Customer Spotlight: TAIT
February 20, 2025

Customer Spotlight: TAIT

How TAIT Built an Entertainment Powerhouse with RISA-3D? Ever wondered how a small firm transformed into a global leader in entertainment design? TAIT, a company known for creating jaw-dropping stage structures and kinetic architecture, started with a vision and the right tools to bring it to life....

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Ready to Reconnect? How to Make the Most of Returning to RISA
February 18, 2025

Ready to Reconnect? How to Make the Most of Returning to RISA

Whether you’re coming back to RISA after a short break or revisiting it after years away, we’re here to make your return seamless and rewarding. From updated features to enhanced training resources, RISA is more equipped than ever to support your structural engineering needs. Here’s a step-by-step...

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What’s Your Structural Design Personality?
February 11, 2025

What’s Your Structural Design Personality?

Valentine's Day Quiz: What's Your Structural Design Personality? 💕 This Valentine’s Day, it’s time to find out which structural element matches your personality! Are you steady and supportive like a column, or do you love taking the load like a beam? Take this fun quiz and discover your inner...

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Lifelong Learning in Structural Engineering: Why it Matters?
February 5, 2025

Lifelong Learning in Structural Engineering: Why it Matters?

On January 24th, we celebrate the International Day of Education, a reminder of the transformative power of learning. For structural engineers, education doesn’t stop at graduation. It’s a lifelong journey that ensures we stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. Let’s explore why ongoing learning,...

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Making the Switch: Your Guide from RAM Concept to ADAPT-Builder
February 4, 2025

Making the Switch: Your Guide from RAM Concept to ADAPT-Builder

Transitioning from one structural engineering software to another can seem daunting, but with careful planning and the right resources, the process can be both efficient and rewarding. If your firm is considering moving from RAM Concept to ADAPT-Builder for concrete structure design and analysis,...

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A Day in the Life of a RISA-3D User
January 29, 2025

A Day in the Life of a RISA-3D User

What does a typical day look like for an engineer using RISA-3D? From initial model setup to final analysis, RISA-3D simplifies complex structural design tasks, saving time and enhancing accuracy. This narrative follows an engineer tackling a mid-sized steel-framed warehouse project, showcasing how...

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Customer Spotlight: Stonewood Structural Engineers
January 14, 2025

Customer Spotlight: Stonewood Structural Engineers

Discover how Stonewood, a leader in multi-family and mixed-use projects, utilizes RISA and ADAPT software to streamline their structural designs, tackle complex podium-style jobs, and optimize post-tensioned (PT) concrete work. From integrating RISA-3D and RISAFloor to using ADAPT for PT design,...

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2025 Structural Engineer’s Calendar: Key Dates and Can’t-Miss Events
January 7, 2025

2025 Structural Engineer’s Calendar: Key Dates and Can’t-Miss Events

Get ready to mark your calendar and set reminders! 2025 is packed with important conferences, fun competitions, and key industry updates that every structural engineer should know about. From opportunities to learn and connect to celebrations of engineering achievements, here’s a look at what’s...

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RISA Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Miller
December 30, 2024

RISA Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Miller

Rebecca Miller, PE, is a Technical Trainer at RISA and has been with the company since 2022. After earning an MS in Structural Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a BS in Physics and Mathematics from Concordia College, Rebecca embarked on a career in the Power Delivery industry,...

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