Publications and proceedings

Below is a sample of ICE publications relating to environmental and sustainability issues in civil engineering.


Environmental impact assessment handbook, 2nd edition

This guide explains the environmental impact assessment process and legal procedures.  It covers each of the steps and associated studies needed to undertake an EIA and to produce a successful Environmental Statement.  This edition has been expanded to include a new chapter on Strategic Environmental Assessment and is in line with the Planning Bill enacted in 2008.

B Carroll and T Turpin.
Published May 2009.  
The Middle East

This Civil Engineering special focuses on the Middle East.  Papers range from an outline of the history of development in the Middle East; to how principles of sustainability have been embraced and are currently being implemented in projects across the region; advances in understanding of regional geology; to  landmark projects, including A'Samaliah island, UAE, a case study in sustainability.

Simon Fullalove.
Published November 2009.  
Role of concrete in sustainable development

This volume, part of the proceedings of a symposia organised under the umbrella of 'celebrating concrete: people and practice', includes papers on: mechanical properties for concrete; roles of fibres in ductility and strength; durability and performance; withstanding severe conditions; specialist concrete and construction techniques; and exploiting concrete.

Ravindra K Dhir, Moray D Newlands and Kevin A Paine.
Published September 2003.  
Engineering Sustainability Proceedings

This regular peer-reviewed ICE journal features papers relating to the pursuit and implementation of sustainability principles through engineering planning, design and application.  Methodologies for assessing sustainability, policy issues, education and corporate responsibility are also included.  The tensions between and integration of social, economic and environmental considerations are also considered.

Further publications

Further publications on environmental and sustainability issues can be found in the ICE Virtual Library (many of which are freely available) or at Thomas Telford Bookshop.