This page is a record of that change. It gathers the workflows, the methods, the technologies that give engineers new power. The power to see more clearly, to design more efficiently, and to build with greater certainty. It is not just a collection of resources. It is a reflection of how engineering evolves, and how that evolution reshapes the world around us.
General resources
Calculation guidance
Structural engineering practice has evolved radically in the last 50 years. Previously the production of calculations was the most time-consuming aspect of design. The very slowness of the process provided time for the designer to think and rethink the basis of the model being used. Computers now deliver the results of calculations very quickly and the problems of making a realistic representation of the structure have become more apparent as the time for subconscious reflection has reduced. As a result, more formal methods for developing and assessing the reliability of computer models have become necessary. These guidelines address this need.
Finite element analysis guidance notes
Our FEA guidance is designed to help you select the most appropriate methods of modelling. Each guide sets out when to use the analysis, key modelling considerations, ensuring consistency and reliability across projects. Select the relevant analysis type below to access detailed guidance.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is not just a tool. It is a lens. It allows engineers to uncover patterns in data that were once invisible, to anticipate outcomes before they unfold, and to automate tasks that previously consumed hours. This section offers guidance on how AI is changing structural engineering, from predictive design and model checking to generative workflows and machine learning applications. It is a guide to a new kind of insight, and to the responsibilities that come with it.
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
The BIM panel supports members's understanding of BIM.
For mor information on the BIM panel see here