Working for Infrastructure

Civils contractors today said that the Government’s plans to place technical and academic education on an equal footing are a welcome step towards developing a talent pipeline to match the UK’s infrastructure ambitions. The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement that young people will be able to access new

Launched at the CECA Southern Annual Lunch & Awards Event last month, the new Chair’s Strategic Plan 2026–2028 outlines the priorities that will guide CECA Southern’s work over the next two years. Developed by CECA Southern Chair Kevin Valentine, the Plan focuses on the areas that matter most to our members, including strengthening client relationships,

As part of CECA’s 30th anniversary celebrations, our ‘30 Projects for 30 Years’ campaign is showcasing the outstanding infrastructure projects delivered by CECA members across the UK. Each case study highlights the technical expertise, innovation and lasting economic, environmental and social value that the civil engineering sector has contributed over the past three decades. Our

As part of CECA’s 30th anniversary celebrations, our ‘30 Under 30’ series showcases the talented young professionals who will shape the future of the UK’s civil engineering industry. This month, we profile Luke Courtnell, an award-winning Site Manager with McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd who has made rapid progress since joining the industry as an apprentice straight

This month CECA responded to the consultation on the future of the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID), calling for stronger national coordination, earlier supply-chain involvement and a clearer route from strategic need to construction. Industry is preparing to deliver a major programme of reservoirs, transfers, recycling facilities, wastewater projects and other resilience infrastructure.