CROSS Safety Report: Risks associated with using outdated design software

This month's report highlights the importance of varied quality assurance when using structural design and analysis software after a reporter found a steel section with erroneous data in the software's database.

Robin Jones summarises the discussion at a roundtable hosted by the IStructE in June 2025 which explored the potential safety risks of widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in the structural engineering profession, as well as opportunities it may bring for improving safety.

With a growing need to attract and retain talent in the industry, the IStructE's EDI Working Group sets out practical steps managers and organisations can take to create a more inclusive workplace.