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The new Highway Code: further down the road, but not far enough?
- Author: John Parkin
- Date: 27 January, 2022
New changes to the Highway Code seek to improve safety for those road users at greatest risk, but Professor John Parkin, of UWE Bristol, asks if more can be done to get the message across.
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3 key ingredients for designing inclusive walking and cycling infrastructure
- Author: Will Haynes
- Date: 24 January, 2022
Designers cannot rely solely on their own knowledge if they are to create streets that work for everyone. Will Haynes, infrastructure director at Sustrans, explains why it’s vital to learn from the lived experiences of others.
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What are smart motorways and how do they work?
- Author: Stuart Wilson
- Date: 04 January, 2022
Smart motorway technology is deployed to actively manage traffic flows and optimise the motorway network. Stuart Wilson, technical director at Sweco, explains the types of smart motorway technology and how they are used to achieve operational...
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5 safety lessons the space industry can teach engineers
- Author: Andy Alder and Bryan Williams
- Date: 07 December, 2021
Tideway and Costain draw parallels between the construction and space industries, highlighting some key steps that we can all take to keep people safe and well at work.
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Resolving disputes during Covid-19
- Author: Patrick Waterhouse
- Date: 06 December, 2021
Are we still playing nicely after lockdown? How the ICE helps contracting parties resolve their disputes.
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Why collaboration is the key to future-proofing infrastructure
- Author: Judith Sykes
- Date: 02 December, 2021
Judith Sykes explains why working with other disciplines is crucial if engineers are to lead the change, and why it's not always about building anew.
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COP26 and the Glasgow Climate Pact: what does it mean for ICE’s members?
- Author: Professor Jim Hall
- Date: 01 December, 2021
How ICE can rise to meet the climate agreements set at COP26, including how members can access research funding to help achieve these goals.
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Engineering Rebellion: shaking up the industry from within
- Author: Emma-Jane Houghton
- Date: 29 November, 2021
The definition of 'civil engineer' is changing, its future is in the hands of the next generation, and ICE is leading the way.
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How building houses on flood plains could be the ‘best choice’
- Author: Fiona Barbour
- Date: 25 November, 2021
A recent Guardian article about housing being planned in areas at risk of flooding may raise eyebrows – but an ICE expert explains how it might not be the harebrained scheme it first appears.
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5 critical steps for engineers going digital
- Author: Damon Schunmann
- Date: 25 November, 2021
An expert panel highlighted the steps for engineers and organisations in areas ranging from data definition to standardising digital practices.
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