The Panel for Historical Engineering Works (PHEW) was established to promote an understanding amongst civil engineers, and the broader public, of our rich engineering heritage.
It identifies historical engineering works that are worthy of recording and, in some cases, preserving for posterity and the database is now available online.
PHEW also helps to organise groups of civil engineers in local areas who are interested in the history of their profession, and to publish a quarterly newsletter, regional guides and leaflets on the subject.
PHEW has a regional basis, with members in all UK regions and in Ireland, and corresponding members in other parts of the world.
It has number of sub-panels relating to various subjects including:
- Concrete bridges
- Iron bridges
- Masonry bridges
- Dams
- Dry docks
- Inland waterways
- Transport structures - Find out more about the Transport Building Sub-panel
- Water towers
- Windmills
If you are interested in finding out more information about either the work of PHEW or an historical engineering structure please contact: phew@ice.org.uk
You can download a copy of the PHEW handbook which includes the Panel's procedures
PHEW AGM 2012
PHEW visited Kings Lynn for the AGM in August. Despite there being a limited number of ICE members living nearby, there was a well attended PHEW joint meeting with the region and local history groups where Peter Cross-Rudkin spoke on Some Historic Fenland Engineers and Dan Pollard on Managing the Denver Complex Today.
The Panel visited many interesting engineering sites including the Denver complex, Houghton Hall water house, Fakenham Gasworks, Sutton bridge and the towers at Ely Cathedral.
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CARE Panel
The Conservation Accreditation Register for Engineers (CARE) identifies civil and structural engineers skilled in the conservation of historical structures and sites. Members have followed a rigorous approval procedure to confirm an appreciation of disciplines and interests well beyond their professional qualification as engineers.
PHEW regional guides
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Civil Engineering Heritage: Ireland
ISBN: 9781848891708
Format: Paperback
Published Date: due 31/03/2013
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Civil Engineering Heritage: East Anglia
ISBN: 9781860776373
Format: Paperback
Published Date: 01/05/2010
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Civil Engineering Heritage: Wales
ISBN: 9781860776380
Format: Paperback
Published Date: 01/05/2010
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Civil Engineering Heritage: West Midlands
ISBN: 9781860775727
Format: Paperback
Published Date: 01/05/2010
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Civil Engineering Heritage Scotland (2 volume set)
ISBN: 9780727734471
Format: Paperbound
Published Date: 18/05/2007
Price: £ 30.00
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Civil Engineering Heritage Scotland – The Lowlands and Borders
ISBN: 9780727734877
Format: Paperbound
Published Date: 18/05/2007
Price: £ 17.50
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Civil Engineering Heritage Scotland – Highlands and Islands
ISBN: 9780727734884
Format: Paperbound
Published Date: 18/05/2007
Price: £ 17.50
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Civil Engineering Heritage: London and the Thames Valley
ISBN: 9780727728760
Format: Paperbound
Published Date: 11/12/2001
Price: £ 10.00
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Civil Engineering Heritage: Ireland
ISBN: 9780727726278
Format: Paperbound
Published Date: 02/04/1998
Price: £ 11.97
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Civil Engineering Heritage: Wales and West Central England, 2nd edition
ISBN: 9780727725769
Format: Paperbound
Published Date: 08/04/1997
Price: £ 11.97
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