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September 2008
Ian Bradfield - IHIE's first CEng
Read Ian's profile and find out how you can go for Chartered Engineer.
South Western Branch
Read about IHIE South Western ;- 'the premier branch'
IHIE Recognition Awards
Stephen Chandler and Peter Dipper received institute recognition for their exceptional services to IHIE.
IHIE New Vice President
Richard Hayes is IHIE's newest Vice President.
August 2008
First IHIE Professional Certificates
The First IHIE Professionals Certificates in Signals awarded to 15 TfL graduates. Plus John Stoker and Edward Boatman gained Practitioner level Certificates.
Stephen Hardy
Stephen Hardy's Award of Merit. IHIE's Award of Merit winner Stephen Hardy received his certificate at the IHIE South Western branch's Annual General Meeting.
IHIE backs Campaign for Safe Road Design
The Campaign aims to make safe road design a national transport priority.
TRL
TRL gains IHIE Short Courses Accreditation.
July 2008
New IHIE President elected
Tony Sharp IEng FIHIE is IHIE's 20th president. Read the press release.
Richard Hayes FIHIE is the new Junior Vice President.
Honorary Fellowship for Stephen Chandler
after 34 years on Council, 26 as Honorary Treasurer.
Awards of Merit for Peter Dipper and Stephen Hardy
Peter has just stepped down after 12 years on the Engineering Council Board. Stephen's award recognises his institute and industry contributions.
Branch contacts updates
Check out changes. Branch websites will be coming soon.
IHIE June 2008 meeting
Read a round up of IHIE's annual meeting in Bath and see who's new on council.
June 2008
IHIE Excellence Award for Employee Development
Entry deadline 30 June
Enterprise Mouchel is sponsoring the Award recognising excellent or innovative training and career development schemes.
Incorporated Engineer
IHIE poll results. Nearly half of voters wanted IEng to remain. Associated Chartered Engineer drew support from a third us first and then second choice. See June "Highways" for a longer report.
What makes a branch successful?
Read about Scotland in this month's profile.
Norfolk Holiday Cottages
Check out Mary Keasley's country cottages.
Email if you would like us to include yours.
Member profiles
We've added profiles on Debbie Swatman, Billy Gooch and Adrian Gray.
May 2008
Active Travel
IHIE joined with 57 leading public health, transport and planning bodies calling for investment in cycling and walking to tackle obesity. Click here to read more.
Reviewers wanted!
For an application form e-mail Information and invest in the future.
What makes a branch successful?
Read profile of the Southern Branch.
IHIE East Midlands
Contact Geoff Whittaker if you want to help get local activities going.
IHIE North Wales Briefing
IHIE North Wales will be holding a briefing on Friday 16th May 2008. Contact us if you want to attend.
IHIE Excellence Award for Employee Development
This new award rewards companies and authorities who show commitment to training and development.
Closing date: 30th June 2008
New name for 'IEngs'
The Engineering Council is actively considering a new title.
Vote for your choice.
April 2008
Annual Meeting: 13 June 2008
This year's annual dinner (tickets £25) and AGM are at Bath on Friday, 13 June 2008. Join in the fun!
New Council Member
Debbie Swatman from Jacobs, North Yorkshire has joined Council.
IHIE Membership Cards
2008 cards will be issued to paid up members at the end of April.
IHIE New Website
Comments please.
You can also add comments to most pages.
March 2008
IHIE Traffic Signs Conference & Exhibition
IHIE Traffic Signs Conference & Exhibition
10th September 2008, Loughborough University
IHIE Traffic Signs Course
22nd April 2008, London WC1
9th September 2008, Loughborough University
Topics include implementing a signing strategy, direction and warning signing and guidance on using TSRGD and TSM from DfT.
February 2008
Motorcycling Guidelines
www.motorcyclingguidelines.org.uk
Now live for all you need to improve the road environment for motorcycles and drive up safety.
Join IHIE Council
If you want to make a difference or join Council, send in a nomination by 18 March 2008. There's one Graduate vacancy and up to five vacancies open to Fellows, Members and Associates.
Chinese Guests
IHIE played host to a delegation from Hebei province, led by Kang Yanmin, Director of the Hebei Province Highway Management Bureau.
