NBS Channels

The Civil Engineers' Channel

The Civil Engineers' Channel is a video-based learning service available from NBS that identifies and investigates current professional challenges

 

Engineering a recovery

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Featured programmes
Engineering a recoveryPlay video Engineering a recovery (1:33)
With opinion divided over the effectiveness of the economic recovery, this programme provides a timely investigation into the current state of the engineering industry and considers its outlook for 2010.
 
Understanding historic concretePlay video Understanding historic concrete (0:40)
Concrete is used more than any other man-made material and the UK has a vast number of concrete structures of varying ages. For the engineer tasked with appraising, repairing or altering a concrete structure, concrete's opacity presents problems with assessing the structure.
 
An introduction to EurocodesPlay video An introduction to Eurocodes (1:13)
The Eurocodes are a new set of European structural design codes for building and civil engineering works. Conceived and developed over the past 30 years, they are arguably the most advanced structural codes in the world.
 
Working with historic iron and steel structuresPlay video Working with historic iron and steel structures (0:46)
This programme tracks developments from ironwork to steelwork.
 
Professional ethics for engineersPlay video Professional ethics for engineers (0:53)
Being a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers is seen across the world as a badge of integrity and good faith. Members of the Institution are required to observe the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
 
Code for Sustainable Homes – EcologyPlay video Code for Sustainable Homes – Ecology (1:40)
This programme explains the workings of Category 9 of the Code for Sustainable Homes: Ecology. It starts by taking a look at what the subject of ecology is, how it informs environmental expertise, and how it differs from (and relates to) environmentalism.
 

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Flexible and relevant learning

Our DVD and CD-ROM options are a great way to build individual and group training and development sessions, as part of your in-house library. These updated learning tools are also a useful way to encourage debate and discussion amongst professionals both experienced and new. Online subscribers benefit from access to an archive of video streams and interactive features such as our online CPD Diary and Personal Record.

Fully customised subscription options, allow you to pick and choose programmes to suit your requirements. Fill out our enquiry form for more details.
 

Cost effective learning direct to your office

The Civil Engineers' Channel is great way to access practical information on current challenges and industry best practice, without having to leave your office or workplace. This allows you to maximise your time in the office and reduce the expense associated with travel and accommodation to attend separate events and courses.
 

Tailored learning to suit your job and your practice

Our expert contributors and range of subscription options ensure our programmes are directly relevant to your practice and profession. Pick and choose from a selection of options to customise your learning to suit your individual needs
 

Easy to use, set up and deliver

Our easy to use system means you can get started with the Civil Engineers' Channel with the minimum of fuss or effort. Once you have subscribed, our helpful customer service team will ensure the latest programmes are sent direct to your organisation in your chosen CD-ROM or DVD format.

For those preferring our online option, access to the portal is sent to you by email, so you can instantly log in, browse and start watching your chosen programmes.

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What does the Civil Engineers' Channel subscription cover?

Up to 48 high-quality programmes are available each year depending on your subscription.  Programmes are project specific and cover civil and structural engineering, environmental, highways, construction technology, project and business management, energy, transportation and legal issues.

Expect up to 48 programmes per year covering:
  1. ICE News
  2. Health and safety
  3. Structural engineering
  4. Construction law
  5. Project Management
  6. Professional issues
  7. Special report
  8. Geotechnics
  9. Public sector focus
  10. Construction technology
  11. Information technology
  12. Business management
  13. Highways
  14. Environment
  15. Urban design
  16. Energy
  17. Marine engineering
  18. Transportation
  19. Water


Key Contributors

  1. Arup
  2. Laing O'Rourke
  3. Scott Brownrigg
  4. Transport for London
  5. Halcrow
  6. British Waterways
  7. David Morely Architects
  8. Buro Happold

Subscriptions are available online, or in DVD or CD-ROM formats. Individual programmes last approximately 20-30 minutes and offer a mix of project case studies, location reports, in depth technical discussion and debate.

Our independent editorial team, ensure all our programmes reflect current industry thinking. Our expert contributors keep you up to date on the latest building projects, issues and debates. You can also contact our producers to suggest topics for inclusion in forthcoming programmes. Email us at info@theNBS.com.

View a sample of our latest programmes and find out how the Civil Engineers' Channel can help you get the most out of your professional development.
 

Test your learning with our interactive quizzes

Every time you watch a programme, there is a related quiz that can be performed to check your understanding of the subject covered. Online subscribers can also keep track of videos watched and quizzes undertaken.
Quiz
 

Access our Online CPD diary

Online subscribers can check our CPD diary which automatically records programmes watched, quizzes undertaken and study notes downloaded.
CPD diary
 

A Personal Record for all your learning activities online

The Personal Record allows you to record additional events, conferences and courses you attend, making it easy to keep track of your professional development.

You can print your Personal Record as part of your learning and training activities, for internal development or for an external assessment and verification.
Personal Record

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The Civil Engineers' Channel is an annual subscription service available from £550 plus VAT for a single channel subscription. Subscriptions are based on the number of users accessing the Channel content

Services available: Online / DVD /CD-ROM.

  1. ICE News
  2. Health and safety
  3. Structural engineering
  4. Construction law
  5. Project Management
  6. Professional issues
  7. Special report
  8. Geotechnics
  9. Public sector focus
  10. Construction technology
  11. Information technology
  12. Business management
  13. Highways
  14. Environment
  15. Urban design
  16. Energy
  17. Marine engineering
  18. Transportation
  19. Water


Reduced rates are available for multiple channels and users

Contact our customer centre on 0845 456 9594 or submit our enquiry form for more details on these channels and our customised options.

As an NBS subscriber you will also benefit from continued support and guidance from our customer centre to answer any questions you might have about your subscription and to help you get the most from the Civil Engineers' Channel.

Download a brochure

For more information on how to subscribe, including pricing, download a PDF brochure now, or to subscribe to The Civil Engineers' Channel, complete our order form.

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NBS Learning Channels are available as an online service and in CD-ROM and DVD formats.

Online Service

The system requirements for the online service of NBS Learning Channels are as follows:

Operating systems and browsers supported

* indicates is supported using Microsoft Silverlight media player, which you will have the option to download once you have logged in.

 

Browsers

IE6

IE7

IE8

Firefox 3

Safari 3

Safari 4

Chrome 4

Operating systems

Windows XP (SP3)

✓*

N/A

N/A

✓*

 

Windows Vista

N/A

✓*

N/A

N/A

✓*

 

Windows 7

N/A

N/A

✓*

N/A

N/A

✓*

 

Macintosh OS 10.4.11+
(Intel based)

N/A

N/A

N/A

✓*

✓*

✓*

N/A

Minimum system requirements

Processor

Windows CPU: Pentium III 750 Mhz or better
MAC (Intel based) dual core 1.83 Ghz or higher

Memory

256 Mb – Windows XP
512 Mb – Windows Vista, Windows 7
512 Mb – MAC (Intel based) dual core, 1.83 Ghz

Monitor

Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 in 16-bit colour

Audio

Sound card and speakers/headphones

Browser

Please refer to the above compatibility list

Media player

MS Windows Media Player 9 or higher
Microsoft Silverlight V3 or higher

Applications

Adobe Acrobat Reader and MS Word to view/print study notes

Internet

512 Kb connection

 

CD-ROM

The CD-ROM format is compatible with the above operating systems as they come with Windows Media Player installed. No internet connection or additional software is required.
 

DVD

The DVD format is also compatible with the above operating systems providing the machine has a DVD reader. No internet connection or additional software is required.

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