I would agree that connections should be steel - I like the thick gauge, heavy duty simpson connectors, plates and column caps, etc., which allow you to lock in

I would agree that connections should be steel - I like the thick gauge, heavy duty simpson connectors, plates and column caps, etc., which allow you to lock in beams and columns with 3/4 machine bolts, etc.: https://www.strongtie.com/boltedcolumncaps_columncaps/cct_cap/p/cct https://www.strongtie.com/boltedcolumncaps_columncaps/cct_ca...