Special Edition: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Civil Engineering
A Special Edition is available to purchase now (free to ICE members), at LINK
Read the great blog by Angie Hunter, Temporary works: the backstage of construction, free at: LINK
Reflecting on the Special Edition, Angie concludes:
Raising awareness
This first ever issue on temporary works serves to support the goal of raising awareness for this topic.
Everyone can play a part.
Academics can encourage the next generation of engineers to explore the exciting and rewarding field of temporary works.
Those working within a public agency could learn about and specify appropriate risk management processes.
Contractors can implement best-in-class solutions to improve safety and further knowledge within the profession.
Many of the articles in this special edition are the result of ongoing collaboration between temporary works engineers across continents.
It's extraordinary to see organisations such as the UK Temporary Works forum (TWf) and the US ASCE Construction Institute Temporary Works Committee creating and sharing technical bulletins, attending one another's quarterly meetings, and providing advice through community discussion boards.
Collaboration is paving the way for a dramatic improvement in knowledge sharing.
This will expedite the development of engineering methods and best practice guidance for challenges that the construction industry has yet to solve.
We look forward to what this next chapter will bring.
DT, 28.4.23