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With 97,000 members worldwide, the ICE exists to improve lives by ensuring the world has the engineering capacity and infrastructure systems it needs to enable our planet and our people to thrive.

Institution of Civil Engineers. The home of infrastructure
How can the infrastructure sector help prevent another Grenfell?
05 September 2024

How can the infrastructure sector help prevent another Grenfell?

The ICE, its members and the wider industry have worked to improve safety risk management since the tragedy.

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Nature-positive solutions
29 July 2024

Nature-positive solutions

"Building assets which do less harm to our natural world is not good enough anymore. To put it simply, we don’t have an option but to be nature-positive," says ICE President Prof Anusha Shah.

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What's the new UK government doing about infrastructure?
12 August 2024

What's the new UK government doing about infrastructure?

Everything you need to know about Labour’s plans for planning, transport, energy, and more.

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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.

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Upcoming events

  • RGU Lead
    Type
    Networking

    Aberdeen Association of Civil Engineers president’s address

    New president of the AACE, Marshall Dean, will present his career in civil engineering and his expectations for his two-year term.

    Location
    Scotland, UK
    Date
    09 September 2024
    Time
    17:30 - 19:30 BST (GMT+1)
    Free
  • Sustainability Lead
    Type
    Webinar

    5-week course: sustainability

    A useful five session course delivered by industry experts focusing on key aspects of sustainability in civil engineering.

    Location
    Online
    Date
    09 September - 30 September 2024
    Time
    18:00 - 19:30 BST (GMT+1)
    From £12.50 (Excl.VAT)
  • Bouldering Lead
    Type
    Social

    The Civil Engineers’ Club: bouldering

    Why not come and have some fun bouldering and join us for a drink afterwards.

    Location
    London, UK
    Date
    09 September 2024
    Time
    18:30 - 20:30 BST (GMT+1)
    £4.17 (Excl.VAT)
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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
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