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Infrastructure projects in Bangladesh

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As part of its efforts to increase trade between the UK and Bangladesh the UK Department of Trade and Investment (UKTI) sponsored a roundtable discussion in Dhaka between key stakeholders involved in Infrastructure development in Bangladesh.

ICE Y&H take part in the Communications Competition

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Communications Competition semi-final results

Result of ICE HKA Committee Election, Session 2013-14

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

New Elected Committee Members to the ICE Hong Kong Association Committee, Session 2013-2014

Glasgow & West of Scotland: Your Committee Needs You!

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

GWoS Committee seeks nominations for the forthcoming Elections

Survey on Value Management in Construction

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Participants needed - can you give a few minutes of your time?

Could you be the ICE NI Chairman's Apprentice?

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Incoming ICE NI Chairman, Kevin McShane is looking for an apprentice!

Jacobs victorious in regional 5-a-side competition

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The one prize that will forever elude both Alex Ferguson and David Beckham.

JEA holds event on Jordan's Infrastructure

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On 12 May, the JEA (Jordan Engineers Association) organized a workshop entitled "Jordan's Infrastructure" at its headquarters in Amman.

ICE South East England welcomes Alison Popple

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

New Regional Coordinator joins the South East England Regional Support Team (RST).

Civil engineers welcome Chatham flood defence investment

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England has welcomed news that Chatham water front is to benefit from a £2.9 million investment to finance flood defences to protect land ear marked for economic regeneration.

West Mids Hosts IUK Roadshow

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Beth West, Commercial Director of HS2 Ltd was the keynote speaker at an Infrastructure Procurement Plan breakfast event on 26 April at KPMG's offices Snow Hill, Birmingham.

Educate, innovate, inspire - President's message to region on annual visit

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President, Professor Barry Clarke is passionate about promoting ICE's key objectives of ensuring education has a role to play throughout a civil engineer’s life; inspiring the next generation to become civil engineers; innovating by creating and sharing knowledge and informing government decision making.

These objectives were reflected in his visit to the region on 2 May.

ICE Director General listens to Graduates

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Civil engineering graduates in Cambridge and Ipswich met with the Nick Baveystock, ICE Director General last week as part of a nationwide ‘listening exercise’.

UAE Graduates & Students host Hong Kong Association Delegation

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The UAE Graduates & Students (G&S) committee hosted the annual overseas G&S visit from the Hong Kong Association in March.

London’s civil engineers respond to MP’s report on aviation

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Region has called for a twin track approach to coping with future demands for aviation capacity following today’s publication of a report on aviation by the Transport Select Committee.

South East civil engineers respond to MP’s report on aviation

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has highlighted the need for a twin track approach to coping with future demands for aviation capacity following the publication of a report on aviation by the Transport Select Committee.

Transport Committee report fails to acknowledge real aviation choices

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the Transport Select Committee report on aviation expansion, which rejects calls for a new hub airport east of London and urges Government to permit the expansion of Heathrow, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General Nick Baveystock said:

Restored historical book presented to Mining Institute on President’s visit

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A recently restored historical document was presented to a regional charity by the President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) during his annual trip to the North East.

East Midlands’ College partners with BAM Nuttall to embed ICE membership within HND course syllabus

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

East Midlands’ College partners with BAM Nuttall to embed ICE membership within HND course syllabus.

East Midlands Member Adrian Coy elected as an ICE Vice-President

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

East Midlands Member Adrian Coy has been elected as an ICE Vice-President for a 3-year term taking up his role in November. The ICE President is supported by seven Vice-Presidents elected by the ICE Council.

Key infrastructure announcements in Queen's Speech

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Following the Queen's Speech setting out the government's legislative programme for the coming year, ICE has responded to three announcements on energy, water and high speed rail.

ICE BIM Action Group release BIM survey

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE BIM Action Group have designed a survey to assist ICE in understanding the level of BIM awareness and activity within its membership.

Joint ICE-IET French Local Associations – Spring Lecture

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

“Series Circuits for Aeronautical Ground Lighting and the Multidisciplinary Aspects of Airside Engineering”- Presented by Eur Ing Brian Nuttell, CEng FIEE MCIBSE

Open House London 2013 - showcase your project

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE London is partnering with Open House London again this year to showcase to the public the inspirational work of engineers in the capital.

Appeal for Committee Members

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join the ICE Yorkshire and Humber Committee

Revised Constitution

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Yorkshire and Humber Constitution

Top regional projects recognised at West Mids Awards

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This year's ICE West Midlands Awards saw a record number of entries from diverse projects across the region.

ICE Maritime Expert Panel releases discussion paper on biodiversity offsetting

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In May 2013, ICE's Maritime Expert Panel released a discussion paper entitled The Role of Coastal Engineers in the Delivery of No Net Loss through Biodiversity Offsetting.

Latest construction output figures of 'acute concern'

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI published today, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Nick Baveystock, said:

QUEST Success for ICE NI!

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Four ICE Student members from Northern Ireland have been awarded QUEST Technician Scholarships.

Eurocode 7 Seminar Recap

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Northern Ireland Geotechnical Group successfully hosted a Eurocode 7 seminar on 11th April at QUB.

Volunteer at The Big Bang Scotland

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Do you have an interest in STEM? Would you like to learn new skills? Could you enjoy working with young people?

Report on London's Transport Infrastructure

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In June 2013 ICE London will be publishing a Briefing Paper on transport infrastructure in the capital with recommendations for future action and investment.

Bridges to Stormont

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE NI brought their bridge building initiative to Stormont.

Yorkshire Geotechnical Group - call for committee members

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Do you have enthusiasm for geotechnics and ground engineering? Would you have some time to help organise lectures and events in the region? The Yorkshire Geotechnical Group is looking for interested applicants for positions on the committee.

Golfers turn out in force for annual WH Schofield Trophy Competition

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A great turnout for this year's annual golf competition, sponsored by Hill Dickinson, saw some 35 players enjoying a day's golf at the excellent Hesketh GC in Southport. Not even the threat of rain could dampen spirits over the 18 holes...

Find out how to apply for the ICE President’s Apprentice Scheme 2013-14

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Incoming President Geoff French is looking for six graduates to become his Apprentices to work alongside him during his Presidential year.

NEC updates its full suite of NEC3 Contracts

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The internationally acclaimed NEC3 suite of contracts, documents and guides has been re-launched.

Civil Engineers: Shaping the World

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

It’s always been ICE’s role to lead debate and to set standards in the industry. However, since our members operate in the built environment across the world and not just in the UK, we also need to become part of the global voice of infrastructure.

CEEQUAL Outstanding Achievement Award win for the East Midlands

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The A46 Newark to Widmerpool won the Outstanding Achievement Award for waste management and was highly commended in the project management section.

Annual Report shows ICE’s progress in 2012

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE’s latest Annual Report covering activity in 2012 is now available for members to view online.

Would someone you know welcome a £2,500 scholarship?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The QUEST Undergraduate Scholarship was set up in 1977 to encourage more young people to study civil engineering at university. It offers funding of up to £2,500 a year and invaluable industry connections and support.

Kate Cooksey wins QUEST Eloise Plunkett award

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The QUEST committee are pleased to announce that Senior Tunnel Engineer, Kate Cooksey CEng MICE who works for Morgan Sindall, is the winner of this year’s Eloise Plunkett Award.

Leading Australasian engineering projects focus for new journal

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

With construction in Australia growing and rebuilding in New Zealand ongoing after the 2011 earthquake, civil engineers are involved in some of the biggest and most innovative projects in the world.

Deadline approaching for discounted group rates for ICE & Snow 2014!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Don’t miss your chance to join us on the annual ICE & Snow trip which combines engineering challenges and alpine sports. Next winter season the trip takes place in the February half-term (2014) and features all the usual engineering games and activities, including the popular ICE & Snow geocache on skis competition!

Global food management – a call for papers

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE's Waste and Resource Management journal is inviting papers on the topic of global food management for a new themed issue in 2014.

M25 Widening wins CEEQUAL Outstanding Achievement Awards

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Staff from the M25 widening team were amongst over 200 guests at this year’s CEEQUAL awards for best practice in improving sustainability of civil engineering, infrastructure, landscaping and the public realm.

Celebrating Revolutionary Canal Engineer Thomas Dadford Junior

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Engineer for the Monmouthshire Canal 1792- 1798
Engineer for the Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal 1795 – 1801

ICE Wales Cymru, in conjunction with the Monmouthshire Brecon and Abergavenny Canals Trust and the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre, has celebrated the achievements of the canal engineer Thomas Dadford junior (Monday 22 April 2013).

BHS student award competition 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The British Hydrological Society (BHS) launches its annual Student Award for 2013 for dissertations in hydrology.

New BDS chairman appointed

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A senior figure from Severn Trent Water has been appointed as Chair of the British Dam Society.

MSc Studentship Competition 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The British Hydrological Society launches its MSc Studentship Competition for 2013.

Competition Winner Receives Prize

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Regional Director Glen Owen visited Ipswich High School in Woolverstone near Ipswich last week to present the winner of the East of England’s 'What is Civil Engineering?' school poster competition with a prize.

New Award for Yorkshire & Humber

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Can you capture what inspires you about civil engineering? ICE Y&H is seeking captioned images for the new Impact Award.

Five Hampshire infrastructure projects shortlisted for civil engineering awards

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Five infrastructure projects in Hampshire have been shortlisted for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.

Engineering as a career

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Students learn about studying engineering at university and the career possibilities.

Developments in Transporting Mining and Mineral Products

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The transporting of coal, iron ore, copper concentrate and other mined products has progressed significantly in the last 100 years from the days when the horse and cart, hand shovel and the hand wheel barrow were the main methods of product handling and transportation. We have seen developments of giant trucks, long road trains, conveyors, pipelines and railways, systems which in many cases didn’t exist at the start of the 20th Century.

Strategic planning

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

What's all the fuss about?

Seven West Sussex infrastructure projects shortlisted for civil engineering awards

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Seven infrastructure projects in West Sussex have been shortlisted for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.

Berkshire infrastructure project shortlisted for civil engineering awards

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An infrastructure project from Slough in Berkshire has been shortlisted for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.

Buckinghamshire infrastructure project shortlisted for civil engineering awards

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An infrastructure project at Wescott Venture Park in Buckinghamshire has been shortlisted for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.

Two Oxfordshire infrastructure projects shortlisted for civil engineering awards

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Two infrastructure projects in Oxfordshire have been shortlisted for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.

Regional Director brushes up on Sustainable Skills

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE East of England Regional Director Glen Owen took time out to attend the Sustainable Built Environment East’s Skills for Delivering a Sustainable Built Environment meeting on the 12th March.

West Indies Local Association holds seminar "Becoming Chartered - A Caribbean Perspective"

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE West Indies Local Association (ICEWILA) held its 2nd seminar of the year on 18th April, entitled "Becoming Chartered - A Caribbean Perspective".

Four Surrey infrastructure projects shortlisted for civil engineering awards

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Four infrastructure projects in Surrey have been shortlisted for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.

Northumberland projects celebrated at prestigious awards ceremony

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE North East has announced two Northumberland projects as the winners of this year’s prestigious Robert Stephenson Awards.

Leading civil engineer hails Narec investment

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has been given a guided tour of the new facilities at the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) in Blyth.

Ten East Sussex infrastructure projects shortlisted for civil engineering awards

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ten infrastructure projects across East Sussex have been shortlisted for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.

ICE to support registration of Civil Engineering Surveyors

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In a move which recognises the role of civil engineering surveyors in all stages of construction, ICE is to work with the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) to achieve professional engineering status for its candidates.

Investment in critical infrastructure needed in the North East to deal with extreme weather: ICE President

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The North East needs to see investment in infrastructure to cope with changing environmental pressures, according to the President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

ICE London's President's visit focuses on engineering education

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Barry Clarke visited ICE London last month and chaired a lunch debate on the issue of engineering education.

Don't forget to book for ICE and Snow!

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE & SNOW is an annual, seven-day ski trip combining engineering challenges with alpine activities.

Tamworth flood scheme spreads the word

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday 20 March, a class of 35 children from Thomas Barnes Primary School, Hopwas, spent the morning on the site of the £2.5 million Environment Agency Flood Risk Management Scheme at Coton, Tamworth. The children, aged 8 to 11, were shown around the scheme by site staff, and learnt about what is being done in their local area to reduce the risk of flooding.

Engineering Excellence Awards 2013 - shortlist announced

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

35 projects competing across the region

Eight Kent infrastructure projects shortlisted for civil engineering awards

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Eight infrastructure projects across Kent have been shortlisted for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.

HS2 Chairman speaks at BASE Birmingham

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Some 200 ICE West Midlands members enjoyed Doug Oakervee, chair of HS2, outline progress on HS2 at a special evening meeting organised in conjunction with last week’s Base Birmingham event at Egbaston Stadium.

Road Safety – A Global Health Problem

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

When you’re travelling around the world and you pick up a newspaper there is a better than evens chance that you’ll find at least one news item about a horrific road crash. That’s because road safety is a major global health problem.

Pressurised Tunnel Boring Machines

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An effective solution to urban tunnelling in unstable ground – if controlled correctly.

APPGI visits Bond Street Station of Crossrail project

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure joined forces with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Crossrail on Tuesday 5 March to visit the Bond Street Station site of the Crossrail project.

Time to celebrate civil engineering in Scotland!

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The nominations for this year’s Saltire Awards for Civil Engineering are now open.

Jakarta and Earthquakes

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Has tectonic activity died down in and around Java? Both 2011 and 2010 were relatively quiet with regards to earthquakes along the Sunda Arc, although we probably all remember the M=7.8 quake which affected Nias and surrounding islands on 7 April 2010. The last major damaging earthquake in the region occurred on 30 September 2009 when Padang in Sumatra suffered from the effects of the M = 7.6 earthquake, which caused major loss of life and property.

UK construction slump 'concerning' as Spending Review looms

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Today's publication of UK construction output figures for February showed a 9% decrease on 2012 levels, the fifth month of contraction in a row.

Queens University PhD team secure their semi-finals spot in Communications Competition

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

QUB PhD team were successful in the NI regional heats of the Communications Competition.

BGA: The Shard of Glass

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

BGA/ICE members were treated to a fascinating talk by three experts on 10th April describing the challenges of building the foundations of London’s latest iconic building, The Shard of Glass, while ensuring one of its oldest and busiest railway hubs at London Bridge continued to function without interruption.

Engineering Talk Given at Girl's School in Harare

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On Monday 4th March, the ICE International Representative for Zimbabwe, Peter Morris, gave a presentation to the Upper 6 class at the Chisipite Senior Girl's School in Harare.

Site Visit to EXOVA Laboratory in Muscat

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Currently, infrastructure development and associated construction actives are progressing at break neck speed in various parts of Oman.

Scholarship boost for promising civil engineers

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has provided two regional students with the opportunity to develop their burgeoning careers, by awarding them with a highly respected scholarship.

Ireland's Civil Engineering Heritage

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Explore Ireland's Civil Engineering Heritage with this book edited by Ronald Cox and Philip Donald.

New online Members' Directory

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In response to feedback, ICE has launched a new online Members’ Directory. The directory lists our professionally qualified members and is now available on our website.

Civil engineers welcome infrastructure investment

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

News that the Government has confirmed it will provide £56.8 million towards the cost of the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road in East Sussex has been welcomed by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in South East England.

HKA G&S Committee Election, Session 2013-14

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong Association, Graduates and Students Division
Nomination Result

ICE commends CH2M Hill investment in skills

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Following CH2M Hill’s announcement of plans for £65m investment – which will create 500 jobs across the UK, including graduate positions and apprenticeships – ICE Director General, Nick Baveystock, commented:

Scholarship boost for promising civil engineer

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has provided a regional student with the opportunity to develop a burgeoning career as an engineer, by awarding him a highly respected scholarship.

ICE QUEST Undergraduate Scholarship open for applications

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Anyone beginning the first year of a JBM accredited civil engineering degree full time in the UK in autumn 2013 can apply for the scholarships worth £2,500 per annum for four years. Applicants must have a minimum of A, B, B predicted A level grades or equivalent.

New Campaign Launched in South West and South East to Promote Civil Engineering

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A new campaign to promote civil engineering was launched in southern England on Monday 25th March.

2013 Churchill Medal to recognise engineering achievement

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Professional Engineering Institutions’ (PEI) Churchill Medal Award will be presented during the 2013 PEI Defence Lecture taking place on 3 July 2013.

ICE makes a Big Bang by inspiring future civil engineers

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Last month London’s giant ExCeL centre played host to the Big Bang Fair, the UK’s largest science, technology, engineering and maths fair for young people, and ICE was right at its heart.

Round up: ICE’s recent campaigns to raise the profile of civil engineering

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

One of ICE’s roles is to highlight how important infrastructure is to our world and to raise the profile of civil engineers.

Book now to kick start your civil engineering career with our Graduate Workshops

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

There's still time to book for our career workshops, ideal for civil engineering Graduates and Technicians looking to sharpen their skills and kick start their career.

ICE to gather flooding experts after record year

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On 23 May 2013 the flooding community from across the UK is gathering in London for a high-level debate in the ICE’s first national flooding conference.

SECED hosts 14th Mallet Milne lecture at ICE

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Mallet-Milne Lecture is a biennial event held by the Society for Earthquakes and Civil Engineering Dynamics (SECED) to honour Robert Mallet (1810 - 1881) and John Milne (1850 - 1913), the nineteenth century pioneers of seismology in Britain who made fundamental contributions to the observation and understanding of earthquakes.

New Campaign Launched in Berkshire to Promote Civil Engineering

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A new campaign to promote civil engineering was launched in southern England on Monday 25th March 2013

March Y&H Newsletter

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The latest issue of the ICE Yorkshire and Humber newsletter is now online.

Vacancy: Regional Coordinator, ICE South West

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE South West would like to announce a role vacancy within the RST.

Local members enjoyed Omagh Lunch

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE NI members attended Omagh lunch on 22 March 2013.

Get help with your career development travel plans and apply for ICE funding

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Are you heading off on a placement? Do you have an overseas project of your own in the pipeline? Or perhaps you’d like to volunteer with an engineering charity?

Get funding to travel overseas for professional development with a QUEST award

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Travelling can be a great way to broaden your horizons and learn new skills. If you’re considering developing your career overseas this year, our QUEST scheme is here to help!

ICE responds to 2013 Budget as Chancellor announces infrastructure spending boost

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

While ICE welcomes the £3bn per year boost in infrastructure, we need real, visible progress of the National Infrastructure Plan and fewer re-announcements.

ICE Y&H Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner Photographs 2013

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Photographs from the 2013 Gala Dinner and Yorkshire & Humber Awards are now online.

Cable car is Londoners’ favourite infrastructure project

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Emirates Air Line in London – the UK’s first urban cable car - is the best infrastructure project completed in London in the last year according to Evening Standard readers.

Three New Technician Members Celebrate

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Jackson Civil Engineering is celebrating having three more people who are EngTech TMICE.

Yorkshire & Humber Award Winners 2013 Announced

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Yorkshire & Humber Awards were announced at the Annual Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner on Friday 15 March at The Majestic Hotel in Harrogate, presented by ICE President Professor Barry Clarke.

Winner of the Centenary Award 2013 was the team from Mott MacDonald Bentley and Yorkshire Water for "New Manganese Contactors at Rivelin Water Treatment Works".

Duke of Gloucester's Young Achievers Scheme - Congratulations to Stacey Clifford

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Kier Graduate Stacey Clifford, who was awarded the Duke of Gloucester's Young Achievers Scheme Engineering prize and was also named overall Young Achiever of the Year at last week's awards ceremony.

Experts Discuss Managing Flood Risk in Wales

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Experts from across the UK have met in Wales to discuss how flood risk management policies could help minimise the effect of flooding across the country.

Queen Elizabeth Prize 'puts engineering on the world stage'

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The first Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering was awarded to five pioneers of the internet and world wide web at a ceremony at the Royal Academy of Engineering today.

London 2012 Games route network wins top civil engineering award

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The teams responsible for the London 2012 Games transport and the Olympic/Paralympic Route Network have won one of the most prestigious engineering awards in the capital.

ICE & JEA Lecture: "Introduction to Advanced Infrastructure Design"

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On February 24, an ICE-sponsored lecture was delivered to forty Jordanian engineers at the Jordan Engineers Association (JEA) headquarters in Amman.

Loughborough University team win regional ICE Communications Competition final

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A team of final year MEng Civil Engineering students from Loughborough University has won the East Midlands regional ICE Communications Competition.

Durham student wins papers competition

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has named Durham University student Elis Wilkins as the winner of its 2013 Graduates and Students papers competition.

2013 Robert Stephenson awards line up announced

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Thirteen civil engineering projects from Berwick to North Yorkshire will vie for honours at the 2013 Robert Stephenson Awards held by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East.

Stratford Parkway welcomes President on Warwickshire tour

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Presidents are in great demand and diaries get booked up well in advance but ICE West Midlands has been lucky to secure two Presidential visits this year. For the first visit Professor Barry Clarke, ICE President 2012-13, was invited by our Coventry & Warwickshire Group to tour two major universities and a key infrastructure improvement site in Warwickshire on 20 February.

Bridge enthuses Shropshire youngsters

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Youngsters at the Community College Bishops Castle took part in an engineering discovery day on 4 March.

Consultants join forces to win Regional Comms Comp

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In a spirit of true co-operation a team of five from WSP, Arup and Atkins has won the regional round of the Communications Competition. Tasha Scott, a Graduate Structural Engineer with WSP, had gathered her team from contacts she'd made at ICE networking events in the region.

Wales Civil Engineering Awards Shortlist Announced

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Wales Cymru has announced the shortlist for the prestigious Project Awards 2013. The annual Project Awards celebrate the contribution of civil engineering to Wales by recognising schemes for their excellence in concept, planning and design, contract management and construction.

South West Graduates and Students Prize Papers Regional Winner Announced

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE South West is pleased to annouce that Andrew Hallam, a final year student at the University of Plymouth, has been announced as the winner of the 2013 regional round of the G&S Papers competition.

Historic Bridge and Infrastructure Awards honour conservation

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Bridge projects dominated the 2012 Historic Bridge and Infrastructure Awards which were held on 7 March at ICE’s London headquarters. Winners were presented with certificates by ICE President, Professor Barry Clarke.

Sharpen your job finding skills with our career workshops

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Whether you’re looking to take a first step on the career ladder or hunting for that dream job, our tailored Graduate Workshops could provide just the boost your career needs.

VolkerFitzpatrick Technician Awarded Jean Venables Medal

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

VolkerFitzpatrick civil engineer Richard Bamford has double cause to celebrate. He recently gained membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers allowing him to use the letters TMICE after name and has been awarded the Jean Veneables Medal.

Uniclass2 classification system launched for use and review in live projects

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The new Uniclass2 classification system, which provides a logical platform for Building Information Modelling (BIM), has been launched for use and review in live projects.

