Skip Nav Destination

ICE History

This three-volume series - The Civil Engineers, The Contractors and The Consulting Engineers - by Hugh Ferguson and Mike Chrimes presents a compelling history of civil engineering through the people, companies and institutions that shaped the profession. Drawing on the archives of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), each volume is richly illustrated and thoroughly researched. It is essential reading for engineers, historians and anyone interested in the built environment.

Special Collection Image
Book cover for The Consulting Engineers: The British Consulting Engineers who Created the World’s Infrastructure
The Consulting Engineers: The British Consulting Engineers who Created the World’s Infrastructure Available to Purchase
Hugh Ferguson; Mike Chrimes
https://doi.org/10.1680/tce.64003
Book cover for The Contractors
The Contractors Available to Purchase
Hugh Ferguson; Mike Chrimes
https://doi.org/10.1680/tc.58309
Book cover for The Civil Engineers: The Story of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the People Who Made It
The Civil Engineers: The Story of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the People Who Made It Available to Purchase
Hugh Ferguson; Mike Chrimes
https://doi.org/10.1680/CE.41431