Civil engineering is all around us, it helps shape our world.

This year, as a change to our usual competition we are encouraging you not to go out and about, but asking you to look through past photos for your examples of civil engineering:

Any photograph; taken at any time; anywhere in the world

New category for 2020: Welsh Engineers Abroad

This competition is open to all to help celebrate civil engineering.

Subject of Photographs:

Any aspect of civil engineering (the built environment) old or new / under construction or completed Buildings, bridges, roadways, transportation, embankments, people in construction, tools of construction, methods of construction, materials of construction, etc…

An on-line exhibition of the best photos will be held, commencing October 2020.

Note:

Please note: Do not put yourself or anyone else in danger if you are taking a photo.

All photographs are to be taken by entrant.

2019 winners

First place

"A Nod of Remembrance" by Xander Evans

The 2019 winner was "A Nod of Remembrance", by Xander Evans. An intriguing view of the iconic Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay, seen through the war memorial to Merchant Seaman lost at sea.

Second place

"Don't Look Down!" by Jack James

Second prize went to Jack James for "Don't Look Down!" - maintenance work on the mighty Principality Stadium.

Third place

"Anaerobic digester at Stormydown" by Nathaniel Jenkins

Third prize was awarded to Nathaniel Jenkins for his aerial photograph of the anaerobic digester at Stormydown.

Heritage Award

"Wentwood Reservoir Valve Tower" by Jeremy Fletcher

The winner of the Heritage Award was Jeremy Fletcher, with 2 photos showing Wentwood Reservoir Valve Tower, during, and after reconstruction.

Want to find out more about civil engineering?

If you're interested in finding out more about civil engineering, from some of the biggest projects in the world to those going on around you, visit our 'What is civil engineering' section. You'll find out about major projects, meet civil engineers, see more of what's going on around you and find out more about how you can become a civil engineer.

Find out more about civil engineering