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  • Providing professional leadership and developing and sharing knowledge and standards.
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Latest news

12/05/13
Winners of the inaugural Mercia branch awards announced

Winners of the inaugural Mercia Branch Awards were announced in April at a ceremony held at the Jury's Inn in Birmingham

12/03/13
Signs technician/engineer sought

To assist the Signs Manager in delivering all allocated tasks safely in accordance with legislation and company procedures, in accordance with contract specification and works programmes, provide mentoring, guidance and design review expertise to clients signing departments as required.

09/03/13
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

Notice is hereby given that an EGM of the members of the Institute of Highway Engineers will be held at The County Hotel, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PZ on 6 June 2013.

09/03/13
Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The 2013 AGM of the Institute of Highway Engineers will be held on 6 June 2013 at The County Hotel, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PZ immediately following the EGM.

09/03/13
IHE's Mercia branch announces shortlist for local awards

The shortlist for Mercia's inaugural awards has been announced with a variety of local projects and schemes in the running for top honours.

09/02/13
New qualification for road safety experts on track for spring launch

IHE's road safety practitioners have developed a professional qualification for road safety experts due to launch this spring.

09/02/13
IHE backs Peter Luff MP's bill to inspire next generation of engineers

The Institute of Highway Engineers and Peter Luff MP want to inspire young people to take up engineering.

02/02/13
Nominations sought for Council

Calling all Fellow, Member and Associate member grades!
Closing Date: 22nd March 2013

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Events

06
Jun

Maintenance 2013

Date: Thursday 6 June 2013
Venue: Chelmsford, Essex
Programme now confirmed.

11
Jun

Preparing for your Professional Review Course

Date: 11th June
Venue: Colmore Plaza. Birmingham
Advance your Career: make a difference. Other dates and locations available.

05
Jul

IHE's highways industry charity golf day

Date: 5th July
Venue: Leek Wootton, Warwick
IHE's highways industry charity golf day is a great chance to enjoy top-notch golf for a great cause.

15
Jul

The importance of Concept Design in delivering efficient traffic signal junctions

Date: 15th July 2013
Venue: JCT Offices, Lincoln
John Nightingale, Director of JCT Consultancy will discuss the importance of getting the early stages of design right when seeking to produce efficient and durable traffic signal junctions and networks.

17
Jul

Highway Asset Management - foundation level

Date: 17th July 2013
Venue: Birmingham
This course provides an introduction to Highway Asset Management

18
Jul

Highway Asset Management - pracititoner level

Date: 18-19th July &
16-17th September 2013
Venue: Birmingham
This 4 day accredited and assessed course delivers focussed learning across a wide range of subjects required by an Asset Management Practitioner.

18
Sep

Traffic Signs Conference 2013

Date: 18 September 2013
Venue: Midlands
IHE's one-day traffic signs conference will update you on the new amendments and changes to relevant European standards, and help refresh your knowledge of traffic signing generally.

05
Nov

Asphalt - Best Practice

Date: 5th November 2013
Venue: London WC1B
Selecting the right asphalt for any job and making sure it is laid properly

08
Nov

Making the best use of limited maintenance budgets

Date: 8 November 2013
Venue: Bradford
An IHE course for the technicians and engineers responsible for deciding on surface treatments and re-surfacing: bring your problems along for discussion.

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