Best practice in ground engineering

ICE actively promotes best practice across the world of civil engineering and the Ground 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 shelagh.fleming@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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ICE design and practice guides: Contaminated land - investigation, assessment and remediation, 2nd Edition

The Institution of Civil Engineers presents the second edition of the ICE Design and Practice Guide following the unprecedented success of the first edition published in 1994. Since the first edition, there has been a multitude of legislation on the environment and the adoption of many of the pr....

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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  • Education , Environment & Sustainability , Ground engineering

Clients' guide to reducing the risk of leaking substructure

An ICE client guide explaining substructure waterproofing issues and the risks associated with waterproofing. This guide provides information about the methods and processes involved and gives information on how to manage the risks. Published 2009

  • Document type: Guidance notes
  • Last updated: 15 AUGUST 2012

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  • Ground engineering