Passive Safety
12 March 2008, ICE London SW1
Introducing the new EN12767
January 2008
Chartered Engineers
IHIE's next two candiudtes are in train. Watch out for results in March. Over 30 members have received formal advice on their best routes forward
Incorporated Engineers
29 Incorporated Reviews were held in 2007 with only one failure. A welcome continuation of an upward trend thanks in part to IHIE's streamlined routes.
Click here for December results
Technical Report Route
New guidance will be available in the spring to help candidates better understand what is required - for CEng and IEng
IHIE President
Susan Broadaway, chaired the judges panel for the presigious 2007" Highways Excellence Awards":http://www.highwaysmagazine.co.uk
IHIE Professional Certificates
17 Transport for London graduates and practitioners have applied for the Traffic Sign Design Certificates.
December 2007
Julian Browne
Julian Browne has joined the Policy and Development Committees to represent bridge specialists in succession to Paul Simon. Julian is a bridge engineer with Worcestershire Highways
2008 Fees
2008 Fees now published
Road Safety Expo
The first Road Safety expo supported by IHIE attracted around 200 delegates and will be held again in 2008 on 20 November.
Road Safety: whose job is it?
A South Western Branch seminar on 22 February near Exeter
Professional Review Workshops
Professional Review Workshops are offered free by South Western Branch on 13 February and 16 July 2008. Contact Helen Croker to go on the mailing list.
New Council Members
December Council welcomed Debbie Swatman of Jacobs and Graham Milne of South Lanarkshire Council as new members to fill casual vacancies
November 2007
Scottish Home Zones:
Evaluation of pilots published with recommendations.
www.homezones.org.uk
October 2007
First 3 Go Free
To encourage members to submit their CEng applications IHIE is offering a Free Review to the first three applicants.
IHIE Sign Structures Guide
IHIE Sign structures guide available free to download. The definitive guide on implementing the new standards for sign supports. Based on Highways Agency commissioned research.
IHIE met DfT
IHIE met DfT's traffic engineering team led by Spencer Palmer in September to exchange information and discuss where Institute members could assist the Department. Skills shortages and IHIE's unique professional certificates were the main agenda items.
IHIE's Annual Traffic Sign Conference and Exhibition
130 delegates and 14 exhibitors attended IHIE's annual Sign Conference and Exhibition in September. Thank you presentations were made to DfT's Brian Lyus and Roger Mackintosh.
Jim Fitzpatrick MP
Jim Fitzpatrick MP, the newly appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State with responsibility for road safety, is to speak at Road Safety Expo on 22 November 2007.
Steve Spender, IHIE Vice President
Steve Spender, IHIE Vice President, is speaking on changing local authority culture at the NCE October Conference on Highway Asset Management.
Tony Sharp
Tony Sharp, took the Safer Motorcycling message to LB of Camden traffic engineers in September. shortly after John Hastie represented IHIE at the Pan-London Road Safety Conference.
September 2007
Professional Certificate in Traffic Sign Design
DfT and the Highways Agency have formally endorsed the IHIE Professional Certificate in Traffic Sign Design. Five pilot candidates have successfully completed their assessments.
Professional Certificate in Traffic Signal Control
TfL is putting its graduate trainees through the IHIE Professional Certificate in Traffic Signal Control to reward and authenticate their achievement.
www.transportationopportunities.org.uk
For highways and transportation training information. 50 providers are link in.
IHIE's Nepal Bridge
See what the Institute's 40th anniversary charity has achieved.
IHIE Sign Structures Design Guide
Published September 2007.
Download or send an A4 SAE (60p) for a hard copy.
August 2007
First 3 go Free!
The first 3 CEng applicants will have their review fees waived.
Signing of Safety Cameras
Consultation on amendements to the TSRGD. Contribute to IHIE's reponse.
DfT Road Safety Learning Programme
The aim of this programme is to improve dissemination, awareness and active use of road safety research and to support action learning for national and local practitioners and stakeholders.
To participate in scoping click here.
Project for Reducing Respiratory Disease in Kerb, Paving and Block Cutting
An invitation from HSE to join the web community for a project aimed at reducing respiratory disease in kerb, paving and block cutting.
July 2007
New Council Member
Jeff Upex is a new Council Member representing Graduate Members. He is currently on secondment to Amey Mouchel for Area 9 MAC.
Paul Salmon and Chris Hodgson have resigned.
Advertise your job vacancies
Members' companies and authorities are welcome to list jobs on IHIE's website and E-Bulletin.
