What Young Engineers Expect from Their Tools in 2026
Young engineers today have different expectations than previous generations. They grew up with technology, use apps on a daily basis, […]
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Wind loads should be defined using EN 1991-1-4 and the national annex or Romania. Unfortunately, it is not the easiest
The value of validation – interview with Dorien Elleboog
Engineers use software because computers can perform repetitive analyses and design calculations thousands of times faster than they could manually
Calculating cracked deflections in Diamonds
A better knowledge of material properties and advanced analysis tools enable structural engineers to achieve more lightweight designs. As a
Common Mistakes in Concrete, Steel and Timber Calculations
In structural design, accurate analysis of concrete, steel and timber structures is crucial, for a both safe and economical result.
Interview with CEO Geert Goossens on BuildSoft’s journey and structural analysis trends
In this article, we will take a journey into BuildSoft’s past and future. Structural analysis has been through many changes
Basics of a structural analysis model – schematizing is an art
It all starts with the architectural model and schematizing As structural engineers, we are instructed to calculate a structure so
Are you looking for steel connection design software? Meet PowerConnect
At BuildSoft, we understand how important it is to make optimal steel connections – fast. If the software you are
Diamonds – the structural analysis software that boosts your productivity
Are you a structural engineer looking for a structural analysis software to boost your productivity? With Diamonds, you will be
The do and don’ts of structural engineering
Identify the design criteria To what requirements and what standards must the structure satisfy? Each project proposes appropriate design criteria