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	--[[User:The_Institution_of_Civil_Engineers\|The Institution of Civil Engineers]]		--[[User:The_Institution_of_Civil_Engineers\|The Institution of Civil Engineers]]

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	* 7 myths about a career in civil engineering.		* 7 myths about a career in civil engineering.
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	* Army training and civil engineering.		* Army training and civil engineering.
	* Civil engineer.		* Civil engineer.
		+	* Civil engineering is constantly evolving, and so must our institution.
	* Continuing professional development.		* Continuing professional development.
	* Defining the digital twin: seven essential steps.		* Defining the digital twin: seven essential steps.

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	* A detailed look at the ICE Enabling Better Infrastructure programme.		* A detailed look at the ICE Enabling Better Infrastructure programme.
	* A systems approach to net-zero.		* A systems approach to net-zero.
		+	* Army training and civil engineering.
	* Civil engineer.		* Civil engineer.
	* Continuing professional development.		* Continuing professional development.
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	* ICE, [https://ice.org.uk/getattachment/knowledge-and-resources/briefing-sheet/a-systems-approach-to-infrastructure-delivery/ICE_Systems_Report_final.pdf.aspx A Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery].		* ICE, [https://ice.org.uk/getattachment/knowledge-and-resources/briefing-sheet/a-systems-approach-to-infrastructure-delivery/ICE_Systems_Report_final.pdf.aspx A Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery].

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	* Infrastructure.		* Infrastructure.
	* Initial Professional Development for Civil Engineers.		* Initial Professional Development for Civil Engineers.
		+	* Systems approach.
	* Why engineers need to know more about existing infrastructure.		* Why engineers need to know more about existing infrastructure.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* 7 myths about a career in civil engineering.
		+	* A detailed look at the ICE Enabling Better Infrastructure programme.
		+	* A systems approach to net-zero.
		+	* Civil engineer.
		+	* Continuing professional development.
		+	* Defining the digital twin: seven essential steps.
	* ICE articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.		* ICE articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.
		+	* Infrastructure.
		+	* Initial Professional Development for Civil Engineers.
		+	* Why engineers need to know more about existing infrastructure.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

	* ICE, [https://ice.org.uk/getattachment/knowledge-and-resources/briefing-sheet/a-systems-approach-to-infrastructure-delivery/ICE_Systems_Report_final.pdf.aspx A Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery].		* ICE, [https://ice.org.uk/getattachment/knowledge-and-resources/briefing-sheet/a-systems-approach-to-infrastructure-delivery/ICE_Systems_Report_final.pdf.aspx A Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery].
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		+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Education_and_Training]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:DCN_Person]] [[Category:DCN_Research,_Development_and_Innovation]] [[Category:Education]] [[Category:People]] [[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

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−	* ICE, [https://ice.org.uk/getattachment/knowledge-and-resources/briefing-sheet/a-systems-approach-to-infrastructure-delivery/ICE_Systems_Report_final.pdf.aspx Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery].	+	* ICE, [https://ice.org.uk/getattachment/knowledge-and-resources/briefing-sheet/a-systems-approach-to-infrastructure-delivery/ICE_Systems_Report_final.pdf.aspx A Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery].

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	Delivery remains in the hands of traditionally trained engineers working within organisations using long-established construction industry methods. The review concluded it's this conservatism that's driven the increasing number of signature project failures.		Delivery remains in the hands of traditionally trained engineers working within organisations using long-established construction industry methods. The review concluded it's this conservatism that's driven the increasing number of signature project failures.