June 2007
IHIE Annual Dinner and National AGM
Join Council Members at the IHIE dinner on Thursday, 21 June 2007 at the Quality Hotel, Wolverhampton. Tickets are £28 each for a 3-course meal plus coffee.
The AGM is at 4.45pm to 6.00pm at the University of Wolverhampton.
For further details or to book the dinner please email Cheryl.
Reviewer/Mentor Training
20 or more members are attending a training day on 11 June covering CEng, IEng and EngTech.
Motorcycling Website
IHIE has a £20K grant from DfT to find a website to promote best practice. To be launched mid-July.
May 2007
DfT backs IHIE Signs Certificate
DfT has endorsed the IHIE Professional Certificate in Traffic Sign Design which is still undergoing trials prior to launching this summer.
Changes on Council 2007/8
Geoff Whittaker is leaving in June and Jeff Upex is joining to represent the Graduate Members.
April 2007
Motorcycle Website
IHIE has funding from DfT to create a motorcycle website to deliver up to date guidance for engineers and road safety specialists on mainstreaming motorcycling.
Review of Motorcycling Strategy
See the Transport Select Committee's review of the Government's Motorcycling Strategy, read IHIE's evidence and see page 5!
Member Survey
Thank you everyone!
We will be contacting all who asked for more information shortly but survey monkey does not capture emails for those who just wrote in free text comments: contact us direct with your requests!.
David Waltham-Hier won the MP3 player.
March 2007
Direct IHIE's future
If you are interested in joining the IHIE Council, completed nomination forms should be returned by 20 March.
There is 1 vacancy for a Graduate/Student Member.
IHIE Membership Cards
Membership cards will be delivered just before Easter to paid up members.
February 2007
IHIE Member Survey
If you've not received the 2007 survey direct, you can click here to take log on now. Please submit by 28 February. It only takes 5 minutes and you'll go inot the Prize Draw.
Highways Magazine
Your first issue featuring "IHIE News" is on its way. Let us know what you think.
Surveyor
IHIE members can receive Surveyor direct ot their home every week - be first with news and jobs - for only £34. To give you a taste, we've arranged free 4 week trial issues.
To sign up, call 020 7436 7487 for credit card or direct debit payments.
January 2007
Highways Magazine
Look out for your first issue featuring IHIE News in the combined January/February 2007 magazine due out c.8 February.
CEng
The Engineering Council visits in February to assess IHIE's ability to offer chartered reviews.
December 2006
Renew the North West
Bob Hindhaugh and Ken Jones are looking to restart the Branch. If you are interested in helping them or want to suggest a topic or visit, contact bob.hindhaugh@cheshire.gov.uk.
IHIE courses in the South West
Practical Project Management
11th January 2007, Somerset
Highway Law overview/development/maintenance
27th February 2007, Bristol
Foundation Programme in Highway Development Control
27th-29th March & 5th-7th June, Gloucester
November 2006
2007 Timetable announced
IHIE's deadlines for Review and Professional Certificate submisions is now available.
IHIE joins Parking Forum
IHIE has joined the Parking Forum run by the British Parking Association.
Andrew Thurston from the Project Centre is the Institute's representative.
The Forum allows groups with a parking interest to meet and promote good practice.
Subscriptions 2007
Pay your 2007 fees in 5 monthly instalments by Direct Debit.
If you've already got an annual direct debit and want to switch, just email.
If you want to start a direct debit - AND SAVE £10 p.a. - download the mandate and mail it to IHIE.
New Public Realm Training
A multi-disciplinary six day course aimed at improving the design and management of our streets and public spaces. The course leads into an IHIE Professional Certificate.
October 2006
IHIE in the News
RAC Foundation chooses IHIE conference to launch new initiative
New Build Home Zones
Advice Kings Lynn on fast tracking designation.
Traffic Signal Control: implement the design
Book for the next 2007 course: 2nd - 5th April 2007.
September 2006
August 2006
Steve Spender: the new Vice President
Steve, Assistant Chief Engineer in Hampshire's Network Management section, is IHIE's new 'junior' vice president
Council Changes
June sees members coming and going from Council. Ian Bradfield, Peter Dipper and Jackson Minford are leaving but we welcome newcomers Josie Healy, Denbighshire CC, for Wales and Noel Fenning for Ireland. There are also four main fresh Nominated members - Chris Hodgson,Devon CC, Ellie Gormley, Telford Council, Nick Newton, WSP Development and Tony Sewell, PTS Ltd who is also an IAT branch secretary.
