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Why become a civil engineer?

Why become a civil engineer?. Civil engineering is …. … the practice of improving and maintaining the built environment to enhance the quality of life for the present and future generations. Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). The fusion of. Physics. Design. Art.

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Why become a civil engineer?

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  1. Why become a civil engineer?

  2. Civil engineering is … …the practice of improving and maintaining the built environment to enhance the quality of life for the present and future generations Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

  3. The fusion of Physics Design Art

  4. Challenges facing our cities

  5. Population growth Image source: Lauren Manning (Creative Commons)

  6. More people living in cities 2010 1990 Image sources: Environmental Education UK

  7. Ageing infrastructure

  8. Resource depletion Fossil fuels Raw materials Image source: www.leicestershirevillages.com Image source: AgênciaBrasil

  9. Climate Change & Natural Disasters

  10. One Planet Living

  11. One Planet Living =?

  12. Taller Deeper Lighter Stronger Longer Cleaner Safer

  13. Smart technology Zero carbon Zero waste No pollution Sustainable materials Integrated transport

  14. As a civil engineer, you could help overcome these challenges

  15. As a civil engineer you will • Design • Calculate • Analyse and solve problems • Build • Be inventive • Apply scientific knowledge to real world situations

  16. You could work as… • Structural engineer • Environmental engineer • Transportation engineer • Water resource engineer • Energy engineer • Construction manager • Project manager • Cost consultant • Technical specialist

  17. Why become a civil engineer? • Interesting and challenging • Improve society in a sustainable way • Creativity • Problem solving • Sense of accomplishment • Travel • Good money Image source: urbandesign.tfl.gov.uk

  18. Ways in • Higher education • A-levels • University • Vocational study • Diploma • Apprenticeship

  19. Thank you

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