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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 guide to help you re-engage with RISA and maximize your experience. 1. Assess Your Needs Before diving back in, take a moment to consider your current project requirements. Are you focusing on steel design, concrete analysis, or something else? Knowing your priorities will help you identify the RISA products and features that align with your goals. Quick Tip: New to RISA? Check out our products with an engineer to see which tools best match your project scope. 2. Explore What’s New RISA software evolves continuously to meet industry demands. If it’s been a while, you might be amazed by the new features and integrations we’ve introduced. For example: Enhanced RISA-3D and RISAFloor integration for seamless lateral and gravity design workflows. New templates and tools for complex systems like semi-rigid diaphragms. Improved interoperability with Revit and other BIM software. Next Step: Visit our New Features page to catch up on the latest updates. 3…

July 20, 2023

What's New in RISAConnection v14.0.1?

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest of RISAConnection v14.0.1. The release of RISAConnection v14.0.1 incorporates the following enhancements and updates:

July 18, 2023

Wind Load Generator with Components & Cladding in RISACalc

RISA is pleased to announce the latest update of the web based software RISACalc v4.2. The latest update to RISACalc includes wind load generation for Components & Cladding (C&C). Edit your wind load properties and site parameters in the easy to use tabs. Also update the roof profile to show in the...

July 17, 2023

RISA-Revit 2024 Link Now Available

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the latest RISA-Revit Link which is compatible with Revit 2024. The RISA-Revit Link v24.0 allows seamless integration between RISAFloor, RISA-3D, and Autodesk Revit. The latest version now includes the ability to integrate columns and walls that have...

July 12, 2023

Flexibility with RISA Subscription Licensing

Why should you use subscription licensing? License Flexibility With subscription licensing all you need is an occasional Internet connection. This eliminates the need to: Keep track of a physical key: All that is required to use the software is a valid account (set up in the Subscription Licensing...

June 15, 2023

New Release: RISACalc v4.1

RISA is pleased to announce the latest update of the web based software RISACalc. This version of RISACalc has added the following enhancements! Hot Rolled Double Channels for Beams & Columns Wind Load Generator (MWFRS)

June 12, 2023

Introducing the RISA-Archicad Link

RISA is pleased to announce the release of the new RISA-Archicad Link. The RISA-Archicad v1.0 allows seamless integration between RISA-3D and Graphisoft's Archicad.

June 8, 2023

New Features in RISACore v21.0.1 Release

New features are now available in the recent release of RISACore (RISA-3D v21.0.1, RISAFloor v17.0.1, and RISAFoundation v15.0.1) . We are working hard to add the features and functionality that our customers have requested as soon as they become available. With that in mind, we have prepared a new...

June 5, 2023

RISA-Tekla Link v13 Released

The release of the RISA-Tekla Link v13 introduces compatibility with Tekla Structures v2023. This update of the link also provides additional information and notification when unsupported members are integrated.

May 26, 2023

ADAPT-Builder Version 22.0.2 now Available!

ADAPT-Builder Version 22.0.2 is now available and includes the following enhancements: Added wall design per ACI 318-19 code. Improved the Wall Design Manager to only consider strength combinations. Added option to automatically update wall section reinforcement when designing walls. Implemented a...

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