Best practice in municipal engineering

ICE actively promotes best practice across the world of civil engineering and the Municipal Engineering Expert Panel has compiled a list of best practice documents and guidance notes related to this specialism.

These documents represent current best practice for civil engineers, and will be updated as and when further examples or new practices are identified.

If you would like to submit further documentation for consideration for inclusion on this list, or have any questions, then please contact adam.kirkup@ice.org.uk.

Please note that the opinions expressed in best practice publications appearing on this website are solely the opinions of the respective authors, and do not represent the views or advice of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

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Addressing crime and disorder in public places through planning and design

Dealing with crime (including terrorism) and disorder in public places is high on the publics agenda. However, consideration of the complex issues involved may only start when construction is complete and operation starts. At that point many issues will be considered by operators and facility ma....

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  • Last updated: 8 NOVEMBER 2012

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VISTA (Visualising integrated information on buried assets to reduce streetworks)

The VISTA Project is aiming to bring together existing paper and digital records with data from satellite and ground-based positioning systems. This coordinated data system will be used to create a three-dimensional map of pipes and cables buried underground. This website provides general inform....

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  • Last updated: 24 AUGUST 2012

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Guidance on designing for crowds an integrated approach

This guidance contains details of what is consideredbest practice and has been developed to assist designers to enhance user experience and minimise risk of crowd accidents within their design.

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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Flood resilience and resistance for critical infrastructure

This publication is the main output from CIRIA project RP913. Flood resilience and resistance for critical infrastructure provides an overview of the regulatory framework and outlines the main issues now faced by the industry in this area.

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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Archaeology and development - a good practice guide to managing risk and maximising benefit

This guide provides the development sector with a unified accessible source of independent and practical advice and information regarding archaeology, drawing on the array of existing guidance. It is illustrated by a series of case studies showingbest practice, and a few cautionary examples of l....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Historical engineering , Municipal engineering

Designing streets for people: Ideas and recommendations on how to transform our streets into places

Why are streets as they are? Can they be better managed and add more to the quality of life for those who use them, live in them, or work in them? The Institution of Civil Engineers presents Designing Streets For People: Ideas and Recommendations on how to Transform our Streets into Places, whic....

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  • Last updated: 22 AUGUST 2012

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Urban Design Guidance: Urban Design Frameworks, Development Briefs and Master Plans

Despite general recognition that making places socially, economically and environmentally successful depends on high standards of urban design, there is less understanding of how good design can be delivered.The Institution of Civil Engineers presents the Urban Design Guidance: Urban Design Fram....

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  • Last updated: 21 AUGUST 2012

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Car Park Designers' Handbook

The Institution of Civil Engineers presents the Car Park Designers' handbook. This book providesadvice and guidance on those aspects of planning and design that will enable car parks to perform their function efficiently and economically whilstat the same timeremaining user friendly.

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  • Last updated: 21 AUGUST 2012

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ICE Manual of Highway Design and Management

The Institution of Civil Engineers presents the ICEManual of Highway Design and Management. This guideis a one-stop reference for all practicing engineers working in the field of highway engineering.

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  • Last updated: 21 AUGUST 2012

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Manual for Streets

The main aim of this guide is to facilitate the creation of streets that promote greater social interaction and enjoyment while still performing successfully as conduits for movement. It is to be used predominantly for the design, construction, adoption and maintenance of new residential streets....

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  • Last updated: 17 AUGUST 2012

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Pedestrain Facilities: Engineering and Geometric Design

Pedestrian facilities: Engineering and geometric design is the first text to deal exclusively with the engineering and numerical design aspects of pedestrian facilities, such as footways, uncontrolled and controlled crossings along roads and at junctions, roundabouts and driveways where pedestri....

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  • Last updated: 17 AUGUST 2012

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Urban Design and Planning

Urban Design and Planning publishes refereed papers and short articles addressing the design and planning of the built environment, emphasizing the interfaces between urban policy, design, construction and management.

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  • Last updated: 17 AUGUST 2012

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Municipal Engineer

The Municipal Enginner publishes case studies, best practice, project paper reports, and international peer reviewed research.

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  • Last updated: 17 AUGUST 2012

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Qualityreviewer: Appraising the Design Quality of Development Proposals

Qualityreviewer identifies 10 essential questions to ask in assessing design: What is special about the place? How should policy and guidance be applied? What is the design concept? How significant is the schemes impact likely to be? What are the designs strengths and weaknesses? Does....

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  • Last updated: 16 AUGUST 2012

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