Become a member of the Institute

Professional Membership

Student Membership

Professional Membership

Membership is for individuals who are involved in some aspect of demolition engineering, and who could be expected to be able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and experience within the demolition industry.

There is no provision for companies to become members.

Download a copy of the application form and notes.

When submitting your application it is important to give as much information as possible about your training and experience in demolition engineering. You should include courses, seminars and conferences that you have attended together with the qualifications gained. It is also helpful to give an outline of the demolition projects in which you have been involved.

Once your completed application form is received, together with the fee (£120) and signature of your sponsor, a Full Member (MIDE) or Fellow (FIDE), it will be placed before the next meeting of the Council of Management.

If successful you will become an Enrolled member of the Institute and will be invited to take the Institute's examinations.

While not mandatory for the basic grade, Enrolled members are urged to to show enthusiasm for continuing professional development by attending Seminars and Regional meetings.

Success in the examination will entitle you to be presented to the Council of Management for election to Associate Member grade. Those so admitted may place AMIDE after their name.

The Institute of Demolition Engineers expects all members to keep their knowledge of demolition science and the industry up to date. Continuing Professional Development is now mandatory for all members above the entry grade. CPD Points are awarded and appraised annually.

Student Membership

The Institute of Demolition Engineers is pleased to confer complimentary membership on students studying a subject relevant to demolition engineering at a recognised university or college. 

Evidence of participation in such a course is required with this form and at the beginning of each academic year.

Benefits of membership include: 

• Access to the Members’ Section on the website and expertise.
• Opportunity to meet other members at Regional Meetings
• Support and help from senior Engineers in the demolition industry
• A place at IDE Seminars as the guest of the Institute

 Student membership is only valid during the period of full time study.

If the student pursues a career in demolition engineering he or she will be very welcome to apply for Enrolled Membership of the Institute.  If this path is followed, the ex-Student Member /new Enrolled Member will be expected to gain three years practical experience in demolition engineering before applying to sit the Institute’s examinations.  These examinations give access to higher grades of membership.

Download a copy of the Student Application Form and Notes