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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:

iceeastofengland@ice.org.uk

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

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