How can structural engineers take a leading role in the construction industry to promote structural efficiency and thereby lower embodied carbon solutions? How can structural engineering research support this role and should we have minimum expectations of structural engineers in maintaining technical competence in innovation as well as maintaining public safety?
We looked for young engineers who tackled the above question set by incoming President Brian Uy. The winner will be announced at the People and Papers Awards, this year, receive a prize of £500, the prestigious Kenneth Severn Diploma, and see their entry considered for publication in The Structural Engineer.
The Award is named in honour of Kenneth Severn (President of the Institution from 1972-73) and is supported by the late Mr Severn's family.
Entries for 2027 will open early early December
Your written submission should be a maximum of 1,500 words and may include relevant imagery that supplements the text. Please note: all submissions must be made in English. We will not accept entries substantially created by artificial intelligence (AI). You may use AI tools to refine or improve the grammar or wording. If you use AI in your entry, please provide a statement at the end of the document describing which tools you have used and how.
Judges will consider: