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Founded in January 1965, IHE celebrated the achievements of members and the Institute throughout 2005.

President Gerry Harvey launching the anniversary said:

"For 40 years AHT, HTTA, IHIE and now IHE, has worked independently to keep the standards of our profession high, to identify and to safeguard the proper interests of our members; to ensure that the contribution to our industry and to society of incorporated engineers and technicians is understood and regarded by the wide engineering profession and its representative bodies; and to provide effective ways for engineers to undertake continuing professional development by participating in our branch, activities and our national conferences and courses.

Members are our lifeblood. Our active membership in 15 branches UK-wide provide events, design courses, contribute to publications, act as professional reviewers, and support and help our small central staff. We take pride in our achievements."

Highlights of 2005

1965 History: AHT to IHE

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IHE launch 2009

A reception in Cheneygates at Westminster Abbey saw the formal Launch of the Institute of Highway Engineers: Highlights Lord Howie presented Tony Sharp, IHE President, with the certificate changing IHIE's name to IHE and said a few words of welcome.... Read more

IHE at 40 in 2005

Founded in January 1965, IHE celebrated the achievements of members and the Institute throughout 2005. President Gerry Harvey launching the anniversary said: "For 40 years AHT, HTTA and now IHE, has worked independently to keep the standards of our profession... Read more

Celebrating IHE's Founder Members

Fifteen members who joined the Institute in 1965 were still around to celebrate in 2005. Most are retired, but not all, and there's a few familiar names of members who have been active in branches and nationally. Read more

Freaky Foto Competition

Stuart Penberthy, WS Atkins, wins £100 for the most amusing traffic sign. Read more

Anniversary Dinner

The 40th Anniversary was celebrated in style. A wonderful night. On one of the summer's hottest weekends IHE was in Warwickshire celebrating its anniversary in style. Founder Chairman, Bill Taylor, sent good wishes but was unable to attend. Several Past... Read more

A History: AHT to IHE

In 1962 Bill Taylor first proposed to the Institute of Highway Engineers (now IHT) that technicians should have their own organisation. Read more