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Institution of Civil Engineers. The home of infrastructure
Why are tunnel boring machines always named after women?
30 January 2025

Why are tunnel boring machines always named after women?

Learn about the fascinating tradition that's followed all over the world. 

Dig into the naming trend
Myanmar earthquake
31 March 2025

Myanmar earthquake

Seismic engineers Professor Emily So and Ziggy Lubkowski answer technical questions about the tragic event in an accessible way.

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Stamp of approval
24 April 2025

Stamp of approval

Why is this ICE past president being commemorated by Royal Mail?

Learn about Sir Thomas Peirson Frank

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Institution of Civil Engineers. The home of infrastructure

Upcoming events

  • Sustainability Reading Club Lead
    Type
    Networking

    Civil Engineering sustainability reading club

    A virtual social event for members to gather, informally network and discuss a topic we’ve been reading about!

    Location
    Online
    Date
    25 April 2025
    Time
    18:00 - 19:00 BST (GMT+1)
    Free
  • Central Kowloon Route Site Visit Lead
    Type
    Networking

    HKA: Technical visit to HY/2018/02 Central Kowloon Route, Kai Tak East

    Participants will visit KTE’s site - S2 bridge deck to observe the construction of bridges and Smart Site Management Hub (SSMH) to learn about the application of innovative technologies in the CKR project (e.g., BIM, DWSS/iDWSS, SSMH, IoTs, SmartEye, etc.). 

    Location
    Hong Kong, East Asia
    Date
    26 April 2025
    Time
    09:15 - 11:45 Hong Kong Time (HKT)
    Free
  • Waterside Bridge Lead
    Type
    Webinar

    Lunch and Learn: The Waterside Bridge

    Join the ICE East Midlands North Nottingham, North Derby Branch lunch and learn webinar on the Waterside Bridge.

    Location
    Online
    Date
    28 April 2025
    Time
    12:00 - 13:00 BST (GMT+1)
    Free
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Institution of Civil Engineers. The home of infrastructure

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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:

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