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Updated guidance published for timber building structures

Published: 02/12/2019

Updated guidance has been published on the structural design of timber buildings within the UK. The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), along with the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) have co-published a second edition of the Manual for the design of timber building structures to Eurocode 5. The Manual for the design of timber building structures to Eurocode 5 gives guidance on timber structures within the UK from single-storey to medium-rise multi-storey buildings …

Review of Engineering Council Standards

Review of Engineering Council Standards

Published: 28/11/2019

Thanks to everyone who responded to consultations. …

Compensation and condonement

Compensation and condonement

Published: 28/11/2019

Accreditation panels and committees have increasingly found that university regulations related to student progression may permit students to graduate without achieving all the learning outcomes required from an accredited degree. …

Higher apprenticeships

Higher apprenticeships

Published: 28/11/2019

Anyone involved in the development of engineering-related higher apprenticeships is encouraged to engage with relevant professional engineering institutions as early as possible. …

Accreditation visits

Accreditation visits

Published: 28/11/2019

Higher Education Institutions are advised to make early contact with professional engineering institutions or the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) secretariat if interested in accreditation of their engineering degrees. …

T levels

T levels

Published: 28/11/2019

T levels are new qualifications being introduced from September 2020. They are two-year courses designed to be equivalent to three A levels, with a technical focus. …

Accreditation Review

Accreditation Review

Published: 28/11/2019

The Engineering Council is currently conducting an Accreditation Review. This is separate to the review of the Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) and is focused upon accreditation processes, with the aim of assessing the extent of perceived inconsistencies. …

Engineering Council announces new Professional Affiliates and new registration agreements

Engineering Council announces new Professional Affiliates and new registration agreements

Published: 21/11/2019

The Engineering Council is pleased to announce the Association of Polish Engineers in Great Britain (STP) and the International Institute of Obsolescence Management (IIOM) receiving approval to become Professional Affiliates. …

Standards Review: results of public consultation

Standards Review: results of public consultation

Published: 19/11/2019

During 2019, the Engineering Council undertook a second public consultation as part of its five-yearly Standards Review. The review is carried out to ensure that the Standards remain fit-for-purpose as engineering and the wider world changes. The responses have now been analysed and key areas for attention have been identified. A summary of responses is now available to view.  …

Nominations open for the 2020 MacRobert Award

Nominations open for the 2020 MacRobert Award

Published: 18/11/2019

The MacRobert Award is now open for nominations. Currently in its 51st year, the MacRobert Award is the UK’s longest-running and most prestigious prize for engineering innovation. The winning organisation will receive a gold medal, with a cash prize of £50,000 …

The Welding Institute Awards open for nominations

The Welding Institute Awards open for nominations

Published: 15/11/2019

The Welding Institute’s awards are open for nominations until 1 December 2019. There are eight award categories, including the Richard Dolby Rolls-Royce prize. The awards highlight outstanding contributions to materials joining and welding technology, and there are awards for all career stages. …