Young people considering a career in engineering will have the opportunity to undertake virtual work experience as a result of a new ICE initiative.
Civil Engineers: Shaping the World is a virtual work experience programme which has been launched to inspire young people to take up careers in civil engineering. The…
For some time the water sector’s to-do list has been extensive and challenging.
For some time the water sector’s to-do list has been extensive and challenging. This includes reducing overflows from sewers, improving river quality, reducing leaks and increasing the rate of asset replacement for water and wastewater networks. All this…
Engineers and civil engineering projects that are leading efforts to tackle climate change and improve the industry have been recognised in this year’s ICE Awards.
Many individuals won awards for their contributions to the profession or to the ICE. The ICE Awards celebrate the achievements of people and projects in the…
The ICE is encouraging young engineers to sign up for the chance to see what it is like to own and run their own construction company.
The 2023 Management, Enterprise, Risk, Innovation and Teamwork (Merit) competition is now open for registration. The competition is supported by the ICE’s management board. Competitors…
Main Point: Grenfell's internal fire spread Once again, discussion of the reasons behind the Grenfell disaster focus only on the inflammable cladding panels (NCE, July). However, in a report by Dave Parker in the August 2017 edition of NCE, it was spelt out very clearly that the fire which engulfed…
Continuing professional development (CPD) plays a crucial role in maintaining up to date skills and ensuring the safety of the infrastructure we all rely on. In a constantly evolving world where tackling the effects of climate change and the biodiversity crisis are imperative, infrastructure professionals must actively engage in keeping…
As a professional engineering institution, the ICE has many functions. At its core is a duty to support members in creating a better world for society. We do that by maintaining professional standards, leading the debate around infrastructure and the built environment and providing an unmatched level of training, knowledge…
Innovative moving formwork is helping to speed construction of High Speed 2’s Copthall Tunnel in north west London.
Copthall Tunnel is one of five green tunnels being built along Phase 1 of High Speed 2 (HS2) between London and Birmingham. Situated between HS2’s Northolt Tunnel and the Colne Valley Viaduct, the…
Designing SuDS to remove pollution from surface water must match likely levels of pollution with the performance of SuDS elements. Advanced Drainage Systems UK manager Stuart Crisp reports.
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) should be designed with water quantity and water quality in mind. Yet often the water quality element is overlooked,…
I do not think many would argue the need to change the way infrastructure is planned, financed and delivered. It is a conversation we often say needs to be held at a national level. But the same issues also apply at a regional level. In the East Midlands we recognised…
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