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Global organisations will share best practice in resilient infrastructure in global annual showcase of infrastructure resilience

Engineers called to drive Middle Easts move to net-zero carbon Senior politicians in the Arabian Gulf have called on engineers to assist the region’s transition to a net-zero economy.  Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, cabinet member and minister of climate change and environment of the United Arab Emirates, speaking at the Brunel Lecture. Updated: 11 March, 2021 Author:Catherine Early Senior Middle East politicians have used ICE’s Brunel Lecture series to call on civil engin...

Survive and thrive: Over 600 top businesses launch new network in bid to bolster climate resilience A new business network will aim to build resilience to the climate crisis and other potential economic shocks of the future A new group bringing together businesses with revenues totaling over $3tr and around 10 million employees has pledged to work to build resilience to the climate crisis and other potential economic shocks More than 600 businesses have signed up to a new network launching toda...

Your View | Grenfell lessons, nuclear energy, race and design 25 Jan, 2021 Main Point I: Grenfell lessons Part II of the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry is in recess at present, but it is three and a half years since the tragedy and the break presents an opportunity to reflect on, what is arguably, the worst construction industry related incident since World War II. I hope readers will not pass this by on the grounds that, while tragic in the extreme, it is of no direct relevance unless one is ...

International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure Celebrates Growth in First Year Leaders from across the country came together virtually to highlight the consensus that engineers are uniquely placed to shape our collective future of infrastructure adaptation and resilience. December 10, 2020 American Society of Civil Engineers One year ago, global leaders from mayors to civil engineers and engineering organizations joined forces to identify the biggest barriers to infrastructure adapta...