Working for Infrastructure

Civils contractors today welcomed the confirmation of the planned creation of a National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) by saying its foundation must herald a new era for UK infrastructure that prioritises rapid project delivery. Speaking at the London headquarters of CECA member Skanska, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP announced that…

Civils contractors today said that reports that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is to tweak the UK Government’s fiscal rules to boost investment in infrastructure is a ‘logical’ step towards delivering sustainable economic growth. It has been reported that Rachel Reeves is considering making changes to the UK Government’s fiscal rules ahead of this month’s…

Civil engineering contractors have been left disappointed by the Government’s decision to push back the decision on whether to go ahead with the Lower Thames Crossing. When built, the Lower Thames Crossing will alleviate heavy congestion from the Kent section of the M25, boosting local economic growth and in turn, supporting the development of much…

Click above to access the slides from CECA North East’s ‘Safe Digging’ Event, which took place on 1 October 2024 at Hexham Racecourse.    Relevant Links: Bob Wood  Video Esh Breaking Ground Video United Living – Don’t Walk By Video  Leica Video

The Conflict Avoidance Pledge was conceived in 2017 at a meeting jointly arranged by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Institute of Civil Engineers. Senior executives and members from RICS and the ICE, along with representatives of four other professional bodies and two major infrastructure employers attended the meeting and formed a coalition….