Issue 8

The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (August 2026)

All the articles from the August 2026 issue of The Structural Engineer.

Publish Date – 3 August 2026

The Structural Engineer

President's mid-term report: Structural engineering: our shared mission and vision

President Brian Uy shares his mid-term update after covering more than 100,000km to meet members across the world and outlines the progress made on his presidential themes.

Publish Date – 3 August 2026

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A toolkit for designing lower-carbon domestic structures

Mike Davies, Harry Furnival-Doran and Gemma Sheterline of SD Engineers present the findings of the practice's research into lower-carbon options for the sub- and superstructure of domestic projects, indicating how UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard targets can be met.

Publish Date – 3 August 2026

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CROSS Safety Report: 'Design' for alterations to a dwelling carried out by an unsuitable person

This month's report raises concerns about the structural design for the removal of a loadbearing wall during a refurbishment.

Publish Date – 3 August 2026

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Domestic alterations in the UK: an overview

Allan Mann provides an overview of some of the most in-demand domestic alterations in the UK and the specific issues that tend to arise.

Publish Date – 3 August 2026

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Large openings in domestic structures. Part 1: Steel moment frames

This first article in the series looks at the provision of continued lateral stability of existing low-rise, loadbearing masonry buildings upon being structurally altered to form a large opening.

Publish Date – 3 August 2026

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Industry CPD: Demystifying cable assemblies

This CPD module, sponsored by Fatzer, aims to support readers to develop an understanding of the engineering behind critical cable structures.

Publish Date – 3 August 2026

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Raising a property affected by flooding in Wiltshire

This article describes the eventual solution for raising a property in Wiltshire and how the decision was reached.

Publish Date – 3 August 2026

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Profile: Victoria Tinney

The building control regime in Scotland provides a level of rigour that Victoria Tinney finds reassuring; two years since establishing her own practice in Glasgow, she talks to Helena Russell about the Scottish building warrant system and the power of sketching.

Publish Date – 3 August 2026

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