Update on AIStructE/AMIStructE Bye-Law changes

The review highlighted three areas where there is an opportunity to recognise competence and improve inclusivity/clarity in the membership grade structure;

1.       Recognising graduates who have satisfied the Engineering Council CEng standard as Associates (AIStructE) of the Institution
2.       Differentiating between the Associate (AIStructE) and Associate-Member (AMIStructE) grade
3.       Including the grade of Affiliate within the Institution membership structure

The proposals required changes to the Institution Bye-Laws and as such the matter was considered at the AGM on 20 July 2022. The proposed Bye-Law amendments were overwhelmingly supported and the Institution now has the green light from its members to progress the initiative.  However, the Bye-Laws changes cannot be enacted immediately as there are further steps that must be taken. Any change to the Institution’s Bye-Laws requires the approval of His Majesty’s Privy Council and so the proposed amendments must now be forwarded to the Privy Council for consideration. This process will involve a consultation with wider stakeholders within the engineering community and hence there is uncertainty as to when approval may be granted. Experience has shown that the process can take between 6 and 12 months.   Further guidance as to when the new initiatives will be launched will be issued as and when feedback is received from the Privy Council.