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Concrete

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

Conference
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fibUK: Developments in structural concrete conference 2026

fibUK: Developments in structural concrete conference 2026
This conference will explore how the concrete and construction sectors can harness carbon-neutral technologies, artificial intelligence and emerging construction methods to deliver more sustainable, resilient and efficient infrastructure.
Date – 3 December 2026
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS and online
Course
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Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - November 2026

Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - November 2026
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 – 17 November 2026
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
Conference
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Sustainable Structures of the Future Conference

Sustainable Structures of the Future Conference
A global forum showcasing the innovations, technologies, and international best practice reshaping structural engineering.
Date – 5 November 2026
Location – Institution of Structural Engineers London HQ and online
Price – £25 - £325 + VAT
Course
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Structural health monitoring - October 2026

Structural health monitoring - October 2026
The course provides a practical introduction to data acquisition for structural condition monitoring and for use in live asset management projects.
Date – 20 October 2026
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – £565 - £835 + VAT
Course
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Deep basement design and construction - October 2026

Deep basement design and construction - October 2026
This course gives guidance on the key design and constructability considerations when planning the construction of deep (greater than 5 meters) basements. It covers various types of embedded walls for both bottom-up and top-down construction.
Date – 15 October 2026
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
Regional
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Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures

Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures
The Wales, Western Counties and Devon & Cornwall Regional Groups together are running a series of ‘design of structures’ courses based on the material Eurocodes.
Date – 5 October 2026
Location – Online
Price – £250-£350
Course
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Reinforced concrete essentials - September 2026

Reinforced concrete essentials - September 2026
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 – 24 September 2026
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
Regional
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Architectural innovation through base isolation and exposed concrete

Architectural innovation through base isolation and exposed concrete
This talk examines the structural design and seismic resilience of the new Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) building, highlighting its exposed-concrete system, triple pendulum isolation, and construction challenges associated with a continuous, joint-free structure.
Date – 25 August 2026
Location – Online
Price – Free
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Design of the Hill Dickinson Stadium for Everton Football Club

Design of the Hill Dickinson Stadium for Everton Football Club
This article provides an overview of the structural engineering design for Everton Football Club's new stadium.
Date – 2 July 2026
Author – Fergus McCormick, Andy Pottinger, Tim Finlay, Thomas Kember and Matthew Perry
Price – £9.95

Featured events and resources

Guidance
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Concrete technology tracker

Concrete technology tracker
The aim of this webpage is to serve as a high-level guide for engineers about current and emerging lower carbon concrete technologies available in the UK market.
Date – 30 January 2024
Price – Free
Training
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Novel materials: concrete alternatives

Novel materials: concrete alternatives

Discover how limestone, calcined clays and graphene green concrete are reshaping the construction industry and how to use them successfully in your projects.

Date – 18 April 2024
Author – Various
Price – £26 - £40 + VAT
Training
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Analysis and strengthening of concrete buildings 1950 - 1985

Analysis and strengthening of concrete buildings 1950 - 1985

Exploring concrete buildings from 1950-1985, this series provides insights on reuse project challenges, cost-effective surveys and investigations, corrosion and fire management, historical building modelling, and the sustainable application of carbon fibre...

Date – 2 May 2024
Author – Various
Price – £105 - £160 + VAT