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Fire Engineering Study Group

Our Fire Engineering Study Group exchanges ideas and develops knowledge of both prescribed and performance based fire engineering.

The Group organises an annual conference in collaboration with the Fire Safety Engineering Group (FSEG).

Topics covered:
  • Promoting the importance of fire safety engineering
  • Industry needs relating to fire safety.

 

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Structures in fire forum

Structures in fire forum
A one-day forum discussing state-of-the-art structural fire engineering trends and problems.
Date – 1 October 2026
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – Free
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Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - November 2026

Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - November 2026
This course covers the design of common structural elements to Eurocode 2. Participants will be introduced to concrete material properties and learn about designing for durability and fire.
Date – 17 November 2026
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
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Timber workshop: design through worked examples - October 2026

Timber workshop: design through worked examples - October 2026
This one-day, online advanced practical workshop teachs complex timber engineering through worked examples. It encourages problem-solving through teaching tools and group discussion.
Date – 20 October 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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Eurocode 5: the essentials of timber design - October 2026

Eurocode 5: the essentials of timber design - October 2026
This one-day, online course offers an introduction to timber design to Eurocode 5.
Date – 19 October 2026
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + 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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New guidance supports design of building structures for fire

New guidance supports design of building structures for fire
The IStructE has published a new guide aiming to clarify the role of the structural engineer in designing building structures for fire and explain how compliance with the functional requirements of the Building Regulations can be achieved.
Date – 2 July 2026
Author – The Institution of Structural Engineers
Price – £0
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CROSS Safety Report: Concerns about the fire resistance of resin anchors

CROSS Safety Report: Concerns about the fire resistance of resin anchors
This month's report raises concerns regarding the fire performance of resin-based anchoring systems and fibre-reinforced polymer strengthening solutions used within building structures, particularly in retrofit and alteration projects.
Date – 2 July 2026
Author – Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures
Price – £0
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Design of building structures for fire: compliance approach and the role of the structural engineer

Design of building structures for fire: compliance approach and the role of the structural engineer
This new guide aims to clarify the role of the structural engineer in designing building structures for fire and explains how compliance with the functional requirements of the Building Regulations can be achieved.
Date – 12 June 2026
Author – Various
Price – Free

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