Simpson Strong-Tie launches CS Cornerstone Wall, built on IntelliCAD. by Jason Poitras, on Tue, Nov 10, 2026 @ 05:00 AM The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium congratulates ITC member Simpson Strong-Tie on the launch of CS Cornerstone(TM) Wall, the first module of its new CS Cornerstone component design software, built on IntelliCAD. CS Cornerstone is designed for component manufacturers, the companies that build wall panels, roof trusses and engineered wood products (EWP) such as I-joists and laminated beams for the construction industry. It brings these components together in a single model, so users can see and coordinate the whole structure in one place, from design and engineering through to manufacturing. "We are excited to be partnering with IntelliCAD on our CS Cornerstone software solution. CS Cornerstone is an integrated structural modeling solution built on IntelliCAD that unifies wall panels, roof trusses, and engineered wood products into a single model. The Wall module is available today, with Truss and EWP modules expected within the next year. Users can visualize and coordinate the entire structure in one environment, streamlining design, engineering, and manufacturing processes." Jess Jensen | Director Product Management - Building Component Software at Simpson Strong-Tie Wall framing powered by hsbcad CS Cornerstone Wall is powered by technology from hsbcad, a Belgian company with more than 35 years of experience in timber construction software. It brings hsbcad's wall-framing capabilities, the same ones found in hsbDesign for Revit(R) and AutoCAD(R), into the IntelliCAD environment. Highlights include: * Parametric details that update automatically when wall dimensions, angles or timber sizes change * Framing styles that let manufacturers set their preferred configurations once and apply them across many walls * Rule-based checks that test the model against design, structural and production requirements, such as stud spacing and sheathing support * Production output to CNC machines and shop-floor systems through hsbcad exporters, with digital shop drawings available in hsbView What's next The Wall module has been available since June 2026. Simpson Strong-Tie expects to add the Truss and EWP modules within the next year. Congratulations to the Simpson Strong-Tie team on this launch. It's a strong example of what members can build on the IntelliCAD platform. To learn more, read the full announcement: Simpson Strong-Tie and hsbcad Bring Advanced Wall-Framing Technology to CS Cornerstone(TM) Wall Software.

TCG places Senior Manager, Learning and Organizational Development at Simpson Strong-Tie. PLANO, TX - Simpson Strong-Tie, a global leader in structural building products, has placed Georgette Hunter-Franklin as their Senior Manager, Learning and Organizational Development. Managing Partner, Nat Schiffer and Partner, Jeff Wilbanks led and placed the integral HR search. "It is always gratifying when relationships span years and multiple companies. This is the case with Sarah, Georgette, and Simpson Strong Tie. I have personally known Georgette for nearly 15 years and now we get to place her at Simpson, truly a blessing and personifies everything that we are about at TCG," shared Nat Schiffer, Managing Partner at The Christopher Group. Georgette's role is responsible for designing and executing enterprise-wide learning and leadership development strategies that strengthen organizational capability and support global business objectives. Reporting to the Director of Learning & Organizational Development, she will build scalable leadership development programs, oversee training operations and shared services, drive learning strategy and governance, and partner closely with business leaders and HR to align development initiatives with workforce needs. Georgette will leverage modern learning technologies, data, and analytics to create impactful development experiences while fostering a culture of continuous learning and organizational growth across a global enterprise. Georgette Hunter-Franklin brings more than 18 years of experience leading enterprise talent, leadership, and organizational development strategies. She has supported global organizations across the technology, logistics, energy, and consumer industries, with expertise spanning leadership development, talent management, culture, performance transformation, and large-scale organizational change. About Simpson Strong-Tie Simpson Strong-Tie, a subsidiary of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., is a global leader in structural building products, specializing in connectors, fasteners, anchors, lateral systems, and digital tools that support safer, stronger construction. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California. With a mission rooted in rigorous testing and innovation, evident in its accredited R&D facilities, Simpson Strong-Tie continually introduces new products and invests in digital platforms, training, and field support to serve builders, engineers, and contractors. Its culture emphasizes teamwork, growth, and long-term career development, anchored by values such as support, collaboration, and respect. About The Christopher Group Through its award-winning, customized HR solutions, The Christopher Group (TCG) delivers critical human capital solutions in the area of executive HR search, interim HR leaders, fractional CHROs, and HR advisory and consulting. Since 1998, TCG has served clients across all industries, locations, company sizes, and verticals. Staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners who have sat in the job, TCG has been named one of the Fastest-Growing, Best Non-Profit, Diversity, Private Equity, and Top 50 Executive Recruiting Firms by Hunt Scanlon as well as Forbes' 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 list of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms.