Our strategy: To be a leader in shaping the engineering profession.

and doing this by:

• being broad and inclusive of all those engaged in Civil Engineering
• maintaining high professional standards for qualification and membership
• providing an international source of knowledge and skills for civil engineers
• using our knowledge and skills to deliver products and services that are attractive, relevant and valued by members and employers globally
• promoting the economic role of Civil Engineering and raising the profile of civil engineering
• influencing governments, industry and other stakeholders to value civil engineering 
• partnering with relevant bodies
• increasing the focus on ICE outputs
• investing in all our people

Our vision, core values, and purpose drive all of our activity.

Our global vision: Civil engineers at the heart of society, delivering sustainable development through knowledge, skills and professional expertise. 

Our core values: Trust and honesty, ethical behaviour and integrity, high standards, quality and professionalism

Our core purpose: To develop and qualify professionals engaged in civil engineering; to exchange knowledge and best practice for the creation of a sustainable natural and built environment; to promote our contribution to society worldwide.