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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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Regional focus (November/December 2026)

Regional focus (November/December 2026)
In this feature, we share news, updates and initiatives from the Institution's regional group network around the world. This month, we hear from regional groups in the UK, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Date – 9 November 2026
Author – Various
Price – £9.95
News

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
Promotional flyer for a Concept Design Course 2027 by The Institution of Structural Engineers.

Concept design course 2027: chartered membership exam preparation

Concept design course 2027: chartered membership exam preparation
A 10-week evening course building the concept design skills needed for the Chartered Membership exam.
Date – 28 January 2027
Location – Ramboll, Cornerblock, 2 Cornwall Street Birmingham, B3 2DX
Price – £300
Regional
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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
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Midland Counties regional hub annual dinner and awards ceremony 2026

Midland Counties regional hub annual dinner and awards ceremony 2026
Join us for a Black-Tie evening celebrating structural engineering excellence, innovation and achievement across the Midlands and beyond.
Date – 19 November 2026
Location – The Eastside Rooms & Aloft by Marriott Birmingham Eastside, Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL
Price – £45.62 - £864

Number for Members –

1077 Members

Breakdown –

59 Fellow

309 Member

11 Associate

37 Incorporated-Member

291 Graduate

347 Student

12 Technician

11 Affiliate

Committee Members