CADS

17/06/2026

Are you looking to speed up portal frame design without compromising on accuracy?

CADS Smart Portal 2D is developed for the design of portal frame structures, enabling engineers to generate and analyse 2D frames quickly.

The software allows you to create portal frame models and carry out structural analysis under a range of loading conditions, supporting efficient frame design and verification.

With Smart Portal 2D, you can:
✔️ Generate 2D portal frame models
✔️ Apply load cases and combinations
✔️ Carry out structural analysis of portal frames
✔️ Assess different frame configurations
✔️ Produce calculation outputs for checking and documentation

The program provides a structured approach to portal frame design, helping engineers analyse and verify frame behaviour efficiently.

For projects involving portal frame structures, it offers a practical solution for fast and reliable 2D frame design.

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15/06/2026

Are masonry design checks slowing down your project delivery?

CADS Masonry Wall Panel Designer MAX is developed for the design of masonry wall panels in accordance with Eurocode 6.

The software enables engineers to carry out structural calculations on wall panels subjected to vertical and lateral loads, supporting the verification of masonry elements under a range of conditions.

With Masonry Wall Panel Designer MAX, you can:
✔️ Design masonry wall panels to Eurocode 6
✔️ Assess panels under vertical and lateral loading
✔️ Carry out code-compliant structural calculations
✔️ Analyse different wall panel configurations
✔️ Produce clear calculation reports for checking and documentation

The program supports a structured approach to masonry wall design, helping engineers verify panel performance efficiently and with confidence.

For projects involving masonry structures, it provides a dedicated solution for wall panel analysis and design.

👉 Get in touch to find out more.

10/06/2026

When structural analysis becomes complex, efficiency and clarity matter more than ever.

A3D MAX is CADS’ advanced frame analysis software, developed to support the analysis and design of 2D and 3D structures across a wide range of projects.

Built with flexibility in mind, it allows engineers to model and analyse steel and concrete frames, incorporating a variety of loading conditions and design scenarios within one environment.

With A3D MAX, you can:
✔️ Analyse both 2D and 3D frames with ease
✔️ Apply a wide range of load cases and combinations
✔️ Carry out code-compliant design checks within the same workflow
✔️ Integrate with CADS design tools for a more connected process
✔️ Model without limits on the number of members per frame
✔️ Use fast automatic frame generator macros to speed up setup

The software is designed to support real-world engineering workflows, helping reduce duplication between analysis and design while maintaining accuracy and control throughout.

For teams working on anything from simple frames to more complex structures, A3D MAX provides a reliable foundation for structural analysis and design.

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01/06/2026

Are you switching between multiple tools to design portal frames, connections and foundations?

Designing portal frame structures can quickly become fragmented, especially when moving from initial sizing through to detailed design.

Join our live CADS Portal Design Suite webinar on 3rd June at 11am, hosted by Keith Evans (40+ years of engineering experience), to discover how you can streamline portal frame design in 2D and 3D, combining frames, steel moment connections and pad bases within one efficient, integrated solution.

In this session, we’ll explore how the suite helps you to:
✔️ Move from quick estimation to detailed design without starting again
✔️ Reduce duplication between design stages
✔️ Automate loading and improve design consistency
✔️ Deliver coordinated outputs across frames, connections and foundations

Whether you're working on industrial, agricultural or domestic projects, the Portal Design Suite is built to support real-world workflows.

👉 Join us on 3rd June at 11 am – register now: https://okt.to/dAsu16

27/05/2026

How often do you have to rework designs between tender and detailed stages?

For many engineers, portal frame design workflows are still fragmented, with separate tools used for sizing, loading, connections and foundations.

The CADS Portal Design Suite brings these stages together, reducing duplication and improving design continuity.

At early stage, the Quick Estimation mode enables rapid assessment of member sizes and approximate quantities for tender submissions.

At detailed stage, the Advanced mode extends this into:
· Full structural analysis of portal frames
· Automated wind load calculation and distribution
· Design of moment connections and pad foundations
· Detailed outputs suitable for construction

Because both stages sit within the same model, engineers can move from concept to detailed design without rebuilding or rechecking assumptions.

👉 Join our upcoming Portal Design Suite webinar to find out more: https://okt.to/X4JeWh

25/05/2026

🧱 CADS Hub: Designed for the Way You Work in 2026

Just because you may be tied into a subscription now doesn’t mean you always have to be.

CADS Hub brings together a powerful suite of design and analysis applications, built for today’s Structural and Civil Engineers, with flexible licensing to suit the way you work.

Choose a one-off licence (with 12 months of CADScover) or a monthly subscription when the time is right.

Work anywhere. Share licences effortlessly. Pay your way. That’s how engineering software should work in 2026.

👉 Explore CADS Hub today: https://okt.to/JQ3OEj

21/05/2026

Are you switching between multiple tools to design portal frames, connections and foundations?

👉 Join us on 3rd June at 11 am for our live webinar.

Designing portal frame structures often means moving between different tools and stages, from initial sizing through to detailed design, which can slow projects down and introduce unnecessary complexity.

Join our live CADS Portal Design Suite webinar, hosted by Keith Evans (40+ years of engineering experience), to see how you can bring everything together in one integrated 2D and 3D solution.

In this session, we’ll show how you can:
✔️ Move from quick estimation to detailed design without starting again
✔️ Reduce duplication across design stages
✔️ Automate loading and improve consistency
✔️ Deliver coordinated outputs for frames, connections and foundations

Whether you're working on industrial, agricultural or domestic projects, the Portal Design Suite is built around real-world workflows.

Register now: https://okt.to/Zyb46T

18/05/2026

Still redesigning portal frames twice?

From quick tender designs to full structural analysis, all in one place.

The CADS Portal Design Suite gives you the flexibility to move from estimation to detailed design without changing tools.

✔️ Faster tender turnaround
✔️ Full frame, connection & foundation design
✔️ Automatic loading + drawing output
✔️ Flexible cloud licensing

Built for real-world portal frame projects.
👉 Get in touch with our sales team today: https://okt.to/owpulO

13/05/2026

❓ When slope stability is critical to both safety and cost, how do you validate your designs with confidence?

Failures in slope stability can lead to serious risks and high costs, making reliable analysis essential.

CADS ReSlope provides engineers with the tools to assess stability using Bishop’s, Janbu, circular and non-circular failure surfaces, along with options for soil reinforcement.

The result? Robust, reliable slope designs that you can deliver faster and with more confidence. It’s a practical solution to one of geotechnical engineering’s toughest challenges.

👉 Want to see how ReSlope can benefit your next project?
Get in touch with our team here: https://okt.to/67tsCo

11/05/2026

Are your portal frame designs still spread across multiple tools and checks?

Portal frame design often involves separate checks for frames, connections and foundations, increasing the risk of inconsistency and rework.

The CADS Portal Design Suite integrates these elements into a single design workflow, enabling engineers to carry out:
✅ Portal frame analysis and design
✅ Steel moment connection design
✅ Pad base design
All within the same environment!

The software supports both Eurocode and BS design, with:
✔️ Automatic wind and snow load generation and application
✔️ Configurable frame geometry, including doors and bracing systems
✔️ Purlin position optimisation
✔️ Integrated CAD drawing output

Two levels of functionality allow the workflow to scale from concept/tender design through to detailed project delivery, without the need to remodel.

👉 Get in touch with our sales team to find out more: https://okt.to/TJBZ6d