Structural Engineers Association of Connecticut upcoming events

Updates to the Connecticut State Building Code (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Lorenzo's Ristorante Italiano in West Haven for a discussion led by Tom DiBlasi of DiBlasi Associates, P.C. on the upcoming changes to the Connecticut State Building Code.

A new Connecticut State Building Code is scheduled to be adopted this summer, and it will be based on the 2024 I-Codes. This presentation will highlight changes to the Connecticut-specific structural amendments, and it will also provide an overview of significant changes to the IBC, IEBC, and ASCE 7-22.

Tom is President of DiBlasi Associates, P.C., and has been practicing structural engineering for over 40 years. He is the structural engineering representative to the CT Codes and Standards Committee, and he is co-chair of SEAConn’s Code Advisory Committee as well as a past President. He is the past chair of NCSEA’s Code Advisory Committee, and he continues to serve of the Wind Engineering Subcommittee of that group. He is also a current director of the Applied Technology Council.

The meeting will be hosted at Lorenzo's Ristorante Italiano located at 39 Elm Street in West Haven, CT 06516 on Thursday May 28th, from 5:30 pm to 9pm.

Cost of attendance is for SEAConn Members is $75.00.

Nonmember price is $85.00.

If you have special dietary restrictions, please reach out to postmaster@seaconn.org

We look forward to seeing you!

SEAConn Presents - ClarkDietrich Facility Tour (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Please join the Structural Engineers Association of Connecticut for a facility tour of ClarkDietrich in Bristol, CT at 3pm and 3:30pm Wednesday June 10th. There will be two 30 minute tours, with a brief presentation given by Brad Vrana from ClarkDietrich prior to each tour.

ClarkDietrich is a leading manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and finishing products for commercial and residential construction. Their Bristol, CT facility produces innovative steel framing systems, connectors, and accessories used in walls, floors, ceilings, and roof assemblies across a wide range of building projects. With engineering support and manufacturing locations throughout North America, ClarkDietrich has become an industry leader in light-gauge steel framing solutions and building systems.

Please join us after the tour and presentation for Main Street Pint & Plate located at 182 Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010.

This event will be limited to the first 20 attendees who register.

Each tour and presentation will be at the ClarkDietrich facility located at 780 James P Casey Rd # 1, Bristol, CT 06010 and will begin at 3pm for the first tour, and 3:30 for the second tour, on Wednesday June 10.

We look forward to seeing you there!

SEAConn Presents - ClarkDietrich Facility Tour (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Please join us after the tour and presentation for Main Street Pint & Plate located at 182 Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010.

This event will be limited to the first 20 attendees who register.

We look forward to seeing you there!