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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 7: foundation design for small practitioners

Eurocode 7: foundation design for small practitioners
This course covers aspects of the geotechnical and structural design of spread and piled foundations. It is tailored for engineers working in small practices. The content is compliant with Eurocodes 2 and 7, with opportunities for comparisons with relevant British Standards.
Date – 8 September 2026
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
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Business and strategic planning

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 – 8 September 2026
Location – Online
Price – £245 - £365 + VAT
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Reliability, resilience and robustness in structural engineering design

Reliability, resilience and robustness in structural engineering design
This interactive online course shares current state-of-the-art frameworks for the adoption of resilience-based design in professional practice, demonstrating advantages compared to a traditional prescriptive design and providing examples of how they benefit the client.
Date – 21 September 2026
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
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Financial fundamentals - September 2026

Financial fundamentals - September 2026
This course provides an overview of accounting principles and an explanation of accounting terminology. It also covers how to understand key financial documents.
Date – 22 September 2026
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – £335 - £495 + VAT
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Temporary works design - September 2026

Temporary works design - September 2026
This two-day course provides participants with an understanding of the basic principles of temporary works design.
Date – 23 September 2026
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – £565 - £835 + VAT
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Reinforced concrete essentials - September 2026

Reinforced concrete essentials - September 2026
This course establishes good practice in the design of reinforced concrete structures. Through practical exercises, it will cover concept, design, flat slabs and finite element analysis.
Date – 24 September 2026
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
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Structural fire engineering - September 2026

Structural fire engineering - September 2026
This course is designed to provide structural engineers with a greater understanding of fire safety, key legislation, and the principles of risk analysis in order to ensure that adequate structural performance in fire is achieved. You will examine case studies of structural and non-structural failures as a result of fire.
Date – 30 September 2026
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
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Structural engineering appreciation for construction industry professionals

Structural engineering appreciation for construction industry professionals
A guide to the field of structural engineering in relation to buildings for construction industry professionals.
Date – 30 September 2026
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
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Advanced conceptual design for design team leaders

Advanced conceptual design for design team leaders
Through a series of interactive sessions this course helps experienced practitioners take their conceptual design skills to the next level.
Date – 1 October 2026
Location – Online
Price – £565 - £835 + VAT
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Steel essentials: practical design of structural steelwork

Steel essentials: practical design of structural steelwork
This one day, online course presents practical guidance on key aspects of preliminary scheme development and detailed scheme design in structural steelwork.
Date – 5 October 2026
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
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Demolition and structural refurbishment - October 2026

Demolition and structural refurbishment - October 2026
This course provides guidance on specific aspects of demolition and refurbishment from an engineering perspective, while addressing safety, environmental and sustainability influences.
Date – 6 October 2026
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
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Practical law: dealing with domestic clients - October 2026

Practical law: dealing with domestic clients - October 2026
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 – 7 October 2026
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – £245 - £365 + VAT

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