National Council of Structural Engineers Associations

National Council of Structural Engineers Associations NCSEA, in partnership with its Member Organizations, supports practicing structural engineers to be highly qualified professionals and successful leaders.

NCSEA serves the needs of the structural engineering profession, its clientele, and ...

Architects
Building Code and Enforcement Authorities
Construction Industry
Owners
Developers
Public Building Agencies
Disaster Response Organizations
Licensing and Registration Boards
Legislatures and Regulatory Agencies
Structural Material Trade Groups
Public News Media
Professional and Trade Organizations
Engineering Societies

Summer's here ☀️ and your conference bag isn't going to pack itself.Whether you're headed to a hackathon, a symposium, o...
06/11/2026

Summer's here ☀️ and your conference bag isn't going to pack itself.

Whether you're headed to a hackathon, a symposium, or just surviving another hot job site — NCSEA's swag collection has you covered. Hats, tumblers, backpacks, polos, quarter-zips, fleeces — all repping the thing you love most.

(Yes, there is an "I Love Structural Engineering" emblem. Yes, you need it.)

Shop the collection: https://ncseamerch.myprintdesk.net/home

What does it actually take to keep great engineers in this profession?The SE3 Committee is tackling that question head-o...
06/10/2026

What does it actually take to keep great engineers in this profession?

The SE3 Committee is tackling that question head-on at this year's symposium — Bridge the Gap: Connecting Engagement to Retention.

A half-day of real conversation about mentorship, retention, and building a structural engineering community that works across generations, career stages, and borders. Less theory, more tools you can actually use.

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕧 12:30–5:00 PM
📍 Hilton Union Square, San Francisco

Register & learn more: https://www.ncsea.com/summit/se3-symposium/

Your daily frustrations are about to become your greatest flex.At The Big Build: SE Hackathon, structural engineers will...
06/09/2026

Your daily frustrations are about to become your greatest flex.

At The Big Build: SE Hackathon, structural engineers will use AI to prototype real tools that solve real workflow problems — in a single day.

Bring a problem. Leave with a solution (and maybe an award).

🗓️ Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 8:00 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.
📍 Hilton Union Square, San Francisco

Have a team of coders ready to go? Bring them all a discount. Email [email protected] for information and access.

Register & learn more: https://www.ncsea.com/summit/hackathon/

🔍 Real engineering questions deserve real engineering answers.From code interpretation and seismic design to anchorage d...
06/04/2026

🔍 Real engineering questions deserve real engineering answers.

From code interpretation and seismic design to anchorage details and diaphragm collectors, Ask Archie helps NCSEA members quickly find trusted technical resources and guidance. Here are just a few of the questions Archie has tackled recently.

🔗 Start asking: https://www.ncsea.com/ask-archie/

No one becomes a structural engineer by accident.Somewhere along the way, someone had to say: "See that bridge? An engin...
06/03/2026

No one becomes a structural engineer by accident.

Somewhere along the way, someone had to say: "See that bridge? An engineer designed that to keep you safe."

For most kids, that moment never comes — structural engineering is the invisible profession. We design the buildings, bridges, and structures everyone relies on, but almost no one knows we exist.

The Future Builders Program is changing that. Starting in kindergarten.

In a single classroom visit at a St. Louis-area school, 57 kindergartners went from "never heard of it" to "I know what a structural engineer does" — in under an hour.

The profession that protects public safety deserves a seat at the table in every classroom. We're just getting started.

📚 Read about the classroom visit → https://ncseafoundation.org/news-post/kindergartners-at-st-catherine-laboure-discover-structural-engineering-and-one-student-is-already-planning-his-career/

The NCSEA Foundation is investing in the next generation of structural engineering leaders. Applications are now open fo...
05/28/2026

The NCSEA Foundation is investing in the next generation of structural engineering leaders. Applications are now open for the Young Member Summit Scholarship and Young Member Group of the Year Awards — offering national recognition, Summit travel support, complimentary registration, and funding for future YMG initiatives.

Applications close June 26, 2026.

📖 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_Bjdui4

Who's the person you call when you need guidance? The colleague who shows up, speaks up, and lifts others along the way?...
05/27/2026

Who's the person you call when you need guidance? The colleague who shows up, speaks up, and lifts others along the way? 🏆 Nominate them for an 𝐍𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝.

Presented at this year's Summit in San Francisco, these prestigious honors recognize individuals who go above and beyond in leadership, mentorship, education, and code advocacy.

Nominate today: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eYdYyW2w

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔What will structural engineering look like in the years ahead — and ...
05/26/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

What will structural engineering look like in the years ahead — and how should firms prepare now? Join NCSEA on May 28 for a research-driven discussion exploring the future of the profession through the lens of AI adoption, workforce challenges, retention, and the evolution of high-performing teams. Built from surveys of 1,000+ engineers and CEO insights gathered in 2025, this webinar delivers practical takeaways for both firm leaders and individual engineers navigating what comes next.

📅 May 28, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM CT
📖 Register now: https://www.ncsea.com/event/the-future-of-structural-engineering-2026-ai-workforce-and-what-comes-next/

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔From strategic planning and leadership development to awards programs and organizati...
05/21/2026

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

From strategic planning and leadership development to awards programs and organizational growth, this year’s NCSEA Leadership Week brought SEA and NCSEA leaders together for meaningful conversations about the future of the structural engineering community.

Breakout sessions explored topics including how to build successful awards programs, when SEAs should consider hiring staff, and how to approach strategic planning with long-term impact in mind. Most importantly, Leadership Week created space for collaboration, shared ideas, and relationships that continue strengthening SEAs nationwide.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversations shaping what’s next.

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