BGA Cooling Prize Success

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The 44th Cooling Prize was held at the University of Glasgow on Tuesday 5th March in conjunction with the Scottish Geotechnical Group.

BGA MSc Dissertation Prize awarded

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The second BGA MSc Prize has recently been awarded to Marina Sideri of Imperial College. The prize, for MSc dissertations carried out in 2012, is open to students of any ground engineering courses, but entrants must be nominated through their course co-ordinator.

ICE South Australia AGM Minutes and Chairman's Report

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The first official AGM of the South Australia Local Association was held on 28 February 2013.

New photo competition launched to celebrate civil engineering in Wales

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The new initiative was launched by Chairman Geoff Ogden at the region’s prestigious St David’s Day lecture in Cardiff and aims to deliver one of his objectives for his year as chairman: to help raise the profile of the profession in Wales.

ICE SW Awards Technician Scholarships

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers South West (ICE) has awarded four QUEST Technician Scholarships to promising future technicians in Devon.

Planning to study in 2013? Get help with your course funding by applying for a QUEST Continuing Education Award

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

If you’re thinking about going to college or university (full or part-time) this year, you can apply for a QUEST Continuing Education Award of up to £1,500.

ICE convention focuses on reducing the impact of natural disasters

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Natural disasters affected two billion people between 2000 and 2009, costing an average of £100 billion per annum during this period.

Have your say – Infrastructure UK (IUK) North West Consultation Event - 7 March

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Government’s 'Infrastructure Procurement Routemap: a guide to improving the delivery capability' sets out best practice advice to help businesses improve their ability to deliver projects and programmes.

This is Civil Engineering

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

'This is Civil Engineering' campaign to launch in Northern Ireland.

ICE supports BCI Awards 2013

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE is once again proud to support the British Construction Industry Awards (BCI), brought to you by New Civil Engineer.

ICE & Snow ski trip and engineering challenges – book now for 2014!

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Exercise your body and mind with ICE & Snow – a week-long ski trip which combines fun on the slopes with engineering themed family activities in the evenings.

Survey for Engineering Technicians

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Engineering Council, with support from the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, is conducting research with Engineering Technicians and would value your input.

ICE East of England Regional 5-a-side Football Competition 23rd February 2013

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In this year’s ICE Regional 5-a-side Football competition 4 teams from Atkins, Bam Nuttall, R G Carter Civil Engineering Ltd and Royal HaskoningDHV braved the freezing conditions in the bid for regional footballing glory.

CIC publishes its much anticipated Building Information Modelling (BIM) Protocol

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published its Building Information Modelling (BIM) Protocol.

ICE urges more action on infrastructure plan in 2013 budget

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Government must use the upcoming budget to move the National Infrastructure Plan (NIP) from a rhetorical commitment to a programme of work that can deliver wide benefits in both the short and long term, ICE has said in its budget submission.

Newly qualified engineers win ICE Medals

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Charles Brooks was awarded the 2013 ICE James Rennie Medal for his project report on Canary Wharf Crossrail Station, while another two awards were recently given for Technician and Member Professional Review.

'This is Civil Engineering' campaign launches in Scotland

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Scotland has launched an innovative campaign; This is Civil Engineering, to build public awareness of how civil engineering projects have shaped our daily lives.

Roy Severn Memorial - Friday 01 March 2013

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Bristol is holding a Memorial and Celebration of the life of the late Professor Roy Severn on 1 March 2013, from 12:00 to 15:30, at Queen's Building, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TR.

Research in War Torn Sierra Leone Pays Off

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A Cambridge civil engineer Jack Barrie is £250 better off after presenting his research on water supplies in Sierra Leone.

Local engineer achieves chartered status

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Local civil engineer, Steena Nasapen-Watson, has been awarded membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Past-Chair Peter Radford highlights civil engineering on the BBC

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Fellow member of the Institution interviewed by 'Inside Out West'.

BGA welcomes ISSMGE President

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ISSMGE President to address BGA at pre-Rankine event

BGA announces Cooling Prize Shortlist

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Tottenham Court Road Station upgrade shortlisted for London Civil Engineering Awards

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A £17.2 million phase of London Underground’s project to upgrade Tottenham Court Road Tube Station (over £500 million in total) has won a place on the short list of the ICE London Civil Engineering Awards.

Volunteers Needed for 2013 Rapid Response Engineering Challenge

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Can you help ? Boost your CPD, promote Civil Engineering and have a fun day out of the office.

Bond Street Station upgrade shortlisted for London Civil Engineering Awards

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A £5 million phase of the £300 million upgrade of Bond Street Station has won a place on the short list of the ICE London Civil Engineering Awards.

Bankside substation modernisation shortlisted for London Civil Engineering Awards

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Refurbishment of one of London’s largest substations to make it more efficient, reduce its carbon emissions and provide zero-carbon heating to Tate Modern has won a place on the short list of the ICE London Civil Engineering Awards.

RCEA continues successful joint working with ICE West Midlands

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

RCEA will be continuing its successful partnership on regional events with ICE West Midlands in 2013. The next event to take place will be held on 7th March and the topic will be the Birmingham Metro Extension. The presentation will be made by Geoff Inskip.

London’s Olympic and Paralympic route networks shortlisted for London Civil Engineering Awards

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The £20 million Olympic and Paralympic Route Networks put in place in London for the 2012 Games have won a place on the short list of the ICE London Civil Engineering Awards.

New Court shortlisted for London Civil Engineering Awards

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The energy friendly new Rothschild’s headquarters in the City of London has won a place on the short list of the ICE London Civil Engineering Awards.

Berkshire man becomes Engineering President

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Berkshire resident Geoff French has been officially elected as the next President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), an influential body representing the 80,000 civil engineers across the world who design, build and maintain our infrastructure. French will succeed current ICE President Barry Clarke on 5 November 2013.

Open House London 2013 - get involved

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Are you involved in a major infrastructure project in London?
Are your offices in a building of current or historical engineering interest?

If so, are you willing to open the site on the weekend of 21-22 September 2013 as part of Open House London?

Recording of 51st Rankine Lecture, Auckland, 12 February 2013

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

For those who couldn't make it along to either of the presentations of the 51st Rankine Lecture "Geotechnical Stability Analysis" by Professor Scott Sloan, here are the links to the recording of the Auckland lecture. Held at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Aucklang on 12 Feburary 2013.

VolkerWesselsUK, Trant and Rochester Bridge Trust sponsor ICE Awards

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Organisations support regional Engineering Excellence Awards

Retired and staying connected

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Are you retired but still wish to keep in touch with your contemporaries?

South West Offers Online Membership Surgeries

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As of this month, ICE South West is offering online membership surgeries on selected dates to give members the chance to speak to a Membership Development Officer face-to-face without having to leave their desk.

World class infrastructure needs a world class workforce to deliver it

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on today's call from Sir James Dyson to get children interested in engineering in schools through a better design and technology curriculum, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President Professor Barry Clarke, said:

Call for Papers for ICE's Management, Procurement and Law Journal

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE's Management, Procurement and Law journal has issued a Call for Papers for an upcoming issue focusing on Europe.

Flood defence schemes welcome, but more action needed

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the announcement by Defra that 93 regional flood defence schemes have been given the green light for construction, ICE Flooding Expert, David Balmforth, said:

East of England allocated large slice of flood defence funding

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Government has announced £294 million will be spent on flood defences this year and a large slice of it is coming to the East of England. A total of 93 schemes have been given the go ahead including 15 in the Eastern region due to commence this year. These include £28.6 million for Great Yarmouth protecting over 2000 homes.

BTS Welcomes James Clark Medal winners to lunch at ICE

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On 17th January, the British Tunnelling Society (BTS) hosted a celebratory lunch for winners of the James Clark Medal in the Council Room at ICE.

RCEA supports ICE London commemorative LU lecture series

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

During 2013 London Underground is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first underground journey which took place between Paddington and Farringdon on the Metropolitan Railway.

Rise of Coal Production in Indonesia

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Indonesia is the world's largest exporter of thermal coal. Indonesia surpassed Australia for that 'title' in 2009 and has since moved further ahead as the leading exporter of thermal coal.

Meeting Jakarta's Water Supply Needs

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A major water quality study at Jatiluhur Reservoir is informing decisions about the design of the water treatment process for a new 15 cubic metres per second water supply.

Natural Disasters: the Engineer's role in preparedness, mitigation and recovery

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The 6th ICE Asia Pacific Convention 'Natural Disasters: the Engineer's role in preparedness, mitigation and recovery' took place on 24-27 January 2013, in Mt Lavinia, Sri Lanka. Over 200 people attended the conference day on 25 January.

Olympics suppliers now able to promote involvement

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Civil engineering firms that worked on the Olympic Park and other venues are now free to advertise their achievement after stringent marketing rules were lifted.

ICE NI Photography Competition

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE NI Graduates and Students are launching the first Photography Competition in the region.

Papers Competition Winner

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathon Backus, a PhD student at Queen’s University Belfast and ICE Graduate member is the winner of the ICE NI Papers Competition 2013. Members of the ICE Regional Executive Board judged the event and Jonathon’s paper on ‘Monitoring the Interaction of Combined Mechanisms in the Deterioration of Concrete’ was deemed successful.

Ofwat water sharing plans welcomed but more action needed on water security

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on OFWAT’s plans to plans to introduce greater incentives for companies to transfer water from areas where it is plentiful, to areas of shortage, Michael Norton, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Water Expert, said:

Leading civil engineer provides advice as students prepare for Borneo trip

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Twenty students from the School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences at Newcastle University planning and taking part in a project to improve clean water supplies to communities in rural Borneo have been taking advice from one of the UK’s top industry experts.

Seminar on Risk Management

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE West Indies Local Association (ICEWILA) held its first seminar for 2013 entitled: “Risk Management”. The Seminar was held at the President’s Box, Queen’s Park Cricket Club (The Oval) in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on January 31st, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm.

Leading the debate on research in infrastructure

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has been supporting work by the New Statesman and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). This work highlights the major obstacles to improving the UK’s infrastructure and suggests how research can help to address them.

ICE staff move offices

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The move of ICE and Thomas Telford staff into one location was achieved in January following the completion of the Eight Storey’s Gate premises.

Extracting energy from waste – a missed opportunity

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The UK currently lacks the capacity to process all the waste that could be utilised for energy generation.

Site Visit to Hotel Project for Oman Tourism Company (OMRAN)

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Atkins is currently involved in the development of an iconic hotel project for the Oman Tourism Company (OMRAN). The project is situated at one of most prominent tourist destinations in Jabal Akhder, which is located at a height of 6000 feet from the sea level.

Whitley Bay youngsters build a bridge to learning

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has helped youngsters at a Whitley Bay school to bridge the learning gap and find out about careers in engineering.

Get funding for overseas travel or to study with a 2013 QUEST award

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE recognises that professional development is a great way to build on your skills, experience and CPD, and to further your career as an engineer. So we’re offering you the opportunity to get a helping hand through our QUEST award.

Duke of Gloucester Lecture: The 1953 Floods – Lessons Learnt?

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On 29 January, ICE and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) hosted an event to mark the 60th anniversary of the 1953 East Coast Floods and to look at how this has informed the approach to current flooding issues.

Join ICE at this year’s national Big Bang Fair in London

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE will be exciting and engaging young people again this year at The Big Bang Fair − the UK’s largest event to promote science, technology, engineering and maths – which takes place at London’s ExCeL Centre from 14-17 March.

ICE puts focus on water in 2013

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Throughout 2013, ICE will be running campaigns on relevant issues affecting our membership and wider society, beginning with water.

Join the ICE Council and help shape the future of your Institution

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Nominations are now open for 14 new members to join ICE Council as trustees.

Obituary: Harry McMullan

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of our esteemed colleague, friend and ICE Member, Harry McMullen. He was a popular member of staff at Graham and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Top names in engineering discuss transport priorities in the North East

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) brought together top names in construction and engineering at an event on Monday 28 January at Durham Town Hall to discuss the role of civil engineering in supporting the economic recovery of the North East, transport priorities in the North East and the transport contribution to the North East LEP’s Economic Review.

January Y&H Newsletter

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The latest issue of the ICE Yorkshire and Humber newsletter is now online.

HS2 phase two plans are a welcome step, says ICE

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the HS2 Phase Two announcement, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Nick Baveystock, said:

ICE NNND G&S Competition for best evening meeting report

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE NNND Branch are keen to encourage graduate and student members of ICE to attend evening meetings and practice their writing skills, and to broaden the dissemination of the learning from each event.

ICE NI Members raise over £4500 for charity

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Members of the ICE Northern Ireland raised over £4000 for charities at their Annual Dinner which was held on 6th December 2012 in Titanic Belfast.

Look out for 360

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE West Midlands annual '360' magazine will be arriving with you soon. It's full of information to keep you up-to-date, including highlights from 2012, future events and articles about key people and projects in our region.

FREE construction employer information events

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

These events are short, informal and have been designed to help you, the construction employer, get what you are entitled to.

This Is Civil Engineering - Coming soon in Scotland!

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Scotland is looking for partners to join the national This Is Civil Engineering campaign - could it be you?

New QUEST award – up to £4,500 to travel abroad!

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Have you ever thought about getting involved in a civil engineering project abroad? Travelling gives you the opportunity to widen your horizons, learn new skills and get valuable work experience, but it can be costly.

Entries open for prestigious civil engineering awards

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE East Midlands is pleased to announce that entries are now being received for its annual awards, celebrating the region’s civil engineering excellence.

Severn Trent and Centro help launch 'This is Civil Engineering' campaign

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE West Midlands is the first English region to launch "This is Civil Engineering" - an innovative national campaign to build public awareness of the civil engineering which is all around us.

Bristol Graduate Highly Commended in NCE Graduate of the Year Awards 2012

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Eva Linnell of Atkins, who was highly commended in the NCE Graduate of the Year Awards 2012.

Site Visits around Muscat as part of Continuing Professional Development

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

During his presidential visit to Muscat in October 2012, Richard Coackley emphasised the importance of professional development.

ICE & SNOW trip gets the next generation thinking

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

December saw civil engineers and young people gather for an inspiring week of skiing and engineering challenges and the best snow conditions in the Alps for 60 years.

ICE President Barry Clarke – heads to the regions

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Since taking on his role at the beginning of November, ICE’s new President, Professor Barry Clarke, has been following a busy schedule fulfilling his responsibilities and putting his vision into practice to:

Croydon technical director is latest Fellow for the Institution of Civil Engineers

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An engineer who is a Technical Director specialising in Tunnels and Underground Structures at AECOM in Croydon has qualified to become a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

ICE Members in Oman spread holiday cheer

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In early January, ICE members in Muscat, Oman visited workers at a range of construction sites in order to wish the work force a Happy New Year and to hand over food parcel gifts.

MEA Convention 2012 - Videos of Presentations

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Presentations from the 2012 MEA Convention in Dubai which were filmed are now available to view on the CPD lectures website.

ICE South West Wins Director General's Team of the Year Award 2012

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE South West has won the Director General's Team of the Year Award 2012.

ICE Bookshop goes virtual

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In response to an increasing number of online book sales and a significant drop in the number of visits, the ICE bookshop at One Great George Street (OGGS) has been closed.

MERIT 2013 – your chance to win £1200

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This year the MERIT 2013 champions will be presented with a Silver Salver from ICE and a cash prize of £1200.

Could your finances benefit from a health check?

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

If you’re having difficulty meeting your financial commitments, we can offer free, professional and impartial advice to help you manage your finances.

City Of London engineer is latest Fellow for the Institution of Civil Engineers

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An engineer who is Head of Programme Services of Parsons Brinckerhoff in Devonshire Square, London has qualified to become a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Civil engineers welcome West Sussex commitment to flood relief

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England has welcomed the decision by West Sussex County Council to allocate £8.25 million from its reserves to help tackle flooding problems in the county.

Civil engineers launch lecture series to celebrate Tube 150

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As London Underground celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first train running on the Tube the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Region is holding the first in a series of lectures celebrating the Civil Engineering which made the system possible.

Engineering institutions working together to boost registered engineering technician numbers

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has formed a special partnership with IMechE and the IET to increase the status, recognition and number of registered engineering technicians (EngTechs).

Luton Engineer Awarded ICE Fellowship

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Luton civil engineer Richard Palczynski has been awarded Fellowship of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Mr Palczynski is Head of Programme Services for global engineering consultants Parsons Brinckerhoff in Devonshire Square, London.

Waltham Forest engineer is latest Fellow for the Institution of Civil Engineers

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An engineer who lives in Woodford Green and is Head of Engineering at University of East London in Docklands has qualified to become a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

ICE State of the Nation: Transport - Call for Evidence

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE's annual State of the Nation report in 2013 will focus on transport and is now inviting submissions as part of the evidence gathering stage.

Autumn Professional Review 2012 - Success for London members

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Many congratulations to the following London candidates who passed their Autumn 2012 Professional Review:

2013 ICE Communication Competition

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Regional Round of the 2013 ICE Communication Competition will be held at Glamorgan University on 20th February 2013. It will be hosted by AME South Wales.

ICE Y&H 5-a-side Football Competition 2013

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Entries to the annual 5-a-side regional football tournament are now being accepted.

Be part of Brighton Science Festival

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Help ICE showcase engineering at this fun family event

Autumn 2012 Professional Reviews

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Welsh Members who were successful at the Autumn Professional Reviews.

We would like to confirm that Ian Davies qualified as a Chartered Engineer, not as an Engineering Technician, as stated in our December 2012 Connect magazine. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Historic civil engineering texts seek a home

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Scotland Professional Review Results Autumn 2012

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to all the Members of ICE Scotland who achieved Professional qualification at the Autumn Reviews. Their names and grades are given below. The full UK list is also available to download.

Membership News - Scotland

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

MDO Patricia Fort left the ICE at the end of 2012.

Orwell Bridge Hits Big Three O

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Orwell Bridge, Ipswich celebrated its 30th birthday last month. It took three years to complete the 1.2 kilometres span at a cost of £24 million, peanuts against current prices.

Rainfall figures show water management essential for floods and drought

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As figures released today by the Met Office show that 2012 was the second wettest year on record the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is calling for greater cooperation and planning to manage flooding and drought conditions.

MBE for ICE Fellow David Spearing

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

David Spearing a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a board member of the British Business Group in Abu Dhabi has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list.

ICE & Snow 2012 a major success

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE & SNOW 2012 (16 - 23 Dec) was the 9th annual event of its kind and if the testimonials are anything to go by... probably the best.

New Year Honours for ICE members

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Members have been recognised in the 2013 New Year Honour List.

Surrey engineer is latest fellow for Institution of Civil Engineers

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An engineer from Reigate in Surrey has qualified to become a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Recognition for Spaghetti engineers

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On 24 May this year, Gravelly Hill Interchange, more commonly known as Spaghetti Junction, celebrated its 40th anniversary.

ICE calls for strategy to ensure excess rainfall is harvested

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Institution of Civil Engineers Water Expert, Michael Norton has called for the adoption of a firm strategy to harvest excess rainfall.

ICE HKA Photography Competition 2013 "The Art of Concrete" (Deadline extended)

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

While painters exhibit their creativities on canvas, our civil engineers contribute their painstaking efforts and imagination to create a stunning landscape of our city, Hong Kong.

British Airways' Head of Environment to speak at Energy from Waste conference

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers’ is pleased to announce that British Airways' Head of Environment, Jonathon Counsell, will present a case study on turning household rubbish into jet fuel at the third annual ICE Energy from Waste conference on 21 March 2013.

Southend civil engineer achieves Chartered status

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Leigh on Sea civil engineer Gregg Purcell who worked on the redevelopment of St Pancreas Station has been awarded membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Civil engineers welcome SELEP infrastructure investment in East Sussex

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England has welcomed an announcement by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) that it has allocated £1.5 million to improve infrastructure at North Queensway Business Park in Hastings.

131212 ICE President Barry Clarke Visits South West

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Barry Clarke visited the South West last week (13th December), meeting with Fellows, Graduates and Members of the Institution as well as visiting two key engineering projects in Plymouth.

More investment needed to provide flood resilience in South East England say civil engineers

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As the Environment Agency issues flood risk forecasts for much of South East England today and tomorrow the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England has called for more investment in flood defences and maintenance to protect infrastructure, homes and businesses.

ICE Y&H Communications Competition 2013

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Are you prepared to face the public? Do you have the public involvement and communication skills that are the key to successful careers and successful business?

Cambridge graduate wins national engineering prize for toilet paper

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Water Engineer Jamie Radford (24) has won top spot in the annual Graduate Awards run by New Civil Engineer (NCE) magazine. The Award has bagged him a cheque for £1,500 and specially crafted trophy.

ICE Germany visits the new headquarters of the European Central Bank, Frankfurt

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The European Central Bank (ECB) is seldomfar from the front pages of the broadsheet press in every country in Europe. The decisions taken by ECB boss Mario Draghi and the European politicians who influence the ECB affect almost everyone in Europe. Many TV news bulletins include a shot of the large Euro symbol in front of the ECB’s temporary home in Frankfurt.

Luxembourg Local Association's Annual Lecture - “Water resources - from shortfall to sustainability” by Chris Binnie FREng, FICE

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Water is the key to our existence and until recently most of Europe has been well provided and so water has been a low priority politically. This has changed recently with expanding populations and higher expectations compounded by climate change. It was thus with pleasure and great interest that we welcomed Chris Binnie to guide us through the problems and possible solutions relating to water resources in Europe.

Challenges in the design of foundation piles for offshore wind parks

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

RWE Innogy GmbH is planning the construction of the first phase of the offshore wind farm Innogy Nordsee in Germany’s North Sea. The sub area IN1 extends over an area of 41 km², in which 54 wind turbines with a total output of 332,1 MW will be constructed. 6,15 MW REpower turbines will be installed on pre piled jackets. The Foundation piles of the jacket structure will be driven with a template at an approximate water depth of -28 mLAT to a maximum pile toe level of -45m below mudline.

ICE NL visit to Rokin subway station

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Saturday the 29th of September the Dutch Branch of the ICE organized a site visit to the Rokin subway station of the new North – South subway line in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The visiting members were hosted by Joep Houtenbos en Tonny Johanna of the Rokin construction team.

Visit to Vianden pump storage scheme

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A group of 15 ICE members and others, largely comprising existing or ex-European Investment Bank staff, visited the development of new capacity at the Vianden pump storage scheme in northern Luxembourg on Friday 19th October 2012.

Inonou-Kosekoy High Speed Railway project

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

High Speed Railway projects have been associated with modernity and economic growth in recent times, raising passionate support and controversy in equal measure.

Flood Risk Analysis and Management: the case of Benaguasil (Valencia, Spain)

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Local government, civil protection authorities and civil engineers from research institutions and SME’s collaborate for an improved flood risk management in Benaguasil (Spain).

