Skip to content
Search

Institution of Civil Engineers. Shaping the world

With 95,000 members worldwide, ICE promotes and advances civil engineering around the globe. We lead the infrastructure debate to create a more sustainable future and ensure high standards through awarding professional qualifications.

Find out all about membership

Engineering Summer photo competition is back!
01 August 2022

Engineering Summer photo competition is back!

Send in your photos of civil engineering that has 'changed life for the better' for your chance to win a prize.

Submit your entry
7 fun video games that teach civil engineering
10 August 2022

7 fun video games that teach civil engineering

Not only will they entertain for hours, you'll learn key skills along the way.

Read more
How Qatar faced up to the water security challenge
10 August 2022

How Qatar faced up to the water security challenge

An ICE member working on a major reservoir project in the country shares some fascinating insight. 

Read more

Latest news

View more news

Latest blogs

View more blogs
Get involved

There are many ways you can help shape the future of civil engineering. Discover how you can get involved in a range of exciting opportunities.

Volunteering with ICE

Upcoming events

  • In person
    Mock CPR Presentaton
    Type
    Lecture

    G&S: Mock CPR presentation workshop 2022

    The mock CPR presentation workshops allow participants to practise and better understand the ICE CPR process.

    Location
    Online
    Date
    20 Aug 2022
    Time
    09:00 - 12:00 Hong Kong Time (HKT)
    From HKD $150.00
  • In person
    Po Shan Drainage Tunnel
    Type
    Networking

    G&S: Technical visit to Po Shan Drainage Tunnel – Landslide Sci-Tech Chamber

    In this technical visit, participants will be introduced to the Po Shan Drainage Tunnel – Landslide Sci-Tech Chamber and will be able to visit the implementation of using sub-vertical drains for groundwater level control.

    Location
    Online
    Date
    20 Aug 2022
    Time
    09:30 - 12:00 Hong Kong Time (HKT)
    Free
  • Online
    Builder Laptop Lead (1)
    Type
    Webinar

    Technicians' Network & Discussion Forum, Wales Cymru

    Come and share, listen and contribute to conversations with technical and engineering support staff, reflecting our experiences in all aspects of the industry

    Location
    Online
    Date
    23 Aug 2022
    Time
    12:00 - 13:00 BST (GMT+1)
    Free
View all events

What is civil engineering?

If you want to know more about civil engineering, then you're in the right place. Our What is civil engineering section contains a wealth of information, including:

  • Examples of inspiring civil engineering achievements
  • Interviews - find out what inspired civil engineers to choose their career
  • Profiles of some of the most famous civil engineers to have lived
Read more

ICE membership

We award professional qualifications that are the industry standard, lead the debates around infrastructure and the built environment and provide an unmatched level of training, knowledge and thinking.

Knowledge resources

Explore our civil engineering knowledge from the latest news and blogs to case studies and recorded lectures.

Knowledge resources

Professional development training

Courses designed to help you achieve the highest standards of professional recognition within the civil engineering industry.

More professional development training