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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

Climate Innovation Forum 2026
IStructE hosts a roundtable discussion defining climate resilience and risk in the built environment.

Publish Date – 24 June 2026
Author – IStructE

Number for Members –

463 Members

Breakdown –

23 Fellow

180 Member

2 Associate

8 Incorporated-Member

129 Graduate

111 Student

5 Technician

5 Affiliate

Committee Members