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Institution of Civil Engineers
The home of infrastructure

With 95,000 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
Build the resilience of the systems that keep you moving
30 June 2026

Build the resilience of the systems that keep you moving

Head to Manchester this September to hear how experts would tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our industry: building truly resilient transport networks.

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Do you have the next great engineering idea?
30 June 2026

Do you have the next great engineering idea?

For over 30 years, the ICE’s Research and Development Enabling Fund has been helping turn good ideas into real-world solutions.

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Nature-based solutions in action
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Nature-based solutions in action

A UK-first, this project is using natural processes to reduce pollution, protect aquatic life and improve storm flow treatment.

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ICE Knowledge Hub

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Infrastructure Client Group

Bringing together the UK's most progressive economic infrastructure clients in partnership with government and industry.

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Upcoming events

Stantec DPG and ICE Y&H ECNet: Routes to membership & networking
Type
Networking

Stantec DPG and ICE Y&H ECNet: Routes to membership & networking

This interactive session organised by the Stantec Developing Professionals Group (DPG) in collaboration with ICE ECNet in the region brings together early-career professionals working in the sector and looking to learn more about the ICE and how to achieve professional qualification. 

Location
Leeds,
Date
07 July 2026
Time
17:30 - 19:30 BST (GMT+1)
Free
ICE East of England Norfolk branch annual summer social event
Type
Networking

ICE East of England Norfolk branch annual summer social event

This event is centred at Geldeston on the River Waveney. All members are invited to paddle using canoes or SUP along the environmentally rich River Waveney. After paddling pizza and fizz will be available.

Location
Geldeston, United Kingdom
Date
07 July 2026
Time
17:30 - 21:00 BST (GMT+1)
From £35.00
Live Labs 2: regional workshop in North Wales
Type
Networking

Live Labs 2: regional workshop in North Wales

As part of the year 4 externalisation of the Live Labs 2 programme to cut emissions and save money and local roads, CIHT, CILT and ICE are supporting an open, one day regional workshop in North Wales at Sarn Mynach, Llandudno Junction on Wednesday 8 July, 10am-3pm.

Location
Conwy, United Kingdom
Date
08 July 2026
Time
10:00 - 15:00 BST (GMT+1)
Free
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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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What is civil engineering?

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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.

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

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