APETT Tobago Chapter

21/08/2026

We’re building the future of engineering—and we want YOU! 💙⚙️

Whether you’re an engineering student, recent graduate, experienced professional, or someone who supports the engineering sector, there’s a place for you in the APETT Tobago Chapter.

We welcome:

🔹 Student Members
🔹 Associate Members
🔹 Members
🔹 Senior Members
🔹 Fellows
🔹 Affiliate Members
🔹 Honorary Members

Join a community dedicated to professional development, networking, mentorship, leadership and advancing engineering in Trinidad & Tobago.

Become a member today and help shape the future of our profession. 💡🏗️

21/08/2026

Modulus of Subgrade Reaction Seminar

Join APETT Civil Division for “Modulus of Subgrade Reaction: Concepts & Applications”, an evening seminar focused on practical geotechnical engineering concepts and their applications.

👷Facilitator: Eng. Derrel Raghunanan
📅 Date: 26 August 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Venue: UWI St. Augustine Civil Engineering Building, Room 10, Block 2
📍Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V2dhZ3D6tUYYZKpMA

💻 Medium: Hybrid

Registration:
• Students with ID — FREE
• APETT Members — $100
• Non-Members — $150

Eng. Raghunanan brings nearly two decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, with expertise spanning site characterisation, foundation engineering, slope stabilisation, finite element modelling, seismic analysis, and geo-structural design.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!

For further information: [email protected]

13/08/2026

We have begun. See you there.

🌐🏗️ EARTHQUAKES & BUILDING RESILIENCE 🏗️🌐

How prepared are our buildings for the ground beneath us?

Join APETT Tobago Chapter for an online seminar exploring the fundamentals of seismic design and how we can build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities. 🌎🏢

📅 Thursday, 13th August 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom/Google Meet
🔗 Registration required — https://forms.gle/1SkbbLYvXednH5MD7

Whether you’re an engineering student, industry professional or simply interested in building resilience, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Building Knowledge. Strengthening Communities.

12/08/2026

We're one (1) day away from our introductory seminar on eathquakes and seismic design.

Register to be part of the discussion and see the development of our future engineers.

All are welcomed.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8cenSsIYkAEjshhLYs9qa2PFIX6ZMGLs9anrV9iq1QligRg/viewform

🌐🏗️ EARTHQUAKES & BUILDING RESILIENCE 🏗️🌐

How prepared are our buildings for the ground beneath us?

Join APETT Tobago Chapter for an online seminar exploring the fundamentals of seismic design and how we can build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities. 🌎🏢

📅 Thursday, 13th August 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom/Google Meet
🔗 Registration required — https://forms.gle/1SkbbLYvXednH5MD7

Whether you’re an engineering student, industry professional or simply interested in building resilience, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Building Knowledge. Strengthening Communities.

11/08/2026

Join us online this Thursday to participate in our free online seminar providing an introduction to earthquakes and seismic design.

Registration required. See link below.

🌐🏗️ EARTHQUAKES & BUILDING RESILIENCE 🏗️🌐

How prepared are our buildings for the ground beneath us?

Join APETT Tobago Chapter for an online seminar exploring the fundamentals of seismic design and how we can build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities. 🌎🏢

📅 Thursday, 13th August 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom/Google Meet
🔗 Registration required — https://forms.gle/1SkbbLYvXednH5MD7

Whether you’re an engineering student, industry professional or simply interested in building resilience, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Building Knowledge. Strengthening Communities.

08/08/2026

🌐🏗️ EARTHQUAKES & BUILDING RESILIENCE 🏗️🌐

How prepared are our buildings for the ground beneath us?

Join APETT Tobago Chapter for an online seminar exploring the fundamentals of seismic design and how we can build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities. 🌎🏢

📅 Thursday, 13th August 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom/Google Meet
🔗 Registration required — https://forms.gle/1SkbbLYvXednH5MD7

Whether you’re an engineering student, industry professional or simply interested in building resilience, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Building Knowledge. Strengthening Communities.

08/08/2026

📅 APETT Tobago Chapter | August 2026

August is packed with opportunities to connect, learn and engage with the engineering community! 💙

Mark your calendars for our upcoming events:

🎶 August 11 — World Steelpan Day
🏗️ August 13 — Online Seminar: Earthquakes & Building Resilience
👥 August 19 — General Meeting

Join us as we continue to champion Engineering Excellence and Building a Sustainable Tobago. 🇹🇹

Save the dates and stay connected with APETT Tobago Chapter for more details! 💙

06/07/2026

MANY homes and informal commercial developments run the risks of collapse if Trinidad and Tobago experiences a major earthquake.

This is the view of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago (APETT) Civil Engineering Division when asked if residential and commercial buildings could withstand a major earthquake in T&T.

MORE INFO: https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/the-big-earthquake-could-your-home-survive/article_4e561be9-3212-47ed-b0d2-daf919c64502.html