For much of the history of modern civil engineering, the answer to environmental problems has been to build something: a wall to hold back a river, a channel to move water away, or a treatment
For many small construction companies and sole traders, the current market is a difficult one. Economic uncertainty, tight margins and the pressure of finding the next project can make running a business feel like a
The UK Building Safety Act imposes a duty to appoint competent professionals for work on higher risk buildings. The challenge for dutyholders is how to identify those professionals. A new initiative from the Institution of
The shortlist for the 2026 Engineering Matters Awards has been decided. The awards celebrate work in engineering that impacts on key sustainable development goals. This year’s awards saw a record number of nominations, with more
For much of the history of modern civil engineering, the answer to environmental problems has been to build something: a wall to hold back a river, a channel to move water away, or a treatment
For many small construction companies and sole traders, the current market is a difficult one. Economic uncertainty, tight margins and the pressure of finding the next project can make running a business feel like a
The UK Building Safety Act imposes a duty to appoint competent professionals for work on higher risk buildings. The challenge for dutyholders is how to identify those professionals. A new initiative from the Institution of
The shortlist for the 2026 Engineering Matters Awards has been decided. The awards celebrate work in engineering that impacts on key sustainable development goals. This year’s awards saw a record number of nominations, with more
Manufacturing automation and computer development can both trace their origins to the work of Joseph Marie Jacquard, who in 1804 patented a punch card system for controlling automated weaving machines. A generation later, Charles Babbage
Sensors and sustainability In the mid-20th century, Europe began rebuilding its infrastructure after the Second World War, leading to a significant expansion of networks like roads, railways, and waterways. A large portion of the infrastructure
Engineers Without Borders UK has renewed its support for the Engineering Matters Awards. The charity, one of 30 branches of a global organisation, fosters engagement by engineers with communities around the world. Its aims of
