4 Nov 2024
Gammon Signs MOU with ICE to Become its First Corporate Partner outside the UK
Gammon Construction is pleased to announce that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) to become their latest corporate partner and first international partner. This marks the first partnership of its kind outside the UK.
The partnership aims to build on established practices in professional development, enhancing the relevance and adoption of ICE professional development and qualifications. Concurrently, the Corporate Partnership has been launched alongside a pilot Academic Partnership scheme between ICE and universities. This initiative will strive to facilitate and promote interaction between industry and academia wherever possible. At present, Gammon has 82 ICE Chartered Members and has successfully trained a total of 176 ICE Trainees, with an additional 28 currently undergoing their training.
Kevin O’Brien, Chief Executive of Gammon Construction, said: “Gammon is proud to be the first company outside the UK to sign a Corporate Partnership with ICE. This partnership recognises Gammon's commitment to nurturing local talent for Hong Kong's construction industry by providing training and professional development for our engineers that recognises them both locally and internationally. It will enable us to deepen our investment in professional development and enhance the relevance of ICE qualifications for our employees. We look forward to collaborating with ICE to drive industry best practices through a range of ICE and civil engineering events and activities.”
Séan P F Harris, Deputy Director General & Director Membership of ICE, said: “I am thrilled to sign this agreement with Gammon Construction, who for many years has demonstrated real commitment to ICE qualifications and their employees’ professional growth. I am sure that through the partnership we will enhance our established relationship and collaborate further to deliver even better outcomes for both the ICE and Gammon Construction.”
ICE, based in UK, is one of the world's most respected professional engineering associations and a 97,000-strong global membership organisation with over 200 years of history. It is a voice for civil engineers and those working in infrastructure to promote the importance of the work they do for society. ICE Corporate Partners are companies recognised for being first-class providers of training and professional development for their engineers.

