Without question, engineering has been a constant companion in our development as a civilisation. Engineering is a creative activity based on science applied with art and skill. There is a strong social and humanitarian dimension to engineering and virtually all engineering solutions are a response to a human need. Almost everything we use on a daily basis is the result of some form of engineering. Water from the tap, the cars we drive, the electricity we use, the roads and bridges we travel on, the food we eat, the buildings we work or study in, and our telecommunications and computer systems have all been strongly influenced by engineering skills and expertise.
Engineers are concerned with maintaining and improving living standards and quality of life.
People are becoming increasingly aware of the need to use natural and human resources more wisely and of the importance of protecting the natural environment. Engineers are responsible for finding innovative solutions to various problems while protecting the earth's resources. Engineering involves the application of science and technical knowledge to create systems, services, products and materials used in everyday life. Engineering skills and designs contribute to almost every aspect of modern living. Engineers determine how and in what way the objectives of a particular project can be met safely and the wisest uses of the available resources.