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The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has been working hard to promote the profession of civil engineering for over 200 years. The ICE provides professional qualifications, leads the debate on infrastructure and the built environment internationally and provides an unmatched level or training, knowledge and thinking to over 95,000 members around the world.
New Civil Engineer is the official magazine of the ICE and is distributed – in print or digital formats – to more than 50,000 readers each month.
This page has the latest news from the Institution but you can find out more about ICE events, reports and opinion at www.ice.org.uk

Spotlight | COP28 prepares for a net zero future

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COP 28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change, will be hosted in Dubai later this year. There are few countries better placed to explore this year’s key theme of technology and innovation than the United Arab Emirates…

Lighthouse | The next Parliament’s infrastructure to-do list

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It seems that the UK’s infrastructure to-do list grows ever larger. Progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, delivering net zero, adapting to climate change and addressing economic and regional disparity have slowed. Policy uncertainty, spending constraints and weak productivity have all contributed. With a General Election due in 2024,…

ICE in virtual work experience initiative

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Young people considering a career in engineering will have the opportunity to undertake virtual work experience as a result of a new ICE initiative.

Civil Engineers: Shaping the World is a virtual work experience programme which has been launched to inspire young people to take up careers in civil engineering. The…

Lighthouse | Rebuilding trust in troubled water industry is paramount

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For some time the water sector’s to-do list has been extensive and challenging.

For some time the water sector’s to-do list has been extensive and challenging. This includes reducing overflows from sewers, improving river quality, reducing leaks and increasing the rate of asset replacement for water and wastewater networks. All this…

ICE announces winning people and projects in its 2023 awards

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Engineers and civil engineering projects that are leading efforts to tackle climate change and improve the industry have been recognised in this year’s ICE Awards.

Many individuals won awards for their contributions to the profession or to the ICE. The ICE Awards celebrate the achievements of people and projects in the…

ICE invites entries to 2023 Merit game

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The ICE is encouraging young engineers to sign up for the chance to see what it is like to own and run their own construction company.

The 2023 Management, Enterprise, Risk, Innovation and Teamwork (Merit) competition is now open for registration. The competition is supported by the ICE’s management board. Competitors…

Vice President’s View | Measuring members’ expertise

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Continuing professional development (CPD) plays a crucial role in maintaining up to date skills and ensuring the safety of the infrastructure we all rely on. In a constantly evolving world where tackling the effects of climate change and the biodiversity crisis are imperative, infrastructure professionals must actively engage in keeping…

Trustee’s View | Building solid financial foundations

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As a professional engineering institution, the ICE has many functions. At its core is a duty to support members in creating a better world for society. We do that by maintaining professional standards, leading the debate around infrastructure and the built environment and providing an unmatched level of training, knowledge…

Spotlight | Regional partnerships for infrastructure

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I do not think many would argue the need to change the way infrastructure is planned, financed and delivered. It is a conversation we often say needs to be held at a national level. But the same issues also apply at a regional level. In the East Midlands we recognised…

ICE seeks ‘Resilience Champions’

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Institution seeks to highlight best practice in the development of resilient infrastructure and recognise those who develop the best solutions.

A new ICE initiative is to recognise those who are building resilient, sustainable and inclusive infrastructure. “Resilience Champions – building an inclusive and sustainable world” will celebrate individuals who put nature…