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ICE North East Climate Action Group inaugural meeting
Type
Webinar

ICE North East Climate Action Group inaugural meeting

Join us for the inaugural ICE North East Climate Action Group meeting and be a part of shaping the region’s climate and sustainability initiatives. Connect with industry experts and like-minded individuals to drive systematic and impactful change. ICE members only. 

Date
04 December 2024
how innovative use of expanded polystyrene slashed carbon impact
Type
Policy

How the innovative use of expanded polystyrene slashed one infrastructure project’s baseline carbon impact

This case study, focusing on an urban development in Malaysia, shows the material’s potential as a lightweight structural component improving a key asset’s resilience to flooding.

Date
29 November 2024
Proposed guidance for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Middle Eastern construction
Type
Webinar

Proposed guidance for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Middle Eastern construction

How can the Middle Eastern construction industry cut greenhouse gas emissions effectively? This event delves into PAS 2080, offering guidance on integrating carbon management throughout project phases. Explore practical strategies to foster sustainability and drive impactful change.

Date
27 November 2024
how ice can help countries tackle climate change
Type
Infrastructure blog

How the ICE can help countries tackle climate change

Infrastructure networks must change to reach net zero and become resilient to climate impacts, writes ICE President Professor Jim Hall.

Date
21 November 2024
ways to make climate action fairer
Type
Civil Engineer blog

5 ways to make climate action fairer

The ICE joined a COP29 event to discuss equitable solutions for communities facing some of the worst climate impacts.

Date
20 November 2024
Knowledge share workshop: fairness, inclusion and respect in action with Building Equality
Type
Networking

Knowledge share workshop: fairness, inclusion and respect in action with Building Equality

Hosted by the ICE North East Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) Action Group, join us for the opportunity to engage in discussions around FIR best practice with Building Equality. Let’s work together to build a more inclusive industry. Catering will be provided.

Date
19 November 2024
professor jim hall presidential address 2024
Type
News

The engineers of a sustainable future have a home in the ICE, says new president

In his presidential address, Professor Jim Hall said the industry needs to be at the forefront of the changing nature of infrastructure.

Date
06 November 2024
anusha shah and janet young presidential visit usa
Type
Policy

Professional mobility in focus during presidential visit to USA

Visits to the American Society of Civil Engineers and UN were highlights of Anusha Shah and Janet Young’s US tour.

Date
01 November 2024
cost of reducing carbon emissions infrastructure
Type
Civil Engineer blog

The cost of reducing carbon emissions in infrastructure

A new course will look at how to embed decarbonisation in construction contracts and procurement.

Date
30 October 2024
how innovative materials can help decarbonise englands roads
Type
Policy

How innovative materials can help decarbonise England’s strategic road network

This ICE Carbon Champions case study highlights the asphalt alternative that could help National Highways to hit its net zero targets.

Date
13 September 2024
minety battery storage bases
Type
Policy

How one renewable energy company is decarbonising itself from the ground up

Cutting the concrete and steel used in its battery storage facilities has enabled Statera Energy to reduce its carbon footprint.

Date
13 September 2024
merthyr tydfil use digital sustainable transport
Type
Policy

How this town used digital technology to deliver future-proof transports

The town of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales used software to optimise the construction of a sustainable transport hub.

Date
09 April 2024

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