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This section of the website explores the use of concrete in construction.

Topics covered include:

  • Developments and good practice
  • Use as a structural material
  • Climate impact, carbon emissions and sustainable design
  • Information on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
      View RAAC information here

Resources and events

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Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - November 2025

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 – 11 November 2025
Location – Online
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
Course
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Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - March 2025

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 – 18 March 2025
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
Course
A construction site revealing a concrete structure and scaffolding against bright sun is shown.

Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures

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 – 21 November 2024
Location – Online
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
Webinar
<h4>Transfer slabs: focus on punching shear design</h4>

Transfer slabs: focus on punching shear design

Advance your transfer slab design skills with a focus on shear assessment, the latest Eurocode guidelines, and detailing practices for safer, compliant designs.

Date – 19 November 2024
Location – Online
Price – £45 - £70 + VAT
Course
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Reinforced concrete essentials

This course establishes good practice in the design of reinforced concrete structures. Through practical exercises, it will cover concept, design, flat slabs and finite element analysis.

Date – 29 October 2024
Location – Online
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
Course
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Deep basement design and construction

This course gives guidance on the key considerations when planning the construction of deep basements. It covers using both embedded wall bottom-up and top-down construction in accordance with Eurocodes 2 and 7.

Date – 24 October 2024
Location – Online
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
Webinar
<h4>Transfer slabs: getting it right from the start</h4>

Transfer slabs: getting it right from the start

Achieve accurate design and effective implementation with transfer slabs from concept to construction.

Date – 22 October 2024
Location – Online
Price – £45 - £70 + VAT
Conference
<h4>Structural design for efficient concrete structures (sponsored content)</h4>

Structural design for efficient concrete structures (sponsored content)

This sponsored industry briefing by StruSoft discovers how to enhance your concrete design by integrating modern and user-friendly non-linear plastic analysis methods. Gain insights into effectively navigating common pitfalls in concrete design, ultimately aiming to create structurally efficient buildings.

Date – 24 September 2024
Location – The Institution of Structural Engineers, 47-58 Bastwick Street, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – Free
Training
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fibUK lecture: advancing sustainable construction with basalt fibre reinforcement

Three industry experts explored the potential of basalt fibre as an alternative reinforcement material for concrete. They examined its engineering properties, manufacturing processes, and economics, as well as the myriad applications of Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) in sustainable construction.

Date – 27 June 2024
Author – Chandan Gowda, Ana Pavlovic, Rabee Shamass
Price – Free

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