July 2006
New IHIE President - Susan Broadaway
IHIE's first woman President took up office on 23 June.
Click here for further information on Susan.
Steve Spender was also elected Junior Vice President.
June 2006
Professional Certificate gains EngTech
Nicola Peck has gone on from the highway development control training programme to gain her Professional Certificate and then Technician registration.
IHIE attracts 'Rising Star'
Robert Walton of 4-5 Grays Inn Square who presented the legal section at IHIE's recent 'Introduction to Development Control' course has topped the list of most highly rated barristers under 35 for the second year running.
New Home Zones
Do you know any new build Home Zones designated or not?
If so, please tell IHIE.
May 2006
Professional Certificates for Traffic Signal Control
IHIE's new certificates allow signals professionals to demonstrate their technical competence. Endorsed by the CSS Traffic Signal Group.
First Development Control Certificates awarded
Pieter Barnard, Susan Anker and Nicola Peck are the first recipients of IHIE's Professional Certificates in Highway Development Control. All three are also graduates of the six day foundation course.
AGM
The 2006 Annual General Meeting is at 4.45pm on Friday, 23 June in Manchester.
Chinese Visitors to IHIE
A delegation from China visited IHIE on 15 March. They were interested in compulsory CPD and establishing a registration system independent of the state as the UK has.
April 2006
IHIE Chartered Engineers
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has agreed to assist IHIE introduce its own chartered professional review. Currently IHIE members can apply for the ICE review via the Instiute at ICE member rates thanks to an agreement between the two institutions. Procedures and standards are being drawn up with assistance from a group of friendly chartered enigneers.
Home zone Conference
IHIE is discussing with the Urban Renaissance Institute (URI) the scope for a home zone conference in November. URI is an urban design initiative funded by SEEDA and housed at the University of Greenwich. Ideas welcome!
South Western's AGM
South Western's annual meeting and luncheon will be near Exeter on Thursday, 6 April. The Institute's president and secretary will attend.
March 2006
IHIE Register of Specialists
A new service advertising services offered by small indpendent consultants. All are EC register IHIE members
Stand for Council
Nominations are invited from Fellows, Members and Associate Members who want to join the Council.
Email for a nomination form.
Click here for more about what Council does.
February 2006
First FIHIE EngTech
Progress your Career
IHIE's Member and Fellow grades are now open to all practitioners with 10 or more years' experience. You can then take the Professional Review later to register with the Engineering Council if you wish.
January 2006
IHIE donates £3,000 to Practical Action
As part of its celebrations for the 40th Anniversary, IHIE members raised £3,000 for Practical Action - 50% over the target.
The money will build 2 or 3 safer river crossings in Nepal.
Study tour to Holland & Germany
IHIE members are invited to join the Urban Design Group tour of Woonerven and mixed use high streets. Led by Graham Smith on 11 May to 14 May for £590 inclusive.
Contact udsl@udg.org.uk
December 2005
IHIE feted at the Savoy
Prince Michael presided at his 2005 International Road Safety Award luncheon on 6 December. He spoke to Gerry Harvey and Tony Sharp and congratulated IHIE on its award for the Motorcycling Guidelines.
The Institute was extremely pleased to be able to thank the Guidelines editorial team by inviting them to the lunch. Significant sponsorship was given by DfT, CSS, TfL, BMF, MCIA, and HA.
Home Zones
IHIE has been invited to
- support a research proposal to investigate the needs of older people
- join the steering group for the DPTAC project researching whether home zones reflect the needs of disabled people.
www.homezones.org.uk visit to see the latest Topic Papers from Ireland and on waste management.
November 2005
IHIE meets the Minister
View the paper IHIE presented to the Minister and the Press Release.
Branch Representatives Meeting
Branch representatives gathered at HQ on 13 October for their annual meeting. Susan Broadaway, Senior Vice-President, cut a birthday cake in celebration of the 40th anniversary as glasses were raised to the Institute. Everyone went away with a presentation mug, a gift from the South Western Branch.
October 2005
IHIE's 1000th Professional Review celebrated
Ellie Baker, a highways officer for Lincolnshire County Council, today received a commemorative plate celebrating her being the Institute's 1000th review candidate.
IHIE started interviewing applicants for IEng and EngTech independently in 1986. Previously reviews had been conducted through a partnership with SCET. The timing of the 1000th milestone is particularly felicitous, it being the Institute's 40th anniversary year.
