Winter/Spring 2016
ICE Local The newsletter of the Institution of Civil Engineers in Yorkshire and Humber
ICE Yorkshire and Humber Regional Support Team
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A review of our work throughout the year. Highlighting our members’ achievements, this report gives an overview of the Institution’s activities in Yorkshire and Humber. Reflecting the efforts of staff and volunteers to ensure excellence in the industry through professional qualification; keeping members’ knowledge and skills up to date; inspiring the next generation of civil engineers and informing policy development. Coming soon...
"I would urge all corporately qualified and technician members to consider standing for election to Council."
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news from Yorkshire and Humber each had stood up to the extreme water levels. However, it is clear from the flooding experienced in some parts of the region that existing infrastructure did not, in every case, provide adequate protection to many homes and businesses. ICE will be working with other stakeholders to improve local understanding of flood risk, and events are currently being planned with affected communities on this topic in the coming months. Nick Chamberlain ICE Yorkshire and Humber Chair We have received a fantastic number of entries to the 2016 ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards. The variety of work undertaken in the region is astounding, with schemes covering a range of sectors, values and from across all parts of the region. The awards will be presented by Sir John Armitt CBE, President of the ICE, at the annual Gala Dinner on Friday 11 March in Sheffield. Tickets are selling well - if you haven’t booked your place yet, please do so quickly!
Each year, the Regional Committee aims to organise a programme of knowledge events which will appeal to our members. It would seem from attendance at some events in recent years that we have not always organised attractive topics, delivered in an engaging format, at a suitable time or in the correct place. To aid the development of an attractive programme for 2016-17, ICE will be undertaking a short online survey – please watch out for this, and let us know your views, so that we can develop a programme to meet your knowledge needs.
Our Regional Member of Council, Richard Dew, will stand down from ICE Council in November 2016, after six years. I would like to thank Richard for all of his work over recent years in representing the members of the Yorkshire and Humber region and helping to shape the future direction of the ICE. Nominations are being sought to replace Richard – I would urge all corporately qualified and technician members to consider standing for election to Council. Nominations close on 31 March 2016. Finally, many members will be familiar with Bob Bennett, one of our Membership Development Officers. Bob has served the ICE for many years, not least in assisting a huge number of members to prepare for their Professional Review. Bob left the ICE at the end of January and I would like to thank him for his tireless efforts over the years and wish him well for the future.
With so many entries, schemes were shortlisted based on their written submissions. The list of shortlisted entries can be found on the ICE website. Each of the shortlisted entries presented their scheme to the judging panel and were questioned on a number of aspects of their project. Many recently completed schemes were exposed to the significant flooding in many parts of the region over the Christmas period. It was heartening to see how well
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Lunch and Learn ICE’s new Lunch and Learn series is an exciting and varied programme of talks delivered online. Boost your CPD record in your lunch hour and hear industry-experts present on a range of projects of national significance. Talks take place on Fridays from13.00-14.00 via WebEx, visit www.ice.org.uk/events
Panel Chair Richard Threlfall
Northern Powerhouse Panel A new expert panel has been set up to steer ICE’s contribution to the Northern Powerhouse agenda.
Bailey Bridge logistics partners wanted This scale model of a Bailey bridge provides a real hands-on experience of civil engineering for young people. A high visibility/high impact educational activity for schools, raise the profile of your CSR or community support programmes through the resulting media coverage We are looking for logistics partners to help us fully realise the potential of this activity. If you would like to get involved please contact us for a pack on how to get started.
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The panel, which comprises a group of leading infrastructure and policy experts from across the three northern regions, held its first meeting at KPMG's offices in Leeds in December. At the meeting, the panel members set out their key objectives, designed to get the best infrastructure solutions from the Northern Powerhouse. A key aim is to ensure the Northern Powerhouse is more than Manchester and considers the North in its entirety, and the panel aims to shape the implementation of the initiative. It will draw upon the vast expertise of local members to inform the development of infrastructure priorities under the Northern Powerhouse initiative, and to ensure that its benefits are felt across the north. The panel is chaired by Richard Threlfall, Head of Infrastructure at KPMG, supported by Vice Chair Jonathan Spruce, who also chairs ICE’s national Transport Panel. Damian Kilburn, Divisional Director at Pell
Frischmann and Immediate Past Chair of ICE Yorkshire and Humber, Professor Denise Bower of the University of Leeds and Julie Hurley, Director of Transport for Sheffield City Region, complete the strong line-up from Yorkshire and Humber. The Northern Powerhouse Panel will enable the ICE to make practical and positive contributions to the future planning and development of infrastructure in Yorkshire and Humber. Working with stakeholders across the North, the panel will add to our own work on the Northern Powerhouse. The panel has begun its work by preparing a joint response to the National Infrastructure Commission’s call for evidence on Connecting Northern Cities, in which it urged Government to adopt a “whole network” approach, with investment based on a comprehensive, integrated strategy. Whilst identifying the need for a more even handed distribution of spend on infrastructure, it also called for a host of system improvements including an integrated ticketing system for the North, simpler fare structures and integrated timetables.
