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Celebrating 90 Years of the IStructE Benevolent Fund

Celebrating 90 Years of the IStructE Benevolent Fund
In 2026, the Institution of Structural Engineers’ Benevolent Fund marks an important milestone: 90 years of supporting members and their families through challenging times.
Date – 20 July 2026
Author – IStructE
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Dr Tina Vejrum awarded the IStructE Gold Medal 2026

Dr Tina Vejrum awarded the IStructE Gold Medal 2026
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) is delighted to announce that the 2026 Gold Medal will be awarded to Dr Tina Vejrum in recognition of her outstanding contributions to complex infrastructure projects worldwide.
Date – 2 July 2026
Author – IStructE
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IStructE marks International Women in Engineering Day with discussion on engineering intelligence

IStructE marks International Women in Engineering Day with discussion on engineering intelligence
On June 23 IStructE brought together a global panel of members for a dedicated International Women in Engineering Day webinar, exploring how artificial intelligence, data and human experience are shaping the future of structural engineering.
Date – 25 June 2026
Author – IStructE
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Climate Innovation Forum 2026

Climate Innovation Forum 2026
IStructE hosts a roundtable discussion defining climate resilience and risk in the built environment.
Date – 24 June 2026
Author – IStructE
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Could This Summer Become a Subsidence Surge Year?

Could This Summer Become a Subsidence Surge Year?
The prolonged dry weather and heatwave conditions across the UK and Europe are continuing to raise concerns among subsidence specialists.
Date – 23 June 2026
Author – IStructE
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How can structural engineers support Venezuela after the earthquake

How can structural engineers support Venezuela after the earthquake
The Venezuela earthquakes underscore the need to not only to assist affected communities today, but also to reflect on broader lessons about how structural engineers can best contribute after major disasters.
Date – 23 June 2026
Author – IStructE
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Low carbon starts at concept stage

Low carbon starts at concept stage
In this blog, Craig McFadyen FIStructE, and Jack Brunton MIStructE share their views on how early involvement in concept design lets structural engineers shape form, strategy and material use to cut embodied carbon from the very start.
Date – 1 June 2026
Author – Craig McFadyen, Jack Brunton
Price – Free
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People and Papers Awards 2026

People and Papers Awards 2026
Read award-winning papers and discover members recognised for their commitment to the Institution.
Date – 16 May 2026
Author – IStructE
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Annual General Meeting 2026 notice

Annual General Meeting 2026 notice
Notice is hereby given that the 117th Annual General Meeting of the Institution of Structural Engineers will be held online* on Thursday 9 July 2026 at midday (BST) for the transaction, by Voting Members of the business set out below.
Date – 14 May 2026
Author – IStructE
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Visit to Trinity College Cambridge

Visit to Trinity College Cambridge
The Bedfordshire and Adjoining Counties regional hub organised a guided tour to the prestigious Trinity College in Cambridge, focusing on the recently refurbished dining hall and the Wren Library.
Date – 29 April 2026
Author – Alissya Rudy
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is a UN initiative to protect workers across the globe, and a reminder and opportunity to reflect on the vital role that safety plays across the built environment — and on the responsibility structural engineers hold throughout the life cycle of structures.
Date – 28 April 2026
Author – IStructE
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Finalists announced for the Excellence in Structural Engineering Education Award 2026

Finalists announced for the Excellence in Structural Engineering Education Award 2026
Finalists announced for the 2026 Excellence in Structural Engineering Education Award. These educators have demonstrated exceptional teaching and innovation in Engineering. Discover their impact on the future of Engineering education.
Date – 25 March 2026
Author – IStructE
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Preparing safety case reports for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) under the Building Safety Act (BSA)

Preparing safety case reports for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) under the Building Safety Act (BSA)
New guide published - This guidance has been prepared by engineers and risk experts to provide a framework for structural engineers preparing safety case reports.
Date – 23 March 2026
Author – IStructE
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Neurodiversity Celebration week

Neurodiversity Celebration week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week: IStructE explores how collectively we can build a truly inclusive engineering sector focused on the future.
Date – 16 March 2026
Author – IStructE
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The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Version 1 launches

