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Highway man takes the Chair

8 NOVEMBER 2012

Tim Harbot officially began his term as Chairman of ICE West Midlands on 1st November 2012 where he took over from previous Chairman, Alastair Templeton,  at the region's Annual General Meeting.

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ICE plays key role in new BBC series on civil engineering

5 OCTOBER 2012

Civil engineering took the prime time spotlight last month in a special two-part BBC television series – 'Built in Britain' – which ICE helped to shape.

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ICE Director General awards Atkins employees

1 OCTOBER 2012

On his visit to our region in early September ICE Director General, Nick Baveystock met six engineering technicians from Atkins’ rail and highways & transportation businesses who have recently achieved ICE Engineering Technician (EngTech) Membership.

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Invitation to attend ICE's 148th Presidential address

3 SEPTEMBER 2012

Barry Clarke will become the 148th President of the Institution of Civil Engineers on Tuesday 6 November 2012 and all ICE members are warmly invited to watch the ceremony online.

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Ironman Jordan raises money for Uganda trip

7 AUGUST 2012

Jordan Nelson, a University of Wolverhampton Civil Engineering student, competed in the Ironman UK endurance triathlon event in Bolton Lancs last month to raise money for his volunteering placement with Engineers For Overseas Development (EFOD).

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ICE SoN Water report aired on Radio Shropshire

7 JUNE 2012

Hardip Kartar, ICE West Midlands Assistant Regional Director, was interviewed on Radio Shropshire's breakfast programme at 08.40, today 7 June 2012.

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Droitwich Canal wins top prize at ICE West Mids Annual Awards

15 MAY 2012

A project which has seen the canals in Droitwich brought back into productive use after a 40-year effort by campaigners was the big winner at the ICE West Midlands Annual Awards on 9 May.  Seven further awards were given out on the night and five projects were highly commended.

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Brunel Bear rides in to the West Midlands!

9 JUNE 2011

Brunel the Bear was collected from the North West by West Midlands Graduates and Students Committee and EFOD members during a sponsored cycle ride between Wolverhampton and Stoke.  He is now touring the region and you may meet him soon at a location near you!

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John Rennie plaque unveiled at Rudyard Lake

7 JUNE 2011

A plaque to commemorate the 250th birthday of John Rennie was unveiled on 7th June by Damian McGettrick, ICE West Midlands Chairman, at Rudyard Lake.  Rennie, a leading civil engineer of his generation, designed the Rudyard Dam and reservoir to supply water to the Leek branch of the Trent & Mersey Canal.

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Selly Oak New Road project scoops top ICE West Midlands Award

23 MAY 2011

ICE West Midlands' Awards Dinner on 19 May saw seven civil engineering projects being awarded top prizes. The overall prize was given to Selly Oak New Road Phase 2 design which also won the Innovation Award.

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ICE West Midlands Welcomes New Assistant Regional Director

12 APRIL 2011

ICE West Midlands welcomes Hardip Kartar as the new Assistant Regional Director based at our Birmingham Science Park Aston offices. 

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McNulty Rail Value for Money Study unveiled to West Midlands Leaders

12 APRIL 2011

An audience of invited guests at an ICE West Midlands event on 11th April, heard Sir Roy McNulty outline the proposals of his wide-ranging Rail Value for Money Study, which is due to be published shortly.

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Tom Foulkes joins West Mids Great Debate

22 FEBRUARY 2011

Tom Foulkes represented ICE West Midlands on the Panel at the annual Great Debate at Arup Campus on 25th January.

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West Midlands civil engineers hear about opportunities for clean-coal technology

22 FEBRUARY 2011

Civil engineers from around the West Midlands have heard how the region can lead the way in developing technology needed to ‘capture’ carbon dioxide and reduce international greenhouse gas emissions.

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West Midlands makes the most of former President's visit to the region

8 DECEMBER 2010

Jean Venables visited the West Midlands on 25th November and spent a highly productive day which started when she met Charlotte Owen, from Mouchel in Shrewsbury on of ICE's first QUEST Technician Award Winners.

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