Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, and hsbcad, a leading global provider of design, manufacturing and assembly software solutions for offsite timber construction, are bringing advanced digital wall-framing capabilities to component manufacturers through CS Cornerstone Wall software, powered by hsbcad technology.
Available since June 2026, CS Cornerstone Wall software combines building modeling with structural wood-component design and analysis. The solution will be demonstrated during the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC), September 14–18, in Columbus, Ohio, at Simpson Strong-Tie Booth 901, with hsbcad also exhibiting at Booth 113.
The collaboration brings hsbcad’s established wall-framing technology into the IntelliCAD environment, giving IntelliCAD designers and manufacturers access to the same powerful wall-framing capabilities behind hsbcad’s hsbDesign for Revit and AutoCAD solutions. At the core of the solution are hsbcad’s parametric detailing technology, configurable framing styles and framing engine, enabling detailed, production-ready wall models to be created more efficiently.
“What makes this especially valuable is the amount of repetitive work we can take out of the process. Parametric details adapt automatically as wall dimensions, angles or timber sizes change, while framing styles let manufacturers define their preferred configurations once and apply them consistently across multiple walls. That means less manual detailing and a more reliable path from design to production,” said Kris Riemslagh, technology architect at hsbcad.
The technology behind CS Cornerstone Wall software builds on multiple generations of hsbcad wall-detailing development and its experience supporting timber manufacturers around the world.
“This collaboration is about bringing together complementary expertise to give manufacturers better tools for the way they design and build today,” said Hilde Sevens, CEO of hsbcad. “Together with Simpson Strong-Tie, we’re making our proven technology accessible to a broader part of the industry and helping move timber construction toward more connected, efficient and sustainable ways of working.”
The collaboration also extends beyond wall modeling. CS Cornerstone Wall software customers benefit from additional hsbcad technologies that support downstream workflows, including hsbView, which provides access to digital shop drawings and production information, and hsbcad’s validation technology, which applies configurable, rule-based checks to help ensure models meet design, structural and production requirements, such as stud spacing, sheathing edge support and nail-line requirements.
For manufacturers looking to connect digital models further into production, hsbcad’s exporters can support the transfer of manufacturing data to leading CNC machines and shop-floor environments. Simpson Strong-Tie also serves as an hsbcad reseller for selected machine-connectivity solutions, extending the relationship between the two companies beyond the CS Cornerstone Wall software platform.
About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
Simpson Strong-Tie is a world leader in structural solutions—products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and communities. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem solving through skillful engineering and thoughtful innovation. Our structural systems research and rigorous testing enable us to design code-listed, value-engineered solutions for a multitude of applications in wood, steel, and concrete structures. Our dedication to pursuing ever-better construction products and technology and to surrounding our customers with exceptional service and support has been core to our mission since 1956. For more information, visit strongtie.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
