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Midland Counties

We support our members and promote structural engineering in Birmingham, Coventry and the surrounding area.

If you live or work in the West Midlands you can contact us with any questions about Institution membership or structural engineering in general.

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Budding engineers collaborate to design and build outstanding bridges at Coventry University

Budding engineers collaborate to design and build outstanding bridges at Coventry University
A unique course helps students discover structural engineering fundamentals in a fun, competitive atmosphere.
Date – 29 July 2019

Events

Regional
Dinosaur skeleton with a long neck and tail, set against a backdrop of green trees and a blue sky.

Fern the Diplodocus: a structural tale and AGM

Fern the Diplodocus: a structural tale and AGM
A technical meeting exploring the design and delivery of the world’s first post tensioned bronze dinosaur. The talk will outline the project’s journey from concept to completion, highlighting key engineering challenges and the innovative solutions adopted.
Date – 24 November 2026
Location – Online and Systra Offices 5th Floors Alpha Tower, Suffolk St, Birmingham B1 1TT
Price – Free
Regional
A circular ceiling with bamboo poles radiating from a central red fixture.

25 years tinkering with bamboo connections

25 years tinkering with bamboo connections
A technical talk on using bamboo as a structural material.
Date – 22 September 2026
Location – Online
Price – Free
Regional
A modern concrete building with a large, curved roof and glass windows, surrounded by people and outdoor seating at dusk.

Architectural innovation through base isolation and exposed concrete

Architectural innovation through base isolation and exposed concrete
This talk examines the structural design and seismic resilience of the new Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) building, highlighting its exposed-concrete system, triple pendulum isolation, and construction challenges associated with a continuous, joint-free structure.
Date – 25 August 2026
Location – Online
Price – Free

Number for Members –

1018 Members

Breakdown –

58 Fellow

308 Member

10 Associate

38 Incorporated-Member

285 Graduate

298 Student

12 Technician

9 Affiliate

Committee Members