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SURCO Limited launches online cost file
SURCO Limited, the trading company of ICES, has launched an online civil engineering cost file (CECF). The cost file, available now, will be an invaluable tool to those involved in preparing budget estimates, quantum on claims, valuations of variations and final accounts. It will be constantly monitored and a revised edition issued at least three times each year. The file consists of thousands of fully-priced civil engineering items presented in accordance with the requirements of CESMM3. Each item is broken down into labour, plant and material costs to produce a net total plus an allowance for profit and overheads to give a gross charge-out rate.
Access to the CECF is gained online at www.cecf.uk.com
It is worth noting that in the future subscribers will also have access to previous editions of the cost file which will be archived for easy access. The yearly subscription cost is at an introductory rate of £125. A free sample of the earthworks section can be viewed online now.
New CEO for ICES
Chris Deighton has become the new chief executive officer of the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES). Chris joins the Institution with 40 years’ experience in the construction industry. During this time, he has been engaged by civil engineering and building contractors working principally within the northern and Midlands regions of the UK, most recently with Alfred McAlpine.
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Applying for & Upgrading ICES Membership
If you haven’t been to an ICES event before or you are not a member and wish to know more about the Institution and how to become a member, it’s simple! These 1 hour workshops are designed with the above in mind:

  • 14 March 2007 3pm: University of Newcastle
  • 18 April 2007 4pm: ICES Headquarters, Dominion House, Sibson Way, Sale
  • May 2007 TBC: Dublin
  • 23 May 2007 4pm: Bristol, Venue TBC
  • 24 May 2007 12.30pm: Plymouth University
  • 12 June 2007 4pm: Leeds Metropolitan University

Two New Book Deals for SURCO Bookshop
Publishing companies, Elsevier and Wiley, have agreed to offer ICES members a 15% discount on titles ordered through SURCO Bookshop. Elsevier and Wiley join Thomas Telford, Blackwell Publishing and Spon (Taylor and Francis) in offering the discount. To gain the discount, members should ring ICES on 0161 972 3100 and give the details of the books they wish to order. The administration department will then order the books for members and arrange postage directly to your address.

FIG Working Week 2007: Strategic Integration of Surveying Services
The FIG Working Week 2007 will be held in Hong Kong SAR, China from 13-17 May 2007. The Working Week will be hosted by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors HKIS and FIG.

Register for Members' Skills
Need to know something about a particular area of expertise? The Institution has created a register from which members experienced in specific fields can be identified and contacted. If you are looking for someone with knowledge of shaft-sinking in Shrewsbury, photogrammetry in Forfar, or mediation in Maidstone, contact the Executive Director, Kevin Blackwell at ICES HQ [email protected]

ICES Logo
Corporate Members and Fellows wishing to use the new logo on their company material must complete the new logo usage form and return to ICES HQ with a valid certificate of their professional indemnity insurance. Click here to download the form (Word format).
Members' Notice
We want to ensure you are kept up-to-date with Institution news, events, membership services and Civil Engineering Surveyor. It is therefore very important that we have your correct details on our database. The Membership Department would therefore be pleased if you would complete the Members Details Update Form, and return by email or fax to head office.

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