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Institution of Civil Engineers. The home of infrastructure
Steel, stone and glass: One Great George Street’s sustainable legacy
05 November 2024

Steel, stone and glass: One Great George Street’s sustainable legacy

The home of the institution went through refurbishments recently to help it on its journey to net zero.

Find out how
Presidential Address 2024
11 November 2024

Presidential Address 2024

Missed Professor Jim Hall's inaugural address as the 160th President of the ICE? 

Watch it here
5 lessons from the cancellation of HS2's northern leg
16 September 2024

5 lessons from the cancellation of HS2's northern leg

This Next Steps programme explored why the UK’s flagship rail project was downsized.

Read what future projects can learn

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Upcoming events

  • Fellowship Lead
    Type
    Webinar

    Routes to Fellowship with Kathleen Harrison

    The webinar will talk about the attributes and qualifications for becoming a Fellow of ICE.

    Location
    Online
    Date
    05 December 2024
    Time
    13:00 - 14:00 GMT
    Free
  • Hybrid
    Southampton Port Lead
    Type
    Lecture

    Half-day seminar and Christmas drinks reception: another year of dredging

    This seminar presents a selection of dredging projects from around the UK bringing news of recently completed dredging projects and innovations under development. 

    Location
    London, UK
    Date
    05 December 2024
    Time
    14:00 - 20:00 GMT
    Free
  • Business Meeting Lead
    Type
    Lecture

    Fellowship application workshop

    Take the next step towards ICE Fellowship with bespoke support and advice to get you ready to make an application to become an ICE Fellow. The workshop is aimed at members and non-members in South West England. 

    Location
    South West, UK
    Date
    06 December 2024
    Time
    10:00 - 16:00 GMT
    Free
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