Benefits include reduced costs, improved quality, shorter lead times, increased flexibility, and better customer satisfaction.

It is advised to have a structural inspection when looking into buying a property. This can be done privately and can help reassure you that the property is in good condition or will require work to rectify problems if bought. Alternatively, the mortgage provider will ask for a structural survey if any problems of a structural nature have been identified by the Valuation report or the Homebuyer reports and an opinion form a qualified structural engineer is required.

If you already own the property it is advised to have a structural survey if you are planning an extension or making any other alterations the building or structure.

Robotics improves manufacturing by increasing efficiency, precision, and safety, while also reducing labor costs and repetitive tasks.

Predictive maintenance uses data analysis and machine learning to predict when equipment failure is likely to occur, allowing for maintenance to be performed before issues arise.

Structural engineers help in the design process in buildings and structures, designing them to withstand the forces that act upon them. They work in close partnership with architects and builders and when construction has begun, structural engineers are often involved in inspecting the work and advising contractors.

Structural engineers also examine existing buildings and other structures to test if they are structurally sound, in particular if the building has suffered from subsidence, fire or flooding. Structural engineers have to make efficient use of funds and materials in order to achieve appropriate and economic solutions.