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Lecture

A Conversation with Ed McCann: diary of a past president

Event organised by ICE

Date
22 May 2025
Time
18:15 - 19:15 BST (GMT+1)
Location
Custom House
The Hub
Custom House Square
Belfast, BT1 3ET
United Kingdom
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Overview

Join us for the ICE NI Prestige Lecture featuring a conversation with Ed McCann, past president of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Ed is a distinguished project director known for his work on landmark projects such as the London 2012 Velodrome and the Infinity Bridge. With a wealth of experience in strategic consultancy, feasibility studies, and design, Ed has been instrumental in advancing productivity and carbon performance in major infrastructure programs.

Ed's career highlights include co-founding the Constructionarium and the Get It Right Initiative, both aimed at improving education and reducing errors in the construction industry. As a senior director at Expedition Engineering, Ed has led the company to significant achievements, including being named Building Magazine’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2012.

Chatting to Ed will be Wendy Blundell, former ICE director of regions and a seasoned leader in the global infrastructure sector.

Join us for an insightful discussion as Wendy delves into Ed's early career, his path to leadership at Expedition Engineering, and his vision for the future of the construction industry. This event promises to be an engaging and informative session for all attendees.

Venue

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Custom House
The Hub
Custom House Square
Belfast
BT1 3ET

Programme

17:30 - 18:15

Registration and light refreshments

18:15 - 19:15

Ed McCann chats with Wendy

19:15 - 20:00

Networking

20:00

Close

Speakers

Ed McCann

Ed McCann

Expedition Engineering

Senior Director

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Ed McCann

Past President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. A highly experienced project director Ed is currently working with major infrastructure clients to improve productivity and carbon performance in their programs. Expedition Engineering's Project Director for the multi-award winning London 2012 Velodrome and the Infinity Bridge. Particular skills in strategic consultancy, feasibility studies and design. He is passionate about developing talent in the industry with quality training and education, a passion that led him to become the co-creator of the Constructionarium. This non profit organisation delivers education and training to students and professionals across the built environment sector. He is also a co-founder of the Get It Right Initiative which aims to reduce errors in the industry.
 
He was fundamental in growing Expedition from a startup to Building Magazine’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2012. As a senior director at Expedition, Ed provides invaluable leadership and experience to our organisation.
 
He is technical, an excellent communicator, enthusiastic, and has a deep understanding of the construction process. He is particularly skilled in strategic consultancy, feasibility studies, and design. As a respected thought leader, Ed is often invited to speak at various events, write articles, and deliver lectures, and has also made television programmes on civil engineering

Wendy Blundell

Wendy Blundell

consultant and non executive director

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Wendy Blundell

Wendy is a seasoned leader in the global infrastructure sector, bringing over 40 years of experience to her consultancy and non-executive director roles.

 As a former director at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and a Chartered Civil & Structural Engineer, she has a proven track record of driving strategic growth and digital transformation while championing sustainable development.

Her expertise encompasses strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, honed through extensive board-level experience.

A passionate advocate for good governance and inspiring future generations, Wendy has served as a school governor and Chair of the Board of Governors for a 1,000-student independent grammar school.

 A Queen's University graduate, she was awarded an OBE in 2012 and an Honorary Doctorate in 2017 for her contributions to civil engineering and her commitment to diversity within the profession.

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