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ICE East of England
Essex Branch
March 2011
Committee Members
Chairman Andrew Kenyon, CarillionVice Chair Ian Bentley, Transport for LondonVice Chair David Goodliff, Network RailCorporate Paul Chaplin, Retired (Hon Sec)Corporate John Lemay, Mouchel (Past Chair)Corporate Steve Drake, Anglian WaterCorporate Steve Ellis, AECOMCorporate Carol Chasteauneuf, MouchelGraduate Akhlaq Choudhury, AECOMGraduate Danny Jennings, Essex County CouncilGraduate James Kennerley, Essex County CouncilGraduate Ben Biggs, AECOMSee East of England Website or Yearbook for contact details
Primary Objectives of the Branch
Arrange an annual programme of activities of a professional nature, including meetings, seminars, courses and debates
Arrange visits to works of engineering interest
Promote, develop and expand public perception of the role, duties and achievements of Civil Engineers
Promote civil engineering education in local universities, colleges and schools
Current Branch Initiatives
Civil Engineering Landmarks in Essex poster/ flyer – in planning
Civil Engineering Drawings resource pack for schools – in production
Essex Civil Engineering Works map and case studies – in production
Targeted school contacts for key secondary schools in Essex - ongoing
Forthcoming Events
Tuesday 5th April 2011
Evening Meeting
Thameslink – Farringdon Station
Speaker: Kevin Smith – Network Rail
6pm for 6.30pm. ARU, Chelmsford.
For details: David Goodliff 01206 748868
Forthcoming Events
Tuesday 10th May 2011
Evening Meeting
Abberton Reservoir Raisiing
– One Year on.
Speakers: E&S Water / MWH / Carillion
6pm for 6.30pm. ARU, Chelmsford.
For details: Steve Drake 01206 289324
Forthcoming Regional Events
8 Mar : Graduate & Student Papers Competition, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
12 May : Annual Lunchtime Debate: “Scrapping the A14 – Is the East of England being Short Changed?”, George Hotel, Huntingdon
21 May : Graduate and Students 5-A-Side Football Tournament – Herts Sports Village, Hatfield
To attend or see more events visit:
ice.org.uk/eastofengland
2011 Merit Awards entries invited
The Merit Awards are the 'Oscars' of the civil engineering profession.
Entry categories include:1. Physical Achievement
2. Technical Excellence and Innovation
3. Sustainable Construction/Engineering
4. Team Achievement
Download an entry pack at: ice-eastofengland.org.uk
Why become an ICE member?
ICE Membership and professional qualifications are internationally recognised Career development and progression Knowledge and training Global work opportunities Access to valuable services
Get the full picture at:
ice.org.uk/membership
Forthcoming Regional Events
Join us for the ‘Oscars’ of the civil engineering profession honouring exceptional projects across the region. Awards presented by ICE President Peter Hansford.
Book now: 01223 842067
2011 Merit Awards Dinner
Friday 1 July
Belstead Brook Hotel, Ipswich
ICE News
Engineering alliance calls for urgent adaptation of infrastructure in face of climate change
Training grants for Sustainable Community and Built Environment businesses in the East of England
Pick Everard Team win regional heat of ICE Communications Competition
See the full story at: ice.org.uk/News-Public-Affairs
New title from ICE Publishing
CESMM3 Carbon & Price Book 2011 includes embodied carbon costs for every material and unit of work calculate project economic and carbon costs
Available from:
icevirtuallibrary.com/cesmm
Become an ICE Fellow
Benefits of Fellowship Recognition by your peers Post-nominal letters FICE Networking opportunities Participation in the strategic direction of the profession Want to know more?see ice.org.uk/fellow
ICE Benevolent Fund
Support and advice when you need it most Free 24-hour (0800 587 3428) helpline provides
information and support on a huge range of subjects including:
Redundancy – Contracts - Work issues
Leave – Disability - Unions
Your Profession Needs You
Wanted – Ambassadors to encourage the next generation of civil engineers. Visit schools and careers fairs Help run challenges, competitions & other activities with groups of children etcGive presentations on careers in civil engineering
Contact:
Attendance Certificates
Attendance certificates are available for ICE Essex Branch events.
Please indicate on the meeting attendance sheet if you would like one.
Please note these are not CPD certificates. Attendance at events can count toward CPD – delegates should check their individual scheme requirement.
Promote Civil Engineering
Why not earn some enhanced CPD credit by doing a short write-up of an evening lecture, site visit or other event you have attended.
Even better - why not write a blog about it and share it with the wider community.
For an example see http://wp.me/pP2OT-3D
Follow us on Twitter
Your can follow the Essex branch on Twitter
If you have a Twitter account then follow us at
@ICE_Essex
Alternatively you can see our tweets at
www.twitter.com/ICE_Essex
Join In
Please speak to or contact any member of the
committee if you…
have any feedback from evening meetings
have ideas for evening meetings or works visits
have any comments on the Branch activities
would be interested in joining the committee
Would be interested in working with schools