"Civil engineers at the heart of society, delivering sustainable development through knowledge, skills and professional expertise"

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a charity that exists to promote and progress civil engineering (what is civil engineering?). We are a qualifying body, a centre for the exchange of specialist knowledge, and a provider of resources to encourage innovation and excellence in the profession, worldwide.

Read the ICE overview, a plain English guide to the Institution.

ICE has a rich history. Our Royal Charter tells people about our aim to "foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering" and was granted in 1828.

Other important documents:

ICE Royal Charter, By-laws, Regulations and Rules

Code of professional conduct for members (58Kb)

The Institution of Civil Engineers is a registered charity (no. 210252)