Limassol Marina

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The development of Limassol Marina is creating new prospects for Limassol and Cyprus as a whole. Estimated to cost € 350 million, Limassol Marina will firmly place Cyprus on the nautical yachting map.

AES Galabovo - Focused on sustainability

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AES Galabovo, a 600 MW lignite fired power plant in Bulgaria, has been in operation since 2010. The business also operates a waste disposal facility to accommodate the combustion and FGD by-products, 2.5 million tonnes annually.

A2 Calatayud Alfalarín project

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In May 2008 Currie & Brown (UK) was appointed as Technical Advisor for Lenders to the A2 - Calatayud-Alfajarín Project. Its contract included: (1) Due Diligence prior to financial closing, (2) Construction monitoring and reporting. Ferrovial has overall responsibility for the design, build, finance and operation & maintenance of 107.24 km of the existing Madrid/Barcelona A2 motorway over the 19-year period.

Final year dissertations and technical presentations by graduates of the Faculty for the Build Environment

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In Malta the University offers a joint Architecture and Civil Engineering degree from which the Malta Group of Engineering Institutions annually gives the opportunity to three graduates of the Structural stream the opportunity to present their final year dissertations to a wider audience than the University itself.

ICE France November 2012 regional weekend in Bordeaux – Pont Bacalan-Bastide

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The predicted cold and rain held off as 22 ICE and joint institution members and partners gathered on the left bank of the Garonne for a return visit to the Pont Bacalan-Bastide lifting bridge in Bordeaux, courtesy of EGIS-JMI.

ICE Association Française weekend at Aix-en-Provence

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 2012 ICE regional weekend in Aix-en-Provence promised to be a very interesting event and certainly lived up to the varied and diverse nature of its subject.

Construction Contracts: Common Law v Civil Law – de vrais faux amis!

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the series of evening lectures and presentations organised by ICE France, Geoffrey Smith, FICE, Barrister and partner of PS Consulting, presented on 19th November 2012 the main differences between French and UK construction contracts at Egis Bâtiments’ offices in Montreuil, Paris. The lecture, which was followed by the AGM, was attended by 11 ICE members.

A skyscraper turnaround with expertise and attitude - Berlin

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In June of 2010, Berlin’s prized Zoofenster Skyscraper, only six stories high at the time, was in trouble.

Teesside graduate takes ICE award for exceptional performance

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has presented a Teesside University graduate with a prestigious annual award.

2013 Communications Competition

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Communications Competition for 2013 has launched!

Fellowship for Hertfordshire Engineer

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An Associate Director at the Building Research Establishment in Watford, Hertfordshire has qualified to become an ICE Fellow.

ICE Graduate is a UK Business Leader of Tomorrow

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

David Quinn, an ICE Graduate member and current holder of the Brennan Cup has been named as a UK Business Leader of Tomorrow for his role in successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership between Queen’s University Belfast and Macrete Ireland Ltd. David is one of only five individuals from across the UK to receive the recognition of their outstanding contributions to their KTPs.

Peace Bridge wins Sustainability Award

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The inaugural ICE Sustainability Award was presented to Graham in partnership with Ilex Regeneration at the ICE Annual Dinner on Thursday 6 December for their delivery of The Peace Bridge. The award recognises innovation, community benefit, environmental benefit, economy of materials and labour, value engineering and health & safety.

William Bald Scholarship awarded

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 2011 William Bald award was awarded to Paul Braniff from University of Ulster at Jordanstown. The award honours William Bald and recognises the importance of student civil engineers and their ability to contribute to society.

Student Prize awarded

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The annual Student Prize was awarded to Gary McKenna from University of Ulster at Jordanstown and Christopher Lagan from Queen’s University Belfast.

Align your organisation with Engineering Excellence

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Your chance to sponsor ICE SEE's 2013 Engineering Excellence Awards.

Congratulations to East Midlands Professional Review candidates

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the 17 East Midlands candidates who have successfully passed Professional Reviews in the autumn 2012 session.

Volunteers needed for high profile schools events

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Help needed at two large events in the region this Spring.

An update from the ICE BIM Action Group

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The second ICE BIM Action Group meeting was held on 28 November 2012. The group is responsible for engaging ICE expert panels on BIM and contributing to wider debate with other institutions and government.

North East Professional Review results Autumn 2012

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the candidates in the North East who have successfully passed their Professional Review.

Autumn Statement meets ICE calls

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on 5 December included some positive news on infrastructure investment and progress on the National Infrastructure Plan (NIP), including many calls made by ICE over the past two years.

ICE welcomes launch of Nuclear Supply Chain Action Plan

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Director General, Nick Baveystock, has welcomed the launch of the Nuclear Supply Chain Action plan, suggesting the programme represents an important step in ensuring a stable and secure energy mix.

Northern Line and M25 investment from autumn statement welcomed by ICE London

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Backing for the Northern Line extension and junction improvements on the M25 announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his Autumn Statement today have been welcomed by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London region.

041212 Invitation to Contributors

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Seminar – Engineering the South West Ports

081112 The King's School, Gloucester, Third Form Trip to Arup & Mabey Bridge

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On the 8th of November 2012 the King’s school third form went on a trip to Mabey Bridge, Chepstow and Arup’s Bristol offices. The trip was linked in to our independent learning project on “Energy: Supply and Demand”.

Professor Roy Severn CBE DSc PhD FREng FICE, 1929-2012

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The SW Region notes with sadness the sudden death, on 25 November 2012, of Professor Roy Severn CBE DSc PhD FREng FICE, Past President of ICE and Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Bristol. He was 83.

Hampshire engineer is latest Fellow for Institution of Civil Engineers

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An engineer from Romsey in Hampshire has qualified to become a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Ealing Crossrail manager is latest Fellow for the Institution of Civil Engineers

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An engineer who is a Senior Programme Manager on Crossrail and lives in Ealing has qualified to become a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

West Sussex engineer is latest Fellow for Institution of Civil Engineers

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An engineer from East Grinstead in West Sussex has qualified to become a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

£120m extra flooding funding welcome but not enough

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the announcement from HMT of an additional £120mn to boost flood defences and growth, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Flooding Expert, David Balmforth, said:

Oxfordshire engineer is latest Fellow for Institution of Civil Engineers

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An engineer from Charlbury in Oxfordshire has qualified to become a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

National STEMNET award for Reading civil engineer

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A Civil Engineer from Reading has won a national award for her work encouraging local students to explore a career in engineering.

Reading Crossrail manager is latest Fellow for the Institution of Civil Engineers

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An engineer who is a Senior Programme Manager with Network Rail in Reading has qualified to become a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Pipeline of future projects will help deliver UK infrastructure needs

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the pipeline of future construction projects published today by the Cabinet Office, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General Nick Baveystock said:

Increasing Diversity in Engineering Projects - Volunteer Request

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Hertfordshire Business School, based at the University of Hertfordshire are looking for volunteers who are Members of the ICE to take part in a focus group interview.

Help plan the future - join your local flood and coastal committee

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Environment Agency are looking for a new member to join the Anglian (Eastern) Regional Flood and Coastal Committee which covers large parts of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, and the Unitary Authorities of Southend and Thurrock. The area includes Britain’s largest wetland, the Broads, and rivers including the Waveney, the Wensum, the Yare, the Stour and the Colne. The area is particularly vulnerable to the risks of flooding and coastal erosion.

Halcrow engineer Mark Sanders wins ‘ICE best student or graduate paper’ prize

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Graduate Mark Sanders won the Graduate and Student Paper Competition last month after presenting his paper ‘Fertiliser from Human Waste in Scottish Agriculture’ to a highly engaged audience and panel of judges. The national final took place at ICE’s London headquarters.

Moving overseas? Let us know through MyICE

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

At ICE, we want to keep in touch with all of our members, whenever and wherever you are – and this includes if you are planning to relocate internationally.

World’s engineers put resilient infrastructure first at Tokyo symposium

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Representatives from ICE travelled to Tokyo last month to participate in a joint International Symposium with the Japanese Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE). The meeting was attended by representatives from over 20 nations to investigate infrastructure resilience and prepare for natural disasters.

2012 QUEST Undergraduate Scholarship winners announced

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Founded in 1977, the Queen’s Jubilee Scholarship Trust (QUEST) awards scholarships to some of the brightest and best new civil engineering undergraduates every year.

November Y&H Newsletter

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The latest issue of the ICE Yorkshire and Humber newsletter is now online.

Adapting to the Eurocodes – an ICE Library guide

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

What are the Eurocodes?

Government must commit to 2030 decarbonisation target says ICE

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Following the government's announcement of some of the content of the new Energy Bill, ICE Director General Nick Baveystock commented that while progress in some areas is welcome, the Bill should commit to a clear 2030 decarbonisation target.

Act now or face further flood damage warns ICE

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the flooding in the UK and the further warnings in place for the weekend, ICE Director General Nick Baveystock said:

CARE Construction Challenge - Run. Kayak. Cycle. Save Lives.

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are very excited to let you know that registration is now open for the fantastic CARE Construction Challenge 2013!

ICE Technician Professional Reviews to takeplace in Norwich

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On 10th April 2013 Technician Professional Reviews will be held in Norwich, at County Hall.

Cambs County Council training scheme accredited

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Cambridgeshire County Council has become the first Local Authority to gain accreditation for its Further Learning scheme for Incorporated Engineers.

Engineers race to support development overseas

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A group of engineers from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Wales Cymru members took part in the Cardiff Mo-Run to raise public awareness of civil engineering.

ICE urges 'long-term thinking' on UK energy

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As Government prepares to publish its Energy Bill, paving the way to 2020, leading engineers have urged policymakers to also start planning for the longer term – considering how the UK’s energy system could look in 2030 and what action will be required now in order to deliver it.

Deputy Mayor joins judges for London civil engineering awards 2013

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Deputy Mayor of London, Victoria Borwick AM is one of five judges who will be assessing entries for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Civil Engineering Awards 2013 – the first time a senior London politician has been a member of the judging panel.

Glasgow & West of Scotland Photo Competition Winner Announced

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Arena image takes first place

New chairman elected by London’s civil engineers wants GLA to improve infrastructure

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 8,000 members of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Region have a new Chair this week who brings international expertise to the role.

Civil engineers welcome water metering plans for Brighton and Hove

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England has welcomed plans to install water meters to 74,000 homes in Brighton and Hove during the next year.

New chairman for South East England’s civil engineers

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Civil engineers in South East England have a new chairman following their recent Annual General Meeting held on Brighton Pier.

First chairman for civil engineers regional aviation expert panel

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England has this week established its first Aviation Expert Panel and appointed Rob James, who works for leading infrastructure provider Amey, as its Chairman for the next year.

Civil engineers welcome East Sussex and Kent infrastructure priority by South East LEP

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Region has welcomed the high priority being given to improving infrastructure in East Sussex by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP).

ICE all-member research

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE’s 2012 all-member survey is open until 26 November.

Bristol Mayoral Debate: Construction, Built Environment, Public Realm

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On 9 November, over 200 delegates from the built environment sector, construction industry, local community groups and the general public attended a debate with eight of the Bristol mayoral candidates standing for election on 15 November.

Entries open for prestigious civil engineering awards

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE East Midlands is proud to announce that entries are now being received for its annual awards, celebrating the region’s civil engineering excellence.

Water Expert Panel holds first meeting

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE South East England Water Expert Panel held its first meeting on Tuesday 13 November 2012 under the chairmanship of David Arnell.

Loughborough plays host to engineering first

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Loughborough will play host to the regional launch of a prestigious engineering event, to help alleviate poverty and assist international development in the developing world.

First Minister launches toolkit for development and poverty alleviation

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A new resource aimed at helping young engineers plan and deliver infrastructure for international development, poverty alleviation and a sustainable future was launched in Wales today (14 November) by First Minister Carwyn Jones and ICE.

A Civil Engineering ‘dynasty’ comes to an end

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Between 1913 and 1927 four brothers were born in NI. All four graduated in civil engineering from Queen’s. This note is a brief tribute to the four brothers and, in particular, an obituary for the one who had an influence on the education of civil engineering students at Queen’s from 1948 until 1964, and that includes a lot of us.

Reducing the Pain of Piles

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Ramsey's presentation to ICE WALA - 22 October 2012

Students receive ICE QUEST Scholarships

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Student members of the Institution of Civil Engineers have been awarded the annual QUEST Scholarships for 2012.

Engineering chief to visit Oxfordshire and Berkshire

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Director General of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Nick Baveystock, is to make a fact finding visit to Oxfordshire and Berkshire on Tuesday 20 November 2012 on an official visit to the ICE’s South East England Region.

Top engineer to chair London civil engineering awards judges

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The man behind the London Olympic Park; Royal Ascot; Battersea Power Station; BBC White City Media Village; The Royal Armories Museum, Leeds; and the Riyadh Financial District in Saudi Arabia has been chosen to chair the judging panel for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Civil Engineering Awards 2013.

HRH The Prince of Wales to become honorary ICE Fellow

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation to become an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), in recognition of his support to the engineering profession and in particular, his promotion of sustainable development.

ICE Y&H QUEST Technician Scholarship

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The closing date for applications is approaching, but there is still time to submit your entry.

Teamwork in the Black Country builds an ICE bridge

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Over 200 youngsters from Black Country schools took part in an exciting Bridge Building exercise at the Black Country Living Museum's Newcomen Festival this week.

Highway man takes the Chair

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

London’s civil engineers welcome commitment to infrastructure investment

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London region has welcomed the continued commitment to invest in the capital’s vital transport infrastructure, set out by the Mayor of London today.

Local man becomes ICE President

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Newcastle born engineer Professor Barry Clarke was today inaugurated as the 148th president of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) – an influential body representing the 80,000 civil engineers across the world who design, build and maintain our infrastructure.

Regional expert panels get to work

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Focus on Water and Aviation

Barry Clarke becomes 148th ICE President

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Barry Clarke has been inaugurated as the 148th President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, stressing the need to inspire the civil engineers of the future.

North East entries required for 2013 civil engineering celebration

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has begun the search for exceptional new civil engineering projects from the region.

ICE London Ambassador of the Year: Hat trick of ambassadorial awards for London graduates

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Three graduate civil engineers based in London have had their work with young people recognised this week at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Region STEM Awards.

ICE London meets Green GLA Member

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE London has a programme of meetings with members of the Greater London Assembly to discuss with them the Manifesto for London's Infrastructure published by ICE London in Spring 2012.

ICE London Ambassador of the Year: Civil engineer commended for work with Haringey students

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A graduate engineer has received recognition for her work with students at Fortismere School, in Haringey at the first STEM Ambassador Awards from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Region.

ICE London Ambassador of the Year: Westminster engineer commended for work with students

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A graduate engineer from the City of Westminster has received recognition for his work with sixth form students in the first STEM Ambassador Awards from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Region.

New chairman for Thames Valley civil engineers

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Civil engineers in the Thames Valley have a new chairman following their recent Annual General Meeting held at Guildford.

Call for London engineers to mentor Kingston University students

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Students following engineering courses at London’s Kingston University could get a helping hand from the professionals through schemes being promoted by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Region.

Entry deadline looms for best engineering projects in London

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Details of the Best Engineering Projects to be completed across London during 2012 have to be registered by Friday 09 November 2012 to stand a chance of winning the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Region Civil Engineering Awards 2013.

ICE welcomes 'twin track' approach from Davies Commission on aviation

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has welcomed news that the Government's commission on UK aviation capacity is to evaluate all possible options and take a 'twin track' approach which balances long and short term needs.

2013 Sponsorship Opportunities now available

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Would you like to sponsor an award at the ICE SW Annual Awards & Dinner? Or promote your organisation at a seminar or support your local City Club?

ICE London Ambassador of the Year: Engineer commended for work with students

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A civil engineer from Surbiton has received recognition for her work in the first STEM Ambassador Awards from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Region.

ICE Image Library – civil engineering, human achievement and social change

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Documentaries often use images of iconic engineering works and show scenes of the social change that technological advances brought. These images are important in giving us a clearer picture of past endeavours and progress.

Share your experiences in 'Civil Engineering' journal

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Civil engineering, like many other professions, advances by sharing information. We learn from each other’s successes and failures, but we can only do so if we report them.

Call for speaker for the 10th annual G Haider lecture

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE is looking for an experienced engineer to deliver the QUEST G Haider Scholarship lecture to a group of civil engineering students from Lahore’s University of Engineering and Technology (UET) next year.

URS Belfast team wins ‘top communicator’ prize

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A team of young engineers from engineering and environmental consultants, URS Belfast, claimed this year’s ICE Communications Competition title, beating opposition from Arup Cardiff.

Register for MERIT 2013 and build your skills

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Registration for MERIT 2013 – the annual construction business game supported by ICE – is now open.

Book now for the 2012 Student and Graduate Papers Competition!

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join us at the 2012 Graduate and Student Papers Competition (GSPC) final to hear new ideas in the world of civil engineering, take part in the debate, and add some valuable CPD to your records.

ICE makes the case for infrastructure at 2012 party conferences

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has been busy making its voice heard at one of the biggest dates in the political calendar – the party political conference season.

Future ICE President to head up Labour infrastructure commission

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Fellow and future President, Sir John Armitt, has accepted an invitation to lead an independent review for the Labour Party on improving the UK’s infrastructure.

How to be part of this year's Presidential Address

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Barry Clarke will become the 148th ICE President on Tuesday 6 November at an inauguration ceremony at One Great George Street. All ICE members are warmly invited to the ceremony, either by attending in person or watching live online.

Presidential Tour to the Middle East: Oman

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Richard Coackley visited Oman in October as part of his Presidential tour to the Middle East region where he also attended the ICE’s 3rd MEA Convention in Dubai.

ICE BIM 2012 report

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Following another successful ICE BIM conference last month, we are delighted to offer a range of new resources on Building Information Modelling (BIM) available on our website.

Changes to the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) Review

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Society of the Environment (SocEnv), has recently completed a review and revision of the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) standard. The changes primarily affect the eligibility criteria for the CEnv attribute.

Middlesbrough youngsters get a bridge to learning

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE North East has helped youngsters at a Middlesbrough school to bridge the learning gap and find out about careers in engineering. ICE North East, assisted by the Environment Agency, took its 15 metre scaled model cable-stayed bridge to St Peter’s Catholic College in Southbank, where almost 200 students from several of its feeder primary schools worked with representatives from the Institution to assemble the structure.

Lincoln youngsters test bridges to destruction

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Pupils at a Lincoln school were able to put their maths and science skills to good use by building and testing bridges in a practical session led by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East Midlands region.

Danny Alexander meets industry at first NIP Strategic Engagement Forum at ICE

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury convened the first meeting of the Strategic Engagement Forum to hold government departments to account for delivery of the projects outlined in the National Infrastructure Plan (NIP).

Aviation commission must look beyond third runway to build UK connectivity

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Engineering and transport experts say the aviation debate has become too politicised and centred on a third runway at Heathrow, when in the long term the UK is likely to need significantly more national hub capacity, which we must plan for now.

Presidential Tour to the Middle East: Bahrain

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Richard Coackley visited Bahrain in October as part of his Presidential tour to the Middle East region where he also attended the ICE’s 3rd MEA Convention in Dubai.

ICE South West to hold Health & Safety Seminar for Graduates

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Half Day seminar to be held in Exeter on Friday 23 November 2012.

Disciplinary notice – Mr Edward J MALONEY

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On 10 October 2012, the Disciplinary Board considered allegations of improper conduct against a Corporate Member, Mr Edward J Maloney, Membership Number 50732649, formerly of Potton, Sandy.

Presidential Tour to the Middle East: Qatar

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Richard Coackley visited Qatar in October as part of his Presidential Tour to the Middle East region where he also attended the ICE’s 3rd MEA Convention in Dubai.

Presidential Tour to the Middle East: Kuwait

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Richard Coackley visited Kuwait in October as part of his Presidential tour to the Middle East region where he also attended the ICE’s 3rd MEA Convention in Dubai.

Disciplinary notice – Mr R Charles FORSYTH

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On 10 October 2012, the Disciplinary Board considered allegations of improper conduct against a Graduate member, Mr R Charles Forsyth, Membership Number 42752944, of Hook, Hampshire.

Disciplinary Notice – Mr David G MABEY

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On 10 October 2012, the Disciplinary Board considered allegations of improper conduct against an Affiliate member, Mr David G Mabey, Membership Number 45353223 of Standerwick, Somerset.

ICE Holds third Middle East & Africa Convention in Dubai

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE held its third Middle East & Africa (MEA) Convention in Dubai from 17 to 18 October on Asset Management: Developing Professionals and the Built Environment.

Presidential Tour to the Middle East: United Arab Emirates

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Richard Coackley visited the UAE in October as part of his Presidential tour to the Middle East region where he also attended the ICE’s 3rd MEA Convention in Dubai.

Presidential Tour to the Middle East: Jordan

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Richard Coackley visited Jordan in October as part of his Presidential tour to the Middle East region where he also attended the ICE’s 3rd MEA Convention in Dubai.

ICE Taunton Presents ICE Student Prize

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Student Prize winner Phillip Cooke has been presented with his certificate by David Peake, Taunton City Club Chairman.

ICE SW Opens Velodreamland

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Is engineering purely scientific and engineers mere automata, or could it be one of the most exciting and creative professions in the world?

Cardiff Based Engineer Chosen as Apprentice to ICE President

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A young civil engineer based in Cardiff has been chosen to shadow the new President of the Institution of Civil Engineers Barry Clarke, to observe his work during his presidential term commencing November 2012.

ICE helps to launch transparency in construction campaign

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE teamed up with government departments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and leading engineers to take part in the international launch of the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST). The campaign calls on more countries and organisations to implement greater transparency in public infrastructure projects.

ICE makes the case for infrastructure at the 2012 party conferences

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has been busy making its voice heard at one of the biggest dates in the political calendar – the party political conference season.

Hunt begins for the best civil engineering project in the capital

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The hunt is on for the best engineering project completed in London during 2012 as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Region launches its Civil Engineering Awards 2013 today.

ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards 2013 - deadline extended

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Nominations for our 2013 Awards are now open - deadline extended.

No silver bullet solution for water scarcity

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Experts have warned against believing that a wet summer has helped alleviate water scarcity in the East Midlands.

Event Review: WALA Social Meeting 27 September 2012

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Speaker: Jelena Nikolic

South Australia Newsletter, 15 October 2012

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Read about recent and upcoming events in South Australia.

New ICE Wales Cymru Chairman Receives Fellowship

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New ICE Wales Cymru Chairman Geoff Ogden has been awarded Fellowship of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Rosie achieves Technician Member status

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Swansea based engineer Rosie Jay has been awarded Technician Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Second ICE President James Walker Commemorated

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Wales Cymru has unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of James Walker, second President of the Institution and the Engineer behind the West Usk Lighthouse at St Brides near Newport.

ICE Wales Project Awards 2013 Launched

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Wales Cymru's new Chairman Geoff Ogden FICE has launched the ICE Wales Cymru Project Awards 2013 during his inaugural address.

