On Wednesday November 12th, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Glastonbury, CT, SEAConn will be hosting a half-day seminar presented by John O'Brien of PES Structural Engineers out of Atlanta, Georgia. The event will highlight wind design topics in ASCE 7-22. It will be broken down into four sessions:
What's New in ASCE 7-22: Highlights key technical changes to the ASCE 7-22 wind provisions. These changes will take effect early next year with Connecticut's Adoption of the 2024 International Building Code.
Wind Loads on Irregular Buildings: This session offers practical guidance on applying wind provisions to complex shapes and components by understanding how wind pressures interact with building geometry.
Wind Loads on Non-Building Structures: Chapters 29 and 30 of ASCE 7-22 address wind loads on a wide range of non-building structures and components attached to buildings. This session explains the background behind these provisions and demonstrates how to apply them - even to structures not explicitly indicated in the code.
Wind Considerations for Existing Building Renovations: will focus on wind-related design considerations in the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). It will discuss how repairs, alterations, and additions affect wind-resisting components and overall building performance. The session will also address common questions and share case studies demonstrating the use of the IEBC in practice.
John O’Brien, P.E., S.E. is a Senior Associate and Director of Structural Engineering at PES Structural Engineers in Atlanta, GA, with over 20 years of structural design experience. He has designed a wide range of essential facilities and commercial, industrial, and residential structures in high-wind regions. He serves as Chair of NCSEA’s Wind Engineering Committee and Chair of the ASCE 7 Chapter 29 Task Committee for Wind Loads on Other Structures and Building Appurtenances. He is also a member of the Chapter 32 Tornado Loads Task Committee and the Chapter 30 Task Committee for Wind Loads on Components and Cladding.
Attendees will receive 4 NY PDHs and a catered lunch.
This event is sponsored by Simpson Strong-Tie and Weyerhaeuser Wood Products.
Established in 1956, Simpson Strong-Tie is a world leader in structural building products and technology, committed to helping people design and build safer, stronger structures and communities. Built on strength, trusted for safety — Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions.
Weyerhaeuser is a leading North American forest products company that manages millions of acres of sustainably certified timberlands. Founded in 1900, it produces lumber, engineered wood, and other building materials while emphasizing sustainability and responsible forest management.
The event will be hosted at the Hilton Garden Inn in Glastonbury, CT located at 85 Glastonbury Boulevard, on Wednesday November 12th from 11:30 am to 5:00pm.
Cost of attendance is for SEAConn and NECSEA Members is $150.00.
Nonmember price is $175.00.
If you have special dietary restrictions, please reach out to postmaster@seaconn.org
We look forward to seeing you!
