Entry deadline Monday 14 April 2025 17:00 BST.
The Structural Awards are open to entries from around the world and projects of all sizes.
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Use the link above to provide us with the key information about your project. The form takes approx.10 minutes to complete. Once you have completed the entry form, you will receive a unique Entry ID which you must retain and state in any future correspondence.
IMPORTANT: you must have obtained permission from all parties involved with the project before starting an entry.
You will need to complete and submit a written report using the template provided to tell the judges about your project. Photos, drawings or sketches can be included within this report to support and illustrate your entry.
IMPORTANT: The report and any supporting documents must not include company name or logos. Please note that these will be removed from the report to facilitate the blind judging.
Each project will be judged solely on the information provided in the written submission and supporting documents. The report should detail the structural engineering characteristics of the project and explain why you think the project deserves to win a Structural Award.
The report is structured as 5 questions:
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Detailed project description (mandatory)
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How does this project demonstrate structural engineering excellence through its response to the impact that it will have had on our planet? (mandatory)
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How does the structural engineering of this project demonstrate a lasting positive impact on the people involved with the project, and the end-users?
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How do the methods and processes behind the structural design and/or construction of this project demonstrate excellence?
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How has this project advanced the structural engineering profession?
The maximum word count for the written report is 1750 words. You can choose to focus on one attribute or address as many you wish to.
To facilitate in the blind judging please do not include your company name or logo in the written submission and in any images.
You must also submit:
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A completed cover sheet using the provided template.
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At least 10 high quality photographs of the project. Each photo must be high resolution and uploaded as a single image file but can also be added into the written report where relevant. Please do not include any vidoes as part of supporting documents for the blind judging as these will be removed.
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At least two full page engineering drawings showing the general arrangement and typical sections and/or details of the structure.
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Carbon calculations using The Structural Awards Carbon Tool provided.
Paying your entry fee online is simple.
You will need to login to your IStructE website account, or create a new account if you don’t already have one.
The entry fee per project is £275 + VAT. It can be paid online using a VISA or Mastercard or you can request an invoice.
IMPORTANT: Projects submitted in 2024 cannot be re-entered in 2025 and will automatically be disqualified.
You contact the Events team at [email protected] if the entry fee poses a barrier to your entry, we would be happy to discuss financial support available.
Please note that entry fees are non-refundable.
All three steps must be completed by 17:00 BST on Monday 14 April 2025 for your entry to be considered by the judging panel.
Looking for further guidance on entry requirements? Use the button at the top of the page to access the entry guide.