Structural Design Institute

🖥️📈 Computer-aided structural analysis with CSI SAP 2000 🖥️📈

📢 Schedule Update: Please note that the commencement date for this intensive course has been rescheduled to 10th July 2026, giving you a little extra time to secure your seat and enrollment details!

Take your engineering skills to new heights with our CSI SAP 2000 course!

Master the latest techniques and tools for structural analysis and design while earning CPD hours. Boost your expertise and chartered status with this online learning opportunity. Enroll now and boost your expertise in this exciting field!

REGISTER NOW: https://forms.gle/HTRj5vFx3yCjQiJb6

📅 - New Starting Date: 10th July 2026 (Rescheduled from 26th June)
⏳ - Duration: 06 consecutive Fridays
🕠 - Time: 7 pm to 9 pm (GMT+5:30)
👨‍🏫 - Mode: Online via Zoom

💵 Course fee: Can be completed via card payment or bank transfer

⭐ Undergraduates will receive a 30% DISCOUNT on the course. An image of your student ID must be submitted for verification.

🏅 A Digital Certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the CPD course.

📞 For more details, contact:

WhatsApp: +94 70 337 6250

Email: [email protected]

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺: 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲

How do we build resilience into our skylines in an era of unprecedented global volatility?

The Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) Sri Lanka, previously known to be Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Sri Lanka, invites you to the premier event of the year for structural engineering, architecture, and urban planning: the Colombo Forum 2026.

Under the compelling theme "DESIGN TO SURVIVE: Tall Buildings in an Age of Global Instability," this forum brings together an elite panel of international and local trailblazers to dissect the future of resilient high-rise design and sustainable vertical development.
📅 Event Details

Date: July 24th, 2026

Time: 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Venue: Jasmine Hall, BMICH, Colombo

Audience: Open to local and international professionals

🚨 Registration Open – Limited Availability

Seats are strictly limited. Secure your place today to be part of this vital industry dialogue:
👉 Register Here: https://ctbuh-colombo-forum-2026.vercel.app
🎙️ 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, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)

Keynote Speakers:

Prof. Priyan Mendis – University of Melbourne, Australia

Mr. Simon Barnes – Principal, APAC Building Envelope Practice Leader

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

CTBUH Leadership Panel:

Eng. Shiromal Fernando (Chair – CVU Sri Lanka Chapter)

Arct. Nirodha Gunadasa (Vice Chair – CVU Sri Lanka Chapter)

Eng. Yasas Gunawardhana (Secretary – CVU Sri Lanka Chapter)

Mr. Ruwan Peduruhewa (Treasurer – CVU Sri Lanka Chapter)

📞 Inquiries & Delegations

For further details, connect with our coordination team:

Vishan: +94 71 209 3341

Kushani: +94 71 073 2650

🧱📐 Fundamentals of Structural Detailing using AutoCAD 2024 🏗️

Ready to strengthen your foundation in structural drafting? Our AutoCAD 2024 Course is designed to help you master the art and precision of structural detailing — from setting up professional drawings to producing complete reinforcement details and layout sheets.

💡 Learn to prepare general arrangement drawings, reinforcement detailing, and manage CAD standards with confidence. Plus, take your skills a step further with an introduction to 5D BIM, bridging the gap between traditional drafting and integrated digital workflows.

🚀 Whether you’re a student, designer, or practicing engineer, this course will empower you to deliver accurate, professional, and industry-ready structural drawings.

REGISTER NOW: https://forms.gle/F7k6NkMz6k3krQuM8

📅 Starting on: 24th June 2026
⏳ Duration: 8 consecutive Wednesdays
🕠 Time: 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm (UTC +5.30)
⏯️ Mode: Online via Zoom
💵 Course Fee: Payable via card or bank transfer

⭐ Undergraduates will receive a 30% DISCOUNT on the course. An image of your student ID must be submitted for verification

🏅 A Digital Certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the CPD course

🎥 If you are a local who requires the recordings, then the fee is the LKR equivalent of 85 USD

For more details contact:
📧[email protected]
📲 Whatsapp: +94 70 337 6250
or drop us a message on LinkedIn!

DESIGN TO SURVIVE: Is Our Critical Infrastructure Truly Secure?

From devastating blast threats to modern hazards, protecting critical infrastructure is a major engineering challenge. Conventional design is no longer sufficient; today's protective structures must adapt to survive an unpredictable world.
The CVU Colombo Forum 2026 proudly presents a distinguished keynote session:
🎙️ "Composite steel-concrete composite structures for tall buildings: applications, behaviour, design and construction."
Featuring leading global authority: Scientia Professor Brian Uy

ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
🎓 Global Leader: 105th President of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and Scientia Professor of Structural Engineering at UNSW, Sydney, Australia.
🏆 Standards & Governance: Chair of the Australian/New Zealand Standards on Steel and Composite Structures, and Vice President of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE).
🏆 Decorated Pioneer: Named the Sir John Holland Civil Engineer of the Year and recipient of the John Connell Gold Medal from Engineers Australia.
🏆 Academic Eminence: Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE); former Dean, Head of School, and Director.
🏆 Industry Legacy: Deep expertise in the design of major buildings and offshore structures with global giants Arup, Arcadis, and Worley.
💡 Join this exclusive session to explore advanced structural paradigms, behavior, and design methodologies for high-rise developments in an age of global instability.