ICE announces policy position on use of shale gas

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers has announced its policy position in relation to shale gas, confirming that it 'represents a promising additional source of energy that should be further investigated within an enhanced regulatory framework.'

Urgent action required for East Midlands water security

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Senior regional engineers and key influencers are meeting to discuss the urgent measures which must be put in place to tackle the East Midlands water security.

Regional team forges links with major infrastructure suppliers

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Over the past month, representatives from ICE South East England have held meetings with senior staff at water companies and airports in the region.

ICE at Open House London 2012: Events fully booked within 24 hours

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE London’s involvement with the 2012 Open House London weekend, proved a huge success with the launch and celebration of Open House’s 20th anniversary taking place at ICE’s headquarters at One Great George Street.

ICE President Richard Coackley returns to Electric Mountain

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Richard Coackley enjoyed his recent visit to Electric Mountain from a visitor’s perspective, but with unique insight as a former Dinorwig Power Station engineer.

ICE plays key role in new BBC series on civil engineering

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Andy Kenyon Elected Regional Chairman

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Andy Kenyon was elected ICE East of England Chairman at the regional Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 2 October 2012.

Young civil engineers build mini Severn Bridge in Cardiff City Centre

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Graduates and Students Group of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Wales Cymru invited children to build a mini version of the Second Severn Crossing in the centre of Cardiff to promote civil engineering as a possible career choice.

Director General welcomes appointment of Sir John Armitt to review UK infrastructure

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Director General, Nick Baveystock, has welcomed the Labour Party's confirmation that Sir John Armitt will lead an examination of the UK's long-term infrastructure needs and work to develop a political consensus.

ICE Director General awards Atkins employees

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

ICE sponsors new Publically Available Specification (PAS) 128

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has confirmed its sponsorship of a new Publically Available Specification (PAS) 128: Specification for underground utility detection, verification and location.

CEEQUAL keen to hear from ICE members

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CEEQUAL, the Sustainability Assessment, Rating and Awards Scheme for civil engineering has just completed its International Edition of Version 5 of the CEEQUAL methodology.

ICE Director General views engineering innovation at Explore Industrial Park

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Nick Baveystock, visited Laing O’Rourke’s Explore Industrial Park near Worksop to see the company’s innovative approach to off-site manufacturing in action.

ICE & SNOW – Inspiring a Generation

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

What a celebration of sport 2012 has been in the UK! As attention turns from London’s Olympic Park to the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, ICE is delighted to announce that its own civil engineering themed ski trip for young people and families is open for bookings.

Join leading engineers at Middle East and Africa Convention

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The third ICE Middle East and Africa Convention will take place in Dubai, UAE from 17-18 October on the theme of Asset Management – Developing Professionals and the Built Environment.

MERIT 2013 dates announced

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Anyone interested in entering a team for MERIT 2013 can register online now!

Government appoints first ever ‘Infrastructure Minister’

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Coalition Government was reshuffled last month – the first time since it came to power. With sweeping personnel changes across all Government departments relevant to ICE’s policy and public affairs work, the most exciting development was the creation of a new ministerial post specifically focused on infrastructure investment and delivery.

Catch up with regional lectures online

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has been recording its lectures at One Great George Street and broadcasting them live to members around the world since 2007. We are now widening this programme of online events to include a number of regional lectures too.

QUEST Scholarships for Technicians – Apply NOW for 2013!

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Applications should be sent to the South West Regional Office between 15 October and 23 November 2012.

ICE Director General meets the media

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE hosted a special reception in September to introduce Director General Nick Baveystock to key media after nine months in the post. The event was also aimed at helping form closer relationships with journalists covering the infrastructure agenda.

Finalists flushed with success – ICE young engineers tackle a pressing problem

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It’s not a subject that many want to think about, but the processing of human waste is a growing global problem.

ICE success at Lib Dem Party Conference

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

At the Infrastructure Alliance reception at the Liberal Democrat conference on Sunday evening, Rt Hon Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury made a major announcement that met one of ICE’s long-standing calls to Government.

Interview with the new NW Graduates & Students chair

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The committee chair for the year 2012-2013 is Chris Wood. He has been acting Chair since March. Chris studied Engineering Science at Oxford University, his dissertation was on retrofitting adobe buildings against seismic action. After graduating in 2009 he has worked for Parsons Brinckerhoff in the Bridges team in Manchester. He has a few words for the year to come.

MPs hear North East’s combined infrastructure message

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Politicians joined civil engineers for a special event which discussed the need to place infrastructure investment at the heart of government thinking.

Order your ICE Publications locally

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Publishing are pleased to announce a partnership with Asia Publishers Services Ltd who distribute our books across Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.

Success for Career Appraisal webinar

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Following a pilot in the Summer for Technician members, ICE East Midlands held a successful webinar on the Career Appraisal route to ICE membership.

ICE HKA Photo Competition Award Announcement

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Prize Winners and Photos

Malaysian students attend Disaster Management workshop

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Students from the ICE student chapter at University of Nottingham Malaysia campus were recently invited to attend the one day workshop on Disaster Management and Mitigation and Performance Based Design of Coastal Structures.

ICE Builds Bridges with Primary School Students

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE South West ambassadors spent the day building bridges with city primary school students at the National Marine Aquarium on 11th September, as part of Plymouth’s Marine Festival 2012.

Director General outlines vision for ICE

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Nick Baveystock, challenges members to take a wider view on problem solving, allow junior engineers more opportunities to gain experience and increase the Institution’s influencing powers.

Moving house or changing jobs? New email address?

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Help us to help you by making sure your contact details are up to date on MyICE.

ICE NI Sustainability Award 2012

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Have you been involved in a project which demonstrates outstanding sustainability? If so, please consider applying for the inaugural ICE NI Sustainability Award.

ICE East Midlands welcomes Director General

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE East Midlands is pleased to welcome the Institution of Civil Engineers’ Director General, Nick Baveystock, to the region next week.

London 2012: The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From the outset, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has shown commitment to Health and Safety in the construction and delivery of London 2012.

Croydon graduate selected as civil engineers President’s Apprentice

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A graduate working for civil engineering firm Mott MacDonald Group in Croydon has been chosen as “one of the brightest and most innovative young engineers in the country” by incoming President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Barry Clarke.

Poster and presentation competition at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Student Chapter at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) organised a successful poster and presentation competition earlier this year.

Invitation to attend ICE's 148th Presidential address

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Mike Straughton's 'Airport Link, Northern Busway, Airport Roundabout Upgrade Project' Presentation

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE SW launches FAQ web page

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE South West has launched a Frequently Asked Questions web page to help address questions raised by local members through the Member Satisfaction Survey.

BIM Regional Hubs Events

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In line with the launch of the BIM regional hubs this autumn, CIC, in conjunction with the BIM Task Group, is running a series of FREE half day workshops across the UK.

New benefits for members!

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This month we are pleased to bring you some brand new membership benefits alongside the launch of our offers mini-site, ICE Extra.

ICE urges celebration of iconic North East works of Civil Engineering

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By John Jeffrey, chairman, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East

NewcastleGateshead’s successful Bridges Festival earlier this month saw thousands flock to Newcastle Quayside and Gateshead Quays to take part in a weekend of family activities, shows and games, with the many bridges that cross the Tyne acting as the background to the celebrations.

Project of the Year Award 2013 criteria now available

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2013 Project of the Year Awards criteria now available to download from the ICE South West website.

ICE website: new topics and better search

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In response to member feedback obtained as a result of the 2011 Learned Society workshops, significant improvements have been made to the ICE website this year.

ICE Chennai Chapter Members Visit Metro Project

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Earlier this year ICE members in Chennai together with ICE reveiwers visited the site of the Chennai Metro project, at Nehru Park Construction Site, Kilpauk.

Benevolent Fund (BFICE) voluntary donations – a message from the ICE President

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the membership renewal process, I’d like to talk to you about a small change that is going to make a big difference.

ICE gears up for political party conference season

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE will once again be joining forces with engineering and construction bodies ACE, CECA and CPA to represent industry at the upcoming party conferences.

ICE at Open House London

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE London is proud to partner with Open House London for the second year to showcase the vital role of civil engineers in building, maintaining and transforming the capital’s infrastructure and built environment.

Understanding global water issues

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Following the launch of Managing Water Locally, an event has been held at the Newcastle Institute for Research on Sustainability, aiming to answer the question of:

Students and Graduates ready to compete

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for the 2012 Graduate and Student Papers Competition (GSPC) for an evening of exciting debate, as the top three regional winners compete for the coveted Institution Medal.

ICE President gets ready to welcome new members

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Monday 17 September, ICE President Richard Coackley will welcome over 200 newly qualified members and Fellows into ICE at the annual Certificate Presentation Ceremony (CPC).

ICE offers grants for overseas travel

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is offering up to £6,000 for members to travel overseas in aid of their professional development.

ICE welcomes the findings of E4E's maths and science GCSE attainment report

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on E4E’s report on science and maths GCSE attainment, Nick Baveystock, Director General of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), said:

Isle of Man school visit a success

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On the 11th July Neil Quane and Paul Bergin of BB Consulting organised an ICE school visit at Ashley Hill Primary School in the Isle of Man.

Richard Coackley Visits Cornwall

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE South West hosted a visit from ICE President Richard Coackley in Cornwall on 6th and 7th August.

Y&H Combined Programme 2012-13

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 2012-13 combined events programme for Yorkshire and Humber is now online.

ICE West Indies Holds HSE Seminar

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE West Indies Local Association (ICEWILA) has held its 4th Seminar for 2012 entitled: "The Cost of Implementing a HSE Policy in an Organisation versus the Cost of Non-Implementation".

ICE responds to Green Deal and Government guarantees scheme

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Director General, Nick Baveystock, has responded positively to the announcement by the Government that the Green Deal is an early candidate for the UK Infrastructure Guarantees scheme and that there are over 30 expressions of interest.

Ironman Jordan raises money for Uganda trip

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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).

ICE London announce new Ambassador of the Year Award

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE London is launching an award to recognise and promote the vital work that our members deliver as volunteer ambassadors in London schools.

July Y&H Newsletter

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The latest issue of the ICE Yorkshire and Humber newsletter is now online.

Pilot area based infrastructure hub established in North West

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A pilot Infrastructure Hub has been established in the North West to deepen local engagement in the delivery of the Government’s Infrastructure Cost Review and wider procurement objectives.

Join our leading journal's editorial panel

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Publishing is inviting applications to join the editorial panel for Civil Engineering, their flagship journal. The editorial positions will run from 1 November 2012-2015.

£30,000 grant scheme for Ingenious engineering ideas

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

If you or your organisation have an ingenious idea, apply now for funding of up to £30,000 from the Royal Academy of Engineering.

New Sustainability Guidance Panel needs your involvement

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A new Sustainability Guidance Panel (SGP) has been developed to advise how ICE can take a leading role in embedding sustainability within the civil engineering profession.

Civil engineers past and present on show at Olympic ceremony

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The London 2012 Olympic Games opened on Friday, with great British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel featuring prominently in a spectacular ceremony.

ICE welcomes new Chief Construction Adviser appointment

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the appointment of Peter Hansford as the next Government Chief Construction Adviser, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Nick Baveystock, said:

Urban Drainage Seminar goes down a Storm

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The recent surface water flooding in the UK provided a timely backdrop for civil engineers attending the seminar on urban drainage modelling and management in Exeter on 29th June.

CARE photography competition winner announced

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to John Watt, from Burnt Sienna Structures, who has been declared winner of the CARE (Conservation Accreditation Register for Engineers) photography competition with his photo ‘The Mesquita, Cordoba, Spain.’

Watch 2012 Learning Legacy lectures online

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

14 Learning Legacy lectures, focusing on lessons learned from the recent Olympic delivery and construction projects, are now available on the ICE website.

Water cyclicality report is "welcome and timely"

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the Treasury report setting out steps to address damaging impacts of cyclicality in the water sector, ICE Director General Nick Baveystock, said:

Government must heed Select Committee advice on Energy Bill

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee report into the Draft Energy Bill, ICE Director General Nick Baveystock said:

London's infrastructure needs investment - ICE London tells GLA Liberal Democrats

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The need for investment in London’s infrastructure to help the capital’s economy was top of the agenda when representatives of the Institution of Civil Engineers London Region met with Liberal Democrat Assembly Member Stephen Knight this week.

ICE South West welcome new Chairman

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AGM took place on Wednesday 18 July 2012

Wanted: Youngsters to take part in construction work experience programme

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jackson Civil Engineering is looking to recruit a group 18-25 year olds to take part in a work experience programme to mark its 60th anniversary.

ICE responds to Government guarantees scheme

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the Government’s new UK Guarantees scheme aimed to accelerate major infrastructure investment, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Nick Baveystock, said:

2012 ICE annual Council election results

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Council ballot has ended and we are pleased to announce the results. The elected members will join the Council and start their three year term from 6 November 2012.

ICE Fellow carries the torch

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE newsletter team caught up with ICE Fellow Andy Fewtrell last month to hear about his involvement in the Olympic torch relay. Andy is the Managing Director of the asset management company the Up and Under Group.

Welcoming Midland Main Line upgrade

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE East Midlands welcomes the Transport Secretary’s announcement that funding will be made available for the electrification of the Midland Main Line between Bedford and Sheffield but urges the government to ensure the plans are carried out in full.

Civil engineers step up to showcase Olympic achievements to national media

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Friday 13 July saw three civil engineers take part in a special media briefing, raising the profile of our profession.

Engineers mark Cockermouth flood scheme award with plaque

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A £700k scheme designed to reduce the risk of persistent flooding within a Cockermouth community is to be awarded a North West Institution of Civil Engineers plaque in recognition of the project. This award marks the huge contribution made by Cockermouth Flood Action Group in working with the Environment Agency on the scheme.

NEC3 a new kind of construction contract for Australia in 2012

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

What is NEC3?

NEC3 training and events across Australasia for 2012

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

What can we offer you?

ICE Signs Agreement of Cooperation with Institution of Engineers of Kenya

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE is pleased to announce the recent signing of a three year Agreement of Cooperation between the ICE and the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).

ICE comments on Aviation Consultation delay

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the second delay of the Aviation Consultation on hub capacity, ICE Director General, Nick Baveystock, said:

Microsoft Building Wins Photograph Competition

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Buckley from Mott MacDonald has won the 2012 ‘Picture This’ photograph competition with a night
time image of the new Microsoft building in Station Road, Cambridge.

Big Bang North West

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A Bridge Building Computer Game proved a big draw for the ICE North West stand at the Big Bang North West in Liverpool on 10 July.

Raising awareness: London 2012

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE recently commissioned a survey of 2,000 people to find out how the London 2012 construction projects have affected their perceptions of civil engineering.

Queen honours ICE members behind Olympic success

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Richard Coackley has praised the ‘outstanding work’ of three ICE members behind the delivery of the London 2012 Olympics, who have been recognised on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Improving the Professional Review process

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are continually looking into ways in which we can improve the Professional Review application process.

Enrolling now - ICE law and contract course in Manchester

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE NW is delivering a training course in Manchester, which will prepare engineers (and other professionals) to sit the ICE Law and Contract exam. Evening sessions start on Tuesday 24 September in central Manchester.

Educational aspirations for award-winning Durham student

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The winner of a prestigious award from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East is aiming to improve links between the industry and education.

ICE Wales Cymru Committee Members 2012/2013 Session

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Nominations requested for ICE Wales Cymru Committee Members - 2012/2013 Session

Specifying Successful Standards report published

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An industry enquiry into how standards and specifications can enable the UK to innovate and lower costs, led by Arup’s Terry Hill.

Welsh Government to take on board ICE Wales Cymru’s water recommendations in developing its water strategy

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Wales Cymru today called for action to help the people of Wales recognise how precious water is.

Landslide lecture by Cambridge Professor in Malaysia

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On 30th June 2012, Prof Kenichi Soga of Cambridge University, United Kingdom gave a two-hour lecture to about 90 participants on “Landslide-Physical and numerical modelling of large ground movements” at the Malakoff Auditorium, Wisma IEM in Petaling Jaya

ICE responds to EFRA committee water report

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee has published its report into the Government’s plans for conserving water.

Olympic inspiration brings success for Wingate School team

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Pupils from Wellfield Community School in Wingate have won a competition which used the stimulus of the Olympics to inspire budding young civil engineers.

ICE South West at Big Bang South West

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE South West regional support staff Jo Mallard, Charlotte Snooks and Colin Greenwell represented ICE at last week's Big Bang South West Science Fair in Exeter.

ICE East Midlands welcomes road pinch point improvements

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East Midlands welcomes the news that roads in the region are set to receive improvements to reduce congestion and boost local economies.

ICE London partnering with Open House London again this year, 21-23 September 2012

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are proud to be partnering with Open-City's Open House London for the second year to showcase the vital role of civil engineers in building, maintaining and transforming the capital's infrastructure and built environment.

Engineers must argue the case for infrastructure

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With the UK economy currently performing worse than expected, it is vital that engineers successfully argue the case to ensure vital infrastructure projects receive the funding they require.

Sun shines on East of England golfers

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The sun did indeed shine brightly on Civil Engineers from the region and their guests at the annual ICE East of England Summer Golf day at Hintlesham Golf Club near Ipswich last week.

Wales' First Minister joins young bridge builders

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Assembly Member for Bridgend Carwyn Jones - also known as Wales' First Minster - and pupils of St Mary's Catholic Primary School became ‘trainee Civil Engineers’ for the day when they donned high-visibility vest, hard hats, safety gloves and goggles to build a mini version of the Second Severn Crossing.

Students bridge the gap to their futures

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Over 200 young people have taken part in activities designed to inspire them to take up a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) this week. As part of the activities, they built a 14 metre Cable Stayed bridge which was visiting the Tees Valley for the first time.

ICE welcomes funding for sustainable transport

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE East Midlands welcomes the announcement of Department for Transport funding which will deliver more than £14 million in improvements to sustainable transport in the region.

Winning engineers celebrate their success

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Winners of the ICE South West Project of the Year Awards 2012 have been announced.

ICE East of England Graduate Oliver Neve Wins Graduate and Student Papers Competition

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE 2011 Graduate and Student Papers Competition (GSPC) final was held at One Great George Street on Friday 15 June 2012. The event proved a successful and enjoyable culmination to the competition with excellent presentations, thought provoking ideas and energetic audience participation.

Half of the Piles for Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark installed

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MT Højgaard are supplying and installing foundations for 111 Siemens 3.6 MW (120m rotor diameter) wind turbines in the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) off the coast of Anholt Island in the Kattegat in Denmark.

Grand Paris Express Project

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Wood Facade Research Project

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Wood is the world’s most sustainable raw building material. The rate of wood degradation is less than the amount of wood produced.

Book on Flood Risk and Social Justice, Belgium

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The March of this year saw the publication by The International Water Association of a book of Zoran Vojinovic and Michael B. Abbott CEng FICE entitled Flood Risk and Social Justice.

Cellulose and chitin as fillers for structural composites research, Norway

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The “Enzo Ferrari” Museum – Modena, Italy

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Design of Reinforced Concrete Transfer Slabs in Malta

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Visit to the CFL Pulvermühle Viaduct, Luxembourg

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Morine Merdare Motorway – A Great motorway in Kosovo

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It is not very often that US$1 billion is spent on a motorway project in the Balkans/Eastern Europe.

GPA Project for the School of Europe - Parma, Italy

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In October 2009 GPA won the competition for the construction design of the new school of Europe, issued by the City of Parma.

Mad Green Scientist Project

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Glen Owen, East of England Regional Director, was in Stowmarket last week for the final of the Mad Green Scientist Project at the newly opened John Peel Centre.

My Experience of the Technical Report Route by Robert Lakey

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A personal insight into the Technical Report Route to becoming Chartered:

ICE announces new contractors for Storey's Gate project

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers has announced the appointment of Gardiner & Theobald Construction Management (GTCM) to manage completion of its new office building at 8 Storey’s Gate, Westminster.

ICE South West Awards Nominations 2012

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE South West is pleased to announce the projects entered for this year's Project of the Year awards.

North West civil engineers praise sustainable water supply scheme

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

North West Civil Engineers have paid tribute to a sustainable water abstraction scheme in the heart of Lancashire.

Civil engineers praise Dee Valley Water in ‘State of Nation’ report

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers North West has showcased a leakage reduction scheme pioneered by Dee Valley Water in its hard hitting ‘State of the Nation’ report released today.

NW civil engineers call for society to recognise true value of water

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers North West is calling for the huge economic and social value of water to be properly recognised by society in its ‘State of the Nation’ report released today.

Matthew Lugg OBE

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to ICE East Midlands member Matthew Lugg who was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Watch Online - 'Sizewell C: A Socio-Economic Perspective'

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The recent ICE Suffolk Branch evening meeting was filmed and is now available to view online.

Could you be the next Chairman's Apprentice?

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Geoff Ogden, ICE Wales Cymru’s next Chairman, is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to become his apprentice for the 2012-13 session.

Leicester engineers achieve elite status

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Leicester engineers Sue Shaw and Ruth Taylor have both been awarded Fellowship of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Congratulations to latest ICE Yorkshire and Humber Fellows

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Yorkshire and Humber would like to congratulate its members who have just been awarded Fellowship of the Institution.

My Experience of the Technical Report Route by Ian Bell-Berry

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A personal insight into the Technical Report Route to becoming Chartered.

London 2012: be a part of the Games

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The London 2012 team has approached ICE London with an urgent request for its members to consider applying for voluntary Transport Observer roles that will support both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Deadline for registering interest: 22 June

Regional Projects Win Civil Engineering 'Oscar'

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Civil Engineering projects across the East of England have been honoured in the annual ICE Merit Awards.

Chief Operating Officer to leave ICE

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

After three and a half years at ICE, Andy Ruffles, Chief Operating Officer, will be returning to the private sector to take up the position of CEO for an engineering consultancy in Australia. Andy will leave ICE on 31 August.

Congratulations to latest ICE North West Fellows

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fellow is the highest grade of membership of the Institution. It may be awarded if you are or have been engaged in a position of responsibility in the promotion, planning, design, construction, maintenance or management of important engineering work.

Committee Elections

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Nominations for elected members of the ICE Yorkshire and Humber Committee closed on 8 June.

Prestigious appointment for Derbyshire engineer

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eminent Derbyshire Engineer William Kemp has received a prestigious honour; being elected Vice-Chairman of the Engineering Council.

ICE Hosts American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE hosts two day Presidential visit by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Paris Metro - Guided Visit of Historical Features

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A group of 26 ICE, IET and IMechE members and partners gathered at the Sainte-Opportune entrance of the Chatelet metro station at 9.00am on 10th June on a grey and damp Sunday morning to meet our guide for the morning, Pascal Pontremoli, from ADEMAS.

