ASELB - Association for Structural Engineers of London Boroughs

Structural Innovation and Technical Expertise Londonwide

Welcome to ASELB - the Association for Structural Engineers of London Boroughs

ASELB (formerly known as SEMSELB) was originally formed over 25 years ago, to act in an advisory capacity to the London Technical Advisors Group (LoTAG) on matters of Structural Engineering. The principle aim was then as it remains now, to promote best professional practice throughout the London Boroughs - considerable success has been achieved through our pro-active and extremely effective system of networking.

ASELB devises and arranges seminars that are held at the Institution of Structural Engineers in the Spring and Autumn of each year, with presentations and contributions from, industry, private practice, public and professional organisations as well as from our own members. These are intended for the overall benefit of all members representing the 33No. London Boroughs, who are able to meet, consult and exchange views and ideas on structural matters of topical interest.

Authoritative and appropriate guidance is periodically issued to its members on relevant matters of structural importance. An elected Steering Group is responsible for channelling the work undertaken by small working parties to its members. Points of contact from within the organisation, with proven knowledge and experience in specific subject areas including Building Regulations, Eurocodes, Assessment of High Rise Buildings, Health and Safety, and Sustainability, have been established to offer advice and guidance to other members.

ASELB has also been responsible for a number of technical publications and continues to be regularly involved with and contributes to the work of other professional bodies. As a member of the National Steering Committee for the Inspection of Multistorey Car Parks, the publication 'Recommendations for the Inspection Maintenance and Management of Car Park Structures' was launched in 2002 at the Institution of Civil Engineers. This document was produced in response to many concerns associated with structural failures and the deterioration of car park structures that had been raised in reports of the Standing Committee on Structural Safety (SCOSS). Although primarily intended for the Owners and Operators of existing car park buildings, this publication has been widely adopted for use by their professional engineering and other advisors.

Actively working through SCOSS and CROSS (Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety), ASELB have been instrumental in raising a number of important and real concerns regarding Structural Safety.
More recently, ASELB is pleased to announce its support to the ICE Eurocode Expert Website through the establishment of a two-way link between sites.

Our congratulations to the Institution of Structural Engineers in this it's Centenary Year - ASELB wish you every success in the celebration and promotion of events to mark 100 years of Structural Engineering.