Description: (Civil engineer)
Joshua Field, a prominent British civil and mechanical engineer, was known for his innovative contributions to shipbuilding and manufacturing processes. He collaborated with Samuel Goodrich to develop machine tools for mass-producing ships' blocks, greatly improving efficiency. Field co-founded the firm of Messrs. Maudslay, Sons and Field, where he worked on projects such as engines for the SS Great Western and machinery for cable laying. He played a crucial role in establishing the Institution of Civil Engineers and served as its president, making significant contributions to the field of engineering.