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With 97,000 members worldwide, the ICE exists to improve lives by ensuring the world has the engineering capacity and infrastructure systems it needs to enable our planet and our people to thrive.

Institution of Civil Engineers. The home of infrastructure
How can the infrastructure sector help prevent another Grenfell?
05 September 2024

How can the infrastructure sector help prevent another Grenfell?

The ICE, its members and the wider industry have worked to improve safety risk management since the tragedy.

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Nature-positive solutions
29 July 2024

Nature-positive solutions

"Building assets which do less harm to our natural world is not good enough anymore. We don’t have an option but to be nature-positive," says ICE President Prof Anusha Shah.

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5 lessons from the cancellation of HS2's northern leg
16 September 2024

5 lessons from the cancellation of HS2's northern leg

This Next Steps programme explored why the UK’s flagship rail project was downsized.

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There are many ways you can help shape the future of civil engineering. Discover how you can get involved in a range of exciting opportunities.

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Upcoming events

  • NE CAG Launch Lead (1)
    Type
    Networking

    ICE North East Climate Action Group launch and carbon management workshop

    Join us for the official launch of the North East Climate Action Group and a discussion on the application of the of the PAS2080 2023 update.

    Location
    North East, UK
    Date
    10 October 2024
    Time
    09:00 - 11:30 BST (GMT+1)
    Free
  • Thriving After A Career Curveball Lead
    Type
    Webinar

    Thriving after a career curveball

    Re-entry into the workforce can be intimidating. As with everything, it’s all about how you frame it…

    Location
    Online
    Date
    10 October 2024
    Time
    12:30 - 13:00 BST (GMT+1)
    Free
  • HKA HKIE Seminar Lead
    Type
    Lecture

    HKA: future underground construction - intelligent sensing systems

    Uncover the revolution in underground construction with smart sensing systems. Discover the future urban development implications and the wider environmental footprint of these groundbreaking innovations, paving a greener tomorrow.

    Location
    Hong Kong, East Asia
    Date
    10 October 2024
    Time
    19:00 - 20:30 Hong Kong Time (HKT)
    Free
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What is civil engineering?

If you want to know more about civil engineering, then you're in the right place. Our What is civil engineering section contains a wealth of information, including:

  • Examples of inspiring civil engineering achievements
  • Interviews - find out what inspired civil engineers to choose their career
  • Profiles of some of the most famous civil engineers to have lived
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