Chatillon - Virflay T6 Tramway site visit

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

At 10.00 am on Saturday 9th June, after following Robert Broach’s excellent instructions some 27 ICE, IET, IMechE, IStructE and CNISF members and partners met at the site offices of EGIS Rail at Vélizy.

ICE South West Calls for Decisive Action to Tackle Water Security

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE South West has today called for action to address the water challenges facing the region, citing peak demand in summer and the tourism industry as major pressure points.

ICE SoN Water report aired on Radio Shropshire

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

ICE calls for decisive action to tackle the UK's water security

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE's State of the Nation: Water report has called for decisive and prompt action to tackle the UK’s water security, which they warn will continue to worsen if not addressed urgently.

Spring 2012 Professional Review Results Announced

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE London would like to congratulate its members who have just passed their Professional Review:

Vote for ICE Council members from 1 June

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE members can now vote for candidates to join the ICE Council.

Communities Secretary talks localism at ICE

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE hosted the 15th anniversary reception of the Enterprise Forum at One Great George Street in May, which saw the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP outline the Government’s Localism agenda to an audience of parliamentarians and senior business and industry leaders.

How to find the water information you need

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

To coincide with the launch of ICE’s State of the Nation Water report, the Library team has compiled a brief guide to find the water information you need, which covers water supply, water resources and water management.

Watch HRH and others - free online

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The new CPD lectures website features a range of ICE events, including lectures from various UK and international regions.

May Y&H Newsletter

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The latest issue of the ICE Yorkshire and Humber newsletter is now online.

North East Professional Review results Spring 2012

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the candidates in the North East who have successfully passed their Professional Review.

Building Bridges to Schools

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Primary school pupils from Hamilton are being given the chance to build their own bridge this week under supervision of some of the region's Civil Engineers.

Congratulations to Welsh Members

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to all Wales region candidates who passed their Professional Reviews in March.

ICE Strategic Infrastructure Group meets the UK Trade and Investment chief

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The latest Strategic Infrastructure Group (SIG) meeting, chaired by ICE Vice President Tim Broyd, provided a valuable opportunity for the group’s members to debate and share concerns around the future of infrastructure investment and the implications for industry.

55th General Meeting of the European Council of Civil Engineering (ECCE)

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 55th ECCE General Meeting was held in Vilnius, Lithuania on 25th- 26th May. The event was attended by Hayley Coleman (Area Manager Europe) and David Lloyd-Roach (Director of Membership). ICE represents the UK as ECCE’s UK delegation, and joins the over 20 countries that are members of the Council.

Budding Engineers Showcase Stadium Designs

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Schools from across the South West took part in the South West regional final of the Create Sport Challenge at the At-Bristol science centre on 18th May.

Help on your QUEST for a civil engineering qualification

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Help is available for students planning to study civil engineering qualifications as this year’s QUEST Undergraduate scholarship opens for applications.

North West Professional Review results Spring 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the North West’s newly professionally qualified members.

Mature debate needed on North East transport: engineers’ report

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers North East (ICE) has published a report calling for joint public and private sector action to ensure future transport funding for the region is used effectively to support economic recovery.

ICE comments on 'practicality' of energy reforms

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General Nick Baveystock welcomed the publication today of the draft Energy Bill commenting:

Wales Infrastructure Investment Plan for Growth and Jobs

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Welsh Government has today launched its strategic approach for investment in infrastructure in Wales.

Jo da Silva to deliver 9th Brunel International Lecture series

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jo da Silva, Director of Arup’s International Development team, has been chosen as the lecturer for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)’s 9th Brunel International Lecture series.

Congratulations to East Midlands Professional Review candidates

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the candidates in the East Midlands who have successfully passed their Professional Review.

John Cook wins the ICE NW G&S Papers Competition 2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The North West Papers competition final was held on 17th May at the CUBE, Portland Street, Manchester. Candidates had to submit a 400 word synopsis followed by a paper of up to 4000 words.

ICE HKA Public Voice Initiative – ICE HKA Views on Hong Kong’s Land Supply

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As part of this initiative, ICE HKA Vice Chairman George Ramsbottom presented a submission to the Legco Panel on Development on 10 March 2012.

ICE Member wins Young Caymanian Leadership Award

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

One of ICE's Caymanian members, Garth Arch, has been nominated for and subsequently selected as the 2012 recipient of the Young Caymanian Leadership Award (YCLA).

Evening Event Promotes Development in Cornwall

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers South West, in conjunction with the Construction Industry Council (CIC) Networking Forum, has hosted an evening dedicated to development in Cornwall.

Institution's Past President visits flood alleviation project

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

One of the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) leading lights has taken a tour of a major North East coastal protection scheme, to see how the region is dealing with the threat of floods.

ICE West Indies Local Association, Seminar on Godineau Bridge

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday May 10th, 2012 the ICE West Indies Local Association held its 3rd seminar for 2012 entitled: “A Case Study: Rehabilitation and Restoration of Godineau Bridge”.

Droitwich Canal wins top prize at ICE West Mids Annual Awards

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Engaging with members... the webinar way!

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Having held two successful webinars (online seminars) in the past year on learned society topics, ICE East Midlands used the technology for a membership development event for the first time this week.

Schemes Across Wales Win Civil Engineering Awards

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 2012 winners of the prestigious ICE Wales Cymru civil engineering awards have been announced.

Stronger action needed from Government on key areas of Queen's Speech

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Government set out its legislative agenda for the coming year in the Queen's Speech on May 9th, including announcements in two key areas of ICE’s policy and public voice work – water and energy.

Update your contact details to receive relevant communications from ICE

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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Rankine Lecture Recording Available

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

'Geohazards and Large Geographically Distributed Systems'
Professor T.D. O'Rourke, Cornell University

ICE members’ help needed to spread the word – support for graduates

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Benevolent Fund, in partnership with ICE, will be hosting one-day workshops to support civil engineering graduates, students and technicians who are keen to develop their careers and get ahead of the competition.

Prestigious QUEST scholarship available for prospective students

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE offers a scholarship to support 2012’s prospective civil engineering undergraduate students. The QUEST Undergraduate Scholarship provides:

ICE Council election: ballot information and test email

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Electoral Reform Services (ERS) has been appointed to carry out the ballot to ensure the security of the vote for the election.

ICE hosts Thames Hub Airport debate

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Greater South East’s international connectivity is constrained by the limited runway capacity at its busiest airports, which causes delays and restricts growth of direct links to emerging economies.

Civil Engineering – ICE’s flagship journal FREE online

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Civil Engineering, ICE’s flagship journal, is published quarterly and the May 2012 issue is FREE online now.

Impossible Mission Force takes the title

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The winners and MERIT champions for 2012 were Impossible Mission Force (IMF) from ARUP. Congratulations also go to Aurecon, who received the Sponsors’ Award this year.

Tallest tower wins a place on ICE & Snow!

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The winner of the ‘Tallest ICE Tower’ competition, held by ICE at the Big Bang Fair in March, has won two free places on the ICE & Snow ski trip 2012. This is an annual, seven-day ski trip combining engineering challenges with alpine activities.

Does Your Company Offer Work Placements?

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In the current climate, we have been receiving an increased number of enquiries from graduates and students seeking work placements in the South West.

Trans Tasman: retaining membership and increasing value

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE held its second Trans Tasman mini summit in Sydney, Australia in March. The summit saw ICE Representatives from Australia and New Zealand as well as the Asia Pacific Council member and Area Manager come together to discuss the trans-tasman strategy and set out their focus for the next three years.

New online payment tool

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has recently launched a new online payment tool which allows both members and potential members to pay online for a variety of different membership application processes including applications for Professional Review and Career Appraisal.

Bethany Wins ICE and Snow Ski Trip in Tallest Tower Competition

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The winner of the ‘Tallest ICE Tower’ competition, held by ICE at the Big Bang Fair in Birmingham in March, has won two free places on the ICE & Snow ski trip 2012. This is an annual, seven-day ski trip combining engineering challenges with alpine activities.

ICE Rep for Malaysia receives Honorary Fellow award

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Ooi, who has been ICE Rep for Malaysia since 2000, was recognised recently for his outstanding contribution and devotion to the advancement of the engineering profession in Malaysia and Southeast Asia by the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM).

NW Golf Day report and photos

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Rain and hail greeted golfers at the ICE NW Golf Day on 19 April at Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club in Lancashire.

ICE NI compete in Titanic 10k for RedR

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Titanic 10k is one of the most popular dates in the Northern Ireland athletics calendar, it regularly attracts over 600 runners including elite international competitors, as well as a whole range of local runners, fun runners, joggers and experienced club athletes. This year’s race had extra significance with the celebrations of the Titanic’s centenary in full swing.

Six projects celebrated in prestigious awards ceremony

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has announced the winners of this year’s prestigious Robert Stephenson Awards, celebrating six landmark projects.

ICE responds to Prime Minster's renewables speech

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Responding to David Cameron’s speech about renewable energy Director General of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Nick Baveystock said:

ICE works with government to identify future skills needs

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A long-term pipeline of work was published in November 2011 alongside the National Infrastructure Plan 2011. Since then ICE has been working with other industry bodies to develop a pilot for how this information could be best used to forecast the long-term skills and capacity required to deliver the work.

SCE webinar with Mike Rogers - recording

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mike Rogers, Professional Developement Manager, ICE London - Webinar for those interested in becoming a Supervising Civil Engineer. Recorded on 26 April 2012.

SCE webinar with Mike Rogers - recording

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mike Rogers, Professional Developement Manager, ICE London - Webinar for those interested in becoming a Supervising Civil Engineer. Recorded on 26 April 2012.

ICE President completes tour of the North East

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has visited North East landmarks during an annual visit to the region.

ICE President builds bridges in Gosforth

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has spent time helping North East youngsters learn about bridge building and careers in construction.

RIBA ICE McAslan Bursary Call for Entries

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The RIBA ICE McAslan Bursary, worth £7,500 and generously funded by John McAslan + Partners, opened to entries on Wednesday 2 May.

Golfers Needed!

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Summer Golf and Thomas Telford Trophy.

ICE reviews media coverage so far in 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE media coverage report for Q1 2012 is now available to download. This quarter saw a number of events and announcements that led to considerable coverage for ICE, not least the Prime Minister delivering his pre Budget announcement on infrastructure at ICE’s headquarters, just weeks after the Prince of Wales delivered his first speech on infrastructure at the ICE/Halcrow lecture, also at One Great George Street.

ICE encouraged by progress on infrastructure cost saving plan

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Past ICE President Peter Hansford has welcomed the progress made during the first year of the Government’s Infrastructure Cost Review – a programme aimed to reduce the cost of delivering infrastructure in the UK by £2 to £3 billion a year by 2015.

A46, Chesterfield Canal and Willenhall projects come out top in EMMAs!

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Engineers from Balfour Beatty Major Civil Engineering, Derbyshire County Council and Severn Trent Water are celebrating after major wins at the ICE East Midlands Merit Awards (EMMAs).

ICE in Dunedin

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Campaign

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE student chapter at UET Peshawar successfully organised the “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Campaign” in March 2012. This event attracted hundreds of entrants and the programme included a model competition, poster competition and a quiz.

Ambitious NW rail schemes take centre stage

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Two ambitious transport schemes which could revolutionise travel across the region were showcased at an interactive debate jointly staged by ICE Manchester and NW Graduates & Students last Thursday.

ICE implements contingency plans as Storey’s Gate contractors enter administration

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Killby and Gayford, the primary contractors working on the 8 Storey’s Gate refurbishment, have gone into administration and ceased trading. Work stopped on 8 Storey’s Gate on 18 April 2012.

Malaysian students visit transport hub and underground station sites

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Student chapter at University of Nottingham, Malaysia organised a visit to two construction sites on 22 March 2012.

Last chance for BCI Awards entries

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

While the Project Categories for the BCI Awards 2012 have now closed, six new categories are still accepting entries.

ICE, ASCE and CSCE sign new protocols for a sustainable future

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Washington DC played host to the Triennial conference featuring ICE, ASCE and CSCE. This year's theme was around Global Perspectives on Sustainable Infrastructure.

Deadline for Project of the Year Awards - Monday 30th April

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Entries for this year's ICE SW Civil Engineering Project of the Year Awards 2012 are now being received!

March Y&H Newsletter

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The latest issue of the ICE Yorkshire and Humber newsletter is now online.

Sir John Armitt to join ICE Presidential team

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has elected Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Sir John Armitt to its Presidential team, with a view to him becoming the leading engineering body’s President.

Congratulations to latest NW Fellows

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Newcastle student wins papers competition

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has named Newcastle student Adam Morgan as the winner of its 2012 Graduates and Students papers competition.

South West Maritime Maintenance Seminar a Success

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Maritime engineers, designers and clients from the South West and beyond were presented with a wide-ranging overview of the challenges and solutions for maintaining maritime structures, at a seminar on Exeter on 23rd March.

Get Your Civil Engineering Career on Track!

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Are you looking for help to improve your chances of finding a civil engineering job?
Or is your current job unsuited to your skills? If so, we could give you the boost you need.

New campaign launched to promote civil engineering

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A new campaign to promote civil engineering in Wales has been launched (29 March) by Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development John Griffiths at a site visit to the West Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme in north Wales.

Foster launches Northern Ireland's offshore renewable energy plan

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Arlene Foster today announced the publication of the Department's vision for developing Northern Ireland's offshore renewable energy resources to 2020 and beyond.

ICE response to National Planning Policy Framework

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the National Planning Policy Framework, published today, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General Nick Baveystock, said:

Oakervee a 'sound choice' for HS2 Chair role

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Following the appointment of Douglas Oakervee as chair of High Speed 2 Ltd., Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General Nick Baveystock commented:

ICE NI shares in vision for Lisanelly schools project

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers Northern Ireland (ICE NI) were in Omagh today to hear the fascinating detail of a visionary project that could soon become a reality for the people of the area. The Lisanelly Shared Educational Campus (LSEC) is a Department of Education led project that has the potential to change the culture and provision of post primary education in the Tyrone town.

Today is World Water Day

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

22 March 2012 is World Water Day, focusing on the theme of water and food security.

Safety Culture in a Technical Environment, France

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Graduate wins £250 for Toilet Paper!

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A paper about clearing effluent sludge from earth toilets in third world countries has won Cambridge civil engineering graduate Jamie Radford £250.

Scholarship boost for young civil engineer

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE North East has awarded a scholarship to a student from the region. Sam Robinson is a civil engineer technician at Bingham Yates & Partners, in Carlisle, and studies at Newcastle College.

ICE responds to 2012 Budget statement

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Commenting on today's Budget statement, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General Nick Baveystock, said:

Wales experts discuss flooding mitigation while South East faces droughts

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Experts from across the country have met in Wales (15 March 2012) to discuss how flood risk management policies could help minimise the effect of flooding across the country: contrasting with the drought issues currently facing other parts of the UK.

Success for East Midlands students on their QUEST

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Two East Midlands students have been awarded a prestigious scholarships from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East Midlands region.

Awards Ceremony and Annual Dinner Photographs 2012

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Photographs from the 2012 Annual Gala Dinner Dance - Yorkshire & Humber Awards are now online.

Yorkshire & Humber Award Winners 2012 Announced

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Yorkshire & Humber Awards were announced at the Awards Ceremony and Annual Gala Dinner on Friday 16 March at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate, presented by ICE President Richard Coackley.

ICE responds to Prime Minister's infrastructure announcement

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s infrastructure speech at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) HQ today, ICE Director General, Nick Baveystock, said:

Congratulations to South West Competition Winners!

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE South West Graduates and Students Prize Papers Competition and Communications Competition have now taken place and we can now reveal the winners!

Loughborough team communicate success!

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A Loughborough University team are celebrating after winning the East Midlands round of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Communications Competition.

Graduate Career Workshop for the East of England

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are please to announce that, as part of the national series of events in conjunction with the Benevolent Fund and Chiumento Consulting, ICE will be holding a Graduate Careers Workshop in Cambridge on 3 May.

NVQ Route to EngTech TMICE

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A group of Volker Fitzpatrick site engineers met recently with MDO Roger Chantrelle to learn about the NVQ route to TMICE.

Scholarships for Aone Civil Engineers

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has awarded scholarships to two students who work at the same company.

Review: Infra-MANC exhibition, CUBE gallery

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On a wave of post-war optimism, Manchester's planners dreamt of visionary infrastructure projects to modernise the city. This exhibition showcases four of the proposed projects' drawings, videos, promotional materials and contemporary newspaper cut-outs. Two of the projects went ahead and two never made it from the draughtsman's drawing board, and have been gathering dust until now.

North West's own gunners take 5-a-side trophy

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GHA Livigunn A triumphed in the Graduates & Students 5-a-side football trophy on Saturday 10th March. Murphy were the runners-up.

North West member in Tony Chapman Medal final

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jo Hill, Civil Engineer with United Utilities, was one of the top IEng candidates last year. The top 5 Incorporated Member candidates from 2011 Professional Reviews presented their project reports at the Tony Chapman Medal final on 28 February 2012.

Plaque Unveiled in Swansea

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Wales Cymru, working with ICE's Panel for Historic Engineering Works, has unveiled a commemorative plaque at the site of the Tawe River Bridges, Swansea as part of its historic plaque programme.

Harnessing Ireland's Energy

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Richard Coackley and his wife Ella arrived in Dublin for a two day visit in January and to spread the word of his Presidential Address "Harnessing Energy." They were delighted to face an energy packed schedule.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Germany

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The former DDR airport at Berlin Schönefeld is being expanded to the south to become Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), the new unified airport for the German capital. The historic city airport of Tempelhof has already been closed to traffic and Berlin's third airport, Tegel, is also set to close when operations commence on the 3rd June 2012. The two Berlin airports handled a total of 22.3 million passengers in 2011.

Construction of a Continuous Composite Bridge of Egnatia Odos Motorway, Greece

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This article is about the T10 Bridge in section 2.4 (Arahthos-Peristeri) located near the village Peristeri in Epirus, as part of the Egnatia Motorway project.

Luxembourg Lecture: 'The Environmental Assessment of Buildings through BREEAM'

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Luxembourg Association held a meeting on 24th November 2011 at which Jean-Louis Hubermont, principal of the specialist consulting firm Building for the Future, presented the current state of environmental assessment of buildings in Europe with particular reference to the Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM).

Light weight bridge concept for HSR, Sweden

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Are there any incentives to move towards lighter bridge structures? Is it possible?

Lincs OWF Foundation Installation Passes Midway Point, Denmark

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By the end of October 2011, Danish contractor MT Højgaard had installed approximately half of the 75 monopile foundations for the Lincs Offshore Wind Farm, which is located off the coast of Lincolnshire in England. The remaining foundations are to be installed between now and the first half of 2012.

ICE supports 1st European Engineers' Day

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 1st European Engineers' Day was held on 8th December 2011 in Brussels.

Research Project for Offshore Wind Turbines, Cuxhaven, Germany

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Research Project for the Geotechnical Behaviour of Cyclically Loaded Gravity Base Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines, Cuxhaven, Germany

Structural Analysis and design of Smart City Building O2/O3, Malta

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The building forms part of the Smart City Project in Malta's southern village of Mtarfa and consist of various office and hospitality buildings and are meant to serve as a corporate IT village. The building comprises a 12,000 square metres and is nine storey's in height in total. Retail spaces are to be provided within the bottom floors and office space at every other level.

Construction of a Solar Thermal Plant, Orellana la Vieja, Spain

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Renewable energy has developed very fast in Spain in the last few years thanks to favorable legislation based on economic benefits. Solar thermal technology is found among these clean technologies.

Technical Notes Dwelling on Structural Hand Methods for Deflection, Vibration & Rotation

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Structural Engineer journal in 2011 published 2 technical notes delving into hand calculation methods to analysis the above criteria on simple buildings.

Zlota 44, Warsaw, Poland

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The most recognizable building in downtown Warsaw, the Palace of Culture and Science (Pałac Kultury i Nauki), is due to soon face competition as work is underway on Zlota 44 – the second-tallest, all-residential high rise in Europe, after the Triumph Palace in Moscow.

Problems Arising from the Casting of Piles, A14 Motorway, Italy

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

During the construction works of a dam, for an important project on the A14 Motorway in Italy it was found that the ground comprised of: gravel, loose sand and silty clay (at the bottom of the piles, 25m long) and the sand was below the water level.

Water Management Demonstration Sites Using SuDS, Valencia, Spain

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Water management demonstration sites using SuDS are under construction in the Valencia Region of Spain

ICE West Indies Local Association holds first live streamed seminar

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE West Indies Local Association have held their 2nd Seminar for 2012 entitled "Dispute Resolution Strategies in Construction Projects in the West Indies" at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Malaysia student structures competition

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Every year since the establishment of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Student Chapter; a structural competition is held as one of the major events of the year.

Guildford graduate wins Thames Valley papers prize

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Judges praise paper for its promotion of alternative engineering on UK Railways

Water Resource Management – ICE gathers evidence

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

North West Technician QUEST Scholarship winners 2012

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Anton Loraine, Daryl Charlton, Shaunna Wheeler and Emma Keaney - winners of the 2011/12 ICE NW Technician QUEST awards.

Prestigious Project Awards 2012 Shortlist announced

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Wales Cymru 2012 has announced the shortlist for the prestigious Project Awards 2012, that recognise excellence in concept, planning and design, contract management and construction.

£500 million to have a positive effect on our whole society

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has today, welcomed the announcement of a £500m investment programme in roads across Northern Ireland, advising that it will have a positive effect on our whole society.

Would you like to know more about the G&S Committee?

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Find out more about the work (and play) of the Graduates' & Students' Committee.

Civil engineers reveal top London projects of 2012

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thames Water Lee Tunnel Project receives Greatest Contribution to London Award

Opportunities for ICE members in Dorchester and Taunton

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Dorchester and the ICE Taunton G&S Committee are both looking for more member engagement.

ICE Certificate Presentation Ceremony

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday 10 February, ICE was pleased to welcome over 400 members and their families to our headquarters in London for the Certificate Presentation Ceremony. Hosted by David Lloyd-Roach, Director of Membership, and Richard Coackley, ICE President, this event represents the culmination of the Professional Review process which sees members achieve chartered status and senior grades of membership.

ICE invests £45k in technician students

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Over £45k has been awarded by ICE to gifted engineering technician students to support them in their studies.

Paddington Station roof wins HBIA

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Winners
A £45 million project to refurbish the roof of Paddington Station has emerged as one of the winners at the 2011 Historic Bridge and Infrastructure Awards.

The restoration of Newport Iron Bridge and the repair of Telpyn Bridge in Denbighshire also won awards, and projects on the Kennet and Avon Canal and the Ricker Gill Bridge in Cumbria were commended. The reconstruction of the Welsh Highland Railway won a special mention.

Nominations open for ICE Institutional Awards

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE is calling for nominations for its annual Institution Awards. The awards are designed to recognise both outstanding civil engineering achievements and contribution to the profession and the Institution.

