Structural engineers are helping to address some of society’s biggest challenges – responding to natural disasters and the climate emergency. Helping to rebuild, and learning lessons from building failures are just two of the ways structural engineers help when disaster strikes.

And by reducing the carbon used in the construction industry, structural engineers are helping to secure a better future for generations to come.

Robin Jones previews the guidance on reuse of structural steelwork that forms part of the Institution’s forthcoming publication, Circular economy and reuse: guidance for designers.

This advanced one-day, online course delivers key advice using worked examples on the seismic design of structures to Eurocode 8, as well as the application of the Eurocode. Emphasis is placed on reinforced concrete buildings although the concepts are widely applicable.

Hear how leading engineers are working to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency. 

Tom Newby MIStructE talks about his experiences in the humanitarian and international development sector. Tom is the current Chair of the Institution's Humanitarian and International Development Panel