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Events and training

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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Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - November 2026

Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - November 2026
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 – 17 November 2026
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
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Ground investigation and outline foundation design - November 2026

Ground investigation and outline foundation design - November 2026
This half-day in-person course provides guidance to early-career structural engineers to develop a better understanding of geotechnical engineering and use that knowledge to enhance and promote sustainable design.
Date – 18 November 2026
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS and online
Price – £225 - £345 + VAT
Exam preparation
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Exam preparation course - November 2026

Exam preparation course - November 2026
This comprehensive three-day course is designed to prepare you for the IStructE’s Chartered Membership exam; enabling you to plan your future preparation and approach the exam with confidence.
Date – 23 November 2026
Location – Online
Price – £675 + VAT
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Lateral stability of building structures - December 2026

Lateral stability of building structures - December 2026
This half-day, online course covers the methods by which the lateral stability of a building structure is achieved.
Date – 8 December 2026
Location – Online
Price – £225 - £345 + VAT
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Rapid calculations for structural engineers - December 2026

Rapid calculations for structural engineers - December 2026
This half-day online course provides a theoretical framework for rapid problem-solving concept calculations.
Date – 9 December 2026
Location – Online
Price – £225 - £345 + VAT
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Practical law: contract law for engineers - December 2026

Practical law: contract law for engineers - December 2026
This popular one-day course aims to provide attendees with a practical understanding of essential aspects of contractual relationships.
Date – 10 December 2026
Location – Online
Price – £335 - £495 + VAT
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Eurocode 9: design of aluminium structures - January 2027

Eurocode 9: design of aluminium structures - January 2027
This one-day online course is designed to help those using structural aluminium. It introduces basic considerations as well as giving guidance on using Eurocode 9 (2023 version), including upcoming updates to the 2nd generation.
Date – 28 January 2027
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
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Business development for SMEs - January 2027

Business development for SMEs - January 2027
This half-day workshop introduces a structured approach to understanding and improving the commercial performance of engineering practices.
Date – 28 January 2027
Location – Online
Price – £255 - £380 + VAT
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Resilient leadership: thriving in the face of uncertainty - February 2027

Resilient leadership: thriving in the face of uncertainty - February 2027
This course provides an introduction to resilient leadership and the core competencies and strategies for navigating the complexities and challenges of modern work life.
Date – 2 February 2027
Location – Online
Price – £815 - £1,215 + VAT
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Temporary works design - February 2027

Temporary works design - February 2027
This two-day course provides participants with an understanding of the basic principles of temporary works design.
Date – 3 February 2027
Location – Online
Price – £590 - £870 + VAT
Course
hong kong high rises

Lateral stability of building structures - February 2027

Lateral stability of building structures - February 2027
This half-day, online course covers the methods by which the lateral stability of a building structure is achieved.
Date – 9 February 2027
Location – Online
Price – £225 - £345 + VAT
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Eurocode 3: structural steelwork design - February 2027

Eurocode 3: structural steelwork design - February 2027
This course provides an introduction to structural steelwork design to Eurocode 3 for building design.
Date – 16 February 2027
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT

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