−	The main output from this review was, therefore, a new model, “A Systems Approach to Infrastructure ~~Delivery”~~ (SAID). SAID is an eight-step model for applying systems thinking to project delivery, with each step made deliberately easy to visualise, with catchy descriptors such as “Think Outcomes not Edifices”; “Think Shovel-Worthy not Shovel-Ready”; and “Data Oils your Projects”.<br />	+	The main output from this review was, therefore, a new model, “[https://ice.org.uk/getattachment/knowledge-and-resources/briefing-sheet/a-systems-approach-to-infrastructure-delivery/ICE_Systems_Report_final.pdf.aspx A Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery]” (SAID). SAID is an eight-step model for applying systems thinking to project delivery, with each step made deliberately easy to visualise, with catchy descriptors such as “Think Outcomes not Edifices”; “Think Shovel-Worthy not Shovel-Ready”; and “Data Oils your Projects”.<br />
	<br />		<br />
	It has already been welcomed enthusiastically by industry leaders, and a second phase of the review will now work with industry clients and bodies to develop and test the model. This is clearly a crucial next step.		It has already been welcomed enthusiastically by industry leaders, and a second phase of the review will now work with industry clients and bodies to develop and test the model. This is clearly a crucial next step.
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	This is a hugely important programme and will be developed alongside other programmes in formation, such as ICE’s Carbon Champions programme, and a programme to ensure ICE can support civil engineers wishing to become project Design Champions, as now mandated by government in its recently published National Infrastructure Plan.<br />		This is a hugely important programme and will be developed alongside other programmes in formation, such as ICE’s Carbon Champions programme, and a programme to ensure ICE can support civil engineers wishing to become project Design Champions, as now mandated by government in its recently published National Infrastructure Plan.<br />
	<br />		<br />
−	There's clearly much to do. But it's truly exciting. If you're inspired and interested in getting involved and connecting with ICE’s growing network of civil engineers and professionals collaborating to build on our project leadership skills, please contact: knowledge@ice.org.uk.	+	There's clearly much to do. But it's truly exciting. If you're inspired and interested in getting involved and connecting with ICE’s growing network of civil engineers and professionals collaborating to build on our project leadership skills, please contact: [mailto:knowledge@ice.org.uk knowledge@ice.org.uk].

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	= External resources =		= External resources =

−	* Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery.	+	* ICE, [https://ice.org.uk/getattachment/knowledge-and-resources/briefing-sheet/a-systems-approach-to-infrastructure-delivery/ICE_Systems_Report_final.pdf.aspx Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery].

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		+	= Introduction =

	Recommendations to radically change the way infrastructure is delivered call on ICE to develop a pipeline of leaders with the “breadth and adaptability” to thrive in a complex and technology-driven project environment.		Recommendations to radically change the way infrastructure is delivered call on ICE to develop a pipeline of leaders with the “breadth and adaptability” to thrive in a complex and technology-driven project environment.

−	In March 2020, ICE launched a review into why a number of ~~recent~~ signature projects have been delivered behind schedule and over budget ~~and~~ to explore whether a more systems-focused approach could help. The review steering group, made up of key industry thought-leaders, was asked to assess the impact of accelerating technological change and the different approaches taken in adjacent industries to address these ~~changes.<br />~~	+	= Steering group review =
−	~~<br />~~	+
−	Between April and October 2020, ICE carried out more than 30 interviews with project practitioners from the infrastructure, aerospace, defence, oil and gas, and technology sectors. A detailed literature review was also conducted with the help of Professor Andrew Davies, one of the UK’s leading academic specialists in systems integration and complex projects.<br />	+	In March 2020, ICE launched a review into why a number of signature projects have been delivered behind schedule and over budget. It also set out to explore whether a more systems-focused approach could help. The review steering group, made up of key industry thought-leaders, was asked to assess the impact of accelerating technological change and the different approaches taken in adjacent industries to address these changes.<br />
−	~~<br />~~	+
−	It quickly became abundantly clear that continuing as we are is not an option. Big generational challenges, such as the UK’s commitment to a net-zero carbon economy, are adding further layers of complexity to what we do. Technology in areas such as communications, transportation and power generation, distribution and storage is evolving at such a pace that it's forcing a change in how we design, integrate and commission infrastructure systems.<br />	+
−	~~<br />~~	+
−	~~It also quickly became clear that increasingly the functionality of infrastructure is sitting in this technology suite and in the digital twin of the physical asset.<br />~~	+
−	~~<br />~~	+
−	~~The review concluded that, quite simply, the dominant leadership and delivery model for infrastructure projects has not evolved to reflect these profound~~ changes.<br />	+
	<br />		<br />
−	~~Delivery remains in~~ the ~~hands of traditionally trained engineers working within organisations using long-established construction industry methods~~. ~~The~~ review ~~concluded it's this conservatism that's driven~~ the ~~increasing number~~ of ~~signature project failures~~.~~<br />~~	+	Between April and October 2020, ICE carried out more than 30 interviews with project practitioners from the infrastructure, aerospace, defence, oil and gas and technology sectors. A detailed literature review was also conducted with the help of Professor Andrew Davies, one of the UK’s leading academic specialists in systems integration and complex projects.

