Three directions for the new ide.org.uk and members' portal, each built entirely from the Institute's own brand guidelines: the same colours, typefaces and content throughout. They differ only in register — 1a the institution, 1b the modern professional body, 1c the industry. Names and figures shown are illustrative; the wordmark stands in for the crest. Pick the register and everything else follows. Pan & zoom freely.
1aTHE INSTITUTION
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The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Fifty years of demolition engineering excellence
Since 1976 the Institute has set the standard for competence, safety and professionalism across the demolition industry — at home and across our international branches.
1976
the year we were founded
The professional home of demolition engineering
We advance the science, safe practice and standing of demolition engineering through recognised qualifications, continuing professional development and a fellowship of the industry's most respected practitioners.
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Recognised competence
Letters after your name that clients, contractors and regulators trust.
Lifelong CPD
Lectures, seminars and a technical paper library to keep you current.
A global fellowship
Branches in Australia, Canada, South Africa and the United States.
The industry's voice
Representing best practice to government, standards bodies and partners.
Seven grades. One standard of excellence.
01
Entrant
Your first step into the profession.
02
Student
For those in formal study or training.
03
Technician
TechIDE
Proven technical demolition competence.
04
Associate
AIDE
Established professionals building standing.
05
Full Member
MIDE
The benchmark of the practising engineer.
06
Fellow
FIDE
The Institute's highest distinction.
07
Affiliate
For organisations and supporters.
Events
Autumn Seminar 2026 & 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA — a landmark programme marking fifty years, followed by the Golden Jubilee dinner.
Book your place →
12 NOV 2026
Regional CPD Evening — Manchester
04 FEB 2027
Spring Technical Forum — Online
CPD & news
September Lecture now available on demand
"Structural collapse mechanics in high-rise demolition." Log your CPD hours as you watch.
Watch in the members' area →
17 JUN 2026
IDE welcomes 118 new members in Q2 2026
02 JUN 2026
New guidance note: silica dust control on site
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EDA
NFDC
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TWF
ASBP
BSI
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
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Rochester ME1 1JT
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Membership
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The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
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14 MAR 24Regional CPD evening£95.00PAIDPDF
NEW · SEP 2026
Structural collapse mechanics in high-rise demolition
JUL 2026
Asbestos & the refurbishment survey in practice
MAY 2026
Explosive demolition: planning & exclusion zones
Deconstruction & the circular economyPDF
Temporary works & façade retentionPDF
Vibration monitoring: a field guidePDF
50 years of demolition: an anthologyNEW
Events to book
25 SEP 2026 · LONDON
Autumn Seminar & Jubilee Gala
12 NOV 2026 · MANCHESTER
Regional CPD Evening
Members directory
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Rachel Hart FIDE
Hart Demolition Ltd
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James Okafor MIDE
Meridian Group
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Patel & Co Consulting
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The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Membership of the Institute is earned
Seven grades, one standard. Each is assessed on evidence of competence and experience, from Entrant to Fellow.
Post-nominals
Recognised letters — TechIDE, AIDE, MIDE, FIDE — that carry weight with clients and regulators.
CPD & papers
On-demand lectures, seminars and a technical library that keep your competence current.
Community
2,400+ members and four international branches — a fellowship, not just a register.
Standing
The Institute represents best practice to government and standards bodies on your behalf.
Compare the grades
Grade
Post-nominal
For
Annual fee
Entrant
—
New to the profession
£300
Student
—
In study or training
£300
Technician
TechIDE
Proven technical competence
£300
Associate
AIDE
Established professionals
£275
Full Member
MIDE
The practising engineer
£250
Fellow
FIDE
Highest distinction
£250
Affiliate
—
Organisations & supporters
£300
All grades carry a £300 joining fee on admission. Fully retired Full Members and Fellows pay £30 a year.
How to apply
STEP 01
Find your grade
Answer a few questions and we'll suggest the right grade for your experience.
STEP 02
Submit your application
Complete the form online and provide evidence of competence and experience.
STEP 03
Join the Institute
On approval, receive your certificate, post-nominals and members' area access.
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The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
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Rochester ME1 1JT
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© 2026 The Institute of Demolition Engineers · ide.org.ukCelebrating 50 years · 1976—2026
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The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Autumn Seminar 2026 & Golden Jubilee Gala Dinner
DATE
Friday 25 September 2026
VENUE
One Great George St, London SW1P 3AA
Programme
10:00
Welcome — 50 years of the Institute
The President
10:45
Structural collapse mechanics in high-rise demolition
Keynote lecture
14:00
Panel: the next fifty years of demolition
19:30
Golden Jubilee Gala Dinner & site launch
Black tie · drinks reception from 19:00
Book your place
Member — seminar£95
Member — seminar + gala£175
Non-member£145
Gala table of 10£1,600
Book now →
Members save 35% · earn 5 CPD hours
In partnership with
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Eagle Court, 130 High St,
Rochester ME1 1JT
info@ide.org.uk · 01634 790 548
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Events
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© 2026 The Institute of Demolition Engineers · ide.org.ukCelebrating 50 years · 1976—2026
1bTHE MODERN BODY
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The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
AboutMembershipTrainingEventsShopNews
The letters that prove you can take a building down
Since 1976 the Institute has set the standard for competence, safety and professionalism across the demolition industry. Fifty years on, that standard still has to be earned.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
EDA
NFDC
NDTG
TWF
ASBP
BSI
Recognised competence
Post-nominal letters clients and regulators trust, from TechIDE to FIDE. Every grade is assessed on evidence.
