East Midlands 28 May: MDO Skype Support & Mentoring Sessions, Midlands. 1pm, online. Contact memsupp.coordinator@ice.org.uk or 0121 227 5944 London 28 May: Yoga and Civil Engineering: Covid-19, health and wellbeing online. 12.30 to 1.30. Register here Scotland 28 May: Membership surgery, Aberdeen online. 9.30am, online. Contact memsupp.coordinator@ice.org.uk or 0121 227 5944 28 May:…
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What’s on 18 to 24 May
East of England 19 May: MDO Skype Support & Mentoring Sessions, East of England. 1pm, online. Contact memsupp.coordinator@ice.org.uk or 0121 227 5944 East Midlands 21 May: Membership surgery. 9.15am, online. Contact memsupp.coordinator@ice.org.uk or 0121 227 5944 London 14 May: Yoga and civil engineering: Covid-19; health and wellbeing. 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Click here to book. 21 May:…
Stay in touch with the ICE during lockdown by updating details
The ICE has asked members to ensure their details are accurate so they can make the most of online resources during the Covid-19 pandemic. Members can update e-newsletter preferences, so they can keep up with developments from across the ICE’s Membership, Policy and Knowledge divisions. The ICE Learning Hub also…
Five new members for Trustee Board
Five new members (pictured) have been appointed to the ICE Trustee Board for the 2020/21 presidential session. The ICE Council has confirmed that Anusha Shah, Sabih Khisaf and Jim Hall will become Trustee Board members from November 2020. Andy Alder and Gary Cutts will also join the Trustee Board, as…
Online content replaces face to face learning events
Fresh content designed to keep civil engineers in-the-know and engaged about the latest industry discussions, will be delivered to members by email. As the industry adjusts to the lack of face to face learning events amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Institution is helping members to remain informed and engaged. Members…
Vice president’s view | Tough times show civil engineers’ value
When times are tough you get a chance to see clearly what really matters in life. The March 2020 loo roll crisis points in one direction, massive community support for NHS workers in another. In times of great uncertainty, it is comforting to know that what you do is important;…
North West View | Keeping Greater Manchester’s Metrolink moving
The only thing certain in life is change and this is something I have embraced throughout my 15 year career in the rail industry. Now, more than ever, embracing change is vital. On 22 March this year, the new Trafford Park Metrolink line opened to the public to provide vital…
Experts assess Grenfell and Polcevera failures at ICE strategy session
Issues which emerged during recent major infrastructure disasters were discussed at a recent ICE strategy session. Dame Hackitt, the government’s independent advisor on tall building safety, said many in the industry saw risk and safety issues as “somebody else’s problem”. Transport Scotland chief bridge engineer Hazel McDonald and ICE Council…
Benevolent Fund launches online Covid-19 support
ICE members needing advice about how to cope with the impact of Covid-19 on their lives can access a range of new resources provided by the ICE Benevolent Fund. Alongside the existing benefits and support packages, members can now access a range of webinars. An online therapist-led support group is…
Lighthouse | How will the coronavirus pandemic change our infrastructure use?
Airport capacity in the UK was a national talking point heading into the coronavirus pandemic, with expansion at Heathrow ruled out on environmental grounds by the Court of Appeal. That decision by no means spells the end of plans for a third runway at the UK’s largest airport and we…