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Design and assessment of reinforced concrete Transfer Slabs, July 2026

IStructE has published a new Transfer Slabs Q & A in response to the Building Safety Regulator’s latest guidance issued in July 2026

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Dr Tina Vejrum awarded the IStructE Gold Medal 2026

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) is delighted to announce that the 2026 Gold Medal will be awarded to Dr Tina Vejrum in recognition of her outstanding contributions to complex infrastructure projects worldwide.

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In this month's issue of The Structural Engineer

This month’s issue focuses on small-scale domestic residential projects, with articles addressing the creation of large openings and the associated embodied carbon of framing options

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Net Zero Week, the UK’s official national awareness week dedicated to tackling climate change

An interactive PDF with over 100 recommended resources

Download the Sustainability resource map

Use this tool to help you quickly estimate the embodied carbon in your structures

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The first cross industry framework to define what it means for buildings in the UK to be genuinely aligned with science based net zero carbon limits.

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Celebrating 90 Years of the IStructE Benevolent Fund

Celebrating 90 Years of the IStructE Benevolent Fund

In 2026, the Institution of Structural Engineers’ Benevolent Fund marks an important milestone: 90 years of supporting members and their families through challenging times.

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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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IStructE Structural India Awards 2026

A national competition celebrating breakthrough student academic research and outstanding industry achievement across India’s structural engineering community.

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Could This Summer Become a Subsidence Surge Year?

The prolonged dry weather and heatwave conditions across the UK and Europe are continuing to raise concerns among subsidence specialists.


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