The Structural Engineers Association of Massachusetts (SEAMass) is a non-profit organization established to pursue the common interests of practicing structural engineers and others sharing an interest in the activities of structural engineers. Members are individuals who are licensed professional engineers, licensed professional structural engineers, engineers in training, students pursuing a degree towards structural engineering and individuals sharing an interest in the activities of SEAMass.

The Association is a Member Organization of the National Council Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA).

Recent News

20 Aug 2010: July 2010 Newsletter

SEAMass July Newsletter just out...Executive Admin sought....Epoxy Repair for Timber Framing....Timbloid X on Boston Esplanade sculpture's structure...and more!

13 Jul 2010: June 2010 Newsletter

SEAMass has just finished it's new Newsletter. We would like your input to help us produce the next SEAMass Newsletter. Let us know what you and your firm has been up to. Please send us any items of interest or projects of note that you would like included in the next issue. Email your items to Brandon Osborne or the SEAMass Editor.

19 Jun 2008: SEAMass New Calendar

SEAMass has created a new calendar - its hope is to use this to post events of any organization promoting the advancement of the structural engineering profession. Email events to have your event posted.

02 Apr 2007: The Seventh Edition of the Code for Single and Two Family Dwellings

Massachusetts Department of Public Safety has posted on their website that the Seventh Edition of the Code for Single and Two Family Dwellings is finally a reality. Effective April 1, 2007. more ...

19 Feb 2007: Planning and Procedures for Post-Disaster Structural Evaluations

A one day seminar will be conducted April 5 to train structural engineers and other professionals in the methodology of emergency building assessment that is widely used by Emergency Management Authorities (EMAs). 6 PDHs will be awarded. Early registration by March 17 - Registration deadline is March 30.more ...

22 Jan 2007: Massachusetts Building Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings

Based on an email from Robert Anderson, BBRS Administrator, to the Board (BBRS) 1/3/07, the Seventh Edition Building Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings has been approved by members of the Board of Building Regulations and Standards. The official code will be availavable from the State House Bookstore soon. The unoffical version is currently available for purchase directly from the International Code Council (ICC).more ...

19 Jan 2007: Test Drive Chapter 34 of the Massachusetts State Building Code

Volunteers within the Massachusetts structural engineering community are sought to test the proposed Chapter 34 on existing buildings for the 7th Edition of Mass. State Bldg. Code. (PDF) View and download the proposed Chapter 34 from the Joint LAC/SAC for the BBRS. more ...