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Why the expansion of the CROSS confidential reporting scheme into fire safety matters to all civil engineers
- Author: Mark Hansford
- Date: 06 April, 2021
Civil engineers’ first duty of care is to ensure their work is safe. ICE Director of Engineering Knowledge Mark Hansford discusses CROSS’s expansion into fire safety and the crucial role it plays in continuous learning.
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What can SMEs do to fight climate change?
- Author: Majda Dabaghi
- Date: 25 March, 2021
Majda Dabaghi, Director of Inclusive & Green Growth at the International Chamber of Commerce and ICE Brunel International Lecture Series guest speaker, encourages engineers and infrastructure professionals to join the Unite...
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Why the average UK user will never have to value water
- Author: Alex Backhouse and Phil Druce
- Date: 22 March, 2021
On World Water Day, Alex Backhouse and Phil Druce, members of the ICE London and South East Water panel explore what influences the UK public view of water.
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Going the extra mile to extend the lifespan of the Menai Suspension Bridge
- Author: Luke Fisher
- Date: 18 March, 2021
Luke Fisher, sector lead for Bridges & Structures at Spencer Group, the principal contractor on the Menai Suspension Bridge remedial works, provides a fascinating overview of the project.
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Why innovation is needed in the water sector
- Author: Alison Fergusson
- Date: 15 March, 2021
Ofwat has launched a £200 million Water Innovation Fund for England and Wales this year. Alison Fergusson from Ofwat explains why.
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Building the Project 13 network
- Author: Dale Evans
- Date: 11 March, 2021
Project 13 continues to build on its early success and momentum by launching the Project 13 Network platform. Dale Evans from the Infrastructure Client Group discusses the next phase of the movement and getting involved.
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3 ways ICE is helping to drive innovation in the water sector
- Author: Mark Hansford
- Date: 08 March, 2021
The water sector has been accused of failing to embrace innovation. Director of Engineering Knowledge Mark Hansford explains how ICE is seeking to help.
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WFEO Climate Stories on World Engineering Day
- Author: Davide Stronati
- Date: 04 March, 2021
ICE is hosting the World Federation of Engineering Organizations’ (WFEO) Committee on Engineering and the Environment from 2019 to 2023. On World Engineering Day, CEE chair Davide Stronati considers what we can ...
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WFEO Climate Stories: how climate change is affecting the UK
- Author: Davide Stronati
- Date: 25 February, 2021
ICE is hosting the World Federation of Engineering Organizations’ (WFEO) Committee on Engineering and the Environment from 2019 to 2023. In this blog series, members of the committee provide a snapshot of climate change impacts and solu...
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WFEO Climate Stories: how climate change is affecting Kenya
- Author: Christine Adongo Ogut
- Date: 22 February, 2021
ICE is hosting the World Federation of Engineering Organizations’ (WFEO) Committee on Engineering and the Environment from 2019 to 2023. In this blog series, members of the committee provide a snapshot of climate change impacts and solu...
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