ICE president reiterates support for engineering prize

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Royal Academy of Engineering today announced the Judging Panel and next steps for the Queen Elizabeth International Engineering prize (launched by David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Milliband in November last year).

North West engineering plaques

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE North West Historical Engineering Group needs your help to update its record of engineering plaques in the region and to nominate structures you think are worthy of recognition.

Vote for the engineer of the new Elizabethan era

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

To mark the Diamond Jubilee, BBC Radio 4 will be profiling 60 public figures who have made the greatest impact during The Queen's reign.

New Zealand Newsletter February 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Latest ICE news from New Zealand. Council update from new Asia-Pacific rep. to ICE Council, Tim Warren. New ICE rep. for New Zealand, Sarah Sinclair. Events. Reviews.

Regional Chairman achieves elite status

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ICE East Midlands Regional Chairman, Robert Armitage, has been awarded Fellowship of the Institution.

Volunteers needed for this year's GWoS RREC programme

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Can you help? Boost your CPD, promote Civil Engineering and have a fun day out of the office - Volunteer Engineers Required!

Joint infrastructure working will boost the economy: report

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

North East industries and local authorities must work together with Government to deliver the infrastructure the region needs to compete, according to three leading engineering bodies.

An evening with the President: fun, frolics and maltesers at the ICE

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This year's ‘Evening with the President’ Event, on 2nd February, started a little belatedly as ICE President Richard Coackley was delayed at a previous engagement with none other than Prince Charles. As excuses for lateness go that’s quite a concrete one (pun semi intentional). The late start did however allow all attendees to take full advantage of the ample refreshments provided with many going back for seconds and, impressively, thirds.

Prince of Wales praises civil engineers

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

“If there is one profession that has awoken to the need for sustainable development, it is civil engineering”.
(HRH the Prince of Wales)

New Workington bridge highly commended in NW civil engineering awards

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A footbridge built to reconnect Workington’s communities following the devastating 2009 floods has been highly commended in the prestigious North West Civil Engineering Community Award.

Cockermouth flood scheme scoops NW Civil Engineering Community Award

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A £700k scheme designed to reduce the risk of persistent flooding for a Cockermouth community has won a prestigious North West Institution of Civil Engineers award.

VLA VOICE Newsletter January 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Including details of the Brunel Lecture.

Infrastructural solutions to transportation issues in the West Indies

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE West Indies Local Association (ICEWILA) held its first Seminar for the year on Thursday January 19th, 2012 in Trinidad and Tobago.

If We Always Do What We Always Did... Using World Best Practice to Break the Cycle

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Joe Burns' presentation on the World Road Association, delivered to ICE Exeter City Club on 19 January 2012, can be downloaded below.

Bridges over the Tamar Leaflet now available

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Engineering leaflet aimed at members and tourists produced by members of the South West Region.

Gearing up for Papers Competition

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Student and graduate engineers from Loughborough and Nottingham are preparing to present at the regional final of a prestigious industry competition.

Essex Branch plays host to a mini presentation evening

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Last night (12th January) saw the Essex Branch host a series of five short presentations from seven speakers. In a break from the more conventional evening meeting and inspired by the PechaKucha approach to sharing knowledge, each speaker was given 6 minutes and 40 seconds along with 20 slides to talk about a particular project or idea.

Hays Young Engineer of the Year Awards 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Don’t forget that entries for the Hays Young Engineer of the Year Awards close on 17th January 2012.

ICE responds to second National Infrastructure Plan

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Director General Tom Foulkes has given his response to the 2nd National Infrastruture Plan announced today.

A selection of pictures from the President's Visit

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Richard Coackley's visit to ICE Scotland

Design and Technology Association: Schools Campaign Launch

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Design and Technology Association have launched the 'Believe in Design and Technology' Campaign to support the inclusion of D&T in the National Curriculum.

Disciplinary Notice - Mr Djemal Redjeb MOUSTAFA

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On 26 October 2011, the Disciplinary Board considered allegations of improper conduct against an Associate Member, Mr Djemal Redjeb Moustafa, Membership Number 48744537, of Enfield, Middlesex.

VLA VOICE Newsletter October 2011

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Including details of VLA Christmas Dinner

Consultation for Dunoon Pier - Historic Scotland HGH/B/SA/94

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Scotland PHEW Response to Consultation

ICE puts localism top of regional agenda

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Engineers, local planners and business representatives met with a local MP to discuss the issues and challenges posed by the Localism Bill to infrastructure planning and development.

ICE supports Olympic Delivery Authority Learning Legacy

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers has launched a UK-wide lecture programme, special journals and e-learning resources to support Olympic Delivery Authority’s Learning Legacy.

ICE, RAEng, EAP welcome International Development Select Committee report

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Leading engineering bodies have today welcomed recommendations from MPs that infrastructure is given more prominence in Government’s international development strategy.

ICE political party conference programme is underway

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers continues its programme of engagement at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative party conferences with three evening receptions.

The Construction Act has changed

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On 1 October 2011 the Construction Act* (that governs all construction contracts in the UK) will be amended. All construction contracts made on or after 1 October in England and Wales (and 1 November 2011 in Scotland) are required to comply with the amended version of the Act.

Blackpool Sea Defence Project Wins Second ICE Engineering Award

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A pioneering £76m scheme to future proof the North West’s leading holiday resort against flooding has been awarded the prestigious Brunel Medal awarded by the Institution of Civil Engineers.

NW Construction Industry Alliance

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A powerful new alliance is being launched in Liverpool this week, committed to promoting the region’s £9.5bn construction and engineering sector as a major driving force in our economic recovery.

Get involved - join the ICE London Regional Committee

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Deadline for nominations: 12 noon on 12 September

ICE withdraws from ICE Conditions of Contract

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has officially withdrawn from the ICE Conditions of Contract (ICE CoC).

Understanding the Bribery Act 2010

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On 1 July 2011 the Bribery Act 2010 came into force. The provisions of the Act will apply to all practising ICE members in the following categories:

All Party Infrastructure Group re-forms with event on Thames Tideway Tunnel

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure (APPGI) met on 5 July to hold its Annual General Meeting and receive a presentation on the Thames Tideway Tunnel.

ICE engages Parliament on localism

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Engagement with Parliament on the Localism Bill continued in July as amendments put forward by the ICE were tabled and debated in the House of Lords.

Bridges at the Big Bang

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Building bridges on computer was a big draw at the Big Bang Fair in Liverpool on 5th July.

UET Peshawar student chapter poster design competition

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A “Poster Design Competition and Exhibition 2011” based on Civil Engineering themes was held on 14 June 2011 organised by the ICE Student Chapter at University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Peshawar Pakistan.

ICE South West AGM on Thursday 14 July from 6pm

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The AGM is your chance to come along and have your say on how ICE is run in the South West and find out a bit more about what we are doing. It will also feature Peter Radford's incoming address as Chairman.

Bear’s visit raises £2,500 for charity!

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE East Midlands members have raised more than £2,500 in two weeks to support disaster relief and aid charities during the visit of Brunel the Bear to the region!

ICE Localism Expert Panel engages UK Parliament

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Localism Expert Panel engages UK Parliament and gets praise from MP

School students win top prize for innovative sports stadium design

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

School students from Cornwall and Belfast have beaten 200 other teams from across the UK to take home the national prize for their innovative proposals for a new local sports stadium.

The Value of Water: National priority, environmental necessity or economic commodity?

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Water Expert Panel at the Institution of Civil Engineers hosted a lecture and debate on the value of water at the University of Warwick on 16 June.

ICE comments on Government's response to IGT report

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Peter Hansford has welcomed the Govenrment's response to the final IGT report.

Big Bang

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Attends The Big Bang

29 July - 31 August: Save the date for an engineering legend

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE is to host an exhibition in honour of the 250th anniversary of John Rennie's birth.

SCE Seminar a Sucess

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Over 20 Supervising Civil Engineers and Delegated Engineers took part in the third of four SCE seminars scheduled for 2011 on 14 June in Bury St Edmunds.

Brunel gets on his bike!

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Members of the Insitution of Civil Engineers (ICE) will be using pedal power to support engineering charities as the region pays host to a special visitor: Brunel the Bear!

ICE Exeter Seeks New Committee Members

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Are you local and willing to get involved?

Bridge to Schools Event

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Calling all ambassadors!

ICE South West Annual Dinner and Awards Photos Available Online

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Award Winners and Link to Photos

British Construction Industry Awards Shortlist announced

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Entries for the 2011 British Construction Industry (BCI) Awards excelled in quality and resulted in an outstanding shortlist of UK and international building and engineering projects.

VLA VOICE Newsletter - June 2011

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

June Dinner Meeting
Annual General Meeting
Fred Green Prize Presentations
The views of young professionals

Government waste review welcomed by ICE

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has welcomed the findings of the Government’s Review of Waste Policies, announced by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs yesterday.

ICE responds to government waste review

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) today welcomed the Government’s waste policy review but called for a move out of the rhetoric and into action.

ICE congratulates Queen's honours recipients

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has expressed its congratulations to the eleven members who received awards in this year’s Queens Birthday Honours.

Farewell to Brunel the Bear from the North West

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Brunel the Bear has now completed his travels in the North West on his Big Journey.

North East Transport: National engineering panel hear regional experts

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A debate on the state of the North East transport network and its affect on the regional economy was witnessed by some of the country’s most influential engineers.

ICE responds to droughts in England

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Environment Agency has today announced a move to drought status for Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, parts of Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire and western Norfolk, triggered by river and groundwater levels, and risk to the environment and to farmers.

Brunel Bear rides in to the West Midlands!

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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!

East of England Graduate makes National Graduate and Student Papers Final

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Oliver Neve, who won the regional heat back in March, has been invited to present his paper at The 2011 Graduate and Student Paper Competition (GSPC) final.

John Rennie plaque unveiled at Rudyard Lake

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Localism Bill must protect local infrastucture funding

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has warned that revisions to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in the Localism Bill could jeopardise the delivery of important sub-national infrastructure such as transport and waste systems.

Institution of Civil Engineers names new Director General

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Leading engineering body the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), has confirmed the appointment of Nick Baveystock as ICE’s next Director General and Secretary, following the retirement of Tom Foulkes at the end of 2011.

Graduates & Students Committee is visited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Young Members Committee Delegation 2011

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Earlier this year, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Young Members Committee (HKIE YMC) chose London for their 2011 Delegation Visit.

HE Courses in the Built Environment - Taster Days

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

HE Courses in the Built Environment are holding 2 Early morning taster events aimed at employers and Students to introduce interested applicants to the structure and nature of the programmes on offer

Environment Agency Team Competes in National Communications Competition Final

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

South West team Awarded 3rd Place Nationally

Penair School Selected for Create Sport National Final

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

School from Truro Makes Final in London

View the latest events online

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Two new recordings of ICE events are now available online.

Green Investment Bank answers ICE calls for infrastructure bank

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The creation of a national infrastructure investment bank or similar funding mechanism has been at the centre of ICE’s campaigning for the past three years, so the Institution saw Government’s announcement this week on the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB) as a significant and welcome move.

ICE launches "The Civil Engineers: The Story of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the People who Made It"

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE are delighted to announce the publication of the first ever full-colour illustrated history of the great minds and ideas that shaped the world and created the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Smeaton wins the members' vote for new engineering prize name

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Peter Hansford has written to Science Minister David Willets to suggest that the new government-backed engineering award announced in the March Budget be named ‘The Smeaton Prize’.

ICE QUEST Eloise Plunkett Award presentation

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Emma Williams was recently awarded the 5th annual ICE QUEST Eloise Plunkett Award for newly qualified female civil engineers.

Join the ICE NE sustainability panel

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Civil engineers are instrumental in managing the threats to today’s society posed by unsustainable development and man made climate change.

Duston to Create Sport in national final!

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Pupils and teachers at The Duston School, Northampton have good reason to celebrate after learning they are through to the national finals of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Create Sport Challenge!

Matt Taylor wins inaugural Jean Venables Medal

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Taylor EngTech TMICE from Atkins’ Stockton office is the inaugural winner of ICE’s Jean Venables Medal.

Meet the President!

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Peter Hansford will visit the Thames Valley on Friday 17 June to meet members at two special events – one testing intellect and the other muscle power!

Engineers: Green Bank needs leader 'with credibility and authority'

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the appointment of Sir Adrian Montague as chair of the Green Investment Bank Advisory Group (announced by Vince Cable today) - Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Peter Hansford, said:

ICE East of England welcomes four new Fellows

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to ICE East of England members David Rolin, Paul Sheffield, David Liming and Campbell Middleton who, at last week’s Fellowship Panel meeting, were all approved for transfer to the grade of Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers

Merit Award Judges Tour the Region

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The judges for this year’s Merit Awards have just completed a whistle stop tour of the Region to judge this year’s Merit Award entries.

SH18 Hobsonville Deviation and SH16 Brigham Creek Extension

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A design and construct case study

Film-making challenge inspires London's future engineers

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Students from across London showcased the results of their participation in a pioneering learning project yesterday, which brings engineering and construction to life using animation and film. ‘Transitions’ is a series of workshops which have been developed by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), BBC 21CC (21st Century Classroom) the London Transport Museum and Crossrail.

ICE response to Green Investment Bank announcement

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE's Director General, Tom Foulkes, has provided comment on the Government's plans for the Green Investment Bank

Selly Oak New Road project scoops top ICE West Midlands Award

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

North West Professional Review results Spring 2011

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the North West's newly professionally qualified members.

The Big Bear Journey comes to the North West from Wales

Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A group of passionate civil engineers will be making their way across the North West of England over the coming week using nothing but sustainable forms of transport to raise money for engineering charities around the world. And they will be taking with them their mascot, Brunel the Bear.

The McNulty report: Engineers' response

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE's Director General, Tom Foulkes, has welcomed the release of the McNulty report, and provided comment on behalf of ICE.

ICE responds to OfGem review

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Responding to the initial conclusions of the OfGem review, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) director general Tom Foulkes said:

Knutsford team wins NW Create Sport final

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Knutsford High School’s Team 1’s Jeta Stadium won the North West Create Sport final on 19 April.

ICE quarterly media coverage report - Q1 2011 (January - March 2011)

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The media coverage report for quarter 1 2011 is now available to download.

Duston triumphs in Create Sport Challenge

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Pupils from The Duston School, Northampton, are celebrating after being crowned the winners in the final of the ICE Create Sport Challenge, East Midlands region.

Historical engineering site visit to Wet Earth Colliery and the Bridgewater Canal

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Sunday 15 May 2011 the Institution of Civil Engineers North West Historical Engineering Group toured both the Wet Earth Colliery at Clifton, and the Bridgewater Canal at Worsley.

Gosforth Central Middle School through to Create Sport National Final

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A North East school has won its way to the national finals of an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) competition to design a community sports venue, taking into account all the engineering challenges this presents.

Engineers welcome interim report of the UK review of nuclear safety

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The UK engineering community, represented by the Engineering the Future alliance, has welcomed today’s interim report of the UK review of nuclear safety being conducted by Dr Michael Weightman FREng, HM Chief Inspector of Nuclear Installations.

Engineers: Local flood funding must protect infrastucture

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The proposed new approach to funding local flood schemes whereby grants are largely allocated according to the number of households protected must be extended to ensure critical infrastructure assets are not left vulnerable, a report published by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) today has said.

ICE responds to Government's commitment to emissions targets

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Responding to Government’s commitment today to reducing carbon emissions by 50% on 1990 levels by 2025, Director General of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Tom Foulkes said:

STEMNET Ambassadors Needed

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A Message from STEMNET

Graduate and student papers competition North West winner

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The North West Final of the Graduate and Student Papers Competition was held on 20 April 2011.

Pupils create a sporting vision for the future

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Creative youngsters from five schools across the North West will this week battle it out for the honour of representing the region in the national final of a prestigious civil engineering design competition.

The results of the Member Satisfaction Survey are on the way

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The results of the Member Satisfaction Survey are in the final stages and will be announced shortly.

Academic Assessments now online!

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In March 2011 we introduced a new online academic assessment application process for those individuals who hold non-accredited qualification(s) and wish to have them formally assessed by ICE.

President's Apprentices Sought for 2011/12

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The President's Apprentice initiative started in 2005, when Gordon Masterton showed real commitment to graduates during his year in office by starting the scheme. Incoming President Richard Coackley is to continue the scheme.

A14 Vote a Close Call

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Annual ICE East of England Debate was held at the George Hotel, Huntingdon and the motion was: “Scrapping the A14 Improvements – is the East of England being short changed? and the vote was closer than expected.

Call for Civil Engineering Companies to Support The Engineering Education Scheme

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Engineering Development Trust Keen to Work with Civil Engineering Companies

The Coalition government 1 year on - Infrastructure update

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE's Director General, Tom Foulkes, has provided an assessment of the Coalition government's infrastructure policy after a year in power.

Create Sport Challenge - Haringey students crowned London champions

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Teams from Orpington and Ilford take second and third place.

National engineering competition kicks off at the University of East London

Brunel the Bear's South West Adventures

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Walking, Sailing, Cycling, Climbing - Brunel the Bear's done it all in the South West!

ICE Benevolent Fund Needs You!

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Benevolent Fund of the ICE (BFICE) is in urgent need of volunteers to help provide its vital services.

Learned Society update

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In 2008, ex-Vice President Scott Steedman wrote a briefing paper on how the Institution of Civil Engineers had restructured its learned society activities.

ICE NW aims to keep high speed rail on track

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Over 30 ICE members attended a workshop to ensure the region’s views on the government’s proposed High Speed Rail project are heard.

Help available on your QUEST for a Civil Engineering qualification!

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Help is at hand for students hoping to qualify as civil engineers as this year’s QUEST Undergraduate scholarship opens for applications.

Committee Elections

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Nominations for elected members of the ICE Yorkshire and Humber Committee closed on 9th May.

First ICE East Midlands "Webinar" hailed as success

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In the first event of its kind to be held in the region, more than 30 ICE members joined a virtual community in the ICE East Midlands “Webinar” (or Web-based Seminar) on ‘Contracts and Frameworks: Do they deliver?’

ICE QUEST Undergraduate Scholarship 2011

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Applications Now Welcome Until 1 July 2011

Past President Jean Venables Visits South West

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Jean Venables to Chair Two Events

Create Sport Regional Winner Announced

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Penair School In Truro is our Triumphant Team!

Local School Wins National Schools Engineering Competition

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A team of six Year 9 girls from Dame Alice Harpur School, Bedford, have won the Go4Set - Go for Science, Engineering and Technology - competition.

Ascot students crowned regional champions of Create Sport Challenge

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The nearly completed American Express Community Stadium in Brighton was host to forty budding young engineers on 5 May for the South East England regional final of the Create Sport Challenge – a national schools competition that has seen teams of 12 to 13 year old students from across the UK plan, design and construct a model for a new sports venue in their region.

ICE facilitates high level workshop on Localism

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has organised for the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Minister of State, Department for Communities and Local Government to speak to a group of senior representatives from the civil engineering, business and the financial sectors next week to discuss the implications of the Government’s localism agenda on infrastructure planning and delivery.

Get involved with Brunel the Bear's journey round the North West

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Brunel the Bear's Great Journey will reach the North West on 22nd May! Find out how you can get involved.....

Assumptions must be reassessed

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Christchurch quake was a huge surprise

William lookalike raises profile of civil engineering

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The person who plays Prince William in the T Mobile spoof royal wedding video is a civil engineer and has been helping to raise the profile of civil engineers in numerous interviews across the world!

Do what it says on the tin!

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Hints and tips for professional review candidates

South West Team in Communications Competition Semi-Final

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Environment Agency Team reaches Final

Special events - Football, Dragon boats and Debates

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have some really special events lined up for you to get involved in, including the five-a-side competition, a dragon boat race and a debate on the future of civil engineering in the light of the high university tuition fees.

ICE & SNOW Competition 2011

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Competition title: What is civil engineering?
Closing date: 6 June 2011

Offshore Cyprus Hydrocarbon Exploration Activities

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday 16 February 2011 over 50 people attended a lecture in Nicosia on the offshore exploration of hydrocarbon, by Solon Kasinis, Director of the Energy Service of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Below is a summary of his lecture.

Count down to Brunel the Bear in the South West

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Brunel the Bear events begin this Sunday 24 April 2011 with a charity walk in Dorset.

‘The big (bear) journey’ comes to Reading

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A group of passionate civil engineers will be making their away across Reading today using nothing but sustainable forms of transport to raise money for engineering charities around the world. And they will be taking with them their mascot, Brunel the Bear.

BCI Awards entry deadline extended

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Due to popular demand, the British Construction Industry Awards entry deadline has noe been extended to Friday, 22 April.

ICE Scotland Launches Call for Infrastructure Action

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Brand new flyer sent to all prospective Parliamentary candidates

180411 Maritime Design and Construction

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Maritime Design and Construction seminar held at Southgate Hotel, Exeter on Thursday 14 April 2011.

ICE SW to hold 'Construction in the Green Economy' at Eden Project

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Programme for this important event is now available.

This conference will explore what “Sustainable Construction” means for the promoters, designers and constructors of engineering infrastructure, and how it can be measured and recognised.

Landmark sculpture and quay transformation praised with awards

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE North East has announced its winners for this year’s prestigious Robert Stephenson Awards.

The landmark Temenos sculpture, in Middlesbrough, and the transformation works at North Shields Western Fish Quay refurbishment, are the winners of the 2011 awards.

Regional Sucesses through Technical Report Route

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Katherine Moore of Royal Haskoning and Paul Cosford of Hannah Reed are both celebrating achieving Chartered Engineer through the Technical Report Route (TRR).

Entries invited for 2011 'Picture This' Civil Engineering Photography Competition

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Come on all you budding David Baileys here is an opportunity to showcase your talent.

ICE Publishing launches new flagship journal collection: ICE Science

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE's publishing division, ICE Publishing, has announced the launch of a major new flagship journal series: ICE Science.

ICE responds to Business Infrastructure Commission report

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Tom Foulkes, has welcomed the release of the Business Infrastructure Commission Report.

G&S Papers competition winner: Martin McGready

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The annual Graduates and Students papers competition is held to promote and reward excellence in the communication of civil engineering issues and ideas.

Leading civil engineer helps to celebrate North East landmark

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Peter Hansford visited one of the North East’s most recognised landmarks, the Transporter Bridge, during his visit to the region.

Leading civil engineer visits Tyne crossing work

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Peter Hansford took time out of his two-day visit to the North East to tour the New Tyne Crossing and learn about the refurbishment of the original Tyne Tunnel.

ICE President builds bridges to careers at Hartlepool school

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has spent time helping North East youngsters learn about bridge building and careers in construction.

ICE West Midlands Welcomes New Assistant Regional Director

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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

McNulty Rail Value for Money Study unveiled to West Midlands Leaders

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

ICE Scotland Graduates & Students Papers Competition

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Branch Winners from AACE, DAB, EAB and GWoS competed for the Regional title.

