IES is a multi-disciplinary engineering body, founded in Scotland in 1857, that provides a forum in which individuals from all engineering and related disciplines can discuss and exchange information, generate ideas and encourage young engineers. IES works with kindred bodies to promote a wider understanding of the role of the professional engineer in society.
You might have missed a few lectures but there are still a few gems ahead - find out more, 2024 -2025 programme
Just announced! - AGM and lecture on 22nd April 2025, 6pm and 6.30pm respectively
IES Events
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IES - Temporary Works Its not about what you build, but how you build it!
22nd April 2025 6:30 pm
Other Institutions’ Events
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IStructE - Permanent design solutions to reduce temporary works in façade retention schemes
26th March 2025 6:00 pm -
IET - The anatomy of a hack
27th March 2025 4:00 pm
Opinion
PPE that doesn’t fit – Niggle or sign of an industry wide retention problem?
28 October 2024
At the start of my career, when I worked on a construction site. I was once asked, “why do you only use the top two buttons of your jacket? It’s minus 2, aren’t you cold? “
I responded with, “yes, I’m cold. The jacket doesn’t fit round my waist and the buttons pop open when I move.”
“Why don’t you ask for a bigger jacket?”
I just sighed.
Featured Event
22nd April 2025 6:30 pm
IES - Temporary Works Its not about what you build, but how you build it!
This lecture will introduce you to the wonderful world of Temporary Works – all the engineering that is used to support structures, people, plant, the ground, or test things on site.
You will be taken on journey describing the…
Publication of the Month
Manufacturing Matters - Presidential Address 2022
Dick Philbrick
I was distracted from a career as an engineer, but not as a manufacturer. I could not help but compare how farmers and their farm workers, in the Suffolk village where I was born, collaborated in hard work with the poor management, lousy productivity and working relations of the shipyard where I trained. There were numerous strikes, sabotage and demarcation disputes between unions, but excellent craft skills in the shipyard. I sought answers to the demise of UK manufacturing in other industries and countries.
