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Engineering is changing. Standards must keep pace.

Read the latest news, insight and case studies from the Engineering Council as we work with partners across the profession to raise standards, respond to change and support responsible engineering.

From professional registration and Standards updates to policy developments and registrant stories, this is where we share how the promise of responsible engineering is being made real.

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Luke Hadley CEng MIET MCIBSE
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Luke Hadley CEng MIET MCIBSE

I recently decided to go a step further and become a Chartered Engineer for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRB), as I wanted to lead by example and show that our industry is prepared to change in response to the Building Safety Act.

09/09/2026
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Engineering Council first joint webinar
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Engineering Council first joint webinar

This October, the Engineering Council will be joined by the Science Council and Society for the Environment (SocEnv) for a first-ever collaborative webinar examining the value of professional registration across engineering, science and environmental practice.

08/09/2026
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Salma Al Arefi CEng MIET FWES SFHEA
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Salma Al Arefi CEng MIET FWES SFHEA

I chose to become professionally registered to formally recognise my engineering practice and the standards I uphold. It reflects my commitment to the profession and to continual professional development. As an educator, it is also important to lead by example and demonstrate the value of professional recognition to future engineers.

20/08/2026
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A new era for engineering talent: Expanding early technical pathways
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A new era for engineering talent: Expanding early technical pathways

The first Vocational Celebration Day, launched by the Enginuity Group, places a welcome spotlight on skills, opportunity and the future of young people. This national day recognises the value of vocational pathways at a time when GCSE, A level and T level results - due later this month - will shape decisions about progression into further study, apprenticeships and employment.

06/08/2026
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Daniel Taylor IEng MIFireE
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Daniel Taylor IEng MIFireE

I pursued professional registration to demonstrate my competence, accountability, and commitment to high standards in fire engineering. It provides independent recognition of my skills, strengthens trust with clients and colleagues, and supports my development. Registration ensures I work responsibly and continuously improve within a discipline that directly affects public safety.

24/07/2026
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Pioneering Low-Carbon Concrete Innovation Wins 2026 Hawley Award
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Pioneering Low-Carbon Concrete Innovation Wins 2026 Hawley Award

Dr Fragkoulis Kanavaris CEng CSci CEnv FIMMM FICT CAPM has been awarded the 2026 Hawley Award, which includes a £5,000 cash prize and a medal, at the Engineers Trust Awards Dinner in June. The award honours the most outstanding engineering innovation that delivers demonstrable benefit to the environment and will help to achieve Net Zero Carbon by at least 2050.

26/06/2026
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Christina Jasper IEng IET wins 2026 Baroness Platt of Writtle Award
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Christina Jasper IEng IET wins 2026 Baroness Platt of Writtle Award

The Engineering Council would like to congratulate Christina Jasper IEng MIET, an Aerospace Engineer and Senior Technical Specialist, on receiving the 2026 Baroness Platt of Writtle Award and £1,000 cash prize. The announcement was made at the Engineers Trust Awards Dinner in June and presented by HRH The Princess Royal. 

26/06/2026
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James Byass CEng MCIBSE
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James Byass CEng MCIBSE

I believe that as the designation becomes more widely recognised within the industry, it will be a benefit as clients and teams start to ask for Chartered Engineer (HRB) team members. This will give our clients confidence in the team they have appointed. 

17/06/2026
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