Membership
The IDE has a variety of membership options
- Professional membership is for those with a depth of knowledge and experience of our industry
- Complimentary student membership for those studying a relevant course at university or college
- Affiliate membership for people employed in supporting industries related to demolition.
Why join? Benefits include accreditations, acquiring knowledge, exchanging ideas and common interests, and recognised CPD.
Find out more about how to join The IDE below.
TESTIMONIALS
The importance of planning and practice cannot be overstated. I still think that, as an industry, we can do more to talk about lessons learned both before, during and after a project. We need to continue to learn and adapt, using technology more than we ever could when I started out in this industry many years ago.
John Woodward
Hon FIDE, Past President
KEEP UP TO DATE
News & Views
IDE Charity Golf Day 2025
The return of the IDE Golf day saw around 70 players attending the Wergs Golf Club on the morning of 5th June, with some trepidation as the weather forecast was not the best! After a welcome bacon roll and fuelled by coffee, the players set off under a shotgun start...
48th AGM and Annual Luncheon 15th November 2024
The Institute of Demolition Engineers held its 48th Annual General Meeting last year at Norton’s in Birmingham, followed by lunch and a presentation of awards. The Institute also welcomed their new President, Mr Adrian McLean FIDE and Vice-President, Mr Mark Jack...
Robin Powell 1949-2024
GOT A QUESTION?
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I join the IDE?
We have various grades of membership for new entrants into our Institute, for longer-term members, for students and for affiliates to our industry. You can find more about membership and how to join us here.
2. How much does it cost to join?
We have a joining fee of £275 and an annual membership subscription which starts at £275 for new entrants and reduces as you progress through the grades. Visit our membership page for more information.
3. Where do you meet, and when?
During the year there are
- Five Council of Management meetings
- Four Membership Committee meetings. Applications should be received four weeks before the meeting in order to be considered
- Four Event Committee meetings
- At least one meeting of the Board of IDE Trustees
- One AGM held annually in November
4. Do you sell merchandise?
Yes we do, to members only. We sell high quality merchandise at our Seminars. If you want something specific please email us. Refunds are available within 14 days for unopened, packaged goods (which were not gifts or tokens of appreciation) in original condition.
5. Do you have a refund policy?
We do, for different circumstances. Our events are put on at favourable rates so we cannot offer refunds except in exceptional circumstances. You can find our policy here. On joining fees, we do not refund unless the application is inappropriate. Subscription and examination fees are non-refundable.
