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Applications of distributed fibre optic sensing for monitoring civil infrastructure

30 March 2017

For several years, the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction at Cambridge University has been developing distributed fibre optic sensors, DFOS, for a range of civil infrastructure monitoring applications.

Deterioration of UK’s bridge stock calls for smarter approach to asset management

29 March 2017

According to an investigation by the RAC Foundation the number of substandard road bridges in Britain has risen 35 per cent to 3,203 in just two years. The resulting cost of clearing the backlog of work associated with the deterioration of the country’s bridge stock is estimated to be £3.9 billion.

Professor Lord Robert Mair speaks at the House of Lords on attracting and retaining talent in a post-referendum UK

29 March 2017

A debate was held in the House of Lords on Thursday 23 March 2017 on the report from the Science and Technology Committee, A Time for Boldness: EU Membership and UK Science after the Referendum (1st Report, HL Paper 85).

New CSIC Partners join for Phase 2

27 March 2017

CSIC is delighted to announce five new Phase 2 Partners who have joined over the past year: BP International, Bentley Systems, OptaSense, Plowman Craven (PC Monitoring) and Assetscape.

CSIC responds to the NIC Technology Study Call for Evidence

27 March 2017

In response to a request from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) launched a four-week call for evidence on 15 February this year to identify which emerging technologies have the most potential for improving infrastructure productivity. The NIC will make recommendations to government on what actions it should consider to support deployment.

State-of-the-art infrastructure research facilities funded by EPSRC

27 March 2017

The EPSRC has released details of new state-of-the-art facilities planned as part of a UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure and Cities (UKCRIC) programme to upgrade the nation's infrastructure.

CSIC Director Jennifer Schooling in 'Women in Engineering' interview

24 March 2017

Image: CSIC Director Jennifer Schooling As part of their series 'Women in Engineering' the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering have published an interview with CSIC Director Dr Jennifer Schooling. A fascinating insight into the motivation and possible career paths for young engineers! Click here to read the...

State of the Nation 2017 calls for UK to lead in digital transformation of infrastructure

22 March 2017

State of the Nation 2017: Digital Transformation calls on industry and Government to use the Modern Industrial Strategy to drive the uptake of digital technology and data in infrastructure design and delivery.

Mind the gap

22 March 2017

Supporting the national drive to inspire more women to build careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), we present a series of interviews that showcases the talent and diversity of women working in science and engineering with CSIC.

ICE Director General welcomes recognition of the importance of infrastructure in spring Budget

9 March 2017

Following Chancellor Philip Hammond’s spring Budget, the Director General of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Nick Baveystock, has called the recognition of the importance of infrastructure to closing the productivity gap in the UK “very positive developments”.

Applications of distributed fibre optic sensing for monitoring civil infrastructure

Deterioration of UK’s bridge stock calls for smarter approach to asset management

Professor Lord Robert Mair speaks at the House of Lords on attracting and retaining talent in a post-referendum UK

New CSIC Partners join for Phase 2

CSIC responds to the NIC Technology Study Call for Evidence

State-of-the-art infrastructure research facilities funded by EPSRC

CSIC Director Jennifer Schooling in 'Women in Engineering' interview

State of the Nation 2017 calls for UK to lead in digital transformation of infrastructure

Mind the gap

ICE Director General welcomes recognition of the importance of infrastructure in spring Budget

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