CPD that keeps you current
On-demand lectures, seminars and a technical papers library, with your CPD record kept in the members' area.
A fellowship of the industry
2,400 members and branches in Australia, Canada, South Africa and the United States.
25 SEP 2026 · LONDON
Autumn Seminar 2026
& Golden Jubilee Gala
Fri 25 September 2026 · One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA. The night we mark fifty years — and launch the next fifty.
September CPD lecture now available
"Structural collapse mechanics in high-rise demolition" — watch on demand and log your hours automatically.
Watch in members' area →
Join in our 50th year
Recognised competence, CPD and a fellowship of 2,400 practitioners.
Become a member →
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Eagle Court, 130 High St,
Rochester ME1 1JT · ide.org.uk
MEMBERSHIP
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CONNECT
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Branches
Shop
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The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
AboutMembership ▾TrainingEventsShopNews
Membership
OverviewAll seven gradesHow to applyFees & renewalUpgrade your grade
Training & CPD
Foundation DegreeShort coursesCPD lecturesQualificationsPapers library
Events
Autumn Seminar 2026Regional CPD eveningsBranch eventsFull calendar
Join in our 50th year
Recognised competence, CPD and a fellowship of practitioners.
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Demolition Engineers
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Welcome back, David
David Ashworth · Fellow (FIDE) · Member since 2004
SUBSCRIPTION
30 Sep 2026
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NEXT EVENT
Jubilee Gala
25 Sep · London
Structural collapse mechanics
48 min · Sep 2026
Asbestos surveys in practice
35 min · Jul 2026
Explosive demolition planning
52 min · May 2026
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Next payment£250.00 · 30 Sep 2026
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01 OCT 25Annual membership 2025/26£250.00PAIDPDF ↓
25 SEP 25Autumn Seminar + Gala Dinner£175.00PAIDPDF ↓
01 OCT 24Annual membership 2024/25£250.00PAIDPDF ↓
14 MAR 24Regional CPD evening£95.00PAIDPDF ↓
Papers library
Deconstruction & the circular economyPDF ↓
Temporary works & façade retentionPDF ↓
Vibration monitoring: a field guidePDF ↓
50 years of demolition: an anthologyNEW
Autumn Seminar & Jubilee Gala
London · One Great George St
Regional CPD Evening
Manchester
RH
Rachel Hart FIDE
Hart Demolition Ltd
JO
James Okafor MIDE
Meridian Group
SP
Sophie Patel AIDE
Patel & Co
MT
Marcus Trent MIDE
Trent Contracts
C · Membership & Join — ide.org.uk/membership
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
AboutMembershipTrainingEvents
Membership is earned
Seven grades of recognised competence, from Entrant to Fellow. Every application is assessed on evidence of experience.
TechIDE
Technician
For engineers with proven technical demolition competence, assessed against the Institute's criteria on live-site experience.
Annual fee £300
Check your eligibilityMIDE
Full Member
The benchmark of the practising demolition engineer, with full voting rights. Awarded on evidence of sustained professional competence.
Annual fee £250
Check your eligibilityFIDE
Fellow
The Institute's highest distinction, conferred by election on Full Members of standing. Fellows are eligible to serve on Council.
Annual fee £250
Check your eligibility
Also:Entrant £300Student £300Associate (AIDE) £275Affiliate £300, for organisations£300 joining fee on admission · fully retired Full Members and Fellows £30/yr
1
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A two-minute check suggests the right grade for you.
2
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Submit your evidence of competence in one form.
3
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Most applications decided within four weeks.
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Rochester ME1 1JT · ide.org.uk
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D · Autumn Seminar 2026 — event page
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
AboutMembershipTrainingEvents
Autumn Seminar 2026 & Golden Jubilee Gala
VENUE
One Great George St, London
Programme
09:30Registration & coffee
10:00Welcome — 50 years of the Institute
10:45Keynote: Structural collapse mechanics
12:30Lunch & exhibition
14:00Panel: the next fifty years
19:30Golden Jubilee Gala Dinner & site launch
Book your place
Member — seminar£95
Member — seminar + gala£175
Non-member£145
Gala table of 10£1,600
Book now →
Members save 35% · earn 5 CPD hours
IN PARTNERSHIP WITHEDANFDCNDTGTWFASBPBSI
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Eagle Court, 130 High St,
Rochester ME1 1JT · ide.org.uk
MEMBERSHIP
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CONNECT
Events
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© 2026 The Institute of Demolition Engineers · ide.org.ukCelebrating 50 years · 1976—2026
1cTHE INDUSTRY
the brave one — near-black + hi-vis yellow, huge grotesque, angular crops
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The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Fifty years
of controlled
force.