Road satisfaction continues to go downhill

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The public’s satisfaction with the state of our roads and highways has plummeted to its lowest level according to the latest public service satisfaction survey, released today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Road satisfaction continues to go downhill

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Create Sport Submission Deadline Arrives

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Entries to come in today!

Disciplinary board notice - Mr Elliot Morley

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Following Elliot Morley’s ‘guilty’ plea to the two charges of false accounting the Chairman of the ICE Disciplinary Board has decided that Mr Morley, who is an Honorary Fellow of the Institution, should be immediately suspended from membership of the Institution.

Careers and Beers

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE North East’s Graduates and Students committee held a special social event at a Durham hotel recently to help promote career paths in the sector.

Making the most of ICE events

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

You never know when you’re going to be in the right place at the right time…but making the most of the variety of events hosted by ICE certainly helps.

Graduates and Students grill Peter Hansford

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As part of his Presidential visit to the South West in February, Peter Hansford attended a Graduates and Students event put together by the Plymouth G&S committee.

QUEST Scholarships

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Queen’s Jubilee Scholarship Trust (QUEST) was set up in 1977 to support and encourage education in civil engineering.

GSNet annual conference 2011 a big success

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Graduates and students from across the world came together this week for the Graduate and Student Network (GSNet) conference in Cardiff, Wales.

Whitworth Scholarship

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Whitworth Scholarships Awards are available to students and graduates who have completed an engineering apprenticeship, who are currently studying for an undergraduate degree or wishing to undertake (or are currently pursuing) postgraduate studies in an engineering discipline.

Library news: Tsunamis: detection, monitoring and early-warning technology

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Library receives over 100 new titles a month.

Regional Director attends local NISP ‘Quick Wins’ workshop

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Glen Owen, ICE East of England’s Regional Director, joined 30 other delegates at last Thursday’s (31st March 2011) National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP) workshop in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

GSNet Conference Report

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE GSNet (Graduate and Student Network) Conference was held over the weekend of 1st - 2nd April in Cardiff. Stuart Ross attended on behalf of ICE Scotland, representing the interests and views of Graduates & Students across the Region while Michael Stewart, chair of the DAB G&S Committee, represented the Education and Careers Panel.

Managing the region’s flood risk

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

More than 80 industry professionals came together to discuss the issue of flooding and the possible impact for developing housing and business premises in the East Midlands.

Rapid Response Engineering Challenge - Call for graduate engineers

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Rapid Response Engineering Challenge is an exciting and informative one day event which promotes a positive image of civil engineering to high school students.

ICE Budget assessment and review

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Comprehensive Spending Review last year recognised infrastructure investment and delivery as one of the top four priorities for the economy.

Outstanding year for the James Rennie Medal Award

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 2011 James Rennie Medal Award final was held last week and was a hugely successful evening.

Infrastructure cost review plan - ICE announces industry champions

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Implementation Plan for the Infrastructure Cost Review was published this week by Treasury body Infrastructure UK (IUK).

Success for students on their QUEST!

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Two Derby engineering students have been awarded a prestigious scholarship for their studies from ICE East Midlands.

Events Broadcast Project - Your Feedback and Comments Welcome

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Another way to update your knowledge and maintain your CPD

Nostalgic Nottingham return for President

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Peter Hansford saw some of the work involved in developing low-energy homes when he visited his alma mater this week.

Minister pledges support to region’s transport

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking at a conference about the challenges the East Midlands, Norman Baker, Under-Secreatry of State for Transport, reiterated the Government’s commitment to sustainable transport by creating growth and cutting carbon.

Brunel the Bear

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An Update from the Regional Coordinators

Engineering the Future - Global Water Security

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation Available for Download Following ICE Exeter's March Event

Dorchester City Club Needs You

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Members Needed for City Club Committee

Disciplinary board notice - Mr Reza Amirabgir

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On 11 March 2011, the Disciplinary Board considered allegations of improper conduct against a Graduate member, Mr Reza Amiragbir, Membership Number 63272518, of Hove.

Disciplinary board notice - Mr Anthony Sheehy

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On 11 March 2011, the Disciplinary Board considered allegations of improper conduct against a Graduate member, Mr Anthony Sheehy, Membership Number 60865366, of South London.

Awards Ceremony and Annual Dinner Photographs

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who made the 2011 Awards Ceremony and Annual Dinner such a success.

Bill's Bridge of the Month

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Link available to sign up!

ICE responds to Budget 2011

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the 2011 Budget, ICE Director General Tom Foulkes said it was encouraging to see the Budget and accompanying Strategy for Growth show that progress is being made with some key policies that could pave the way for infrastructure to be the economic driver it promises – however he urged Government to now firm up accountability and build confidence that commitments will be delivered on.

Trans-Tasman VOICE March 2011

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Read the latest newsletter from the Trans-Tasman Region.

Yorkshire & Humber Award Winners Announced

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Yorkshire & Humber Awards were announced at the ceremony and Annual Gala Dinner on Friday 18 March at the National Railway Museum in York.

Technician QUEST scholarship winners

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to HiIary Hargreaves and Sharlene Moffat, winners of the first ever ICE NW Technician QUEST awards.

Cheshire Branch events programme packs them in

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cheshire branch is hitting the mark among ICE members and guests alike with its current programme of powerful professional presentations.

Engineers for Overseas Development NW launch

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We are up and running! On 10 February, students, graduates and qualified engineers gathered at the CUBE in Manchester for the official launch of the North West branch of Engineers for Overseas Development (EfOD).

ICE welcomes London Green Fund progress

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today declared 'open for business' an innovative fund totalling at least £70 million which will finance low carbon waste and recycling infrastructure.

Have You Heard About On-Line CPD?

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A pilot project has been launched to augment the services of the ICE to members

2011 science and engineering fair takes off with a bang

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Peter Hansford has praised the support and enthusiasm for this year’s Big Bang Fair – the UK’s biggest single celebration of science and engineering aimed to inspire more young people to take up ‘STEM’ subjects.

Major North East projects vie for prestigious ICE awards

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has announced the nominated projects from across the region for its annual Robert Stephenson Awards.

New MDO for ICE North East

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has appointed experienced civil engineer Melinda Lutton as its new Membership Development Officer.

Exeter Hosts The Big Bang

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Calling Ambassadors!

ICE SW to hold Nuclear Energy Developments Seminar

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Nuclear Energy Developments Seminar to be held at The Marriott City Centre Hotel, Bristol on Monday 28 March 2011.

An evening with the President 2011

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President, Peter Hansford, spent the evening of 4th February with 30 Graduate and Student members of the ICE constructing towers out of wooden blocks.

ICE urges government to take longer term view on green bank

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE's Director General, Tom Foulkes, has urged the Government to adopt a long term view in its approach to the Green Investment Bank.

Local Engineering Students Win ICE QUEST Scholarships

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Two local engineering students from Hertford and Lowestoft, have been awarded a scholarships for their studies from ICE.

Essex Branch hold Successful Debate at Colchester Grammar School

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The motion was 'Civil Engineers are in direct conflict with initiatives to create a more sustainable planet' and guest speakers made interesting and valid points for both sides.

Graduates and Students Prize Papers Competition - South West Winner Revealed!

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

James Cox Wins South West Regional Round

VLA VOICE Newsletters 3 & 7 March 2011

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Latest News and Events from the Victorian Local Association

Graduate and Student Papers Competition winner chosen

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A young civil engineer, Oliver Neve, from Ramboll’s Cambridge office has won the ICE East of England Graduate and Student Papers Competition. He will now represent the region in the South of England semi-final battling for a place in the final.

Careers and beers on the menu at ICE event

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East’s Graduates and Students Committee held a special social event at a Durham hotel to help promote career paths in the sector.

ICE London Awards: Civil engineers reveal top London projects of 2011

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

East London Line extension receives Greatest Contribution to London Award

Engineers: Budget must translate plans into action for infrastructure to deliver in growth strategy

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution for Civil Engineers (ICE), has urged the Government to ensure that the forthcoming Budget is used to drive forward the implementation of its plans to secure targeted investment in essential infrastructure.

Benevolent Fund Seeks Support

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Last night John Mouatt, regional champion for the Benevolent Fund of the Institution of Civil Engineers (BFICE) met with the regional board to explain just what services BFICE offers to ICE members and how those members can help the fund and their fellow engineers by choosing to donate.

New mentoring scheme piloted by ICE London Graduates & Students

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

At the end of 2010, the ICE Graduates & Students (G&S) network organised the pilot event for a mentoring scheme for students in further education. The scheme was set up by University Links with Eloise Allsop, mentoring officer for the G&S Committee and Michael Gunn, membership development officer for ICE London.

Engineers; HSR consultation "important step in progressing an ambitious project"

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the launch of the HSR consultation, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Tom Foulkes, said:

Stephenson inspires half-term fun and learning

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has been helping half-term visitors to a Northumberland museum to have fun and learn about the region’s railway heritage.

ICE North West 5-a-side tournament

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Saturday 19th February, 16 teams of civil engineers from around the region descended on the Powerleague Soccerdome in Trafford Park to battle it out for the title of ICE North West 5-a-side football champions

Tyneside students gain scholarship support

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has awarded scholarships to two students from the region.

ICE South West Communications Competition

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Environment Agency Victorious in Regional Round

ICE President Peter Hansford Visits the South West

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A Day's Trip from Plymouth to Poole...

Tom Foulkes joins West Mids Great Debate

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

The New Engineering Contract: A viable alternative in Australia?

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Queensland Event, 18 February 2011

"Painting a new London" The transformation of a city in the build-up to the 2012 Olympic Games

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has funded a number of paintings by artist Jonathan Meuli, which uniquely capture the huge scale and ambition of the major construction underway in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Training grants for Sustainable Community and Built Environment (SCC) businesses in the East of England

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Beyond 2010 programme enables businesses to harness their full potential by reimbursing up to 70% of the training cost of eligible courses. This funding is only available during 2011.

ICE South West Creates Sport

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Regional Final of Create Sport to be held on 5 May at At-Bristol

Latest ICE quarterly media coverage report now available

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The latest ICE quarterly media coverage report sums up key media coverage of ICE activities from October to December 2010.

Pick Everard Team are Great Communicators

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A team of young civil engineers from Pick Everard’s Bury St Edmunds office has won the ICE East of England Communications Competition. They received £250 and will represent the region in the South of England semi-final battling for a place in the final.

Thomas Telford Training Quick Survey

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Inverness as a possible venue.

Engineering alliance calls for urgent adaptation of infrastructure in face of climate change

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Engineering the Future alliance, a group of engineering bodies including ICE, the Royal Academy and a range of other institutions, has launched an in-depth report looking at the need to adapt our infrastructure to deal with the impact of climate change in the future.

Contractual Awareness Training Course

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Graduate and Student Committee (East Anglia) present Contractual Awareness Training Course.

Blackpool sea defence project wins top engineering award

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A pioneering £76m scheme to future proof the North West’s leading holiday resort against flooding has landed the region’s top engineering award.

North West Civil Engineering Awards Winners

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The North West Civil Engineering Awards were announced in Chester on Friday 4 February.

Mersey gateway crossing vital for regional economy, say engineers

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers North West says the planned Mersey Gateway river crossing at Halton is vital to ensure the North West remains economically competitive well into the future.

Engineers back Manchester vision for waste as energy resource

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers North West has hailed the ambitious Greater Manchester waste initiative as a major step toward a sustainable low carbon future for our region.

Enthusiastic members needed to join ICE Council

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Nominations are now opening for 12 new members to join ICE Council as trustees.

Trans-Tasman VOICE December 2010

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Click here to read the latest newsletter from the Trans-Tasman Region.

ICE Benevolent Fund - Volunteer Visitors Urgently Needed

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers Benevolent Fund is desperately seeking volunteers in the region to visit applicants and beneficiaries

Roads and highways top public wish list for investment

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Roads and highways have again topped the list of areas that need investment with over half the UK (55 percent) rating it as their first or second priority, according the latest public service satisfaction survey, published today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Young Civil Engineer Final Thesis Award, Hungary

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Zsófia Varga wins ICE Hungary's first Young Civil Engineer Final Thesis Award.

Construction, Corruption and CoST lecture, Luxembourg

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alistair Wray gave an interesting talk in Luxembourg on the Construction Sector Transparency (CoST) initiative.

ICE London Civil Engineering Awards 2011 shortlist announced

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Winners to be revealed on 4 March at One Great George Street awards ceremony

ICE response to local transport White Paper

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Director General, Tom Foulkes, has welcomed principles contained within the Local Transport White Paper but called for greater funding commitments.

ICE produces Localism Bill briefing

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Localism and Planning Lifed Panel has produced its briefing on the Localism Bill in the House of Commons. The Bill will receive its Second Reading on 17 January before going to Committee.

How ICE South West Supported Members in 2010

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A whole host of conferences, seminars and learned society evening meetings to support you!

Unlocking the real value of our waste

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Engineering report calls for 'Waste Evolution'

ICE calls for 'waste revolution' in latest State of the Nation report

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Pressure on local authorities to recycle more to avoid exceeding their landfill allowance is creating the risk of a ‘quantity not quality’ approach to processing waste, which could see recycled material such as paper, glass and plastics in no state to be reused commercially, and ending up back in landfill according to ICE.

ICE to review governance

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As part of a regular process of reviewing ICE procedures, a working group led by Vice President Bill Hewlett is to review aspects of ICE governance.

Member Satisfaction Survey launches on 27 January

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE’s 2011 Member Satisfaction Survey will launch on 27 January and will be hosted online for the second year.

Obituary: William Griffin

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bill Griffin died peacefully after a short illness on Monday 3rd January 2011, aged 95, and is survived by his wife of 70 years, Gladys.

Children challenged to design local sports venue

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

School children in the North East are being invited compete to design a community sports venue, taking into account all the engineering challenges this presents, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East announced today.

Engineers’ Carol Concert raised the roof – and £800 for charity

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICE North West raised £800 at their annual carol concert at St Ann’s Church in Manchester, with the funds being donated to WaterAid, a charity dedicated to providing safe drinking water to Third World nations.

Prevention is cheaper than fixing holes, warns ICE

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East is urging the Government and local authorities to learn lessons from the recent freezing weather to avoid an ever-increasing pothole problem.

North East Civil Engineering Awards Deadline Looms

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East is urging would-be award winners not to miss the deadline for submissions to its prestigious Robert Stephenson Awards 2011.

Happy New Year!

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

2010 has been a good year for the ICE in the East of England.

Challenges to the Profession, Spain

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On November 29th the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Colegio de Ingenieros de Caminos (CICCP) held a joint event at the CICCP headquarters in Madrid, aimed at sharing different perspectives about some of the key issues the profession faces currently

ICE response to High Speed Rail announcement

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Tom Foulkes, has welcomed the annoucement of a consultation on the preferred route for HS2.

ICE: Infrastructure cost study presents 'challenge and opportunity'

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Peter Hansford, has commented on Infrastructure UK study into how to reduce the costs of delivering major infrastructure projects.

ICE responds to consultation on the reform of the electricity market

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the consultation on the reform of the electricity market, announced today by Chris Huhne, Energy and Climate Change Secretary - Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, said:

ICE SW to hold Waste Strategy Seminar in New Year

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE South West will be holding a one day Waste Strategy Seminar at The Rougemont Hotel, Exeter on Thursday 27 January 2011.

Engineers: Localism Bill lacks clarity on ‘larger than local’ planning

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Tom Foulkes, has provided assessment of the government's Localism Bill.

President’s blog to feature key activities and achievements

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In his first blog post as ICE President, Peter Hansford reports on the progress that has already been made in promoting the value of engineers and the Institution.

North West Professional Review results

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the North West’s newly professionally
qualified members.

Obituary: Dr John Ash

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It is with deep sadness that Liverpool John Moores University announces the death of Dr John Ash, researcher in the School of the Built Environment.

All Party Group get tour of New Tyne Crossing

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has led a visit by MPs and senior regional politicians to the New Tyne Crossing.

ICE's Brunel Lecture Visits Luxembourg

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Luxembourg Local Association Annual Lecture:
“Beyond rhetoric – delivering a low carbon society”

Congratulations

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fellowship Successes
Congratulations to Rhodri-Gwyn Jones, Director of CECA; Barry Woodman of Costains; and Dan Saville of ARUP who have all been accepted to the Institution as Fellows.

NW News Winter 2010 now available

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Institution of Civil Engineers North West Winter 2010 newsletter is now available for download.

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

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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.

CPD monitoring - Are you ready?

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

From January 2011 ICE will begin its formal monitoring of professionally qualified members’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

New DVD for Benevolent Fund

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution’s Benevolent Fund has produced a new video showcasing its work and explaining the full range of services available through the Fund to ICE Members and their families.

Autumn Professional Review Results Announced

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE London would like to congratulate its members who have just passed their Professional Review:

Plaque unveiled to honour Victorian engineer William Armstrong

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A plaque to commemorate Victorian engineer William Armstrong was unveiled on Friday 26 November at Briton Ferry, marking the 200th anniversary of his birth.

IGT Report: We can step up to the challenge and make radical change, say Engineers

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the Innovation Growth Team final report into low carbon construction, ICE President, Peter Hansford, said

ICE SW Winners of G & S Teamwork Challenge 2010

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Photograph of the winning team

Energy Beyond 2040 symposium

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Successful 'Energy Beyond 2040' symposium in Gibraltar attracts over 200 people including six Members of the Gibraltar Parliament and representatives from environmental NGOs.

ICE responds to migration cap

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE vice president Barry Clarke has responded to the government's announcement that the cap for non EEA migrant workers will be set at 21,700 next year excluding intra company transfers for those with salaries over £40,000.

Share your knowledge - win a prize!

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thames Valley and South Branch Graduate and Student Papers Competitions now accepting entries.

ICE President and Director ICE London join the All Party Group site visit of the Blackfriars Station redevelopment site

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Blackfriars Station redevelopment site and Network Rail welcomed the All Party Group to guide them through the complexities of the project and detail its impact on one of the busiest train stations in London once the project is completed.

Stafelter tunnels site visit, Luxembourg

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Luxembourg Local Association visited the south portal area of the Stafelter tunnels on 19th November 2010. This is the third visit by the Association to the Autoroute du Nord, which has been under construction for some 10 years.

ICE responds to migration advisory committee report

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the MAC report today that outlined possible scenarios for limiting economic migration levels, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Vice President Barry Clarke said:

NW Construction Challenge 2010 - a towering success.

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On 28 October 2010, 23 teams of graduate and student ICE members participated in one of the most complex and demanding ICE NW Construction Challenges to date, held simultaneously at venues in Manchester and Liverpool.

ICE responds to floods in Cornwall

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) flooding expert, David Balmforth, has highlighted the need for the adoption of a preventative approach to flooding in the wake of events in Cornwall.

ICE Truro Event Cancelled

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Flooding Forces Cancellation

Nominations for NW Civil Engineering Awards 2011

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Nominations are announced for the Community Award, Project of the Year, Education Volunteer of the Year and the Mentor of the Year in the North West Civil Engineering Awards 2011.

Coastal Management Perspectives

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The South West Region has an extensive and varied coastline, and delegates to the ICE-SW Coastal Seminar at Plymouth University on 21^st October were treated to a wide-ranging insight into strategies and technologies for coastal management, illustrated by practical examples and case studies.

ICE London participates in the Lord Mayor's Show 2010

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE London took part in the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday 13 November, entering a float in celebration of the next Lord Mayor of London – civil engineer and ICE Fellow Alderman Michael Bear.

Shooter Presents His Vision for a Sustainable Railway

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Adrian Shooter Chairman, DB Regio UK Ltd and Chiltern Railways gave a presentation to 80 ICE and RCEA members at Austin Court on Tuesday 9th November.

Movers and Shakers

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, has underlined how urgently the country needs an influx of engineers.

Reduce construction costs with Building Information Management

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new guide setting the BS 1192 code of practice in the context of a standard framework for building information management is now available.

Engineers must focus on delivering value - new ICE president

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In light of the economic and environmental challenges ahead, civil engineers must focus on delivering value "for money and for carbon", Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President Peter Hansford said last night at his inauguration ceremony.

ICE responds to latest graduate unemployment figures

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New ICE President, Peter Hansford, has spoken of his concern regarding the latest unemployment figures for recently graduated civil engineers.

Lessons from past key to success for nuclear new build

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A study released today by engineering alliance Engineering the Future (EtF) has brought together lessons learnt from past and current nuclear projects which if adopted should help ensure the success of the future UK nuclear new build programme, given the green light by Government last week.

Register now to take part in the ICE Communication Competition

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Do you have the public involvement and communication skills that are key to successful careers and successful business?

Electrical Pumped Storage System at Vianden, Luxembourg

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Vianden is a picturesque town nestling in the Our valley and overlooked by a magnificent medieval chateau. Less well know is that hidden in the mountain behind the chateau is one of the largest pump storage systems in Europe. Plans are afoot to enlarge the system and this was the catalyst for the ICE Luxembourg Local Association on Friday 11th June 2010.

Irish Scottish Links Energy Study (ISLES)

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

RPS has been awarded a contract to examine the feasibility of constructing, in the Irish Sea and Atlantic Coastal areas, an offshore grid linking Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. The 18-month study will examine the potential to connect wind, wave and tidal-energy sites located over a large geographical area.

Earned Value Method (EVM) and Earned Schedule (ES) Methodologies Comparison, Greece

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In the construction industry the management of a project is, without doubt, demanding and complex and at the same time challenging and exciting.

Cyprus Materialises Plans for New Marinas

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In the construction industry the management of a project is, without doubt, demanding and complex and at the same time challenging and exciting.

ICE French LA Lyon regional weekend

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

26 delegates and partners attended the ICE French Local Association's two day regional weekend in Lyon organised by Lucy Rew, Chairperson, on the 2nd, 3rd October 2010.

New Greek embassy in Tiergarten, Berlin, Germany

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The new Greek embassy in Tiergarten, Berlin (Germany) will be a 6,500m² building with underground parking.

Construction of a Hospital Building in Torres Vedras, Portugal

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This building is a 7 storey building with 4 floors above the ground and 3 below with a total GFA of 4000m2. It is built in an area close to a river which required a competent foundation structure that can resist both the water pressure and the seismic actions.

Portuguese National Road Programme

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Douro Litoral Concession - Porto - Portugal

UK / Belgian / Dutch Consortium work on Europe's Largest Thermal Desorption Plant

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The largest thermal desorption plant ever to be put to work in the UK has arrived at the Avenue Coking Works site in Wingerworth, near Chesterfield, often described as the most contaminated in Europe.

Offshore Wind Turbines: Concrete Foundations, Norway

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new and innovative design has been developed for concrete foundations suitable for large offshore wind turbines in water depths of 30-100m. This robust and durable solution significantly reduces risks and costs associated with offshore transport and installation, and has minimal impact on marine life.

