Celebrating 35 years of excellence: CIC Marks milestone anniversary
The Construction Industry Council (CIC), the membership body representing professionals within the built environment sector, celebrated its 35th anniversary on 1 November 2024.
Since its establishment in 1988, CIC has played a pivotal role in advancing the construction industry by promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing and excellence among professionals – of which CICES is a proud member.
CIC was born from a visionary idea – to unite professional bodies across the diverse built environment sector. In the past three and a half decades, it has evolved into a dynamic network spanning a multitude of disciplines and expertise.
Today, just as in its founding days, CIC remains steadfast in pursuing the same core objectives that shaped its inception to unify voices, foster consensus and enhance industry performance ensuring a wealth of skills and knowledge is readily available to the industry.
Sharing in this milestone CIC is delighted to welcome two new members, the National Federation of Demolition Contractors and The Survey Association plus the Institute of Construction Management who join as an associate member.
EngineeringUK launches innovative climate schools programme to inspire next generation of engineers
EngineeringUK has announced it’s launching a brand-new pilot programme for schools – designed to help students explore solutions to tackling climate change and discover how engineers and engineering and technology are a key part of this. Overcoming the fact that engineering doesn’t feature highly on school curriculums, the pilot programme will test a unique all-school, cross-curricular approach.
Teacher-led science, geography and English lessons are on offer that not only align with each nation’s curriculum but also inspire students to explore green engineering careers and tackle climate change head-on. There are also climate action theme packs available that support existing extra-curricular clubs or new climate action clubs.
ICE awards first chartered infrastructure engineer
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has awarded its first chartered infrastructure engineer (CIE) title to Chris Landsburgh, a decarbonisation director at infrastructure consulting firm AECOM.
Mr Landsburgh has been involved in the infrastructure sector for over 10 years and specialises in decarbonising infrastructure. He provides advice on net zero plans, whole life carbon accounting, and sustainability strategies for governments and businesses. The CIE title is the first new title to be awarded since 1923 when the first chartered engineer titles were awarded.
Webinar round up
Thanks to the presenters from Birketts for the recent construction and engineering winter update webinar.