Historical Events tagged with "engineering practices"
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Founding of the British Institution of Civil Engineers
January 2nd, 1818 207 years ago
A group of six engineers founded the British Institution of Civil Engineers, with Thomas Telford later becoming its first president. This institution aimed to promote the profession and improve engineering practices in the United Kingdom. It provided a platform for engineers to collaborate and elevate the standards of civil engineering, contributing to the expansion of infrastructure during the Industrial Revolution.
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