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Our busy international events programme provides great opportunities for members to network with peers and develop their knowledge.

We offer a programme of events online, at our London HQ and around the world including:

and tailored training for structural engineers including:

Upcoming events and training courses

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Lateral stability of building structures - February 2025

This half-day, online course covers the methods by which the lateral stability of a building structure is achieved.

Date – 20 February 2025
Location – Online
Price – £215 - £325 + VAT
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<h4>Conceptual design for structural engineers: an introduction - February 2025</h4>

Conceptual design for structural engineers: an introduction - February 2025

Through a series of interactive online sessions supported by individual study this popular course provides a theoretical framework for understanding conceptual design in the context of structural engineering.

Date – 27 February 2025
Location – Online
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
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Net-zero structural design - February 2025

This popular course offers a series of interactive sessions, supported by individual study. It is designed to empower participants with the skills and knowledge needed to design structures that achieve net-zero emissions.

Date – 27 February 2025
Location – Online
Price – £515 - £765 + VAT
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<h4>Business and strategic planning</h4>

Business and strategic planning

A business plan provides a dynamic blueprint for operating and growing a business to achieve goals, financial targets, and operational milestones. This highly practical half-day workshop develops the skills needed for planning the medium and long-term growth of an SME.

Date – 4 March 2025
Location – Online
Price – £245 - £365 + VAT
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Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - March 2025

This course covers the design of common structural elements to Eurocode 2. Participants will be introduced to concrete material properties and learn about designing for durability and fire.

Date – 18 March 2025
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
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<h4>Building resilience: protective design and blast engineering for structures</h4>

Building resilience: protective design and blast engineering for structures

This course demonstrates how significant blast resilience and resistance is possible with careful design, planning and detailing of a structure.

Date – 20 March 2025
Location – Online
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
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<h4>Eurocode 8: an introduction to seismic design of buildings</h4>

Eurocode 8: an introduction to seismic design of buildings

This course delivers key advice and guidance on 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.

Date – 25 March 2025
Location – Online
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
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<h4>Practical law: dealing with domestic clients - March 2025</h4>

Practical law: dealing with domestic clients - March 2025

This half-day course is tailored for engineers operating within the domestic and small commercial sectors. It aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of specific contractual and legal challenges they may encounter. Additionally, it highlights common legal pitfalls that can be mitigated through proper awareness and understanding.

Date – 26 March 2025
Location – Online
Price – £245.00
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Eurocode 8: worked examples of the dynamic analysis and seismic building designs

This course delivers practical advice through the use of worked examples on dynamic analysis, conceptual design for earthquake resistance and seismic design of structural elements to Eurocode 8. Emphasis is placed on concrete and steel buildings although the concepts are widely applicable.

Date – 26 March 2025
Location – Online
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
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Understanding structural behaviour - April 2025

This two-day course shows engineers how to arrive at a qualitative solution to both create a structure and check computational results.

Date – 1 April 2025
Location – Online
Price – £515 - £765 + VAT
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<h4>Rapid calculations for engineers - April 2025</h4>

Rapid calculations for engineers - April 2025

This half-day online course provides a theoretical framework for rapid problem-solving concept calculations.

Date – 4 April 2025
Location – Online
Price – £215 - £325 + VAT
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<h4>Practical law: client appointments and terms of engagement: a legal toolkit</h4>

Practical law: client appointments and terms of engagement: a legal toolkit

This masterclass centres on analysing intricate commercial contracts generated by clients. It aims to empower engineers to scrutinise commercial issues, assess potential implications and risks, and adeptly devise innovative negotiating strategies. Collaborative activities apply genuine client contracts to craft pragmatic solutions.

Date – 8 April 2025
Location – Online
Price – £325 - £485 + VAT

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