Structural Design Institute

🚨 ONLY 3 DAYS TO GO! | Design to Survive: Tall Buildings in an Age of Global Instability

How do we build resilient skyline icons capable of standing strong against global shifts and extreme challenges?

Join leading global academics, structural engineers, and industry visionaries at the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) Sri Lanka / CTBUH Sri Lanka - Colombo Forum for an imperative discussion on the future of tall building design and safety.
🗓️ Event Details:

📅 Date: July 24th, 2026

⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Venue: Jasmin Hall, BMICH

🎙️ Featured Speakers:

Chief Guest: Prof. Mark Stewart (President, International Association of Protective Structures)

Guests of Honour: Prof. Brian Uy (UNSW Sydney / President, IStructE UK) & Prof. Ranjith Dissanayaka (Past President, IESL)

Keynote Speakers: Prof. Priyan Mendis (University of Melbourne) & Assoc. Prof. Damith Mohotti (UNSW, Australia)

⚙️ Don’t miss this landmark event bringing together Sri Lanka's leading engineering and architecture minds.

⏳ 5 DAYS TO GO | Colombo Forum 2026 🏙️

The countdown continues. We are officially just 5 days away from Sri Lanka's premier gathering on vertical urbanism and structural resilience.

Centred around the critical theme, "DESIGN TO SURVIVE: Tall Buildings in an Age of Global Instability," the forum will delve into the cutting-edge science, engineering strategies, and technological advancements required to protect modern high-rise infrastructures against evolving global threats.

We look forward to welcoming all our registered delegates, esteemed sponsors, and corporate partners for an evening of landmark discussions, invaluable insights, and elite industry networking.
✨ Distinguished Lineup

Chief Guest:

Prof. Mark Stewart – President, International Association of Protective Structures

Guests of Honour:

Prof. Brian Uy – UNSW Sydney, Australia / President - Institute of Structural Engineers UK (IStructE)

Prof. Ranjith Dissanayaka – University of Peradeniya / Past President, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)

Keynote Speakers:

Prof. Priyan Mendis – University of Melbourne, Australia

Assoc. Prof. Damith Mohotti – Academic Lead, The National Facility for Physical Blast Simulation (NFPBS) at UNSW, Australia

Hosted by the executive leadership of the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) Sri Lanka and CTBUH Sri Lanka Chapter.
📅 Event Details

Date: July 24th, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Venue: Jasmin Hall, BMICH

🚀 Master Advanced Structural Analysis: CSI ETABS Intensive Course 🚀

🏗️ Attention Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, and Architects!
Are you ready to master the industry-standard software for structural design and take your career to the next level?

The Structural Design Institute (SDI) presents an intensive, hands-on online course on state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Analysis using CSI ETABS. Whether you are looking to refine your modeling techniques or dive deep into high-rise and seismic analysis, this comprehensive program is built to transition your skills from foundational to advanced.

What You Will Master:
Modeling & Geometry: From simple 4-storey buildings up to complex 30-storey structures.
Advanced Features: Meshing techniques, diaphragms, transfer floors, and importing architectural CAD plans.
Analysis Types: Steel building modeling, Response Spectrum Analysis, and Time History Analysis.
Practical Validation: Verifying computer models, assessing storey drifts, base shear, and generating professional reports.

Course Details:
📅 Start Date: 11th August 2026
⏳ Duration: 8 consecutive Tuesdays
🕒 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (UTC +5:30)
💻 Platform: Online via Zoom
🎓 Certification: CPD Certificate awarded upon successful completion

Pricing:
🇱🇰 Local Participants: LKR 42,000/- (Can be paid in 2 easy installments)
🌐 Overseas Participants: USD 145 (Includes full session recordings)

🎥 Local participants requiring session recordings can opt-in for the LKR equivalent of USD 145.

🎁 SPECIAL STUDENT DISCOUNT:
30% OFF for current Undergraduates! (Valid student ID required for verification)

📲 How to Register & Contact Us:
Click the registration link below to secure your spot.
Complete your registration form and payment (bank transfer or card).

🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/8tfwVrMBhzhfiYxJ6

Have questions? We’re here to help:
📧 [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp: +94 70 337 6250
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🏗️🧪 Build for 100 Years: High Performance Concrete, Chemicals and Materials 🧪🏗️

Join our FREE collaborative webinar on "Build for 100 Years: High Performance Concrete, Chemicals and Materials," organized by the Structural Design Institute (SDI) in collaboration with the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), Chryso Saint-Gobain, and Fosroc.

This insightful session brings together leading experts from academia and industry to explore the latest advancements in high-performance concrete, innovative construction chemicals, and durable materials that enable structures to achieve an extended service life. The webinar will cover durability enhancement, sustainable material technologies, the role of specialty chemicals, and best practices for designing and constructing resilient infrastructure built to last for generations.

🎙️ Introduction by: Prof. Priyan Mendis (University of Melbourne)

🎤 Resource Persons:
* Dr. Thushara Priyadarshana – Senior Lecturer, The Open University of Sri Lanka
* Mr. V. Parameswaran – Product Segment Manager, Fosroc India

📅 Date: 14th July 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (+5:30 UTC)

🟢 Join the SDI WhatsApp Channel to receive the webinar link and latest updates:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaClDp690x2pBjhvKU0B

📜 Certificates will be issued to all attendees

🚀 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts and discover the latest innovations in high-performance concrete, construction chemicals, and advanced materials for building durable, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure.