Institute of Civil Engineers
I am a fellow of the Institute of Civil Engineers and chair of the Inclusive urban planning & development Network. This knowledge Network which forms part of the Institutes new Community Advisory Boards, specialises in the development of the urban environment. The findings from the advisory groups will be used to drive the production of trusted, authoritative, independent insight into the major issues facing the industry. I also engage with the graduate members of the Institute such as Presidents Future leaders where I discuss collaborative techniques for young engineers.
I have been commissioned by the ICE to develop a strategy for the implementation of the government mandated role of the ‘Design champion.’ This requires for all major projects to have an experienced designer to sit on the board to help the board and executive team to make qualitive decisions regarding the design of the project.
“Harbinder’s passion and knowledge of what constitutes good design, combined with his excellent research and story-telling combined to produce impactful insights for the ICE commissioned , Design Champion role and we were delighted to see taken forward by the UK government’s National Infrastructure Commission.”
– Mark Hansford
Director of Engineering, ICE
“Harbinder’s positive mindset and visionary thinking is inspiring to all early career professionals; he exudes creativity and energy, with a drive to produce the best outcomes for projects and the industry on a whole.”
– Lucy Davison
ICE President Future Leader
Illustration – 158TH ICE President Keith Howells’ Future Leaders
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Date
September 6, 2021
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Client
Institute of Civil Engineers
Testimonials
They Say
“Harbinder has a rare ability to recognise gaps in the industry, and goes one step further to capitalise on them through striving to influence change and shake-up norms.”
— Lucy Davison
ICE President Future Leader
“Harbinder’s passion and knowledge of what constitutes good design, combined with his excellent research and story-telling combined to produce impactful insights for the ICE commissioned, Design Champion role.”
— Mark Hansford
Director of Engineering, ICE
“We’ve had over 300 talks from creatives within the built environment and Harbinder has been thought of as one of our most engaging and informed speakers to date.”
— Kirstin Meikle
Gardiner & Theobald
“Harbinder is a great asset to our board, applying his design and architecture expertise in a pragmatic way, recognising the funding constraints faced by charities and is always happy to leverage his extensive contacts to support the organisation.”
— Lorraine Heggessey
Chair, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
“Having worked with Harbinder on several design panel, I have come to rely on his sharp and insightful understanding of architectural design and the context in which it sits. His knowledge reflects his experience in practice at the highest level.”
— Prof Peter Bishop
Chair, Camden Hs2 Design Review Panel
“Delighted that Harbinder has joined the teaching team for our revolutionary Level 7 Architecture Apprenticeship. We aspire to the very best from the day the course was launched, and he brings with him exceptional expertise and care in teaching.”
— Dr Timothy Brittain-Catlin
University of Cambridge