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People and Papers Awards 2026

Read award-winning papers and discover members recognised for their commitment to the Institution.

Date – 16 May 2026
Author – IStructE
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Annual General Meeting 2026 notice

Notice is hereby given that the 117th Annual General Meeting of the Institution of Structural Engineers will be held online* on Thursday 9 July 2026 at midday (BST) for the transaction, by Voting Members of the business set out below.

Date – 14 May 2026
Author – IStructE
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Visit to Trinity College Cambridge

The Bedfordshire and Adjoining Counties regional hub organised a guided tour to the prestigious Trinity College in Cambridge, focusing on the recently refurbished dining hall and the Wren Library.

Date – 29 April 2026
Author – Alissya Rudy
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is a UN initiative to protect workers across the globe, and a reminder and opportunity to reflect on the vital role that safety plays across the built environment — and on the responsibility structural engineers hold throughout the life cycle of structures.

Date – 28 April 2026
Author – IStructE
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Finalists announced for the Excellence in Structural Engineering Education Award 2026

Finalists announced for the 2026 Excellence in Structural Engineering Education Award. These educators have demonstrated exceptional teaching and innovation in Engineering. Discover their impact on the future of Engineering education.

Date – 25 March 2026
Author – IStructE
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Preparing safety case reports for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) under the Building Safety Act (BSA)

New guide published - This guidance has been prepared by engineers and risk experts to provide a framework for structural engineers preparing safety case reports.

Date – 23 March 2026
Author – IStructE
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Neurodiversity Celebration week

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: IStructE explores how collectively we can build a truly inclusive engineering sector focused on the future.

Date – 16 March 2026
Author – IStructE
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<h4>The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Version 1 launches</h4>

The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Version 1 launches

The Institution of Structural Engineers welcomes today’s launch of Version 1 of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, (“the Standard”) the first cross industry framework to define what it means for buildings in the UK to be genuinely aligned with science based net zero carbon limits.

Date – 10 March 2026
Author – IStructE
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Finalists announced for the Young Structural Engineering Professional Award 2026

Finalists announced for the 2026 Young Structural Engineering Professional Award. These talented professionals have shown exceptional skill and innovation in Engineering. Get to know their achievements and contributions to the industry.

Date – 2 March 2026
Author – IStructE
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IStructE’s new President shares ambitions for 2026

Brian Uy, FIStructE is the Institution of Structural Engineers 2026 President, succeeding Mohamad Al-Dah FIStructE.

Date – 23 January 2026
Author – IStructE
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<h4>News release: Bamboo guidance</h4>

News release: Bamboo guidance

The Institution of Structural Engineers’ (IStructE) new guidance focuses on the design of permanent bamboo structures. This new design guide is a significant milestone in realising the benefits of bamboo to widen its adoption.

Date – 19 January 2026
Author – Dr David Trujillo CEng, Kent Harries PEng, Sebastian Kaminski CEng, Engr. Luis Felipe Lopez CEng.
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Enter the South Eastern Counties Regional Group Awards 2025

The awards recognise outstanding structural engineering projects in the area. The deadline for entries is Tuesday 31 March 2026.

Date – 16 January 2026
Author – IStructE
Price – Free
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<h4>IStructE statement: punching shear and transfer slabs</h4>

IStructE statement: punching shear and transfer slabs

Information on punching shear and transfer slabs

Date – 19 December 2025
Author – IStructE
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Panel featuring experts from IStructE, ICE, CARES, and EMSTEEL Group

Collaborative CPD session with IStructE, ICE and CARES

IStructE UAE collaborated with ICE and CARES for a CPD session on UAE’s pioneering steel sustainability regulations at Heriot Watt University Dubai.

Date – 28 November 2025
Author – UAE Regional Group
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IStructE UAE engages students across four universities

The IStructE UAE YMG visited four universities to introduce structural engineering and conduct hands-on Mola kit activities for engineering students.

Date – 28 November 2025
Author – UAE Regional Group
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Australian engineering excellence secures global accolade

Sydney’s new Central Metro Station Wins 2025 Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence.

Date – 17 November 2025
Author – IStructE
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News release: Glenn Bell delivers Gold Medal address

Glenn Bell delivers IStructE’s 2025 Gold Medal address.

Date – 10 November 2025
Author – IStructE
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RAAC and the management of school estates

IStructE provides expert views to the Education Committee

Date – 30 October 2025
Author – IStructE
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Thirty-four groundbreaking projects shortlisted for the IStructE Structural Awards 2025

Global structural engineering excellence meets sustainability and innovation.

Date – 3 September 2025
Author – IStructE
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Appraising factors of safety in existing engineered structures

New technical guidance published - ensuring the structural safety of existing buildings

Date – 3 September 2025
Author – IStructE and Arup
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Finalists announced for the Pai Lin Li Grant 2025

Meet the finalists for the Pai Lin Li Travel Grant 2024.

Date – 29 August 2025
Author – IStructE
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<h4>New Government Cyber Governance Code of Practice</h4>

New Government Cyber Governance Code of Practice

The UK government is urging businesses to prioritise cyber resilience, emphasising that cyber risk should be treated as seriously as financial or legal risks. A new Cyber Governance Code of Practice is being introduced, making clear that responsibility for cyber resilience lies at the board level.

Date – 13 August 2025
Author – Mitigo
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Structural Engineers Registration Ltd (SER) seeks expert Board members

Professional and experienced candidates are being sought from engineering or other built environment professions to join the Board of Directors for Structural Engineers Registration Ltd (SER Ltd).

Date – 28 July 2025
Author – IStructE
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Celebrating International Women in Engineering

To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, the IStructE UAE Regional Group hosted an inspiring breakfast event filled with networking, reflection, and powerful discussions.

Date – 23 July 2025
Author – UAE Regional Group
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Pan-African Structural Engineering Knowledge

Strengthening engineering capacity and resilience through global collaboration.

Date – 21 July 2025
Author – IStructE
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<h4>Drought, prolonged dry weather, and heatwaves: subsidence risks could increase</h4>

Drought, prolonged dry weather, and heatwaves: subsidence risks could increase

The Institution of Structural Engineers explains what an increase in subsidence problems could mean, and the signs to look out for so that homeowners are aware.

Date – 16 July 2025
Author – IStructE
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CROSS-UK named as the official Voluntary Occurrence Reporting System for building safety until 2028

Date: 9 July 2025 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in its role as the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), has appointed CROSS-UK (Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures) as the official voluntary reporting system for structural and fire safety until at least 2028.

Date – 9 July 2025
Author – IStructE
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The Institution of Structural Engineers announces its 2025 Gold Medallist

Glenn Bell CEng FIStructE is acknowledged for his exceptional expertise on building safety and forensic investigations of catastrophic failures.

Date – 2 July 2025
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UAE Women in Engineering Forum

Iman Abi Saab, IStructE UAE Regional Chair, joins a historic panel discussion at the 7th Women in Engineering Forum hosted by Abu Dhabi University

Date – 1 July 2025
Author – UAE Regional Group
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<h4>East Midlands hub annual dinner</h4>

East Midlands hub annual dinner

East Midlands hub past Chair Jo Renold-Smith, current Chair Darren Sahota, and CEO Yasmin Decker.

Date – 20 June 2025
Author – East Midlands Hub