Scottish Regional Group IStructE
Scotland
Joined January 2018
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A Reporter is concerned that an architect relied heavily on AI-generated calculations to justify additional roof loading, without competent engineering verification. The case highlights the need for robust professional oversight and validation.
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From robustness and second order effects to understanding and exploiting stability systems, this course deepens understanding of lateral stability.
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This two-part webinar series explores practical approaches to assessing degradation, managing structural risk and planning effective maintenance and repair strategies across coastal, waterfront and offshore assets: istructe.org/resources/train…
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This free guidance outlines the general principles of prevention, helping structural engineers and other dutyholders identify, eliminate and reduce risks at source: istructe.org/resources/guida…
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Join us for the IStructE Gold Medal Address 2026 with Dr Tina Vejrum, recipient of the Institution's highest honour.
Book your place for the Gold Medal Address on 12 November, online or in person:
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Join this practical online course and strengthen your understanding of foundation behaviour and design.
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The latest CROSS-UK Newsletter is now published! Read the latest Safety Reports and industry news.
The editorial reflects on NIST's Technical Findings on the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in 2021.
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A significant safety concern arose when a section of underpinning of a building undergoing modifications collapsed overnight, outside of working hours, resulting in structural damage.
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Our next Lunchtime Presentation - Online only - is
'Creating a Sustainable Quality Culture Across Construction – Contractor Design Portion Recommendations'
Tuesday 26th May2026 : 12.30pm – 13.30pm
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recommended for 1 hour CPD
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Every concrete frame tells a story.
On 17 June 2026, the IStructE Scotland Regional Group is bringing together leading UK speakers for an in-person CPD seminar on:
Efficient Design and Construction of Concrete Structures
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From behaviour to design: learn to size members, set stability systems and check analysis with quick approximate methods. Create whole‑building schemes with confidence.
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Evening Technical Meeting - Edinburgh - 6pm - Thursday 21st May 2026.
'Performance-based design (PBD) for onshore and offshore structures'
Register here eventbrite.co.uk/e/joint-eve…
Hybrid - In person and online
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The reporter has observed increased corrosion rates on the steel handrail of a pedestrian footbridge that is approximately 15 years old. They are concerned that the breakdown of the paint finish may extend undetected to the bridge.
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The reporter highlights a potentially widespread issue where fire-protection mortars are being applied at densities far below the product's tested values, compromising fire resistance and potentially giving contractors a commercial advantage.
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Early booking discount: Strengthen your understanding of structural steelwork design to Eurocode 3 in this one‑day course. Book your place. ow.ly/5e7450YI7ZU
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This report concerns the partial failure of a roof truss in a large, freestanding roof structure.
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Designer of smoke control systems expressed concerns about broad fire performance claim made by a manufacturer for an insulation product used with smoke control dampers & ducts, if those components are made from similar gauge steel.
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The Shanghai Greenhouse Project, a winner at the Structural Awards 2025, brings together structural innovation and environmental ambition: istructe.org/resources/blog/…
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Explore robust methods for testing early concepts and make confident design decisions. Book your place now.
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