The Institute of Demolition Engineers — setting the standard for the people who take the world's structures down, safely.
Proud of what
we actually do
Demolition is engineering at its most decisive. We advance the science, the safety and the standing of the people who do it — through recognised competence and lifelong CPD.
Read our charter →
Seven grades
Entry → Fellowship
Autumn Seminar 2026 · London
Golden Jubilee
Gala Dinner
One Great George Street, SW1P 3AA. Fifty years marked — and this new site launched — in one night.
Book your place →
SEP 2026 · 48 MIN
September CPD lecture out now
Structural collapse mechanics in high-rise demolition. Log hours as you watch.
Watch →17 JUN 2026
118 new members in Q2
The Institute keeps growing into its sixth decade.
02 JUN 2026
Silica dust control on site
New technical guidance note for members, free to download.
In partnership with
EDA
NFDC
NDTG
TWF
ASBP
BSI
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Eagle Court, 130 High St, Rochester ME1 1JT
info@ide.org.uk · 01634 790 548 · ide.org.uk
A · Main navigation — mega menu (Membership open)
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
AboutMembership ▾EventsShopJOIN →
Membership
OverviewAll seven gradesHow to applyFees & renewalUpgrade
Training & CPD
Foundation DegreeShort coursesCPD lecturesQualificationsPapers
Events
Autumn Seminar 2026Regional CPDBranch eventsCalendar
Join in our
50th year
Recognised competence, CPD and a fellowship of practitioners.
B · Members dashboard — members.ide.org.uk
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
MEMBERS' AREADashboardCPDPapersEventsShopDirectoryDA
Welcome back
David Ashworth
Fellow · FIDE · Member since 2004
SUBSCRIPTION ACTIVE
Paid to 30 Sep 2026
Annual · £250.00
Renew early →
Billing & payments
VISA
•••• •••• •••• 4429
DAVID ASHWORTHEXP 08/27
Next payment£250.00 · 30 SEP 26
Update payment method →
01 OCT 25Annual membership 2025/26£250.00PAIDPDF
25 SEP 25Autumn Seminar + Gala Dinner£175.00PAIDPDF
01 OCT 24Annual membership 2024/25£250.00PAIDPDF
14 MAR 24Regional CPD evening£95.00PAIDPDF
Structural collapse mechanics
Asbestos surveys in practice
Explosive demolition planning
Deconstruction & the circular economyPDF
Temporary works & façade retentionPDF
Vibration monitoring: a field guidePDF
50 years of demolition: an anthologyNEW
Events to book
25 SEP · LONDON
Autumn Seminar & Gala
12 NOV · MANCHESTER
Regional CPD Evening
Directory
RH
Rachel Hart FIDE
Hart Demolition Ltd
JO
James Okafor MIDE
Meridian Group
SP
Sophie Patel AIDE
Patel & Co
Search 2,400+ →
C · Membership & Join — ide.org.uk/membership
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Earn your
letters
Seven grades of recognised competence. From your first day on site to Fellowship of the Institute.
03 · TechIDE
Technician
Proven technical demolition competence on live sites, assessed on evidence.
Check your eligibilityANNUAL FEE £300
05 · MIDE
Full Member
The benchmark of the practising demolition engineer, with full voting rights.
Check your eligibilityANNUAL FEE £250
06 · FIDE
Fellow
The Institute's highest distinction, conferred by election on Full Members of standing.
Check your eligibilityANNUAL FEE £250
Also:Entrant £300Student £300Associate AIDE £275Affiliate £300 — organisations£300 JOINING FEE · RETIRED FULL/FELLOW £30
01
Find your grade
A quick check points you to the right grade.
02
Apply online
Submit your evidence of competence.
03
Get approved
Most decided within four weeks.
In partnership with
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Eagle Court, 130 High St, Rochester ME1 1JT
info@ide.org.uk · 01634 790 548 · ide.org.uk
D · Autumn Seminar 2026 — event page
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Autumn Seminar &
Golden Jubilee
Gala Dinner
VENUE
One Great George St,
London SW1P 3AA
Programme
09:30Registration & coffee
10:00Welcome — 50 years of the Institute
10:45Keynote: structural collapse mechanics
12:30Lunch & exhibition
14:00Panel: the next fifty years
19:30Gala dinner & site launch · black tie
Book your place
Member — seminar£95
Member — seminar + gala£175
Non-member£145
Gala table of 10£1,600
Book now →
Members save 35% · 5 CPD hours
In partnership with
The Institute of
Demolition Engineers
Eagle Court, 130 High St, Rochester ME1 1JT
info@ide.org.uk · 01634 790 548 · ide.org.uk
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Structural collapse mechanics
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Structural collapse mechanics
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