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29/05/2026

Engineers don’t just want powerful tools; they want clarity, speed, and confidence in every design.

For Penny Roodt from SENET, that’s exactly what PROKON Structural Analysis and Design Software delivers.

Thank you, Penny Roodt, for your words and support!

28/05/2026

We are proud to be part of the IDEA StatiCa Partner Summit!
Events like these are a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and continue advancing the structural engineering community.
Want to see how PROKON Sumo integrates with IDEA StatiCa?
👉 Find out more here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vJPV60

26/05/2026

Most engineers learn concrete design in theory, but struggle when it comes to applying it in real projects.

Here's where tools like PROKON change the game.

The PROKON Concrete Design eLearning course focuses on practical implementation, helping you move from calculations to actual design outputs, reports, and detailing workflows.

View the course details here and enrol today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tYx_l0

22/05/2026

For a senior structural engineer, a "good day" is defined by total confidence in the correctness, compliance, and defensibility of your designs.

You are responsible for the technical integrity and safety of high-stakes projects, carrying a professional liability that demands absolute precision.

A common concern in an era of increasing liability and regulatory scrutiny is the reliance on software outputs that lack transparency. “Black-box” results can be challenging to verify, creating friction during the review, sign-off, and peer evaluation process.

PROKON is designed to address this by prioritising transparency and verifiability in the calculation process. Rather than abstracting the engineering logic, it provides access to underlying calculations, code references, and structured outputs that can be independently reviewed.

This approach supports:
- Maintain professional credibility and peer respect through defensible designs.
- Reduce structural risk with transparent, code-compliant design tools.
- Scale your output on complex models without sacrificing quality or safety.

Where do you see the biggest challenges today in verifying software-driven design outputs?

20/05/2026

Column design might seem straightforward, but small mistakes can have significant consequences for structural performance.

In this short video, we highlight 5 common mistakes engineers make in column design, including:

- Incorrect boundary conditions
- Ignoring slenderness effects
- Incorrect load combinations
- Failing to consider biaxial bending
- Poor reinforcement detailing

These issues can lead to inadequate resistance, instability, and inefficient designs. Understanding these common pitfalls can help engineers design safer and more reliable structures.

Watch the video to see how these mistakes happen and why they are important.

19/05/2026

We asked structural engineers: When adopting new structural engineering software, what is your primary concern?

Here’s how the industry responded:
Training time/learning curves - 36%
Data integrity and liability - 29%
Disruption to proven workflows - 21%
Hidden “black-box” errors - 14%

The results reinforce that engineers want software that integrates smoothly into proven workflows while maintaining trust, transparency, and accountability.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the poll and shared their perspective.

Learn more about PROKON: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vhplm0

18/05/2026

Moving from the classroom to the construction site is a big shift, and for most junior engineers, the real goal isn’t just professional registration; it’s producing work that doesn’t need constant correction.

A common barrier at this stage is the heavy dependence on senior validation. Not just for technical validation, but for things like report structure, clarity, and code application.

PROKON acts as your "silent partner" during those high-pressure moments, offering built-in code checks, templates, and guided inputs, making it easier to align your outputs with what senior engineers expect, both technically and in presentation.

What would help you reduce your reliance on senior review the most right now?

15/05/2026

We are thrilled to share that our Business Development Manager for the Middle East, Renjith, recently joined our partners at Khebrat Misr for a significant visit to the Higher Technological Institute - HTI in Cairo.

The visit focused on a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a software donation program specifically designed for registered educational institutes. This initiative aims to provide industry-leading tools to 200 civil engineering students and 25 faculty members, ensuring they have the practical resources needed to excel.

As the first private institute for university-level engineering education in Egypt, HTI has a long-standing mission to bridge the gap between theory and practice. By equipping these students with advanced software, we are supporting HTI’s goal of preparing graduates who are highly competitive in the local and international labour markets.

We look forward to a fruitful partnership that continues to foster innovation and excellence in engineering education!

A special thank you to the HTI leadership and the team at Khebrat Misr for making this possible:

Manar Hamdy and Mohamed Elkhatib from Khebrat Misr

Dr. Abdelkader Ibrahim, Dean of HTI
Dr. Yousria Abo El-Naga, Vice Dean for Student Affairs
Dr. Sherif H. Al-Tersawy, Head of the Civil Engineering Department
Dr. Mohamed Fahmy, Academic Advisor
Dr. Maysa Selim, Team Supervisor, Architectural Engineering Department

14/05/2026

Modern structural projects are being delivered under tighter timelines, higher scrutiny, and increasing complexity.

To keep up, engineers and drafting teams are moving toward integrated design platforms that connect analysis, design, and detailing into a single workflow.

The benefit goes beyond efficiency; it improves control over the entire workflow.

- Reduce repetitive tasks:
Automation tools like PROKON Sumo and Probar handle tedious surface meshing and automatic rebar schedule creation, cutting hours off the detailing process.

- Transparent, verifiable results:
Engineers need calculations they can check and trust, not “black-box” outputs that are difficult to validate.

- Seamless BIM workflows:
Bi-directional data transfer via Prodesk allows teams to move 3D models between Autodesk Revit and analysis tools without losing data integrity or rebuilding models.

- Better team alignment:
Guided workflows and built-in code checks support junior engineers, while helping ensure drawings align with senior expectations during review.

- Capability to handle complexity:
Tools must manage large-scale models, irregular geometries, and advanced analyses without performance degradation or instability.

PROKON brings these elements together, combining tools such as Sumo, Probar, and Prodesk to support a more connected and verifiable design process.

Where do you see the biggest gap today in your design-to-detailing workflow?

Learn more about PROKON here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tRQL50

12/05/2026

High-volume workloads and last-minute design changes shouldn't be the reason you're stuck in the office late doing repetitive manual detailing. The real measure of performance is defined by the ability to deliver fast, compliant structural drawings that make you indispensable to your team.

But how do you maintain that speed when your productivity is constantly threatened by tight deadlines and frequent revisions?

The biggest hesitation many professionals face is the fear of slowing down to learn a new tool. When you're "in the zone," every minute counts, and a steep learning curve feels like a liability.

PROKON removes this barrier with:
- Fast onboarding: Get started quickly with workflows that mirror your existing CAD process
- Automated detailing checks: Eliminate repetitive tasks without sacrificing accuracy
- Seamless workflow: Handle high volumes and revisions without the manual grind

Combine your CAD expertise with PROKON’s structural intelligence, and deliver drawings that pass checks the first time, every time.

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