Structural safety and CPD: what's changing and what do I stand to gain?

Author: Mike Webster

Date published

5 July 2021

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Structural safety and CPD: what's changing and what do I stand to gain?

The Structural Engineer

Author

Mike Webster

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 7, 2021, Page(s) 21-22

Date published

5 July 2021

Author

Mike Webster

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 7, 2021, Page(s) 21-22

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Mike Webster explains how Institution members will benefit from a change to CPD requirements that puts a greater emphasis on structural safety.

Additional information

Format:
PDF
Pages:
21-22
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Structural failure Professional Guidance Issue 7

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