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New digital tools

Digital tools database

This database allows structural engineers to explore the features and capabilities of various software, helping them find the most suitable solution for their needs.

Digital engineering strategy

The Institution’s digital engineering strategy 2025–2028 is more than a roadmap. It is a statement of intent. It sets out how we will guide the transformation of structural engineering through the thoughtful integration of digital technologies.

Artificial intelligence guidance

This guidance is for structural engineers looking to implement AI (Artificial Intelligence) within their organisations. If you are using AI, you should apply the principles we share here alongside those of your organisation, if applicable.

Engineers reflect

Digital reflections: Dan Cornick

Dan Cornick a structural engineer at Arup reflects on his structural engineering career and how building tools and shaping strategy has always been a part of it.

Digital reflections: Mike Borzoni

A Structural Engineer at Buro Happold, Mike has experience and vehement enthusiasm for technological innovation within the built environment and how this innovation can be steered to create a regenerative present.

Digital reflections: King Lai

KIng Lai, a Senior Project Manager reflects on how technology and digital engineering is a fundamental transformation in the approach to structural design in the future.

Digital reflections: Ian Besford FIStructE

Ian Besford FIStructE, is a Chartered Structural Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers who leads global digital delivery at Mott MacDonald. Ian reflects on how his engineering experience over a 25 year career,heavily shapes how  he approaches technology.

Related events

From sensors to decisions: AI in civil infrastructure

A technical lecture on applying AI and data-driven methods to civil infrastructure, drawing lessons from structural health monitoring and intelligent transportation systems.

  • 27 May 2026
  • 13:00 - 14:00 BST
  • Online
  • Free

Arena Caerdydd / Cardiff Arena - quality project delivery and digital workflows

A technical lecture providing an overview of the progress of design and construction of the new 15,000 seater concert, exhibition and family entertainment venue in Cardiff Bay, part of a wider regeneration and refresh of the Bay area.

Fern the Diplodocus

Side view of Fern the Diplodocus in the museum garden. Fern is the world’s first post-tensioned bronze dinosaur. At 25m long, the life-size sculpture is completely freestanding, with no supports beneath its cantilevered neck or tail, a first for a dinosaur display. Awarded for structural ingenuity showcasing the creativity of the profession.
copyright: The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London, 2025.

Technology and digital engineering

Digital capability is now an essential part of structural engineering.

Engineers must not only use digital tools effectively but also understand the opportunities and risks that come with them. 


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