IHIE joint paper at TRICS 2005
Steve Proctor of TMS and Carol Craven, Essex County Council will present details of the Development Control training programme which leads into the IHIE Professional Certificate on 2 November at TRICS 2005.
Highways Magazine Excellence Awards 2005
IHIE's Deputy Secretary chaired the judges for this year's award for Innovative Road Safety Product.
The Awards will be announced at an industry dinner on 20 October.
September 2005
Freaky Foto Winner
Stuart Penberthy from WS Atkins has won £100 in IHIE's 40th Anniversary Competition.
He receives his reward at the Loughborough traffic signs conference.
Look at the winning photo.
Gerry Harvey presenting Richard Sheldon
Gerry Harvey presenting Richard Sheldon with a gift to mark his service on Council over 12 years.
August 2005
Highlights of 2004/2005
Take a look at IHIE's annual review of activities over the year.
The review is published in the 40th Anniversary Members' Directory. Copies go to all members in September.
New Honorary Fellows Phil Jones and Nich Brown
IHIE has recognised the significant contribution of two non members by awarding them Honorary Fellowship.
Phil Jones was editor of the IHIE Home Zone Design Guidelines.
Nich Brown was a major contributor to the IHIE Engineering Guidelines for Motorcycling.
July 2005
IHIE Professional Certificate
At last a proper qualification for development control officers.
The Institute has launched its first Professional Certificate in Development Control. The IHIE Certificate which is at technical level, sets the standard for a competent highway development control officer.
Contact secretary@ihie.org.uk for more information.
Freaky Foto Competition
Last chance to enter.
Win £100 for a funny foto.
IHIE Award of Merit
Phil Joel, Yorkshire Branch Secretary, received the 2004 Award from President, Gerry Harvey at the branch AGM.
Phil has been instrumental in rejuvinating the branch and in promoting the Institute to local employers.
June 2005
E-Bulletin
Hope you like the new style Bulletin out from 1 June. Let us have comments. The source email will be more recognisable by July. To sign up - just tell us your email.
40th Anniversary Member Directory
Members will receive their souvenir edition by July.
May 2005
AGM
The 2005 Annual General Meeting is at 4.45pm, Friday 17 June at De Montfort Hotel, Kenilworth: everyone is welcome.
At 5.15pm, Garrett Emmerson, Bucks CC, leads a discussion on "What would it take to get you out of your car?".
Buses leave at 7.15pm for Anniversary Dinner.
Routes to Membership
Each month in celebrating our 40th we are featuring a member in Transportation Professional illustrating the diversity of the IHIE. Click here for the profiles to date.
April 2005
IHIE Anniversary dinner: 17 June
Ticket prices now £40 each for IHIE members and a guest, all inclusive. Celebrate in style at Warwick Castle.
The Highwayman's Supper includes a tour of the State Rooms, a five course meal, unlimited wine and beer, music, singing and plentry of laughter.
IHIE's 21st centry highwaymen meet the 18th century highwaymen: yellow jackets and hard hats welcome.
Latest conferences
Reducing congestion: alternatives to the car, 16 June.
3rd annual development control conference: new policy, new practice, 23 June.
Latest courses
Introduction to development control, 24 May (Bristol) and 27 October (Sheffield).
January 2005
Celebrating Excellence
- 14 April - Conference launching the IHIE Guidelines for Motorcycling.
- 1000th Professional Review.
- First institution visit to the new national Traffic Control Centre with SERCO.
- An anniversary publication and gift for all members.
- First Engineering Technician elected a Fellow.
- IHIE at Traffex 19-21 April with Surveyor.
- 15 September - 'Traffic Signs 2005' celebrates forty years of the Traffic Sign Regulations.
- IHIE anniversary 'highwaymans' dinner at Warwick Castle in June.
Nominations for Council 05/06
There are formal vacancies for 4 Ordinary Members and 2 Graduate or Student Members.
Ring Cheryl Brown for a Nominations Form to be returned by 21 March 2005.
Change to IHIE Membership Grades
Technicians and professionals with experience but no academic qualifications can go all the way to FIHIE.
Members passing their incorporated IPD will now be awarded Member, instead of Associate Member.
New Council Members
December saw two Graduate Members welcomed onto Council
Rachael Beverley, trainee technician with Leicesteshire County Council
Richard Hayes highway services manager, Northumberland County Council.