Institute of Highway Engineers

23/06/2026

Today is International Women in Engineering Day 👷‍♀️

At the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) we’re proud to celebrate the brilliant women shaping the highways and transport sector - driving innovation, improving infrastructure and making a real impact.

Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in engineering. In the UK, just 16.5% of engineers are women, and within the IHE, women make up around 14% of our membership. We’re committed to improving that - through greater support, more opportunities and stronger recognition of the vital role women play in our industry.

This year’s theme, , is a powerful reminder of why inclusivity matters - diverse perspectives make engineering stronger.

We’re also delighted to spotlight Rebecca Bollen, IHE Junior Vice President, who has recently achieved Chartered status - an inspiring milestone.

Let’s keep pushing for progress.

08/06/2026

Just over 2 weeks to go! Don’t miss the Institute of Highway Engineers Greater London Branch Conference 2026 - taking place on Friday 26th June at the prestigious De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London.

This year’s theme, “Under Pressure”, shines a spotlight on the real challenges shaping the highways sector - from asset management and network deterioration to funding, innovation and sustainability. This week, we’ll be shining a spotlight on our speakers, who will be sharing their expertise across these critical topics and offering valuable insights into the future of the sector - so keep an eye out for updates.

Ticket prices:
IHE Members: £50 | Students: £25 | Non‑Members: £75
FREE for Local Authority delegates

Secure your place now: https://www.theihe.org/events/ihe-greater-london-branch-conference-2026/

20/05/2026

The IHE Southern Branch are hosting a technical CPD webinar on Wednesday 3rd June at 12.30pm, introducing Concrete Canvas® and Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCMs) and Barriers (GCCBs), highlighting their development, composition, installation process, and applications within civil engineering.

Find out more or sign up now at: https://www.theihe.org/events/online-an-introduction-to-geosynthetic-cementitious-composite-mats-and-barriers/

12/05/2026

Last chance to register for our one day 'Asphalt Pavements: The Fundamentals' training course taking place in Birmingham on 19th May.

Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/erT-X7jR

06/05/2026

Second day of visits in Bangalore for the Institute of Highway Engineers, packed with inspiring conversations and a warm welcome from industry partners.

The day included:
• A morning visit to AECOM, where we met engineers keen to progress through the professional review process, supported by a memorable traditional Indian welcome.
• An afternoon visit to Jacobs, hosted by Kezia Ann and the team, with a fantastic session focused on sharing practical insights to help applicants navigate professional registration with confidence.

Huge thanks to everyone who made us feel so welcome, and in particular to Vinay Kushalappa for helping to coordinate such a successful day.

Collaboration and conversations like these play a vital role in supporting professional growth and strengthening global connections across the highways sector.

For more information on getting professionally registered with the IHE visit - https://www.theihe.org/professional-registration/

05/05/2026

The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) is in India this week!
We’re delighted to be visiting India to promote IHE membership and support engineers on their journey towards professional registration.

Our team, including Martin Polland and Heather Suarez, has been engaging with colleagues at WSP in India, hosting valuable discussions on:

• Recognised professional qualifications
• Routes to EngTech, ICTTech, IEng and CEng registration
• How the Personalised Report route can help professionals assess readiness, identify skills gaps and plan clear next steps

These conversations are designed to simplify the professional registration journey and empower engineers to make confident, informed career decisions.

A big thank you to WSP in India for the warm welcome and for championing professional development and engineering excellence.

If you are interested in getting professionally registered you can find out more here - https://www.theihe.org/professional-registration/

15/04/2026

Boost your expertise in asphalt pavements with the IHE CPD accredited in‑person training courses on 19th and 20th May - both delivered by leading asphalt specialist Sean Cassidy.

📓Asphalt Pavements - The Fundamentals
Gain a solid understanding of asphalt materials, their properties and performance.
Learn more & book - https://www.theihe.org/courses/asphalt-pavements-the-fundamentals/

📓Asphalt Pavements - Production, Paving & Compaction
Explore the lifecycle of asphalt from production to placement and compaction.
Learn more & book - https://www.theihe.org/courses/asphalt-pavements-production-paving-compaction/

- Ideal for engineers, technicians and anyone looking to deepen their practical knowledge.
- Delivered face-to-face for hands-on learning and networking.
- Led by a new tutor bringing fresh insights and expertise.
- Experience a range of asphalt materials up close for practical understanding

Secure your place today and progress your career.

14/04/2026

Turning systems thinking from ambition into action on carbon

Transport for London is now a Carbon Literate Organisation (Silver) with over 6,700 colleagues trained and a clear commitment to embedding carbon knowledge at scale.

This is what real progress looks like:
✔ Systems thinking applied in practice
✔ Organisation-wide capability
✔ Carbon‑informed decisions at every level

But no single organisation can achieve this alone.

That’s why collaboration across the supply chain, and between institutions, is essential.

The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), The Institute of Asphalt Technology and The Institute of Quarrying are leading the way - supporting sector-wide capability through The Carbon Literacy Project training tailored specifically for highways and infrastructure professionals.

Turning net zero ambition into practical, everyday action with The Driven Company

Book now for our next course on 30th April: https://www.theihe.org/courses/carbon-literacy/

01/04/2026

We have a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available for the 2026 IHE Presidential Dinner at Forest Pines Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort on Friday 3rd July where our incoming President Darren Capes CEng FIET FIHE will take the reins of the Institute of Highway Engineers.

As one of the IHE’s flagship occasions, the Presidential Dinner offers an excellent platform to elevate your organisation’s profile, engage with influential sector leaders and decision‑makers and demonstrate your commitment to the highways profession.

Interested in sponsoring? Email [email protected] to find out more.

01/04/2026