21/10/2026
What will shape structural engineering over the next 5 years?
We recently asked the engineering community which advancement will have the single biggest impact on our field. The community weighed in with clear priorities:
- AI & Automation - 63%
- BIM & Interoperability - 18%
- Advanced Analysis - 9%
- New Materials & Sustainability - 9%
AI and automation surfaced as the top choice among respondents, reflecting an increased interest in technologies that simplify repetitive tasks, enabling engineers to prioritise design optimisation and complex challenges.
The evolution of structural engineering software offers a chance to improve efficiency while leveraging the expertise and judgment of engineers.
Thank you to everyone who voted!