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We offer a wealth of civil engineering knowledge and resources

Here you can explore the full breadth of our civil engineering knowledge. From the latest case studies and best practice, to recorded lectures. You'll also find the latest posts from The Civil Engineer, our expert blog.

We currently have 403 best practice resources

We currently have 403 resources:

You can search the full breadth of ICE's civil engineering knowledge using the filters below.

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  • Sustainable procurement in construction
    Best practice

    Guide to sustainable procurement in construction

    • 20 January 2021
  • ICE President Paul Sheffield
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    How do we improve best practice across infrastructure delivery?

    • 01 September 2020
  • Early and effective communication of environmental initiatives, such as using goats to manage vegetation at an airport project, can make a big difference to success
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    Let’s talk more about the environment

    • 10 August 2020
  • A post-Covid-19 drive to retrofit buildings with renewable energy systems will help to revive the global economy
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    Green construction jobs: the path to economic recovery

    • 16 July 2020
  • There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach for assessing health risks on construction sites.
    Best practice

    Covid-19: an engineering approach to protecting workers during the pandemic

    • 16 July 2020
  • After several iterations of the CDM regulations, the view from industry is that there has been enough change and it needs some stability.
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    CDM 2015 3-years on

    • 14 April 2020
  • All appropriate health and safety issues on construction projects must be identified and tackled during the design process.
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    Design Risk Management

    • 31 March 2020
  • ICE's guide 'Guiding principles of Asset Management'
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    Guiding Principles of Asset Management: Realising a World Class Infrastructure

    • 04 November 2019
  • Procurement guidance: aimed at public sector and private clients
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    Procurement, commercial and contracting key priniciples

    • 19 June 2018

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