Structural engineering is not defined by calculations alone. It is defined by responsibility, judgement, and professional courage.
Category: Engineering Ethics
![[Viewport] Structural Overdesign Is an Excuse, Not a Solution](https://structurescentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/featured-image-for-structural-overdesign-330x288.jpg)
This article argues that routine structural overdesign is not a safety net. It is a symptom of deeper issues within modern practice. While conservatism has its place in specific, high-risk scenarios, its widespread and uncritical application undermines the very principles engineers claim to protect.
Establishing a clear scope, sticking to it, and documenting departures carefully remain some of the most effective forms of professional risk management. In complex projects, clarity protects not only the engineer, but the entire project team.
This article explores the effect of contractual terms and liability in engineering professional appointments
This article explores the structural checks many engineers’ neglects. It focuses on areas often bypassed during analysis, design, or detailing.
This article provides a complete guide to writing a construction method statement that delivers results.
This article explores the ethical responsibilities of structural engineers, addressing the principles that guide ethical decision-making.
![[Viewpoint] The Decline of Structural Behaviour Knowledge: A Concerning Trend](https://structurescentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/viewpoint-330x288.webp)
This article explores the decline in structural behaviour knowledge among engineers and the importance of revitalizing this essential skill. In structural engineering, the “feel” for…
This article outlines engineering techniques to prevent building collapses, from emergency stabilization to long-term reinforcement and retrofitting for structural safety.
This latest article discusses the steps that engineers can take to mitigate against technical risks often in the form of design errors appearing in their work.