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First prize for Geotechnical Engineer Hubert
ICE Yorkshire and Humber graduate member Hubert Pompecki has won the Yorkshire Geotechnical Presentation Competition. Hubert, a Geotechnical Engineer from Atkins in Leeds, was awarded first prize of £100 for his presentation "Monitored embankment trial for a heavy haul road in Tengiz, Kazakhstan” at the competition final held in York in December.
audience was quite a challenge but I feel that taking part in the competition was an invaluable lesson and a great opportunity to build confidence as well as practice presentation skills. I would strongly encourage others to take part in similar events in the future.” Clare Brint, one of this year’s judges commented: “It was super to see the range of presentations from our young geotechnical engineers and the engagement from the industry here in the Yorkshire and Humber region with a really good attendance on the night."
The Yorkshire Geotechnical Group Presentation Competition is open to young geotechnical engineers (aged 30 or under), and aims to encourage them to prepare and give a technical presentation.
"Learning how to present our work to others is a really important skill which takes practice and I was really pleased that so many young engineers, with the support of their employers, put the time and effort in to taking part, it will serve them well in the future.”
Competitors submit an abstract of their presentation and finalists are then selected to give a 10-minute talk emphasising the geotechnical aspects of the work, judged by a panel of professional engineers. A landmark 19 entries were received this year, with six finalists being shortlisted.
Second place went to Nabeel Bux from Coffey in Harrogate, who received £60, with joint runners up David Budden (Byland Engineering), Anton Dmitriev (University of Leeds), Ruth Jacobs (WSP | Parsons Brinkerhoff) and Ana Rita Romero (TSP), who each received £35.
Hubert said: “It was a fantastic evening and I found the entire experience very enjoyable and rewarding. Giving a presentation in front of a technical-minded
This year’s competition was kindly sponsored by Arcadis, with prizes kindly provided by Byland Engineering Limited, Huesker and Mott MacDonald.
Room at the top Interested in Fellowship, the highest grade of ICE membership? Join us for breakfast in Leeds Towards Fellowship 23 March 2016, 08.30 Leeds www.ice.org.uk/events
Make a difference ICE Council elections Become part of the ICE’s strategic decision-making body by joining Council and steer how we deliver value to society and to our members. This year ICE Council are looking for six general members; five regional members; one international member and one graduate member. All candidates will need five sponsors who must be full paying ICE members. Joining Council could not only be the next step in your career, but also the chance to make a real difference – to the Institution, the profession and the world around you. For more information visit: www.ice.org.uk/news/council-ballot-2016 Nominations must be received by 31 March 2016.
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ICE Yorkshire & Humber Gala Dinner and Awards Friday 11 March, 2016 | 19.00 for 19.30 Sheffield City Hall, Barker's Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA The prestigious ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards follow the Gala Dinner and showcase the collective achievements of civil engineers and civil engineering in the Yorkshire and Humber region. Join ICE President Sir John Armitt CBE and Regional Chair Nick Chamberlain for our awards ceremony and black-tie gala dinner. Individual tickets and corporate packages available. Book your place at: www.ice.org.uk/events/yorkshire-gala-dinner Includes live music and prize charity casino in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Sponsorship Position your organisation at the heart of the region’s drive for excellence by becoming a sponsor of the Institution of Civil Engineers’ Annual Yorkshire and Humber Gala Awards Dinner in Sheffield. There are also lots more opportunities to raise the profile of your organisation with ICE including sponsoring a technical meeting, sponsorship of the Graduate & Student Conference, combined online events calendar, newsletter and lots more. Contact stephanie.thomas@ice.org.uk for a sponsorship pack.
