The Structural Engineering Podcast

Episode 99 - Engineering a Startup: The CalcBook Story


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In this episode of the Structural Engineering Podcast, we sit down with the founders of CalcBook, Nick and Peter, a tech startup that’s rethinking how engineers document and share structural calculations. What started as a frustration with scattered spreadsheets and inconsistent workflows has grown into a powerful, cloud-based platform built by engineers for engineers.

We dive into the full journey:


  • How the idea for CalcBook was born
  • The leap from side project to startup
  • Challenges of building a technical product for a technical audience
  • Lessons learned from launching and growing in a niche industry
  • The future of digital tools in structural engineering


Whether you’re an engineer, entrepreneur, or just curious about how innovation happens in our field, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and inspiration.


Links & Resources:

  • Try CalcBook: calcbook.com. Use promo code SEPOD for 50% off your first three months!
  • StructurEd (our free study tool): theengineeringpodcast.com/structured
  • NCSEA Salary Survey: LINK


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