Central Dredging Association
CEDA UK is the British section of an independent, international, professional association for dredging and marine construction.
Together, the Specialist Knowledge Societies form a key part of ICE's Learning Society. The societies maintain strong links to international organisations in their field and exist to encourage continuing professional development and the exchange of knowledge and experience.
Our Specialist Knowledge Societies
Ingenieurs et Scientifiques de France British Section
The British Section of IESF, a French Learned Society with branches worldwide, is dedicated to linking Anglo-French engineering and science.
The British Dam Society
The BDS provides technical subjects relating to the planning, design, construction, maintenance, operation, safety, social and environmental aspects of dams and reservoirs.
The British Geotechnical Association
The BGA is the principal association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom and organises a number of high profile events each year.
The British Hydrological Society
The BHS exists to promote the advancement of the inter-disciplinary subject of hydrology in the UK.
The British Tunnelling Society
The BTS is a vibrant group of tunnelling professionals which spreads knowledge amongst members and the tunnelling industry.
The Civil Engineers' Club
The Civil Engineers' Club exists to promote social and sporting activities amongst Civil Engineers and their families.
The Hazards Forum
The Hf provides a focus for the study of natural and man-made disasters, dissemination of lessons learned and promotion of risk reduction strategies.
PIANC
PIANC provides access to worldwide trends and challenges in port and waterway development and management.
The Irrigation and Water Forum
The IWF aims to promote British expertise in the science and art of irrigation, drainage and flood control.
The Offshore Engineering Society
The OES acts to promote interest and scholarship in both the scientific and applied aspects of offshore engineering.
The Railway Civil Engineers Association
The RCEA promotes professional development and knowledge transfer in railway engineering with areas of interest including main line, metros, London Underground and light rail.
The Society for Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics
SECED promotes the study and practice of earthquake and civil engineering dynamics, including blast, impact, and other vibration problems.
The UK Wind Engineering Society
The WES exists to promote the advancement and application of knowledge in all aspects of wind engineering.
Transport Planning Society
The Transport Planning Society (TPS) is the only professional body focusing entirely on transport planning in the UK. The aim of the Society is to raise the profile of transport planning and chart a course for the profession.
The Temporary Works Forum
The Temporary Works Forum (TWf) aims to encourage open discussion of any matter related to temporary works.
GIRI
GIRI is a group of industry experts, organisations and businesses dedicated to eliminating error and improving the UK construction industry.
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