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The Institution has just accredited the Professional Diploma in Civil Engineering Surveying at the Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education. The course meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership of the Institution. Diploma holders with three years surveying experience will be able to apply for ICES Technical Membership. Anyone interested in this course should contact Phillip Millar directly on t: 028 90 265423.
President's Medal Awarded
Congratulations to Bert Palmer FInstCES, a longstanding active and passionate member of the Institution on his award of the ICES president’s medal. Bert became the first ever recipient of the medal — an award given to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the Institution — which was presented at the 2006 Institution Dinner by outgoing president, John Bacon. Bert has been a member of the Institution since 1980 and, as honorary secretary, remains heavily involved with the ICES today, particularly within the ET&M Committee and SURCO.
ICES Comments on Home Information Packs
The ICES has expressed its disappointment that the Government is abandoning mandating the Home Condition Report element of the Home Information Pack. Read more.
CIC views on the Home Information Packs
Members of the CIC Working Group on Home Condition Reports discuss next steps following the recent Government decision to scrap the mandatory introduction of Housing Condition Reports. Read more
FIG Commission 10: Construction Economics and Management
Andrew Morley FInstCES has put together a paper explaining FIG's Commission 10. Click here to download (Word format).
Geospatial Engineering Surveyor Award 2006
Full nomination and application procedures can be found here.
Engineering Media Challenge
ICES and ICE have joined forces with the Royal Academy of Engineering and the IMechE to launch the Engineering Media Challenge. Full details are available on www.ice.org.uk/mediachallenge
ConstructionSkills has launched a £1m recruitment campaign to address negative perceptions of construction careers, read more...
ICES Heads East
ICES President, John Bacon and Executive Director, Kevin Blackwell, will attend the Beijing Global Construction Summit, on the 26th & 27th April 2006, as guests of the Chinese International Contractors Association (CHINCA) following a visit to Institution members in Dubai en route. Read more...
ICES Supports the Lighthouse Club's 20 years in Asia
From 4-8 May 2006, the Lighthouse Club benevolent fund will be running events to celebrate 20 years in Asia. The International Construction Conference, Exhibition, Gala Ball and 2006 Safety Awards will be held across Hong Kong and Macau. Click here for full details.
New Director of Training for SURCO Ltd
The Institution’s marketing company SURCO has appointed Robin Jones as a Director with specific responsibility for developing, implementing and managing a new and comprehensive suite of competency related training courses. Read more about the appointment and the kinds of training on offer.
Last week’s announcement by the Government that ‘it is time to rethink the Stonehenge tunnel requirement’ is another nail in the coffin for Transport 2010. Read the ICES response.
ICES Calls for Innovative Energy Saving Schemes
The ICES calls on the government to promote debate with a view to introducing or otherwise encouraging restrictions on street lighting levels on a national scale. Click here for full release.
Free Graduate Upgrade for Student Members
ICES has recently introduced a new membership policy, a free upgrade to final year Student Members who wish to become a Graduate Member of the Institution upon graduation. Members will receive a graduate membership certificate, and continue to enjoy other benefits of being a member of the Institution. Read more...
Award for Technical Authorship
The Institution has introduced a series of Student Prizes and Awards, which will be presented to students on ICES accredited courses each academic year. Click here to download full story (Word Document)...
Civil Engineering Surveyor Archive 2002-2003 CD-ROM
10 full issues of Civil Engineering Surveyor are now available on one fully searchable CD-ROM. The Mac and PC compatible CD is full colour with an interactive menu system covering search, zoom and print. Priced at £29.99, the CD-ROM can be ordered from the Editorial Office, Atlas Publishing, Jordan House, Old Milton Green, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6QJ, tel: 01425 623960, fax: 01425 621260, email: [email protected] |