Sir John Armitt's visit Thursday 10 March 2016, 18.30 The Diamond, University of Sheffield As part of ICE President Sir John Armitt's visit to the region the Graduates & Students' Committee will be running a debate. This year the topic is: “This house believes that devolving decision making to the local level is fundamental to the delivery and sustainability of the Northern Powerhouse” Immediately following the debate there will be an opportunity for open questions to the President. To take part and book your place visit: www.ice.org.uk/events/annual-debate-northern-powerhouse
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ICE Ambassador Profile: Adrian Wightman
Graduate & Student Conference 'Leeds Station Southern Entrance' 19 May 2016, 09.00-17.00, Leeds This one-day conference will deliver an insight into the elements of the project from design and construction and contract to completion, and how these tie-in with the ICE attributes for membership. Situated over the River Aire on the south side of Leeds station, the iconic £20m entrance includes a new concourse, escalators, stairs and lifts to improve accessibility and new cycle storage for easier, connected journeys from door to door. 20,000 people a day use the new entrance which now links the station to the new South
Bank Urban Village Community, providing a catalyst for further economic growth, and improving journeys at one of the UK’s busiest train stations. This exciting conference will feature presentations by leading professionals and academics, providing targeted CPD to help all attendees satisfy specific elements of ICE initial professional development. An ICE Membership Development Officer (MDO) will also be on hand to answer any qualification or membership questions you may have.
Book your place
Why should I attend?
£60 (inc VAT) members £75 (inc VAT) non-members
6 .5 hours of targeted continuing professional development A mixture of technical presentations, interactive workshops and a point of view session Gain insight into a significant engineering project in the region
Visit: www.ice.org.uk/LSSEConference
Adrian is an Associate at Pell Frischmann Consulting Engineers in Wakefield. He joined the ICE Ambassador scheme in September 2015. Adrian said: "Being an ICE Ambassador is full of rewards. Explaining to students about different types of engineering be it electrical, chemical, civil, structural, mechanical etc. gives them the opportunity to explore engineering as a future career. Attending recent careers events at Outwood Grange Carlton in Barnsley and the John Smeaton Academy, Leeds, resulted in hundreds of conversations about the roles of engineers and specifically my role as a civil engineer. Being able to engage 10 students at a time for 5 minutes keeps you on your toes with questions as well as testing your presentation style! I also tweet live from schools events and share the great work the Ambassadors are doing to promote the STEM subjects.” If you would like to find out more about the ICE Ambassador scheme, come along to our ‘Meet Greet & Eat’ event on 7 April in Sheffield. Visit www.ice.org.uk/events for details.
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Forthcoming events Date
Event
25 February 2016, 18.30 Emerging Engineers Award regional final, Sheffield
www.ice.org.uk/events
3 March 2016, 18.30
Communications Competition regional final, Leeds
www.ice.org.uk/events
10 March 2016, 18.30
Annual Debate chaired by Sir John Armitt, Sheffield
www.ice.org.uk/events
13 April 2016, 18.30
What role should Nuclear Power technologies play as part of the UK Energy mix? Sheffield. Joint meeting with IMechE and IET www.ice.org.uk/events
21 April 2016, 09.00
ICE Professional Review preparation course, Leeds www.ice.org.uk/careers-and-professional-development/professional-qualification-training
ICE Yorkshire and Humber Committee 2015-16 Officers Chair Nick Chamberlain CEng MICE Senior Vice Chair Chris Digman CEng FICE Junior Vice Chair Mark Calvert EngTech MICE Past Chair Damian Kilburn CEng MICE Treasurer Dan Ladbury CEng MICE Secretary Liz Green CEng MICE Council Representative Richard Dew CEng FICE G&S Representative Lynsey Clarke
Public Voice Group Public Voice Group Lead Mark Calvert EngTech MICE ICE Local Coordinator Gareth Davies EngTech MICE RET Liaison Steve Keetley CEng MICE supported by Dan Sutcliffe CEng MICE Shaping the World Lead Jenny Cooke CEng MICE Y&H Infrastructure Alliance Lead Damian Kilburn CEng MICE supported by Peter Drenon CEng MICE and John Bowes CEng FICE
Knowledge Group Knowledge Group Lead Dan Jones CEng MICE Transportation Group Liaison Liz Green CEng MICE Geotechnical Group Liaison Grainne Wood CEng MICE Programme Coordinator Dan Jones CEng MICE Knowledge Group Member Paul Turton IEng MICE
Diversity Champion Rachel Horn CEng MICE President’s visit Nick Chamberlain CEng MICE, Damian Kilburn CEng MICE, Dan Ladbury CEng MICE, Lynsey Clarke, Penny Marshall CEng MICE Executive Committee Nick Chamberlain CEng MICE, Damian Kilburn CEng MICE, Dan Ladbury CEng MICE, Lynsey Clarke, Richard Dew CEng FICE, Liz Green CEng MICE, Penny Marshall CEng MICE
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