Performance-Based Regulations Are Replacing Prescriptive Codes in Some Engineering Sectors

Performance-based regulations are replacing traditional prescriptive codes, shifting engineering compliance toward measurable outcomes, innovation, and long-term performance validation.

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Engineering compliance is undergoing a major transformation as performance-based regulations replace rigid prescriptive codes across several sectors. Instead of demonstrating compliance by following predefined procedures, organisations must now prove that their solutions meet measurable performance outcomes. This shift requires new capabilities in outcome monitoring, performance modelling, validation, and innovative problem-solving while still meeting stringent safety and reliability standards.

This white paper examines how performance-based regulations are reshaping engineering delivery, design methodologies, and regulatory engagement. It also outlines the capabilities needed to demonstrate measurable performance, navigate evolving regulatory expectations, and validate innovative approaches that deliver superior results. Download the full white paper to explore how these regulatory shifts create both opportunities and challenges in modern infrastructure delivery.

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