Best practice in management

ICE actively promotes best practice across the world of civil engineering and the Management 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 matthew.parker@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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Asset Management Policy

The objective of this paper is to set out ICEs position on the issues facing the management of the UKs infrastructure assets.

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  • Last updated: 23 JANUARY 2013

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A Simple Guide to Controlling Risk

All construction projects contain risk - procedural, safety, commercial, environmental and so on. Each risk could have an impact on your project, or your business, yet very few of these risks are directly attributable to things you do or do not do. This simple guide contain best practice informa....

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  • Last updated: 24 AUGUST 2012

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Guidance on catastrophic events in construction

Health and safety has always been important in the construction industry, which suffers from a higher incidence rate of death, injuries and ill-health compared with other sectors. In recent decades there has been a concerted and increasingly successful effort to improve performance, following le....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Health and safety , Management

Build Lean. Transforming construction using Lean Thinking

We meet Steve, a senior leader in a construction business as he receives news of yet another failed tender bid. Licking his wounds, and pondering what he can do differently next time, he comes across a comparative review of two projects recently completed by his company. The two schemes were sim....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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Guide to sustainable procurement in construction

In the next 40 years, the worlds population is likely to double. In theory this is good news for the construction industry because all those extra people will need homes, schools, workplaces and infrastructure. But the world is of finite resources and within 40 years, many of the natural resourc....

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  • Last updated: 23 AUGUST 2012

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  • Environment & Sustainability , Management

Client Best Practice Guide

Researched and written by the ICE Client Best Practice expert panel in cooperation with industry-leading construction clients and consultants, the Client Best Practice Guide offers definitive guidance to clients on the many ways in which they can positively influence the success of their project....

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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Asset management

The Institution of Civil Engineers presents,Asset Management, the first book ofits kind.Asset Managementoffers comprehensive and accessible coverage of all the major aspects of the subject, providing an invaluable reference to those working in, or learning about, asset-intensive industries.

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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Cost-benefit analysis: a practical guide, 2nd Edition

The Institution of Civil Engineers presents Cost-benefit analysis:a practical guide (2ndedition). This bookis a complete guide to the principles and practice of using cost-benefit analysis (CBA) effectively for making better decisions and allocating resources.

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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CESMM4: Civil engineering standard method of measurement

The Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement CESMM has been well established for over 20 years as the standard for the preparation of bills of quantities in civil engineering work. This much anticipated fourth edition, CESMM4, brings the method into line with changes in industry practi....

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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Nuclear lessons learned report: Guidance for Best Practice

In October 2010, Engineering the Future brought together a study working group, at the request of the Office of Nuclear Development, to examine the lessons that could be learnt from recent civil nuclear power plant construction projects, and how they should be incorporated into the proposed UK n....

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  • Last updated: 20 AUGUST 2012

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Concrete: Nuclear Lessons Learned - Guidance for Best Practice

In October 2010, Engineering the Future brought together a study working group, at the request of the Office of Nuclear Development, to examine the lessons that could be learnt from recent civil nuclear power plant construction projects, and how they should be incorporated into the proposed UK n....

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  • Last updated: 17 AUGUST 2012

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Welding: Nuclear construction lessons learned - Guidance for best practice

In October 2010, Engineering the Future brought together a study working group, at the request of the Office of Nuclear Development, to examine the lessons that could be learnt from recent civil nuclear power plant construction projects, and how they should be incorporated into the proposed UK n....

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  • Last updated: 17 AUGUST 2012

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Nuclear Safety Culture: Nuclear Construction Lessons Learned - Guidance for Best Practice

In October 2010, Engineering the Future brought together a study working group, at the request of the Office of Nuclear Development, to examine the lessons that could be learnt from recent civil nuclear power plant construction projects, and how they should be incorporated into the proposed UK n....

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  • Last updated: 17 AUGUST 2012

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NEC Contracts

The ICE endorsed NEC3 is a family of contracts that facilitates the implementation of sound project management principles and practices as well as defining legal relationships

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  • Last updated: 16 AUGUST 2012

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