		+	= Change driven by technology =

−	~~A Systems Approach~~ to ~~Infrastructure Delivery~~	+	It quickly became abundantly clear that continuing as we are is not an option. Big generational challenges, such as the UK’s commitment to a net-zero carbon economy, are adding further layers of complexity to what we do.

−	~~The main output from~~ this review ~~was~~, ~~therefore~~, ~~a new~~ model~~, “A Systems Approach~~ to ~~Infrastructure Delivery” (SAID)~~.<br />	+	Technology in areas such as communications, transportation and power generation, distribution and storage is evolving at such a pace that it's forcing a change in how we design, integrate and commission infrastructure systems.It also quickly became clear that increasingly the functionality of infrastructure is sitting in this technology suite and in the digital twin of the physical asset. The review concluded that, quite simply, the dominant leadership and delivery model for infrastructure projects has not evolved to reflect these profound changes.<br />
	<br />		<br />
−	SAID is an eight-step model for applying systems thinking to project delivery, with each step made deliberately easy to visualise, with catchy descriptors such as “Think Outcomes not Edifices”; “ “Think Shovel-Worthy not Shovel-Ready”; and “Data Oils your Projects”.<br />	+	Delivery remains in the hands of traditionally trained engineers working within organisations using long-established construction industry methods. The review concluded it's this conservatism that's driven the increasing number of signature project failures.
		+
		+	The main output from this review was, therefore, a new model, “A Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery” (SAID). SAID is an eight-step model for applying systems thinking to project delivery, with each step made deliberately easy to visualise, with catchy descriptors such as “Think Outcomes not Edifices”; “Think Shovel-Worthy not Shovel-Ready”; and “Data Oils your Projects”.<br />
	<br />		<br />
−	It's already been welcomed enthusiastically by industry leaders, and a second phase of the review will now work with industry clients and bodies to develop and test the model. This is clearly a crucial next step.~~<br />~~	+	It has already been welcomed enthusiastically by industry leaders, and a second phase of the review will now work with industry clients and bodies to develop and test the model. This is clearly a crucial next step.

−		+	= Developing a new career development pathway =
−	Developing a new career development pathway	+

	But in parallel with this work something equally crucial will begin. ICE’s knowledge team will begin devising a career development pathway for leaders of complex infrastructure projects: a key recommendation of the review.<br />		But in parallel with this work something equally crucial will begin. ICE’s knowledge team will begin devising a career development pathway for leaders of complex infrastructure projects: a key recommendation of the review.<br />
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	This is a hugely important programme and will be developed alongside other programmes in formation, such as ICE’s Carbon Champions programme, and a programme to ensure ICE can support civil engineers wishing to become project Design Champions, as now mandated by government in its recently published National Infrastructure Plan.<br />		This is a hugely important programme and will be developed alongside other programmes in formation, such as ICE’s Carbon Champions programme, and a programme to ensure ICE can support civil engineers wishing to become project Design Champions, as now mandated by government in its recently published National Infrastructure Plan.<br />
	<br />		<br />
−	There's clearly much to do. But it's truly exciting. If you're inspired and interested in getting involved and connecting with ICE’s growing network of civil engineers and professionals collaborating to build on our project leadership skills, please contact: knowledge@ice.org.uk~~.<br />~~	+	There's clearly much to do. But it's truly exciting. If you're inspired and interested in getting involved and connecting with ICE’s growing network of civil engineers and professionals collaborating to build on our project leadership skills, please contact: knowledge@ice.org.uk.
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−	~~Read more about a Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery~~.	+

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Introduction

Recommendations to radically change the way infrastructure is delivered call on ICE to develop a pipeline of leaders with the “breadth and adaptability” to thrive in a complex and technology-driven project environment.

