herkes and Megan Toumanios attended the Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration (SWR) Institute’s annual technical meeting in Chicago, IL. During the event, Rebecca presented “The Dual-Stage Sealant Joint Dilemma."

SGH’s Joey Gentile, Emma Ramsden, Cheryl Saldanha, and Angela Tarng will present “Small Details, Big Impact: Structural Thermal Breaks in Facade Design” on November 13 at AIA NY’s Building Science Committee symposium, “What Is Building Science Right Now?” calendar.aiany.org/2026/10/1…

In their article “Dynamic Fan Testing: Validating Facade Performance Under Simulated Wind-Driven Rain,” for Construction Specifier, Landon Wade, Luke Niezelski, and Chris Grey examine how dynamic fan testing helps verify facade performance in the field. sgh.com/insight/validating-f…

SGH’s Boot Camp brings our second- and third-year engineers together for hands-on learning, collaboration, and connection. The group takes part in design simulations, lab competitions, volunteering, and wraps it all up with a patio party. Here are some highlights from this year!

Congratulations to SGH’s Carlos Ortega on his recent appointment to ASCE's Energy Division’s Executive Committee. Carlos will join a talented group of professionals who are helping to drive strategic initiatives, foster innovation, and support the energy community.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake recently struck Panama’s Azuero Peninsula. SGH’s David McCormick and Craig Goings examine the available damage reports, explain Panama’s evolving seismic codes, and share why further engineering reconnaissance is essential. sgh.com/insight/early-takeaw…

We’re creeping closer to Halloween—and to a campus near you. 🎃 Check out where you can find SGH this week! sgh.com/careers/students/ #SGHCareers #EngineeringCareers

SGH’s Michael Moser has earned the Board-Certified Port Engineer (BC.GE) designation from the American Society of Civil Engineers Academy of Coasts, Oceans, Ports & Navigation Engineers and Civil Engineering Certification Inc. sgh.com/news-event/michael-m…

The Sophie Maxwell Building is the first residential building to open as part of the transformation of the former Potrero Power Station. The development provides below-market-rate homes for San Francisco’s workforce. SGH provided waterproofing consulting. archinect.com/firms/project/…

SGH team members attended the Facades x Renewal event in Los Angeles, where Ryan Upp joined a panel on revitalizing historic buildings. Attendees included Tomas Atienzo, DJ Kim, Xiaoran Li, Becca Luna, Krystie Ortencio, and Sheryl Reyes.

Last month, SGH’s Jeffrey Kerr and Emma Mahoney presented “Finding Closure: Integrating Architectural Cavity Closures into the Rainscreen Assembly for Durable Design” at the Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) Conference 2026 in Portland, OR.

In this video, SGH’s Julie Galbraith, Max Argo, and James Mendygral discuss our work across the San Francisco waterfront, supporting projects that help address seismic risk, environmental exposure, and long-term resilience. Check out the full video: sgh.com/insight/preparing-th…

Congratulations to SGH’s Oliver Orthwein, Jason Varney, Zack Chabot, and Dan Bannon, who represented SGH with their “Heavy Civil, Light Feet” team at the Maine Marathon Relay in Portland, ME. The team placed third overall and finished first in the men’s relay division.

How do SGH’s newest Senior Managers lead, collaborate, & grow? See their reflections on the importance of communicating with clarity & investing in others—two practices that help build trust, strengthen teams, & create opportunities for teams to grow. sgh.com/insight/lessons-lear…

Visit our team members on campus this week to learn more about our open positions and discover what a career with SGH could look like. We look forward to meeting you! sgh.com/careers/students/ #SGHCareers #EngineeringCareers

This Friday, SGH’s Lauren DiCenzo and James Mendygral will join Page & Turnbull’s Elisa Hernández Skaggs and June Lee to take a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of San Francisco's historic Ghirardelli Square Clock Tower. sgh.com/news-event/10-23-26-…

Join SGH’s Christine Roy on October 22 for “Building Nuclear: How Structural Engineers Shape Nuclear Energy Infrastructure.” The webinar, hosted by the American Nuclear Society (ANS) will explore the role structural engineers play in the nuclear field. ans.org/webinars/view-bldnuc…

SGH is heading to APT International in Indianapolis from October 26 – 30. Matthew Bronski and Lena Currie will present on sandstone selection for preservation, followed by Lena and Melissa Roth on experiential learning through building investigation.

California faces heightened flood risks as a potentially strong El Niño approaches. Join SGH experts October 28 for a webinar on storm impacts, resilient design, and evolving flood-resilience regulations. sgh.com/news-event/10-28-26-…