Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Structural Engineering",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release IStructE welcome engineering parliamentary inquiry from
Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), which we summarised at the time by saying "The Innovation, Universities and Skills Committee will examine some of the wide-ranging issues affecting engineering in the UK".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Autodesk complete acquisition of Robobat from
Autodesk: "Robobat acquisition extends Autodesk's leadership in structural engineering".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
- take a look at Structural Awards 2008 opens for entries
which says: "Organised annually by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Awards recognise excellence in structural engineering design and showcase projects that lead the industry's development".
Take a look also at the news release from Halcrow, Halcrow goes back to school,
as well as Hospital car park constructed with Compriband from Tremco illbruck,
and Entries invited for Structural Concrete 2008 from Concrete Centre.
See also:
DGT starts work on two sites in Peterborough
(November 2007)
DGT's teams of steel specialists will will begin on a new mental health unit at the Edith Cavell Hospital and an integrated care centre for the hospital nearby at Nightingale Drive
Top award for structural engineering excellence
(November 2007)
Buro Happold and Engineers Haskins Robinson Waters received top award for the ground-breaking design of the Savill Building at the Structural Awards 2007
100 years of structural engineering excellence
(September 2007)
Exciting activities and events will celebrate one hundred years of IStructE and the vital contribution structural engineers make to society and the built environment
First female President of IStructE takes office
(September 2007)
Sarah Buck, of BSW Consulting (Exeter), will become the Institution of Structural Engineers' 88th and first female president in its century year
New plaster plant shortlisted for award
(September 2007)
British Gypsum's new bagged plaster plant at East Leake has been shortlisted for one of the world's top engineering awards
Advance your fire safety knowledge
(September 2007)
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) publishes its latest technical publication, Guide to the advanced fire safety engineering of structures
ISG strengthens senior management team
(September 2007)
ISG has further strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of new Technical Director within the company's New Build division
Registered specialist contractors only need apply
(September 2007)
Bovis has joined other major specifiers and engineers such as Arup, Amec and Mott MacDonald in recognising the benefits of using a SpeCC registered specialist contractor
IStructE elects first Technician grade members
(September 2007)
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) launched the technician grade of membership earlier this year, and has now elected its first Technician members
More graduates taking the civil engineering route
(September 2007)
According to a study in 2006 by UK graduate careers body, Prospects, 84% of civil engineering graduates had entered full-time employment within six months of graduation
Using software in structural engineering
(August 2007)
Bentley Publishes 'Best Practices for Using Software in Structural Engineering', a 61-Page collection of articles and case studies
IStructE announce Structural Awards 2007 shortlist
(August 2007)
Established in 1968, the annual Structural Awards have seen a record number of entries for the second year in a row
Tarmac Topblock online seminar success
(July 2007)
Tarmac Topblock's first ever webinar was a resounding success, with around 675 delegates registering to take part
Robot office for structural engineering industry
(June 2007)
ROBOT Office software suite includes modular and interoperable programs intended for all engineering professionals who want to simulate, calculate, and design structures
Major design awards for Siedle in-house telephones
(June 2007)
German manufacturer Siedle has taken away prizes in three important design competitions for its new in-house telephones
Auto-interpretation of GPR surveys
(March 2007)
STATS has announced that a research proposal on GPR data interpretation has been awarded an EPSRC grant of GBP208k
New health centre to open in Dunfermline
(March 2007)
Turner and Townsend appointed by NHS Fife to provide a complete design and management service for a brand new, purpose built GBP3.6 million health centre
IStructE announces 2007 Gold Medal winner
(March 2007)
The Institution of Structural Engineers awards Gold Medal Award for 2007 to Joseph Locke for his outstanding contribution to the field of structural engineering
Autodesk changes to Northern European AEC Team
(March 2007)
Autodesk has announced the appointment of Hans Liljedahl as AEC Nordics channel manager
Elementa Consulting joins lift consortium
(March 2007)
Elementa Consulting, specialist in low-carbon solutions has opened an office in the East Midlands, to help support two new public healthcare projects
Leading industry employers recruiting at NEC
(March 2007)
National Engineering and Construction Recruitment Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham will offer a vast range of excellent career opportunities
Building Design Partnership wins BE Award
(February 2007)
Building Design Partnership, a leading provider of architectural, design, and engineering services, has won a 2006 BE Award for its Bridge Academy, Hackney project in the United Kingdom
Autodesk updates Revit Platform for BIM
(February 2007)
Autodesk announce comprehensive updates to its Revit platform for building information modelling (BIM) software applications
IStructE announces new Technician Membership grade
(February 2007)
IStructE has introduced new grade, Technician Member, which formally includes structural engineering technicians in the Institution's membership structure for the first time
Bentley acquires KIWI Software
(January 2007)
Bentley Systems has acquired all operations of KIWI Software, a leading provider of structural modeling, detailing, and fabrication software
Pick Everard celebrates 10 years in Scotland
(January 2007)
Engineering and architectural practice Pick Everard celebrates its ten-year anniversary of being in Scotland
News on the Structural engineering and project management from AMi Designs
(January 2007)
AMi GRP baffle walls are suitable for tanks spanning up to 9.0 metres wide, are quick and easy to fit to a fully constructed tank and can be easily removed and repositioned as required
Structural Awards 2007 opens for entries
(January 2007)
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has announced that it is now accepting entries for the Structural Awards 2007
CH2M HILL wins 2006 BE Award
(December 2006)
CH2M HILL has won a 2006 BE Award for its American Electric Power - Mitchell and Mountaineer CPS Treatment Plants project in West Virginia
Glass UK brings light to Great Windmill Street
(November 2006)
Glass UK, and LED lighting consultants, Public Screen, work together on a stunning structural and aesthetic glass project
TPS expertise recognised at Madrid Terminal 4
(November 2006)
TPS has won a prestigious award for its role in the Terminal 4 project at Barajas Airport in Madrid
Gensler vice chairman AIA NY Presidents Award
(November 2006)
Walter A.Hunt Jr., FAIA, vice chairman of Gensler, received the 2006 President's Award from the American Institute of Architects and the Center for Architecture Foundation
Access Technologies increases Boxbolt range
(October 2006)
Access Technologies has extended its BoxBolt range of hot dip galvanised cavity fixings, part of the BeamClamp range of steelwork fixings
Pick Everard accommodation for Severn Trent Water
(September 2006)
Pick Everard are working on designs to extend and refurbish two office buildings for Severn Trent Water following the recent completion of four feasibility studies