ICE hits historic milestone

The ICE has reached a significant milestone: 10 consecutive years of growth in professionally registered members.

This decade-long trend is testament to the hard work of the institution, its members and all volunteers who provide a supporting role.

This enables the ICE to deliver on its purpose of improving lives by ensuring the world has the engineering capacity and infrastructure systems it needs to enable our planet and our people to thrive.

The value of professional qualification

Engineers play an essential role in delivering resilient infrastructure, tackling climate change and building a more sustainable future.

Becoming professionally qualified demonstrates that civil and infrastructure engineers have met the rigorous standards that are expected of them.

It’s a way to prove their commitment to ethical practice and lifelong learning. It assures employers and society that the engineers working on the infrastructure systems they need to thrive are credible and competent.

10 years of growth

The growth in professionally qualified members is the result of sustained effort, strategic clarity and the collective commitment of ICE staff and its volunteer network.

Over the past decade, an increasing number of members have taken on supporting roles that have helped the institution towards this achievement.

Much of the growth has come through closer alliances – such as academic and corporate partnerships – all built on a shared commitment to raise standards in civil engineering.

These collaborations have enabled the ICE to support more people to attain a professional qualification and develop their careers with confidence.

Supporting members on their qualification journey

The ICE has also invested in strengthening its support for members at every stage of their professional journey. The institution has worked hard to simplify the application process and expand access to advice, mentorship and therefore, professional registration.

The ICE remains committed to ensuring that the institution’s standards reflect the changing demands of the profession.

With the introduction of professional qualifications for infrastructure engineers and the advent of AI, professional recognition must evolve to remain relevant.

‘To all ICE members – thank you’

Not only has the number of professionally registered members grown every year since, but the ICE now stands on the threshold of 100,000 members globally. This figure reflects the strength, relevance and enduring appeal of ICE membership.

ICE President Professor Jim Hall extended his gratitude towards members.

Prof Hall said: “To all ICE members – thank you. You are part of a global community of professionals whose work underpins modern life. Together, we have built a strong foundation for the future of civil and infrastructure engineering.”

ICE director general and secretary Dr Janet Young echoed the sentiment, noting that this "remarkable achievement" has only "been possible because of the work of ICE members and colleagues past and present".

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