Committees
CICES members cover a wide range of specialisms within construction commercial management and geospatial engineering. Members are encouraged to take part in the future development of the institution and there are various committees and working groups established to provide a forum where you can meet to discuss and promote civil engineering surveying. The organisational structure shows how each of the committees and working groups relate to the institution.
Council of Management
Council of Management determines the overall direction and policy of the institution. It is composed of the president, immediate past president, two vice presidents and 14 elected members, all of whom are directors and trustees of CICES. The council is responsible for the administration of the institution's core committees and panels.
Commercial Management Practices Committee (CMPC)
CMPC represents the interests of those studying and employed within the field of construction commercial management and promotes standards of excellence within the profession. CMPC works in collaboration with other professional bodies and contributes to the joint Management Panel CICES has with the Institution of Civil Engineers to provide and disseminate surveying knowledge and expertise. CMPC Terms of Reference.
Contracts & Dispute Resolution Panel
C&DR is a sub-panel of CMPC. It provides a vital service to members researching and advising on the latest developments in the areas of construction law that affect the civil engineering surveying industry. C&DR Terms of Reference.
Education, Professional Development and Membership Committee (EPD&M)
EPD&M is responsible for establishing educational and training standards for civil engineering surveyors through the accreditation of academic courses and the provision of training guidelines, a continuing professional development scheme and a range of training courses and workshops. It also establishes membership criteria and administers applications. EPD&M oversees engagement with early career members on all aspects of their studies, training and employment. EPD&M Terms of Reference.
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee is responsible for developing and driving initiatives that promote best practice and change in areas relating to sustainability.
This includes - but isn't limited to - reducing the environmental impact of projects and operations, resource conservation, cost savings, early engagement of civil engineering surveyors, biodiversity net gain and social sustainability.
CICES Sustainability Committee members represent the custodians and 'leading edge' of our institution's understanding and application of one of the three 'Golden Threads'.
*Terms of Reference to follow.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council
The EDI Council has responsibility for promoting the EDI Policy of CICES and encouraging staff and members to follow these guidelines. CICES aims to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in the civil engineering surveying industry, with a membership and profession reflective of all parts of society, and an institution at the forefront of engagement, driving social value. EDI Council Terms of Reference.
Finance and General Purposes Committee (F&GP)
F&GP provides the financial governance of the institution's activities. F&GP Terms of Reference.
Geospatial Engineering Practices Committee (GEPC)
GEPC represents the interests of those studying and employed within the field of geospatial engineering and promotes standards of excellence within the profession. GEPC works in collaboration with other professional bodies and contributes to the joint Geospatial Engineering Panel CICES has with the Institution of Civil Engineers to provide and disseminate surveying knowledge and expertise. GEPC Terms of Reference.
Utilities & Subsurface Mapping Panel
USMP is a specialist panel of GEPC. Its vision is to lead the utility surveying profession with knowledge and expertise by driving improvements and ensuring high quality training, education, standards, accreditations and regulation. USMP Terms of Reference.
Tomorrow's Leaders Committee
The Tomorrow's Leaders Committee is a group of dedicated early career members who provide input to all core and regional committees to aid decision making and strategy setting so that CICES is prepared for the future. TLC Terms of Reference.
Council of Management determines the overall direction and policy of the institution. It is composed of the president, immediate past president, two vice presidents and 14 elected members, all of whom are directors and trustees of CICES. The council is responsible for the administration of the institution's core committees and panels.
Commercial Management Practices Committee (CMPC)
CMPC represents the interests of those studying and employed within the field of construction commercial management and promotes standards of excellence within the profession. CMPC works in collaboration with other professional bodies and contributes to the joint Management Panel CICES has with the Institution of Civil Engineers to provide and disseminate surveying knowledge and expertise. CMPC Terms of Reference.
Contracts & Dispute Resolution Panel
C&DR is a sub-panel of CMPC. It provides a vital service to members researching and advising on the latest developments in the areas of construction law that affect the civil engineering surveying industry. C&DR Terms of Reference.
Education, Professional Development and Membership Committee (EPD&M)
EPD&M is responsible for establishing educational and training standards for civil engineering surveyors through the accreditation of academic courses and the provision of training guidelines, a continuing professional development scheme and a range of training courses and workshops. It also establishes membership criteria and administers applications. EPD&M oversees engagement with early career members on all aspects of their studies, training and employment. EPD&M Terms of Reference.
