Truss Plate Institute, Inc. (TPI) Email Format
ConstructionMaryland, United States2-10 Employees
The Truss Plate Institute, Inc. (TPI) is a small, Maryland-based organization serving the construction industry. Founded in 1961 and based in Waldorf, it pursues a goal of keeping the truss sector rooted in solid engineering by developing design and quality standards, guidelines, and publications, and by supporting related industry initiatives. As an ANSI standards developer, TPI creates and maintains national guidance for metal plate connected wood truss construction. In July 2023 it released the ANSI/TPI 1-2022 National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction, reinforcing its role as a key source of engineering information for the construction trades. The organization has a small staff and has seen leadership changes in its history, including the appointment of Jay P. Jones, P.E., as Executive Director in 2019. Through its standards and publications, TPI addresses design quality and safety considerations for wood truss systems used in building projects.