Who Are Structural Engineers & What Do They Do?
Structural Engineers are specialists in the design, construction, repair, conversion and extension of buildings and other structures both large and small. They are concerned with the foundations, walls, columns, beams and roof members that form a building’s structure and ensure its stability. They are involved in the design and construction of small buildings like schools, houses and shop units as well as major projects such as bridges, office blocks, factories, sports stadiums and hospitals. When the stability of any property is affected by subsidence, fire, flooding or explosion, it is the Structural Engineer who will be able to determine the degree of damage and suggest the necessary remedial action. A Chartered Structural Engineer must have a Degree in Engineering, a minimum of 4 years design experience and pass a challenging 7 hour exam. Training does not stop there. The Institute insists on a minimum of 5 days Professional development every year. The training is comparable to arc