The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Version 1 launches
The Institution of Structural Engineers welcomes today’s launch of Version 1 of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, (“the Standard”) the first cross industry framework to define what it means for buildings in the UK to be genuinely aligned with science based net zero carbon limits.
Date – 10 March 2026
Author – IStructE
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Finalists announced for the Young Structural Engineering Professional Award 2026

Finalists announced for the Young Structural Engineering Professional Award 2026
Finalists announced for the 2026 Young Structural Engineering Professional Award. These talented professionals have shown exceptional skill and innovation in Engineering. Get to know their achievements and contributions to the industry.
Date – 2 March 2026
Author – IStructE
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IStructE’s new President shares ambitions for 2026

IStructE’s new President shares ambitions for 2026
Brian Uy, FIStructE is the Institution of Structural Engineers 2026 President, succeeding Mohamad Al-Dah FIStructE.
Date – 23 January 2026
Author – IStructE
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News release: Bamboo guidance

News release: Bamboo guidance
The Institution of Structural Engineers’ (IStructE) new guidance focuses on the design of permanent bamboo structures. This new design guide is a significant milestone in realising the benefits of bamboo to widen its adoption.
Date – 19 January 2026
Author – Dr David Trujillo CEng, Kent Harries PEng, Sebastian Kaminski CEng, Engr. Luis Felipe Lopez CEng.
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Enter the South Eastern Counties Regional Group Awards 2025

Enter the South Eastern Counties Regional Group Awards 2025
The awards recognise outstanding structural engineering projects in the area. The deadline for entries is Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Date – 16 January 2026
Author – IStructE
Price – Free
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IStructE statement: punching shear and transfer slabs

IStructE statement: punching shear and transfer slabs
Information on punching shear and transfer slabs
Date – 19 December 2025
Author – IStructE
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Collaborative CPD session with IStructE, ICE and CARES

Collaborative CPD session with IStructE, ICE and CARES
IStructE UAE collaborated with ICE and CARES for a CPD session on UAE’s pioneering steel sustainability regulations at Heriot Watt University Dubai.
Date – 28 November 2025
Author – UAE Regional Group
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IStructE UAE engages students across four universities

IStructE UAE engages students across four universities
The IStructE UAE YMG visited four universities to introduce structural engineering and conduct hands-on Mola kit activities for engineering students.
Date – 28 November 2025
Author – UAE Regional Group
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Australian engineering excellence secures global accolade

Australian engineering excellence secures global accolade
Sydney’s new Central Metro Station Wins 2025 Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence.
Date – 17 November 2025
Author – IStructE
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News release: Glenn Bell delivers Gold Medal address

News release: Glenn Bell delivers Gold Medal address
Glenn Bell delivers IStructE’s 2025 Gold Medal address.
Date – 10 November 2025
Author – IStructE
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RAAC and the management of school estates

RAAC and the management of school estates
IStructE provides expert views to the Education Committee
Date – 30 October 2025
Author – IStructE
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Thirty-four groundbreaking projects shortlisted for the IStructE Structural Awards 2025

Thirty-four groundbreaking projects shortlisted for the IStructE Structural Awards 2025
Global structural engineering excellence meets sustainability and innovation.
Date – 3 September 2025
Author – IStructE
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Appraising factors of safety in existing engineered structures

Appraising factors of safety in existing engineered structures
New technical guidance published - ensuring the structural safety of existing buildings
Date – 3 September 2025
Author – IStructE and Arup
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Finalists announced for the Pai Lin Li Grant 2025

Finalists announced for the Pai Lin Li Grant 2025
Meet the finalists for the Pai Lin Li Travel Grant 2024.
Date – 29 August 2025
Author – IStructE
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New Government Cyber Governance Code of Practice

New Government Cyber Governance Code of Practice
The UK government is urging businesses to prioritise cyber resilience, emphasising that cyber risk should be treated as seriously as financial or legal risks. A new Cyber Governance Code of Practice is being introduced, making clear that responsibility for cyber resilience lies at the board level.
Date – 13 August 2025
Author – Mitigo
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Structural Engineers Registration Ltd (SER) seeks expert Board members

Structural Engineers Registration Ltd (SER) seeks expert Board members
Professional and experienced candidates are being sought from engineering or other built environment professions to join the Board of Directors for Structural Engineers Registration Ltd (SER Ltd).
Date – 28 July 2025
Author – IStructE