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Franki Foundations UK is one of the UK’s leading piling contractors, having extensive capability in CFA, rotary bored, restricted access, large diameter, and mini piling.  Franki UK is well known for its ability to value engineer large scale projects using a variety of piling methods and bespoke equipment. The firm’s…

Potential health hazards created by airborne debris from a wide range of construction site activities has become a focus for the UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE). In particular, the HSE’s CIS69 document provides extensive guidance on choosing, using and maintaining on-tool extraction to control dust that may contain respirable…

Digital technologies offer seemingly unlimited potential to transform the world’s water systems, according to the International Water Association’s (IWA’s) Digital Water report published in June. The report is based on interviews with water executives and experts. “Exploiting the value of data, automation, and artificial intelligence allows water utilities to extend…

Much is made of the fact that some of the UK’s key water infrastructure dates back to the days of Joseph Bazalgette, but for millions of Londoners their clean water supply relies on something a bit more modern: the Thames Water Ring Main.  This 80km long, 2.5m diameter tunnel was…

The final of the Pitch 200 engineering explainer competition will be held in Belfast on 22 October. The competition involves engineers explaining an engineering concept to an audience in 200 seconds.  Seven finalists have qualified through regional heats, using props and presentations to support their explanations.  Finalists’ pitches include an…

Active collaboration and partnership between many different professions is essential for effective coastal management, delegates at the ICE’s recent Coastal Management 2019 conference heard.  The conference was part of the ICE’s Water Knowledge Programme and was held in partnership with the Environment Agency.  More than 200 coastal management professionals attended…

In his September spending round statement, the chancellor confirmed that the government’s long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy will be published this Autumn.  It has been billed as a one-of-a-kind and as key to kick-starting an “infrastructure revolution”.   Alongside re-announcing £25bn of investment for the strategic roads network in England and…

The number of ICE members using the ICE Benevolent Fund’s counselling support is at an all-time high, with the total number of cases up 77% on 2018 figures. The Fund has referred 42 cases to Anxiety UK for specialist support after the two organisations began partnering together in June 2017.…

British Antarctic Survey researchers are to speak about climate change, artificial intelligence (AI) and resilience at a series of lectures hosted by the ICE, Heriot-Watt University and Stantec. Cambridge University carbon neutral futures initiative director Emily Shuckburgh and British Antarctic Survey environmental data science group leader Scott Hosking will speak.…

ICE vice president public voice Rachel Skinner has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, in recognition of her contribution to the profession. The Academy noted that as an excellent communicator, Skinner stands out for her passion, enthusiasm and ability to connect with people. In 2020,…