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With our roads melting, is it time to change how we look after highways?

For decades, roads have been designed to perform within a relatively predictable climate. That won’t work anymore, explains ICE Fellow Ken Evans. Extreme heat can deform our roads. Image credit: ...
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Low rivers, high stakes: what Europe's drought means for engineers

Low rivers are grounding barges and straining supply chains, energy and budgets — how should engineers respond?
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Rewiring the State: what does England’s devolution mean for infrastructure?

If implemented, these reforms would represent the most ambitious step forward in English devolution since the creation of ...
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An era of trailblazers: a history of female Fellowship from the 1st to 500th

As we celebrate the milestone of 500 female Fellows, we honour the trailblazing women that have laid the path for others to ...
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Closing the loop: Hong Kong students witness circular economy in action

During a visit to France and Belgium, ICE Hong Kong delegates explored sustainable building practices, underground transit ...
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ICE Strategy Session: Ethics in practice – embedding updated expectations into your everyday

This is the second of two Strategy Sessions on 21 July. The first focuses on three key industry standards: PAS 2080 and two forthcoming PASs: 3090 and 4010. Find out more here. In the first half of ...
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Industry leaders call for new UK PM to ‘re-commit’ to existing infrastructure plans

In an open letter signed by 28 built environment and industry bodies, including the ICE, the sector warned that “now is not the time to go back to square one”. The letter urges the new UK leader to ...
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The climate threat is worsening, but a well-adapted UK is within reach, says the CCC

The UK is ill-prepared for the weather extremes it's already facing. In its latest advice to the government, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) explains why it doesn't have to stay that way.
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The big questions debate: Are engineers in control?

Inspired by the ICE London ECNet’s debate series, The Big Questions Debate, hosted by the ICE United Arab Emirates Early Careers Network (ECNet), brings together student and graduate members for an ...
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Students’ response to ‘NIMBYism’ wins civil engineering prize

Their proposal to make use of heavily industrialised spaces to produce solar power granted them victory in a competition designed to inspire young people to get into civil engineering. ICE CityZen ...
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What's the role of engineering judgement in the age of AI?

Dr Mike Rustell, founder and CEO of Inframatic, explores what remains irreducibly human in AI-assisted design. Understanding the role of engineering judgement ensures AI is used effectively. Image ...
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UK Budget 2025 – what does it mean for infrastructure?

Despite economic uncertainty, infrastructure remained a priority in a cautious budget announcement. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the budget on 26 November. Image credit: UK Government ...