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Chancellor speaks at ICE event for MPs
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was the keynote speaker at an evening reception hosted by the ICE and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure (APPGI).
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Benevolent Fund links with Dementia UK
The ICE Benevolent Fund has formed a new partnership with Dementia UK.
Lighthouse | The public wants to make changes to reduce emissions – but it needs support
The UK has made notable progress on reducing carbon emissions over recent decades, decarbonising faster than any other G7 country between 1990 and 2021. But much of this has been done in the background, mainly through decarbonising energy generation. Going forward, a larger proportion of emissions reduction will depend on…
Trustee’s View | Delivering sustainable development goals is vital
At the heart of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all UN member states in 2015, are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These provide a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. The SDGs recognise that ending poverty and other deprivations must…
Spotlight | Closing the accessibility gap in infrastructure
In civil engineering, the pursuit of accessibility and inclusive design is not merely a problem to be solved, it is a commitment to ensuring independence and dignity for all. The essence of inclusive design lies in engineering for people, not just providing a solution to a “problem.” One in five…
Lighthouse | How can we learn from the cancellation of HS2’s northern section?
In October last year, prime minister Rishi Sunak cancelled the Birmingham to Manchester leg of High Speed 2 (HS2), saying the costs had become too high. HS2 has been constantly beset by reviews, cost overruns, delays, downgrades, and cancellations since it was first proposed in 2009 and then given the…
ICE issues Enabling Better Infrastructure guidance update
The ICE-convened Enabling Better Infrastructure (EBI) programme has launched updated guidance for governments to help them plan infrastructure spending.
Knowledge Hub gets an update
Online platform helps engineers with continuing professional development and has a focus on resilience, productivity and low carbon.
Spotlight | Bringing environmental benefits to airports
The Indian aviation industry is flying high. A booming economy, rising middle-income households, supportive policy frameworks and infrastructure building, and healthy competition amongst low-cost carriers are all contributing. But sustainability is also a top priority. Aviation accounts for 2% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, so sustainable airport structure is critical.…
ICE seeks new Trustee nominations
Two new trustees are being sought to lead the ICE and provide a strategic overview of its work programme.