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IStructE update: Changes to ICE database access from 1 October

From 1st October, the publisher of the Inventory of Carbon & Energy (ICE) database, Circular Ecology, are updating their database to Version 5, which is free only for Educational-Use. As a result, users of the Institution’s How to Calculate Embodied Carbon guide and Structural Carbon Tool should review their approach to sourcing carbon data and ensure the figures used remain up to date and appropriate for any commercial or non-educational use. Circular Ecology have released a new database suitable for all commercial and professional use cases, this is called the IC+ Database. Should users wish to publish their projects carbon data externally, consideration will be needed as to whether you will need to purchase the IC+ Database, however alternative sources such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and other carbon databases remain available, and can be used as alternatives to the IC+ database. The Institution’s Climate Committee is currently reviewing the implications of these changes and the impact on future updates to IStructE’s recommended embodied carbon factors.

Publish Date – 29 September 2026

World's leading engineering projects announced in the 2026 IStructE Structural Awards shortlist

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has revealed the 34 projects shortlisted for the 2026 Structural Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in structural engineering across the globe.

Publish Date – 26 August 2026
Author – IStructE

Could This Summer Become a Subsidence Surge Year?

The prolonged dry weather and heatwave conditions across the UK and Europe are continuing to raise concerns among subsidence specialists.

Publish Date – 23 June 2026
Author – IStructE

Low carbon starts at concept stage

In this blog, Craig McFadyen FIStructE, and Jack Brunton MIStructE share their views on how early involvement in concept design lets structural engineers shape form, strategy and material use to cut embodied carbon from the very start.

Publish Date – 1 June 2026
Author – Craig McFadyen, Jack Brunton

How can structural engineers support Venezuela after the earthquake

The Venezuela earthquakes underscore the need to not only to assist affected communities today, but also to reflect on broader lessons about how structural engineers can best contribute after major disasters.

Publish Date – 23 June 2026
Author – IStructE

Celebrating 90 Years of the IStructE Benevolent Fund

In 2026, the Institution of Structural Engineers’ Benevolent Fund marks an important milestone: 90 years of supporting members and their families through challenging times.

Publish Date – 20 July 2026
Author – IStructE

Design and assessment of reinforced concrete Transfer Slabs, July 2026

Following the release of IStructE’s guidance on new-build transfer slabs in November 2024 and the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) launching Transfer Slab guidance for UK residents and Principal Accountable Persons in July 2026, IStructE has issued an updated Q & A

Publish Date – 31 December 9999

Dr Tina Vejrum awarded the IStructE Gold Medal 2026

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) is delighted to announce that the 2026 Gold Medal will be awarded to Dr Tina Vejrum in recognition of her outstanding contributions to complex infrastructure projects worldwide.

Publish Date – 2 July 2026
Author – IStructE

IStructE marks International Women in Engineering Day with discussion on engineering intelligence

On June 23 IStructE brought together a global panel of members for a dedicated International Women in Engineering Day webinar, exploring how artificial intelligence, data and human experience are shaping the future of structural engineering.

Publish Date – 25 June 2026
Author – IStructE