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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
Helping you achieve your professional goals
22 May 2026

Helping you achieve your professional goals

With the help of our passionate volunteers, in 2025, we supported some 12,000 early career engineers and awarded over 2,000 professional qualifications.

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£5bn savings on UK road and rail projects?
22 May 2026

£5bn savings on UK road and rail projects?

The Competition and Markets Authority has made bold recommendations to reduce infrastructure delivery times and increase innovation and investment.

What you need to know
Match the civil engineering icon to their nickname
01 January 0001

Match the civil engineering icon to their nickname

Do the Colossus of Roads and the Magician of Iron ring any bells?

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ICE Knowledge Hub

Get access to free, engaging and informative content to help you with your continuous professional development.

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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

Decisions and control: do we understand the risks and opportunities for AI adoption in the civil engineering industry?
Type
Webinar

Decisions and control: do we understand the risks and opportunities for AI adoption in the civil engineering industry?

Explore how AI is transforming decision‑making, risk management and professional practice in civil engineering, with expert insights on opportunities, challenges and long‑term industry impacts.

Location
Online
Date
10 June 2026
Time
19:00 - 20:30 GST
Free
The Princess Royal Award for Emerging Engineers: North East final 2026
Type
Lecture

The Princess Royal Award for Emerging Engineers: North East final 2026

Join the online audience and show your support for the two North East finalists, as they present their papers at the regional final of the Princess Royal Award for Emerging Engineers.

Location
Online
Date
11 June 2026
Time
12:00 - 13:00 BST (GMT+1)
Free
Let's talk about... loneliness
Type
Webinar

Let's talk about... loneliness

Loneliness is now seen as one of the greatest concerns to human health. Let’s talk about how we can feel more connected.

Location
Online
Date
11 June 2026
Time
12:30 - 13:00 BST
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?

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.

Professional development training

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