Issue 11

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Complete issue (November/December 2026)

All the articles from the November/December 2026 issue of The Structural Engineer. 

Publish Date – 9 November 2026

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View from the CEO: A year of building momentum and delivering impact

IStructE CEO, Yasmin Becker, reflects on the year that saw a new strategy put in place, SER Ltd being reappointed by the Scottish Government, the inaugural Structural India Awards and more.

Publish Date – 9 November 2026

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The Big Bridge – engaging tomorrow's structural engineers

Inspiring children to pursue a career in structural engineering can be a tough gig, especially when other STEM careers in robotics or artificial intelligence are constantly in the news. Helena Russell finds out how hands-on engagement in Ireland is helping to redress the balance.

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Designing sustainably with North American resources

Dan Bergsagel, Eli Rose and Jessica Martinez introduce IStructE members in the UK and around the world to some of the key sustainable design resources developed in the USA.

Publish Date – 9 November 2026

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Understanding the Principal Designer role under the Building Safety Act

The Institution's Technical department and Small Practitioners Panel provide further guidance on how the Principal Designer role created under the Building Safety Act impacts small practices in the UK.

Publish Date – 9 November 2026

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Eurocodes evolution: basis of design

Mungo Stacy and Steve Denton explain the key technical changes and practical implications of the updates to basis of design in the second-generation suite of Eurocodes.

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CROSS Safety Report: Concerns over experience of subcontractors appointed for domestic works

This month's report raises concerns that some contractors lack the knowledge, experience and understanding of basic reinforcement fixing and detailing requirements.

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Structural Awards 2026: Awards special

Discover the winners at the Structural Awards 2026 and which project won the Supreme Award.

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Industry CPD: Nonlinear finite element modelling and analysis

This CPD module, sponsored by Oasys, examines the use of nonlinear analyses, which are set to become a central option in the design workflow under the second generation of Eurocodes. It explores common misunderstandings, ways that nonlinear analysis differs from linear, and special considerations needed to get the right answers.

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Large openings in domestic structures Part 3: Lateral stability of steel frames

This article looks at the provision of continued lateral stability of existing low-rise, loadbearing masonry buildings in domestic structural alterations.

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 2, No. 29): Designing reinforced concrete shear walls using FEA

This two-part note sets out a simple and robust method for the design of reinforced concrete walls and cores in braced concrete using forces derived from a whole-building finite element model. Part 1 focuses on concept design, while Part 2 will cover finite element design and analysis.

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Viewpoint: Is the Building Safety Act making fair and safe allotment of duty on structural engineers

In this Viewpoint, Peter Gates raises the issue of structural engineers being forcefully imposed with the role of Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act on domestic alteration projects, and urges the profession to use a planned review of the act as an opportunity to seek reform.

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Verulam (readers' letters – November/December 2026)

This month's letters include discussion on the National Emergency Briefing, the status of structural engineers and bridge assessments.

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Spotlight on Structures (November/December 2026)

Associate Editor, Zhong Tao, has chosen a paper on structural steel design that provides an overview of EN 1993-1-14 and accompanying Technical Report as the Featured Article for Volume 92 of Structures.

Publish Date – 9 November 2026

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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. 

Publish Date – 9 November 2026

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Diary dates (November/December 2026)

A round-up of events at Institution HQ and around the regional groups.

Publish Date – 9 November 2026

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