The late John Derrington (1921 - 2008) obtained his Diploma of the Imperial College (DIC) in 1947. He was head of the design group at Sir Robert McAlpine and also wrote in the Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) regarding multi-story concrete construction.
His particular interest was the use of concrete in new applications and he was a pioneer of its use in offshore structures.
Derrington's career as a chartered civil and structural engineer was distinguished. He was awarded a CBE, Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering. He was also president of the Institution of Structural Engineers in 1979-80, president of ICE in 1984-85 and president of the Offshore Engineering Society in 1987-80.
In 1992 he instigated the ICE's Safety in Construction medal.This is awarded annually to the author of the paper published by ICE for a project, or feature within a project, which best describes the measures taken to safeguard the health and safety of the construction team, the user and the public.
Derrington's career as a chartered civil and structural engineer was distinguished. He was awarded a CBE, Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering. He was also president of the Institution of Structural Engineers in 1979-80, president of ICE in 1984-85 and president of the Offshore Engineering Society in 1987-80.
In 1992 he instigated the ICE's Safety in Construction medal.This is awarded annually to the author of the paper published by ICE for a project, or feature within a project, which best describes the measures taken to safeguard the health and safety of the construction team, the user and the public.