In March 2020, ICE launched a review into why a number of recent signature projects have been delivered behind schedule and over budget and to explore whether a more systems-focused approach could help. The review steering group, made up of key industry thought-leaders, was asked to assess the impact of accelerating technological change and the different approaches taken in adjacent industries to address these changes. 
 
Between April and October 2020, ICE carried out more than 30 interviews with project practitioners from the infrastructure, aerospace, defence, oil and gas, and technology sectors. A detailed literature review was also conducted with the help of Professor Andrew Davies, one of the UK’s leading academic specialists in systems integration and complex projects. 
 
It quickly became abundantly clear that continuing as we are is not an option. Big generational challenges, such as the UK’s commitment to a net-zero carbon economy, are adding further layers of complexity to what we do. Technology in areas such as communications, transportation and power generation, distribution and storage is evolving at such a pace that it's forcing a change in how we design, integrate and commission infrastructure systems. 
 
It also quickly became clear that increasingly the functionality of infrastructure is sitting in this technology suite and in the digital twin of the physical asset. 
 
The review concluded that, quite simply, the dominant leadership and delivery model for infrastructure projects has not evolved to reflect these profound changes. 
 
Delivery remains in the hands of traditionally trained engineers working within organisations using long-established construction industry methods. The review concluded it's this conservatism that's driven the increasing number of signature project failures. 

A Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery

The main output from this review was, therefore, a new model, “A Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery” (SAID). 
 
SAID is an eight-step model for applying systems thinking to project delivery, with each step made deliberately easy to visualise, with catchy descriptors such as “Think Outcomes not Edifices”; “ “Think Shovel-Worthy not Shovel-Ready”; and “Data Oils your Projects”. 
 
It's already been welcomed enthusiastically by industry leaders, and a second phase of the review will now work with industry clients and bodies to develop and test the model. This is clearly a crucial next step. 

Developing a new career development pathway

But in parallel with this work something equally crucial will begin. ICE’s knowledge team will begin devising a career development pathway for leaders of complex infrastructure projects: a key recommendation of the review. 
 
The review makes clear that the infrastructure sector needs to develop a pipeline of leaders with the breadth and adaptability to thrive in an ever more complex, technology-driven project environment. 
 
It also makes clear that leaders of these projects need capabilities that are over and above those gained through formation in any one of the individual professions that make up the UK infrastructure workforce, and to that end ICE will be engaging with other relevant professions in developing this career pathway. It must be targeted at talented individuals from all professional backgrounds. 
 
This is a hugely important programme and will be developed alongside other programmes in formation, such as ICE’s Carbon Champions programme, and a programme to ensure ICE can support civil engineers wishing to become project Design Champions, as now mandated by government in its recently published National Infrastructure Plan. 
 
There's clearly much to do. But it's truly exciting. If you're inspired and interested in getting involved and connecting with ICE’s growing network of civil engineers and professionals collaborating to build on our project leadership skills, please contact: knowledge@ice.org.uk. 

Read more about a Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery.

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This article originally appeared on the Civil Engineer Blog portion of the ICE website under the headline, '[https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-civil-engineer/january-2021/career-path-complex-infrastructure-leaders Developing a career development pathway for leaders of complex infrastructure projects]'. It was written by Mark Hansford, Director of Engineering Knowledge and published on 14 January 2021.

--[[User:The_Institution_of_Civil_Engineers|The Institution of Civil Engineers]]

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