The Institution of Structural Engineers The Institution of Structural Engineers

The Climate emergency is here and now. Forty percent of all greenhouse gas emissions are due to buildings and construction. Structural engineers are uniquely positioned to have a positive impact on the world around us and address climate change through their work. The Institution of Structural Engineers presses for change to drive construction emissions to zero.

The CETG annual report 2024

This report shows how we continue to lead the way in bringing embodied carbon into the standard practice of structural engineers around the world.

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<h4>Up the creek without a paddle?<h4>

Up the creek without a paddle?

Dr Michael Cook shares his thoughts on how to convert your climate anxiety to climate action.

<h4>The main barriers to delivering low-carbon design on residential projects<h4>

The main barriers to delivering low-carbon design on residential projects

Scott Boote discusses  what needs to change – both in engineers' perceptions about materials and process, and in the wider sector. 

Net-zero structural design

This popular course offers a series of interactive sessions, supported by individual study.

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<h4>Sustainability Resource Map</h4>

Sustainability Resource Map

View the updated Sustainability Resource Map, an interactive PDF, with over 100 new references added, expanding as expertise grows in this field.

<h4>Structural Carbon Tool -V3<h4>

Structural Carbon Tool -V3

An updated version of the Structural Carbon Tool to help you quickly estimate the embodied carbon in your structures.

Enabling climate action: The Structural Carbon Tool

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