International association for bridge and structural engineers: British Group
Exchanging knowledge, advancing practice.
The British forum where structural engineers exchange knowledge, test ideas and shape better practice.
Established
British Group, 1930
Connected
A worldwide IABSE network
Our ethos
An ideas ecosystem for structural engineering.
IABSE creates an environment in which discussion can flourish, young professionals can be inspired, and like-minded designers and researchers can collaborate on the future of the built environment.
Spanning 100 countries worldwide, the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) is dedicated to sharing and disseminating structural engineering knowledge and expertise among its members. The British Group (founded in 1930) represents those that currently live or work in the UK by organising inspirational lectures, site visits and conferences, as well as awarding annual prizes for excellence in design and communication.
IABSE facilitates international networking, collaboration and exchange of information among its members, and is the foremost international engineering association supporting its members in a worldwide and productive collaboration regardless of linguistic, economic and political differences.
membership
Why become a member?
Whatever your stage of career, and whether your interest is sharing technical knowledge, learning about international engineering practice, building your network of professional contacts, opening up new opportunities for future career options, developing your international engineering business, or simply meeting new friends, you cannot afford to miss being a member of IABSE.
01 // worldwide community
Meet across boundaries.
Be part of the worldwide professional network of structural engineers and leaders of the profession.
02 // research
Cutting edge knowledge.
Receive a free subscription to the Institution’s Journal: ‘Structural Engineering International’ (SEI).
03 // benefits
Build your network.
Get reduced fees to both IABSE Conferences worldwide and events organised by the British Group.
Next in the programme
Be in the room where the next idea starts.
IStructE Headquarters · London / 6:00 pm
Milne Medal Lecture 2026
Latest
News from the British Group
Reports, lectures and conversations designed to stay useful after the event—and to prompt the next one.
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Nethercot Prize Shortlist 2026
We are pleased to announce that the following five papers have been selected for the shortlist for the Nethercot Prize, 2026: Hanging by a Thread: Saving the Tone Works Tank…
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Milne Medal Nominations 2026
Nominations are now open for the IABSE British Group Milne Medal, which is awarded for excellence in structural design. In 2003 the British Group of IABSE launched an award for…
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Future of Design Cambridge 2026 – Report
Future of Design Cambridge 2026 – Report Authors: Daniel Dalton and David Knight, 1st April 2026 The IABSE British Group was delighted to host Future of Design Cambridge 2026 on…
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