📅 Event Details:
• Date: 24th July 2026 | Time: 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
• Venue: Jasmine Hall, BMICH, Colombo
• Audience: Open to local and international professionals.
🎟️ Seats are strictly limited. Reserve your place today:
👉 https://ctbuh-colombo-forum-2026.vercel.app
📞 Inquiries & Delegations:
• Vishan: +94 71 209 3341
• Kushani: +94 71 073 2650

DESIGN TO SURVIVE: Is Our Critical Infrastructure Truly Secure?

From devastating blast threats to rapidly emerging modern hazards, protecting critical infrastructure has become one of the greatest engineering challenges of our time. With new and evolving threats appearing across the global landscape, conventional design approaches are no longer sufficient. Today’s protective structures must adapt and evolve to survive an increasingly unpredictable world.

The CVU Colombo Forum 2026 proudly presents a distinguished keynote session:

🎙️ *“Emerging Threats to Critical Infrastructure”*

Featuring internationally recognised expert:

Associate Professor Damith Mohotti

A leading global authority in blast-resistant engineering, protective structures, and extreme event resilience.

# # # ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER

🎓 *Global Academic*
Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia — ranked among the world’s top universities and currently 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings.

🏆 *International Research Leader*
Academic Lead of the National Facility for Physical Blast Simulation (NFPBS) at UNSW Canberra — the only full-scale blast testing facility in the Southern Hemisphere.

🏆 *Top-Ranked Scientist*
Recognised among the world’s top 2% of scientists in Civil Engineering by Stanford University and Elsevier.

🏆 *Advanced Technical Expertise*
Over 20 years of combined academic and industry experience in blast- and impact-resistant structures, hydrogen explosion safety, advanced structural analysis, and machine learning applications in engineering.

🏆 *Global Industry Leadership*
Executive leadership member of the International Association of Protective Structures (IAPS) – Australian Chapter, and former Chair of the IESL New South Wales Chapter.

💡 Join this exclusive session to explore how modern defence and civil infrastructure systems are being engineered to withstand extreme real-world threats, with new emerging threats appearing across urban environments, critical facilities, and national infrastructure networks.

📅 Event Registration Details:
* Date: 24th July 2026
* Time: 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
* Venue: Jasmine Hall, BMICH, Colombo
* Audience: Open to local and international professionals.

🎟️ Limited seating available. Reserve your place today:
👉 https://ctbuh-colombo-forum-2026.vercel.app

📞 Inquiries & Delegations:
* Vishan: +94 71 209 3341
* Kushani: +94 71 073 2650

🖥️📈 Computer-aided Structural Analysis with PROKON

Enhance your structural analysis skills with our PROKON software course! Learn how to use this powerful tool for design, detailing, and analysis. Get hands-on experience and take your career to new heights. Earn CPD hours with this online learning opportunity!

Registration link: https://forms.gle/9DeDNPwNHcaEQTNg6

📅 - Starting Date: 16th June 2026
⏳ - Duration: 4 consecutive Tuesdays
🕠 - 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm (UTC +5.30 )
⏯️ - Online via Zoom

💵 Course fee: Can be completed via card payment or bank transfer
⭐ Undergraduates will receive a 30% DISCOUNT on the course. An image of your student ID must be submitted for verification
🏅 A Digital Certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the CPD course
🎥 If you are a local who requires the recordings, then the fee is the LKR equivalent of 75 USD

Contact us on
📧[email protected]
📲 Whatsapp: +94 70 337 6250

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💥 DESIGN TO SURVIVE: Can Our Cities Withstand the Future? 🏙️

As urban centers grow vertically amid global instability, standard engineering isn't enough. Future-proofing requires a massive shift toward resilient infrastructure capable of surviving extreme environmental and structural hazards.

The Colombo Forum 2026 is proud to present a vital keynote session on engineering "Resilient Cities." 🛡️🌿

🎙️ SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Professor Priyan Mendis
A legendary figure in structural engineering whose expertise shaped some of the world's most iconic skylines.

🧠 About the Keynote Speaker:
• 🎓 Global Authority: Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Melbourne.
• 🏗️ Iconic Mega-Structures: Contributed to the design of Burj Khalifa (world's tallest), Merdeka 118 (world's 2nd tallest), and Eureka Tower.
• 🌐 Industry Leader: Founder Chairman of GBCSL & Honorary Chairman of CSEC & SDI.
• 📈 Elite Researcher: Ranked in the top 0.7% of global researchers (Stanford database) with 550+ papers and 24,000+ citations.
• ⚡ Infrastructure Expert: Guided frameworks for the Sydney Harbour Bridge, ANZAC Bridge, and Melbourne Metro Tunnel.
Learn directly from a global mastermind how future vertical cities are engineered for durability, safety, and longevity.

