Ask Archie

Clearly state what you’re looking for to help Archie return the most relevant results.

For example:

• Instead of: “I need resources”

• Try: “Where can I find NCSEA member benefits?” or “Show me STRUCTURE articles on seismic design.”

Archie is designed to answer questions based on a contained database of structural engineering related content that includes NCSEA webinars, publications, websites, and white papers, and STRUCTURE magazine articles. It is not intended to provide advice in other fields such as legal, financial, or medical. Archie can make mistakes. Check important information.

If Archie’s response is inaccurate or unhelpful, use the thumbs-down option and share feedback. This helps improve future responses and overall performance.

Archie may include links to specific NCSEA webpages, articles, or publications. Follow these links to access full context, source material, and detailed information.

Archie is trained on NCSEA-owned and affiliated content, including:

• NCSEA website pages and member resources

• STRUCTURE Magazine articles and archives

• NCSEA webinars, publications, and conference content

• NCSEA Foundation materials

• We SEE Above & Beyond resources

As new content is added across NCSEA platforms, Archie’s knowledge base will continue to expand.

Unlike ChatGPT or other publicly available AI platforms, Archie is trained specifically on NCSEA content. Archie draws from trusted resources across the NCSEA ecosystem—including NCSEA programs and webpages, STRUCTURE Magazine articles, webinars, conference materials, NCSEA Foundation content, and We SEE Above & Beyond.

Archie is designed to help users find, navigate, and understand NCSEA resources, rather than pull information from the open internet.

Archie can help surface relevant articles, webinars, publications, and guidance related to technical and professional topics. It can summarize existing content and point users to authoritative NCSEA resources, but it does not generate original engineering analysis or replace professional judgment.

Archie is a beta tool and continues to improve over time. You can rate responses using the thumbs-up or thumbs-down icons and provide feedback. This input helps refine Archie’s accuracy and usefulness for the community.