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7.2 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the Van region of eastern Turkey on Sunday at least 366 people have been reported dead and up to 1300 more injured.

Attraction of offshore windfarms increases as opposition mounts

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Almost half of all planning applications for onshore wind farms are being rejected – increasing the attraction of building wind farms offshore instead.

EEFIT Haiti earthquake report published

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Earthquake Engineering Field Investigation Team (EEFIT) has now published its report which examines the effects of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

£500M fund to unlock the potential for economic growth in the UK

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

UK Communities whose ambitions for economic growth have been stilted could benefit from a multi-million pound boost to help get their building projects off the ground.

Dan Labbad appointed as co-Chair of the new UK Green Construction Board

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Dan Labbad, an experienced property and construction executive, will take up his position immediately and will sit alongside UK Business Minister Mark Prisk, who is also co-Chair.

Statue of Liberty renovation project goes to Atkins

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Worldwide engineering and design consultancy Atkins will be tackling the vital renovation work on New York’s Statue of Liberty

Structural-Safety website launched

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Structural-Safety website which combines the activities of Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety (CROSS) and the Standing Committee on Structural Safety (SCOSS) has been launched.

Surviving redundancy – CIC guidance

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has produced a publication designed to assist built environment practitioners when facing redundancy.

Election results announced for the Institution Board 2012

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The election for Institution Board members closed on the 17 November 2011. Three members have been elected – William Harvey, Tristram Hope and John Staves.

President’s Inaugural Address 2012

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The inauguration of the 2012 President of the Institution of Structural Engineers, John Nolan took place on Friday 13 January 2012.

Research Fund supports two £5000 projects

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Structural Engineers’ Research Fund has awarded two £5000 grants under the new Research Award scheme.

'The Shrinking Curriculum' by Tony Little, Headmaster of Eton College

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shrinking Curriculum' by Tony Little, Headmaster of Eton College
Maitland lecture: Wednesday 21 September 2011 at the Royal Society, London

The 2012 Exam

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Carbon Plan - UK economy on track to meet targets

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The task of rebalancing the UK economy away from carbon is progressing well and is set to result in greater energy security and the development of new innovative technologies, the Government’s Carbon Plan has shown.

Concerns for Rio’s infrastructure following building collapse

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Three buildings collapse on Wednesday 25 January in the centre of Rio de Janeiro behind the city’s 100-year-old Municipal Theatre.

Engineering UK 2012 Report published

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The annual report ‘Engineering UK 2012’ is now available from the Engineering UK website.

House of Lords to review subterranean developments

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Concern at the rapid growth of unregulated extensions of property below ground leads to the House of Lords Subterranean Development Bill.

Innovative sensor to better protect concrete coastal structures

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Innovative sensors to dramatically improve the ability to spot early warning signs of corrosion in concrete.

Plans submitted to complete ‘world class’ VeloPark

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Olympic Park Legacy Company submit plans to develop outdoor tracks immediately after the 2012 Games.

Temporary stage structures – alert

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SCOSS publishes alert on temporary stage structures ahead of UK Olympic Games and the Queen’s Jubilee.

Dr Bill Harvey on masonry – the coy mistress

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Once a year the Institution of Structural Engineers holds the James Sutherland History Lecture, designed to educate and inspire those in the industry about the rich history of their profession.

Futuretrack survey – graduate responses wanted

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Futuretrack is an independent study conducted by the Institute for Employment Research at the University of Warwick.

Professor Roger Plank – donation to help international aid

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Roger Plank, past president of the Institution of Structural Engineers, has made a personal donation to disaster relief charity RedR.

Regional Groups - explaining the name change

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Information on the term Regional Groups.

Wear Red for RedR

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On the 10 February 2012 the Institution took part in fundraising for RedR’s annual flagship event Wear Red for RedR.