Call for Papers Civil Engineering

Call for Papers Civil Engineering

Journal: Civil Engineering

Publisher: Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), UK

Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026

About the Journal

Civil Engineering is the Member journal of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), UK — received by its 97,000 Members worldwide. It offers a comprehensive insight into the work of the international civil engineering profession and its vital contribution to society.

Topics cover the full spectrum of civil engineering activity — ranging from the smallest to the largest projects, and from new technologies and methods to debates on philosophical, ethical, environmental, management, and safety issues.

The journal publishes four regular issues and two special issues each year in a unique full-colour format, practical and diverse in its scope.

Why Submit to Civil Engineering?

✅ Writing papers counts towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
✅ Accepted papers will bolster your CV and raise your professional profile worldwide
✅ Opportunity to be nominated for an award
✅ Reach an international audience of 97,000 ICE Members globally
✅ Peer-reviewed publication with strong professional credibility

Scope & Topic Areas

Manuscripts are invited across the full spectrum of civil engineering, including but not limited to:

Infrastructure planning, design, and delivery
Structural engineering and construction methods
Geotechnical and foundation engineering
Transportation and highway engineering
Water, drainage, and hydraulic engineering
Environmental and sustainable engineering
New technologies, materials, and innovative methods
Project management and engineering economics
Health, safety, and risk management in civil engineering
Philosophical, ethical, and social dimensions of civil engineering
Digital engineering, BIM, and smart infrastructure
Case studies of notable civil engineering projects — large and small

How to Write Your Paper

Think about something you or your colleagues have done recently that was particularly interesting, challenging, or innovative. Start gathering data, images, and references, then write an abstract using the following structure:

📌 Purpose of your paper — 50 words

📌 How, where, and when information was gathered — 50 words

📌 What new things were learned — 50 words

📌 Why these things are important — 50 words

Once happy with your abstract, share it with colleagues — who may wish to co-author — or email it to the Proceedings Editor for comment. Then develop the full paper to 2,000–3,500 words with around 6–10 good quality photographs and simple drawings.

Key Deadlines

⏰ Manuscript Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026
📅 Submissions accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year

Submission Guidelines

Submit your manuscript for peer review via the official journal submission platform of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

🌐 Submission Portal: https://ice-review.rivervalley.io/journal/jcien

Authors are advised to review the official Author Guidelines available on the journal's page before preparing and submitting their manuscript.

⚠️ Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication elsewhere while under review for this journal.

About the Publisher

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is one of the world's most respected professional engineering bodies, headquartered in the United Kingdom. With a global membership of 97,000, ICE has been advancing civil engineering knowledge and practice since 1818.

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