Viewpoint: From productivity to purpose: adopting AI strategically

Author: Megan Greig

Date published

1 October 2025

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Viewpoint: From productivity to purpose: adopting AI strategically

The Structural Engineer

Author

Megan Greig

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 10, 2025, Page(s) 34-35

https://doi.org/10.56330/KDIB5523

Date published

1 October 2025

Author

Megan Greig

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 10, 2025, Page(s) 34-35

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/KDIB5523

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

The structural engineering profession is at risk of accelerating business-as-usual with its current focus on the productivity gains offered by artificial intelligence (AI), argues Megan Greig. Instead, a strategic approach is needed to prioritise adoption of AI in the pursuit of sustainability goals.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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