📅 Event Details:
• 📅 Date: 24th July 2026 | ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• 📍 Venue: Jasmine Hall, BMICH, Colombo
• 🌍 Open to local & international professionals.

🎟️ Seats are strictly limited. Secure yours today!
👉 Register Now: https://ctbuh-colombo-forum-2026.vercel.app

📞 Inquiries & Delegations:
• Vishan: +94 71 209 3341
• Kushani: +94 71 073 2650

💥 DESIGN TO SURVIVE: Are Our Skyscrapers Ready for an Unstable World? 🏢

In an era of rapid global changes and unpredictable threats, structural safety is no longer just about standard load-bearings—it’s about survival. Building for the future demands a dramatic shift toward resilient, high-security infrastructure.

To address these critical challenges, the upcoming Colombo Forum 2026 is proud to present an exclusive keynote session on "Security by Design: Risk-Based Blast Protection of Buildings." 🛡️

🎙️ SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Distinguished Professor Mark G. Stewart
We are thrilled to host one of the world's foremost international leaders in protective infrastructure and risk-based engineering to guide this vital conversation.

🧠 About the Keynote Speaker:
• 🎓 Academic Excellence: Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
• 🌐 Global Leadership: President of the International Association of Protective Structures & Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
• 📈 High-Impact Research: Led a 5-university consortium for the $3.5M CSIRO Flagship Cluster Fund project: Climate Adaptation Engineering for Extreme Events (CAEx).
• 📚 Published Authority: Author of 4 seminal books and hundreds of papers on structural risk assessment and security.

If you are an architect, structural engineer, urban planner, or developer, this is an unparalleled opportunity to learn how to safeguard vertical urban landscapes against extreme blast threats and unforeseen risks.

📅 Event Details:
• 📅 Date: 24th July 2026
• ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
• 📍 Venue: Jasmine Hall, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• 🌍 Note: This forum is open to both local and international professionals.

🎟️ Seats are strictly limited. Secure yours today!
👉 Register Now: https://ctbuh-colombo-forum-2026.vercel.app

📞 For Inquiries & Delegations:
• Vishan: +94 71 209 3341
• Kushani: +94 71 073 2650

🔴🔴🔴🔴 STARTING DATE POSTPONED!!! 🔴🔴🔴🔴
New Starting Date: 06th June 2026
🌆👷🏽‍♂️🏗️ Construction of High Rise Buildings Course 🏗️👷🏻‍♀️🌆
Are you ready to take your construction expertise to the next level?
Join our comprehensive course on Construction of High-Rise Buildings, based on the latest "Construction Specifications for Tall Buildings in Sri Lanka." Learn everything from site preparation to steelwork, waterproofing, and façade finishing, all tailored to high-rise projects. Whether you're a student or a professional, this course equips you with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently handle complex high-rise construction challenges.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build your future, one floor at a time!
REGISTER NOW : https://forms.gle/G19UkYBdmmCDvp7M8
📅 - New Starting Date: 06th June 2026
⏳ - Duration: 10 consecutive Saturdays
🕠 - 9.00 am to 11.30 am (GMT+5:30)
👨‍🏫 - Available Physically and Online via Zoom
📍 Physical Session Location: No. 189/E, Madinnagoda, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka (Civil & Structural Engineering Consultants Pvt Ltd - Head Office)
⭐ Conducted by: Prof. Priyan Mendis, Eng. Shiromal Fernando, and other leading industry experts
🏅 A Digital Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of this CPD course.
📞 For more details, contact:
WhatsApp: +94 70 337 6250
Email: [email protected]
Or drop us a message on LinkedIn!
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🌆👷🏽‍♂️🏗️ Construction of High Rise Buildings Course 🏗️👷🏻‍♀️🌆

Are you ready to take your construction expertise to the next level?

Join our comprehensive course on Construction of High-Rise Buildings, based on the latest "Construction Specifications for Tall Buildings in Sri Lanka." Learn everything from site preparation to steelwork, waterproofing, and façade finishing, all tailored to high-rise projects. Whether you're a student or a professional, this course equips you with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently handle complex high-rise construction challenges.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build your future, one floor at a time!

REGISTER NOW : https://forms.gle/G19UkYBdmmCDvp7M8

📅 - New Starting Date: 23rd May 2026
⏳ - Duration: 10 consecutive Saturdays
🕠 - 9.00 am to 11.30 am (GMT+5:30)
👨‍🏫 - Available Physically and Online via Zoom
📍 Physical Session Location: No. 189/E, Madinnagoda, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka (Civil & Structural Engineering Consultants Pvt Ltd - Head Office)

⭐ Conducted by: Prof. Priyan Mendis, Eng. Shiromal Fernando, and other leading industry experts

🏅 A Digital Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of this CPD course.

📞 For more details, contact:
WhatsApp: +94 70 337 6250
Email: [email protected]
Or drop us a message on LinkedIn!