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ECCE Manifesto Building a resilient future: Climate-proof design of infrastructure for generations to come This manifesto underscores the urgent need for the civil engineering profession to transition from climate pledges to concrete actions. It emphasises the pivotal role of civil engineers in shaping a sustainable and resilient future by incorporating climate considerations into every facet of infrastructure design, construction, and operation. This aligns with the ECCE Strategic Plan 2023-2030, which focuses on enabling European civil engineers to advance a more sustainable built environment and protect the natural environment. Published: 26.11.2024
ECCE Manifesto for Action for the EU Term 2024-2029 With the upcoming European elections in 2024, ECCE presents its Manifesto for Action, outlining essential priorities for the EU term 2024-2029. This manifesto is not just a call to action but a continuation of ECCE’s Strategic Plan 2023-2030, ensuring alignment with our long-term goals and reinforcing our commitment to a sustainable and resilient Europe. Published: 31.05.2024
Infrastructure in 2022: a horizon scan of the year ahead for civil engineering As civil engineers, we are responsible for the infrastructure around all of us. The roads, bridges, power cables and drains we deliver are part of the daily fabric of life - and are often taken for granted in wider society. However, climate change and the need for net zero carbon emissions have demolished the status quo. Other trends, such as growing urbanisation and new technologies, underline the need for an urgent, profound response. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought a stark warning of what challenges could lie ahead. Reducing our carbon footprint is crucial for a sustainable future and, with infrastructure being responsible for more than half of the UK's total carbon emissions, civil engineers know they can, and must, play a vital role. The report sets out the major issues that need to be addressed in areas aligned with ICE's core objectives. Published: 10.12.2021
ICE Engineering Rebellion Report The climate crisis, urbanisation, the pandemic and a demand for inclusivity are all accelerating and putting different pressures on the natural and built environment. In response, taxpayers, infrastructure owners and investors are seeking a wider range of outcomes for their money. Engineering Rebellion was set up to examine who the civil engineer of the future will be and how ICE should adapt to embrace them. Published: 05.11.2021
Towards a shared culture of Architecture - Report of the EU Member State Expert Group Under the priority "Cohesion and well-being" the Council of the European Union's 2019-2022 work plan for culture established the creation of an Open Method of Coordination (OMC) group of Member States' experts focusing on high-quality architecture and built environment for everyone. In 2020 and 2021 a group of 39 experts nominated by 23 Member States, plus Norway and Switzerland collaborated closely with the aim of addressing current challenges and long-term strategies for our living environment. In the process coordinated by the European Commission, the experts exchanged knowledge, analysed case studies and developed recommendations on the many ways high-quality architecture can help to improve and further develop the spaces and places of Europe for the benefit of everyone. Published: 09.12.2021
BPIE - Building Renovation: a kick-starter for the EU recovery The BPIE has carried out this Study at the request of the Renovate Europe Campaign at a time when the topic of energy renovation seems to be on everyone's lips. The request was made following the realisation that an overview of recent research on the job creation and macro-economic benefits of energy renovation in the EU has not been compiled in almost 6 years. The findings are encouraging, in the sense that much research has taken place at all levels - national level, European level and global level - and that the stimulus effect of investing in energy renovation is great. This makes this short Study a valuable contribution to the debate on how and where to spend the large funds that are being mobilised to help the EU and its Member States recover from the economic impact of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Published: 30.11.2021
European Commission: The Global Gateway Global Gateway: up to 300 billion Euros for the European Union's strategy to boost sustainable links around the world. The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy launch the Global Gateway, the new European Strategy to boost smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport and strengthen health, education and research systems across the world. It stands for sustainable and trusted connections that work for people and the planet, to tackle the most pressing global challenges, from climate change and protecting the environment, to improving health security and boosting competitiveness and global supply chains. Global Gateway aims to mobilise up to 300 billion EUR in investments between 2021 and 2027 to underpin a lasting global recovery, taking into account our partners needs and EU's own interests. Published: 01.12.2021
UNESCO Engineering Report 2021 Despite high demand for engineering, a global effort is needed to address specific regional disparities, especially in Africa, according to the second UNESCO Engineering Report, Engineering for Sustainable Development: Delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals, released to mark the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development that was observed on 4 March 2021. The Report points to currently insufficient engineering capacities to achieve the internationally agreed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and highlights the lack of diversity in the field. It demonstrates how equal opportunity for all is key to ensuring an inclusive and gender balanced profession able to realize its full potential. The Report further notes that the unprecedented situation presented by the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the interconnected nature of societies and how scientific innovations, through the effective implementation of engineering, can increase resilience. The report presents a snapshot of engineering innovations and actions that are contributing to meeting the SDGs, with contributions from authors from every region of the world. It highlights the crucial role of engineering in achieving each of the 17 SDGs, and explains why it is crucial to engage the engineering profession. The report also demonstrates how engineering innovations and new technologies, especially those using information and communication technologies and data, are transforming our world for the better. Most importantly, it demonstrates how engineering is vital to solving the critical issues of today, including climate change, urbanization and preserving the health of our oceans and forests, for example. Published: 04.03.2021
EU Construction sector joint statement-COVID19-March 2020 European Construction Sector joint statement regarding urgent measures to protect workers' health, support economic activity and accelerate the recovery Published: 30.03.2020
Construction 2050 - Building tomorrow's Europe today Construction stakeholders call upon the European Commission to strengthen the current construction policy context by creating a new vision for the built environment: “Construction 2050: Building tomorrow’s Europe today”. Published: 13.06.2019
ECCE Book: Civil Engineering Heritage in Europe A book on Civil Engineering Heritage composed of contributions from ECCE member organizations and promotes Civil Engineering through presentation of emblematic civil engineering projects already built in Europe. Published: 11.03.2009
Engineering Book: 200 Questions and Answers on Practical Civil Engineering Works (Author: Vincent T. H. CHU) This book contains many useful questions that civil engineers may come across during their day-to-day work. The author established a free civil email service in which all engineers could send their civil engineering queries - askvincentchu@yahoo.com.hk and he will provide the answers shortly. Vincent Chu is currently writing the book "200 Questions and Answers on Practical Civil Engineering Works Part II" and he sincerely invites the submission of civil engineering questions to email to askvincentchu @yahoo.com.hk to facilitate the completion of the book. For those questions selected by Vincent Chu to be published in his new book, a free copy of the book shall be delivered to the author of those questions. Published: 01.02.2009