In partnership with our Northeast neighbors and as a part of the NorthEast Coalition of Structural Engineers Associations (NECSEA), a discounted rate is being offered for NECSEA associations at this upcoming SEAConn seminar on ASCE 7-22 wind design topics. SEAoNY is a member of NECSEA and all SEAoNY members are eligible for a discounted rate to this event.
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.
