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Structural Awards winners 2026

Engineering Excellence, the 2026 Structural Award winners

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Transfer Slabs

Read the latest guidance on Transfer Slabs

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Tomorrow’s Engineers Week

Discover structural engineering

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The Structural Engineer

The Structural Engineer

The latest issue brings you all the winners in the Structural Awards 2026, along with technical guidance on lateral stability of steel frames in domestic alterations, designing reinforced concrete shear walls, and an initiative aiming to inspire a new generation of young engineers.

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Transfer slab information and guidance

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Transfer Slabs Q & A,
July 2026

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Q&A
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Design and Assessment of
Reinforced Transfer Slabs

The Design and Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Slabs

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The Structural Engineer
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CROSS Safety Report: Punching shear assessments of flat slabs supporting out of line columns

This report discusses punching shear assessments of flat slabs used as transfer slabs to support transferred columns.

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Digital Survey 2026

The 2026 Digital Engineering Survey found widespread adoption of technologies such as spreadsheets, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and automated design software, demonstrating that digital workflows have become an established part of the profession.​

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All winners

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Structural Awards 2026

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Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory central detector China Supreme Winner Award sponsored by Masterseries

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Barbados National Performing Arts Centre, award sponsored by Idea StatiCA

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Boston Lodge Works, award sponsored by Cast Connex

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Danube Valley Bridge, award sponsored by Oasys

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Drammen City Bridge, award sponsored by Warners

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JUNO

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Techo International Airport, award sponsored by Griffiths & Amour an Aon

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The Hive, award sponsored by Building Systems UK

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Timber warehouse transformation, award sponsored by Oasys

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Xi'an international football center, award sponsored by Trimble

A large group of people posing on a stage at the Structural Awards 2026, holding certificates and trophies.
Two women stand near a high-top table at an evening event, with one holding a glass of champagne and smiling.
Two people hold a structural award on stage at the Structural Awards 2026.
Four people in formal attire stand on a stage in front of a branded backdrop, holding an award certificate and trophy.
Six people posing on a stage at the Structural Awards 2026, holding a trophy and certificate.
Six people pose on a stage in front of a Structural Awards 2026 backdrop, with one holding a winner's certificate.
Eleven people in formal attire pose on stage at the Structural Awards 2026 ceremony, holding certificates.
Four people in formal evening wear pose on a stage, with one holding a winner's certificate and another a trophy.
A group of ten diverse professionals pose smiling on a stage in front of a Structural Awards 2026 backdrop.
Five people on a stage smiling proudly beneath a large Structural Awards 2026 sign, holding a winner certificate and trophy.
Five people on a stage smile while holding an award in front of a Structural Awards 2026 backdrop.
Seven people in formal attire stand on a stage in front of a Structural Awards 2026 backdrop.

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How can structural engineers support Venezuela after the earthquake

The Venezuela earthquakes underscore the need to not only to assist affected communities today, but also to reflect on broader lessons about how structural engineers can best contribute after major disasters.

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Lecture
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Gold Medal Address 2026

Join 2026 Gold Medallist Dr Tina Vejrum for her Gold Medal Address, Learnings from record bridges. Gain unique insights from a pioneering bridge engineer whose work has shaped some of the world's most iconic long-span crossings. Free registration is available for both in-person and online attendance. The address will be hosted by the Institution's 2026 President Brian Uy and the Chief Executive Yasmin Becker.  A networking drinks and canapé reception will follow the address for in-person attendees.

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ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE

Newly published book explores Frank Newby's lasting Influence on Architecture. The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) is pleased to announce the publication of Structural Design for Architecture: The Work of Frank Newby by renowned architectural historian and engineer David Yeomans.

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