Best practice documents

ICE actively promotes best practice across the world of civil engineering and the Law and Contracts 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 brendan.vanrooyen@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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Guidance for users of adjudication

This document provides guidance on the procedures for users of adjudication as a means of dispute resolution. Parties may use adjudication with or without legal or other representation. This Guidance is intended to provide an overview of some of the issues to be considered by users and explain t....

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  • Last updated: 19 DECEMBER 2012

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Issues relating to prosecutions under the Health and Safety at Work Act

Issues relating to prosecutions under the Health and Safety at Work Act

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  • Last updated: 24 AUGUST 2012

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Working with wildlife: Guidance for the construction industry

The UK has a long history of wildlife conservation dating back to the establishment of royal hunting grounds, such as the New Forest, in the 11th century. However, the 20th century saw increasing concern regarding the loss of wildlife on a national scale, mainly because of changes in agricultura....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability , Law and Contracts

A Guide to the Reservoirs Act 1975

The Institution of Civil Engineering presents this publication as a comprehensive text containingexpert guidance on the application of the Reservoirs Act 1975. The guidereflects onthe current views and practices of the dam engineering profession, andaims to encourage high standards of safety and....

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  • Last updated: 22 AUGUST 2012

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  • Law and Contracts , Water

NEC3: A User's Guide

NEC3: A Users Guide is a practical guide for anyone involved in preparing, administering, or contributing to a NEC3 contract. …the contractual bible for users on how to implement and get the best from an NEC3 contract Glenn Hide, NEC3 Managing Consultant, GMH Planning Ltd

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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The Practical Guide to Waste Management Law

This is the start of an enormous change in waste both a challenge and an opportunity John Burns, Waste Implementation Programme Director, DEFRA*

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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  • Education , Law and Contracts , Waste management

ICE Manual of Construction Law

The Institution of Civil Engineers presents the ICE Manual of Construction Law, which forms part of the ICE manuals series.The ICE Manualof Construction Law is the essential legal reference for all construction professionals. Previously published as the annual ICE Construction Law Handbook, ICE ....

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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Construction Dispute Resolution Handbook

The Institution of Civil Engineers presents the Construction Dispute Resolution Handbook. This guide provides construction professionals and lawyers with straightforward and pragmatic advice on dealing with construction disputes, at all stages, using principles that are applicable internationall....

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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Choosing the Right NEC Contract

Choosing the Right NEC Contract guide provides an overview of the contracts in the NEC family of contracts. It describes each contract, its main features and the options available from which an appropriate contract can be prepared. It is written as a desktop manual for those who may be familiar ....

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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A Guide to Health & Safety Prosecutions

The Institution of Civil Engineers presents A Guide to Health Safety Prosecutions. Written against the backdrop of increasing fines for health and safety offences against companies and individuals, this guide provides straightforward advice on how to avoid or deal with health and safety prosecu....

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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  • Education , Health and safety , Law and Contracts

Health and Safety in Construction

Health and Safety in Construction

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  • Last updated: 16 AUGUST 2012

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Limited Liability Partnerships

Limited Liability Partnerships

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  • Last updated: 16 AUGUST 2012

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Reviewing the work of another Engineer and replacing another Engineer

"This Note is concerned with questions which may arise when an engineer is engaged to review the work (usually design) of another engineer or to replace another engineer whose appointment has been terminated during the course of a project. "

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  • Last updated: 16 AUGUST 2012

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Liability for Latent Defects

Liability for Latent Defects

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  • Last updated: 16 AUGUST 2012

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Contract (Rights of third parties) Act 1999

Contract (Rights of third parties) Act 1999

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  • Last updated: 28 MAY 2010

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