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee is responsible for developing and driving initiatives that promote best practice and change in areas relating to sustainability.
This includes - but isn't limited to - reducing the environmental impact of projects and operations, resource conservation, cost savings, early engagement of civil engineering surveyors, biodiversity net gain and social sustainability.
CICES Sustainability Committee members represent the custodians and 'leading edge' of our institution's understanding and application of one of the three 'Golden Threads'.
*Terms of Reference to follow.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council
The EDI Council has responsibility for promoting the EDI Policy of CICES and encouraging staff and members to follow these guidelines. CICES aims to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in the civil engineering surveying industry, with a membership and profession reflective of all parts of society, and an institution at the forefront of engagement, driving social value. EDI Council Terms of Reference.
Finance and General Purposes Committee (F&GP)
F&GP provides the financial governance of the institution's activities. F&GP Terms of Reference.
Geospatial Engineering Practices Committee (GEPC)
GEPC represents the interests of those studying and employed within the field of geospatial engineering and promotes standards of excellence within the profession. GEPC works in collaboration with other professional bodies and contributes to the joint Geospatial Engineering Panel CICES has with the Institution of Civil Engineers to provide and disseminate surveying knowledge and expertise. GEPC Terms of Reference.
Utilities & Subsurface Mapping Panel
USMP is a specialist panel of GEPC. Its vision is to lead the utility surveying profession with knowledge and expertise by driving improvements and ensuring high quality training, education, standards, accreditations and regulation. USMP Terms of Reference.
Tomorrow's Leaders Committee
The Tomorrow's Leaders Committee is a group of dedicated early career members who provide input to all core and regional committees to aid decision making and strategy setting so that CICES is prepared for the future. TLC Terms of Reference.
CICES Annual Dinner 2024
Who won, who attended and who looked great at the CICES Annual Dinner 2024 at King's College, Cambridge.
New CICES president Alison Watson MBE
Meet your CICES president for 2024-25, Class Of Your Own founder and CEO, Alison Watson MBE.
International Equal Pay Day: Working towards parity and fairness
What should be done to addres the gender pay gap in our sector?
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024: Changing the narrative on suicide
Suicide rates in the construction industry are 3.7x the nation average. What can be done?
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024
This year's theme: 'Impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health'.
Celebrating CICES members: Women in Construction Week
Women in Construction Week - time to highlight women that work in construction and acknowledge that there is still a long way to go to achieve equity.
Membership benefit: employer validation
CICES members can benefit their employers and wider industry, as well as enhancing their own careers.
New CICES president Batsetswe Motsumi
Meet your CICES president for 2023-24, Costain's Batsetswe Motsumi.
CICES Annual Dinner 2023
Our Annual Dinner and awards evening was held at Manchester's Midland Hotel
Membership benefit: events and networking
CICES members can attend dozens of events, both in-person and online.
CICES Women's Network
Have your say in the formation and delivery of the new CICES Women's Network.
Membership benefit: sector leading publications
CICES members can access sector leading publications online or by post.
Membership benefit: Affect your community
CICES members can shape what happens in their region.
Electronic voting now available
CICES Privy Council has approved an amendment to the charter to enable members to vote electronically.
Equity, diversity and inclusion name change
The EDI Council and our EDI policy both now refer to 'Equity, diversity and inclusion'.
Membership benefit: CPD opportunities
CICES members can access an unrivalled and varied range CPD opportunities.
Membership benefit: make a difference
CICES members can help change society for the better.
New EDI chair Simon Navin
Simon Navin is the newly appointed chair of the CICES Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Council.
World Human Rights Day
What steps should our industry take to avoid human rights abuses?
Men's Health Awareness Month
Ahead of International Men's Day and during Men's Health Awareness Month, what mental health support is available for CICES members?
Construction Leadership Council Industry Sponsor roles
The CLC is recruiting for four new industry sponsors.
PAS128 guidance
A newly published client specification guide.
New CICES website
Welcome to the new CICES website
New Council of Management
At the recent AGM, CICES president Andy Evans recently welcomed new members to our Council of Management (CoM).
Institution dinner
Our annual CICES awards night and Institution dinner, was held at Liverpool's Titanic Hotel.
Sustainability white paper - your contribution
Sustainability white paper: a call-to-action from President Andy Evans.