Danish Contractors Start Work on Sheringham Shoal Offshoe Wind Farm

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On 24 June 2010, Danish contractor MT Højgaard installed the first foundation for the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, which is located off the coast of Norfolk in England. Over the next nine months, MT Højgaard will install an additional 89 foundations for the 35 km2 offshore wind farm, which will supply electricity to 200,000 British households.

An ICE President returns to Sweden after almost 200 years

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Paul Jowitt combined a private visit to Sweden with a lunch to meet some of the ICE members resident in the country.

Lochnov Valley Site Visit, Prague, Czech Republic

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To build on the success of the April site visit to the Blanka Tunnel in Prague, the ICE Czech Republic organized a site visit to the new motorway bridge across the Lochkov Valley in Prague.

Bátaapáti Radioactive Waste Repository, Hungary

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Upon completion, the Bátaapáti underground repository complex will provide safe storage for approximately 70000 m³ of low and medium-level radioactive waste from the Nuclear Power Generating Station of Paks.

Is Low Carbon Sustainable Development Possible?

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This year’s East of England Annual Conference, was held last week at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The conference asked the question “Is Low Carbon Sustainable Development Possible” and concluded that – given a collective will – it is.

ICE welcomes National Infrastructure Plan

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Director General Tom Foulkes has welcomed the announcement of the UK's first ever National Infrastructure Plan.

ICE responds to 2010 Comprehensive Spending Review

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 2010 Comprehensive Spending Review saw the Government set out infrastructure as one of the top four priorities for the national exchequer.

ICE President unveils the new President's Apprentices' Toolkit at launch event

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

‘Now is the time ... for an engineering vision for delivering the UN Millennium Development Goals’ - ICE President Paul Jowitt

Young engineers create toolkit for future development

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new resource aimed at helping young engineers plan and deliver infrastructure for international development, poverty alleviation and a sustainable future was launched today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Engineers: More clarity needed on GIB, Energy and Transport

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Tom Foulkes, Director General of ICE, has called for more clarity on the potential impacts of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).

Roads and highways top public wish list for investment

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Q3 2010 – the public’s attitude to public services

ICE responds to Severn Barrage announcement

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Director General, Tom Foulkes, has responded to the Government's announcement on funding for the Severn Barrage.

CSCS cards for professionals simplified

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

‘Time spent on site’ restrictions now lifted for the Professionally Qualified Persons (PQP) card.

Civil engineer salaries show signs of recovery

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A moderate rise in civil engineers salaries is further evidence that the UK is slowly recovering from the recession the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) said today.

G & S hold first Annual Conference

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The first ICE Graduates and Students conference concluded on 6 October 2010 in Plymouth.

New Fulcrum on its way to you

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fulcrum Autumn 2010 has now been published

ICE London launches a map of the Olympic park alongside the Create Sport Challenge national schools competition

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A map celebrating the role of civil engineers in transforming the Olympic Park has been produced by ICE London and Ordnance Survey, with support from the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Report "Engineering to live within planetary boundaries: civil engineering research needs" published

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Report on civil engineering research needed in order to respond to future challenges and promote well-being and social inclusion alongside contributing to future economic growth, resilience and environmental protection, whilst living within planetary boundaries.

North West engineer is ICE Mentor of the Year

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Brown has been awarded the accolade of ICE Mentor of the Year.

Temporary suspension of MyICE and online application facilities commencing 15th October

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Due to scheduled maintenance MyICE and all of our online application, registration and assessment processes are to be unavailable between 16:00 on the 15th October and Tuesday, 19th October.

2010 Salary Survey now available

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE’s 2010 Salary Survey and calculator are now available to all ICE members via MyICE.

ICE East of England AGM

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This year’s East of England Regional Chair was appointed during yesterday’s AGM. Chris Graves takes over from Andrew Cowburn and begins his two year term today.

Alliance welcomes Tory backing on infrastructure investment

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An alliance of leading engineering and construction bodies has welcomed the recognition from Bob Neill MP, that Government must identify alternative sources of funding to ensure infrastructure continues to get built and also create a planning system that aids the delivery of nationally significant projects.

Subscription renewal notices this October

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Council has agreed that members who have provided their email address will now receive their subscription renewal notices by email.

The Briefing newsletter goes electronic

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new format for ICE Yorkshire and Humber's Briefing newsletter.

Civil engineers back second Mersey gateway crossing

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers has thrown its weight behind plans for a second Mersey crossing at Halton – centrepiece of the ambitious Mersey Gateway project.

Great success at the Ambassador Workshop

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE East Midlands organised an Ambassador Workshop at Loughborough University on Sept 23rd 2010.

Create Sport Challenge - Peter Hansford Presidential Project 2010 - 2011

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Create Sport Challenge will ask teams of students from schools in South East England to come up with creative, innovative and practical ideas for a sports venue that will fulfil a community need.

ICE New York Summer Cruise Success

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE New York Local Association has organized a summer social cruise around Manhattan in July 2010, for the third year running.

Bill Gowdy is new Chairman

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Bill Gowdy became Chairman of ICE NI, following the Annual General Meeting in September, affirming to members that the Institution will do it's level best to promote investment in construction and the role of the civil engineer in the economic recovery ahead of and beyond October's Comprehensive Spending Review.

Eleventh International Conference, Computing and Control for the Water Industry: "Urban Water Management: Challenges and Opportunities"

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CCWI 2011

Free Online CPD

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Design Health and Safety DVDs

CPD Seminar focuses on growing area of Socially Responsible Procurement

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 2010 ICE continuing professional development seminar will focus on the emerging theme of Socially Responsible Procurement. The seminar will be held on Wednesday 13 October 2010 at the Point Boardroom, W5, Queens Quay Belfast.

ICE President Shows Interest in Canterbury Earthquake

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Paul Jowitt Offers Insights into Quake

Civil Engineering invites for papers on the topic of 'More for Less'

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Call for Papers

TIF scheme must benefit areas most in need

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced in his key speech that Local Councils will get powers to borrow funds to pay for major infrastructure projects, based on the projected increase in income generated by the scheme.

Station plaque dedicated to Lancaster railway pioneer

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Revolutionary railway engineer Joseph Locke is to be honoured with the unveiling of a specially commissioned plaque to his memory on Lancaster Station on Saturday 18 September 2010.

Changes to the 2011 ICE subscription renewal process

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Council has agreed that members who have provided their email address will now receive their subscription renewal notices by email.

ICE QUEST Technician Scholarship - Key Dates

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Key Dates Announced

IRF 82 out now

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Innovation and Research Focus 82 is now available online.

ICE backs CBI calls to protect infrastructure investment

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The CBI has said that the Government is in danger of repeating past mistakes with the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) if it fails to give the necessary priority to investment in infrastructure.

President Obama makes commitment on US infrastructure: ICE response

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Following the commitment from President Obama to invest $50bn into US infrastructure and create a National Infrastructure Bank – ICE Director General, Tom Foulkes, has called on the UK government to consider a similar pledge.

Historic Border Bridges Leaflet Launched

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has launched a new and unusual leaflet celebrating the bridges of the Border region.

ICE responds to Ofwat review announcement

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Chair of the ICE water panel David Nickols welcomed the review.

A Civil Engineering project - four lectures and a site visit

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This year, the G&S Committee of ICE Yorkshire and Humber will be organising a completely new event: a series of lectures about one project, culminating in a site visit.

New South West Vice Chairman Announced

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Peter Radford steps into new role

South West Press Releases Now Available Online

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Visit our 'Stop Press' Page!

Civils Graduate Wins City Award

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Birmingham University graduate Tim Gilbert has won the 2010 City of Birmingham Queen's Silver Jubilee Engineering Award.

Ciaran McAleenan co-edits new ICE H & S Manual

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE NI Health and Safety Expert Panel Chairman, Ciaran McAleenan has employed his expertise in co-editing ICE’s latest specialist health and safety manual, ICE Manual of Health and Safety in Construction.

ICE New Zealand Voice August 2010

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The latest news from ICE in New Zealand: two Rankine lectures coming our way, graduate essay groups under way, professional review success and more.

ICE New Zealand Photo Competition

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We asked ICE members to contribute images that showcased their civil engineering projects. There was a great response, thanks to all those who took the time to enter.

ICE West Midlands AGM and request for new committee members

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE West Midlands AGM will take place at Austin Court, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP at 17:30 on Thursday 7 October. All are welcome.

Solihull based James is named President's Apprentice

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Solihull based structural engineer, James O’Donnell, has been named as one of ICE President’s Apprentices 2010-11.

ICE China newsletter March 2010 Issue 1

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE China newsletter March 2010 Issue 1

Energy status report

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Emobdied Energy and Carbon

ICE launches first ICE Committee for West Indies

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE is pleased to announce the launch of the first ICE Committee for the West Indies region: the ICE West Indies Local Association.

ICE Student Prize is awarded to Brunel University Graduate

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On 20 July, Kiyo Matsui BEng, a graduate of Civil Engineering with Sustainability at Brunel University, was awarded this year’s ICE Student Prize.

ICE Transtasman newsletter - June 2010

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Transtasman newsletter - June 2010 available now

Engineers’ response to Heathrow access review

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on Lord Mawhinney’s review on access to Heathrow airport

2010 ICE Council election results

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Council election has ended and we are pleased to announce the results.

Lee Franck wins the 2010 Graduate and Student Papers Competition Final!

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE 2010 Graduate and Student Papers Competition (GSPC) final was held at Leeds Metropolitan University on Tuesday 22 June 2010. It was a great success and an enjoyable evening with excellent presentations, thought provoking ideas and energetic audience participation

ICE urges Government to reconsider UK aviation development plans in new report

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Engineering experts have urged the Government to rethink its plans for UK aviation and airport infrastructure development, including its decision to ban new runways at the country’s busiest airports.

Mr. George Gibby

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It is with much regret that ICE Wales Cymru has to bring to your attention that George Gibby, one time Chief Engineer to Cwmbran New Town passed away in the early hours of Saturday 10 July after a short stay in hospital.

University of East London celebrates the success of Constructionarium with its students and sponsor

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On 3 June 2010, a special event took place for all the final year BEng Civil Engineering students of the University of East London (UEL) to celebrate their achievements during this year’s Constructionarium residential field trip.

Civil Engineering celebrated and a mobile unveiled at One Great George Street

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On the evening of Friday 25 June, more than 150 ICE members and staff, business partners, family and friends attended a concert and a discussion in the magnificent setting of the Great Hall, One Great George Street.

Transport for London Design Review - call for panel members

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Transport for London (TfL) is working with RIBA London to set up a design review panel that will take a dedicated look at Street Scene schemes funded by TfL. They are seeking to establish a genuine mix of architects, planners, landscape designers and traffic engineers to review London borough schemes with a value of £2million and above. The London boroughs promoting the schemes will be obliged to use the panels as part of a step process in order to satisfy requirements for further funding.

Deputy Mayor of London launches ICE State of the Nation report at City Hall

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE London launched the latest State of the Nation report on 17 June at City Hall, the home of the Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority.

Awards for East of England Civil Engineering Projects

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fourteen civil engineering projects in the ICE East of England 2010 Merit Awards. The civil engineering ‘Oscars’ recognises excellence in the design and construction of projects that have delighted clients and in many cases brought benefits to the public.

Reading East MP visits engineering careers day at Leighton Park School

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

‘Careers in engineering will undoubtedly play an important role in our country’s future’ – says Rob Wilson MP

ICE and IStructE Take Engineering to the Public

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Engineers Showcase Work at Royal Cornwall Show

State of the Nation: Infrastructure 2010 South West Regional Briefing

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

'Clear Roadmap' Required in South West

Welcome to the new ICE website

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE’s new website has a sleek new look, but that’s not all. It also has lots of enhanced features.

State of the Nation: Infrastructure 2010

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

East Midlands must focus on reducing Carbon Emissions from Infrastructure

State of the Nation: Infrastructure 2010 launches

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The UK’s energy sector and local transport networks have fared the worst in the latest State of the Nation report released today by ICE.

Institution of Civil Engineers Publishes State of the National: Infrastructure 2010

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The State of the UK's Infrastructure: 2010 and beyond. Civil engineers lay out UK's infrastructure priorities to new Government.

Engineers hail recovery park as way forward for waste

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Lancashire and Blackpool residents can count themselves among the world's greenest today with the opening of a revolutionary facility that will divert over 80 per cent of their household rubbish from landfill.

Engineers back strategic Cheshire bridge link repair plan

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers North West has thrown its weight behind plans to secure the long term future of an arterial Cheshire road route as part of its hard hitting ‘State of the Nation’ assessment of the region’s infrastructure.

Water meters cut demand and save supplies, say engineers

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers North West is calling for water meters to be installed in every North West home, coinciding with today’s publication of its hard hitting annual ‘State of the Nation’ assessment of the region’s infrastructure.

Manchester rail hub must not be victim of cuts says ICE

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The ambitious vision to forge a Northern Rail Hub converging on Manchester must go ahead if our region is to prosper, the Institution of Civil Engineers says in its ‘State of the Nation’ report launched today.

ICE features on BBC news - Queen's speech coverage

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The media relations team recently had the opportunity to work with the BBC TV news channel to create a news package in response to the Queen’s speech focusing on immigration caps and the possible impact on the civil engineering sector, as well as others.

ICE responds to Queen’s speech

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the Queen’s speech delivered this morning, ICE director general Tom Foulkes called for Government to install confidence in industry by providing further clarity around the proposed Green Bank and new planning regime.

Doran Consulting win Communications Competition in Birmingham

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The national final of the ICE Communications Competition took place on Wednesday 19th May at Birmingham University where four competing teams battled to be crowned the winners.

ICE Council elections 2010

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The ICE Council election will run from 1 June to 13 July (midday). This will give ICE members the opportunity to vote for candidates to join the ICE Council.

Graduate Member is ICE NW top golfer

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE NW Golf Day

Quarrying under central Paris, buttressing and back filling from 12th to 19th century

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

During two Saturday morning visits about 30 members and friends visited a Parisian underground quarry now partially buttressed and back filled.

New Hospital in the City of Elche, South East Spain

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In June 2010 a New Hospital in the City of Elche, South East Spain, is to be opened to the public.

The first commercial offshore windfarm in Germany

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The INROS LACKNER AG (ILAG) is a German Consultant with several offices in Germany and Worldwide. Fields of expertise are Hydraulic Engineering, Port Design and Logistics, Environmental Design, Building and Infrastructure Design.

The Waterway crossing Magdeburg, Germany - engineering megalomania or future vision?

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This lecture was given to Luxembourg ICE members following the AGM on 11th January 2010.

Co-determination by employee committees in running German companies

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In Germany, co-determination by employees committees ("Betriebsrat") in the running of companies has been established in industrial law for over 90 years.

Arup Amsterdam - Bridge Renovation Project

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Dutch directorate of public works (Rijkswaterstaat) will be strengthening eight steel bridges in the Netherlands to extend their lives with a minimum of 30 years.

Malta Lecture: Automatic Summarisation of Neonatal Intensive Care Data

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

There was a fascinating presentation given by Dr Albert Gatt, on 'Automatic Summarisation of Neonatal Intensive Care Data' to The Malta Group of Professional Engineering Institutions on 10^th December 2009.

Douro Interior Concession – Section 6, Portugal

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Located in the interior north part of Portugal, the poorest region of Portugal, DI Concession was launched in November 2007 as a response by the Portuguese government to the plan of promoting the territorial cohesion, reduce accident rates, enhance job creation and also economical and social development of the region.

Connecting the Baltic Sea with the Balkans via Poland

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Polish part of the E65 Trans-European Network Transport (TEN-T) corridor connecting the Baltic Sea with the Balkans, is being upgraded in accordance with the Master Plan including fundamental modernization of existing connections between main Polish cities and construction of the new Polish High Speed Railway (KDP) by 2030.

Annual Site Visit to Blanka Tunnel, Prague, Czech Republic

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On 15 April 2010, the Czech Republic representative, Martin Duris, with help and support from Helena Kolarova, organised the annual site visit to the Blanka Tunnel in Prague.

ICE President visits developing sites in the North East

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

President's visit North East

Northern engineering projects praised with awards

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE North East Robert Stephenson Award Winners announced

ICE President visits new Derby Bus Station

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

During his visit to the East Midlands, Professor Paul Jowitt President of the Institution of Civil Engineers made a point of visiting the new Derby Bus Station.

EA team triumph in Communications Competition NW heat

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

NW Communications competition

Civil Engineering Excellence Celebrated in Nottingham

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Civil Engineering Excellence Celebrated in Nottingham

Future Proofing The East Midlands

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Now is the time to future proof the East Midlands for Climate Change

UK Infrastructure Leaders Debate

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Two well known faces in the field of Infrastructure and Civil Engineering met last week to discuss their views on the prospects for the Civil Engineering industry and also to give a steer to the incoming government on how civil engineering can contribute to the UK’s economic recovery and low carbon aspirations.

The election campaign and party manifestos

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has published a grid of its key policy recommendations and compared them against the manifestos of the main parties.

UK's 'virtual water' reliance leaves international footprint

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The UK’s reliance on ‘virtual’ water, in imported food and other supplies, is exacerbating water shortages in other countries, engineering experts have said today.

ICE responds to Liberal Democrat election manifesto

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Responding to the Liberal Democrat election manifesto, ICE Director General, Tom Foulkes, said:

ICE responds to Conservative election manifesto

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Responding to the Conservative election manifesto, ICE Director General, Tom Foulkes, said:

ICE responds to Labour election manifesto

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

21st Century Infrastructure
“Labour’s manifesto rightly acknowledges that long term investment in UK infrastructure will play a key role in our economic recovery and in creating the industries for the future. However questions still remain over how this investment can be raised and maintained. A Green Investment Bank is a positive step, but the UK will need to invest £40-50bn per annum in infrastructure so a starting fund of just £2bn falls well short of what will be required.

Pupils build bridges with the help of civil engineer volunteers

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has held three days of hands on activities for 150 school children from across the North East and North West regions.

Entries invited for the 2010 British Construction Industry Awards

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Entries are invited for the 2010 British Construction Industry Awards, the UK’s top accolades for overall excellence in building and civil engineering projects. Full details and online entry is available at www.bciawards.org.uk. Closing date for entries is Thursday 15 April 2010.

Impressive number of nominations for Stephenson Awards

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE North East Robert Stephenson Awards

Birmingham University team 'Aspire' to great heights

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thirteen teams of students and young engineers from Birmingham and Coventry University, Arup, Aecom, Mott MacDonald and Amey competed in this year's competition which took place at Birmingham University on 2nd March.

Funding helps Tyneside students progress

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

QUEST Technician Scholarships

Leven Bridge is a warning for the region

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fragility of critical infrastructure

Disciplinary board notice - Mr John Butterfield

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On 4 March 2010, the Disciplinary Board considered allegations of improper conduct against Mr John Butterfield, Membership Number 40173132, of Market Weighton, North Yorkshire.

Low Carbon Solutions Conference - a Success

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Almost seventy industry professionals attended the Low Carbon Solutions Conference at Holywell Park, Loughborough yesterday.

ICE Council approves plan for new office refurb

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Council today approved a full refurbishment of the ICE’s new offices at 8 Storeys Gate.

Engineering activities signal a fun time for youngsters

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Educational activities at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon.

Pick Everard Wins ICE Communication Competition

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A team of graduate engineers from Pick Everard won the regional ICE Communications Competition held at Loughborough University last night.

Municipal Engineer attains elite status

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Staffordshire based municipal engineer, Ian Jenkinson has been awarded an ICE Fellowship.

Liverpool canal link scoops major engineering accolade

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE NW Merit Award 2010 winner

Election to ICE Council 2010

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Would you like to join ICE Council and be part of the Institution’s strategic decision making body? Alternatively you may wish to nominate a colleague. Enthusiastic members are needed to join Council as trustees with effect from 2 November 2010 for a 3 year term of office. Council meets 5 times a year, usually on a Tuesday afternoon at One Great George Street.

Facing up to rising sea levels: retreat, defend, attack?

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Retreating inland, creating habitable defence structures and building out into the sea are three options proposed to cope with the extremities of rising sea levels, in a futuristic project released today by the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) think tank Building Futures and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

We must be ready for future freezes, warns ICE

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East is urging the Government and local authorities to learn from the problems the recent snow and ice have brought to transport infrastructure.

ICE responds to gas shortages

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ICE has released a series of responses to the recent gas balancing alerts (GBA) issued by the National Grid over the last week.

National Science and Engineering Week

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) is a ten day programme of science, engineering and technology events and activities across the UK aimed at people of all ages.

ICE comments on the recent flooding in Cumbria

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The severe flooding in Cumbria has led to high levels of press interest in what civil engineers have to say on the issue - on flood defence, on bridge safety and on issues surrounding critical infrastructure and the impact when that infrastructure is compromised.

East Midlands - State of the Nation: Low Carbon Infrastructure report launched

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

ICE President Paul Jowitt launched the latest State of the Nation: Low Carbon Infrastructure report today.

President Paul Jowitt is inaugurated

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It is time for an ‘engineering renaissance’ new ICE President Paul Jowitt said yesterday at his official inauguration.

Aviation 2040: New report on UK air infrastructure

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Four provocative scenarios showing how UK air transport and airport infrastructure could look in 2040 have been set out in a new report published today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

M1 50th Anniversary to be marked at Toddington Services

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 50th Anniversary of the M1 will be marked with a special plaque near Toddington Services at 2.30pm Monday 2 November.

UK lagging in global race to capture carbon

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

If the UK is to meet ambitious carbon emission targets by 2050 Government must provide a clear road map for the widespread deployment of carbon capture and storage technology, a report published at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) today states.

Dragons’ Den Winner to Speak at Conference

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A successful bidder on BBC Dragons’ Den will be speaking at ‘Construction Waste - the road to zero?’ taking place this Thursday (29th) at the AirSpace Conference Centre, Duxford

Thames Estuary Airport Feasibility Review

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A report commissioned by London Mayor Boris Johnson and conducted by Newmarket based Douglas Oakervee into the feasibility of a new airport in the Thames Estuary has been published today.

Disciplinary Board announcement: Mr Anthony Sheehy

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On 17 September 2009, the Disciplinary Board considered allegations of improper conduct against a Graduate member, Mr Anthony Sheehy, Membership Number 60865366, of South London.

Disciplinary Board announcement: Mr Djemal Redjeb Moustafa

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On 17 September 2009, the Disciplinary Board considered allegations of improper conduct against an Associate Member, Mr Djemal Redjeb Moustafa, Membership Number 48744537, of Enfield, Middlesex.

Civil Engineers Feel Impact of Recession

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

ICE Annual Slary Survey Released

UK utility networks extremely vulnerable to disruption and failure

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Utility networks in the UK, including our electricity and water supplies, remain far too vulnerable to disruption and failure that could have enormous consequences for the general public, according to a major new inquiry released today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

ICE East Midlands office opens in landmark development, Nottingham

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

ICE East Midlands has moved to a new regional office at The University of Nottingham Innovation Park.