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Industry Leaders Call On Government To Amend Railways Bill For Growth
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As the House of Lords begins its scrutiny of the Railways Bill, leading trade associations and transport organisations have jointly written to the Treasury, calling for the Government to make amendments to safeguard future rail infrastructure investment and growth across the economy. The organisations, which together represent thousands of businesses, and millions of employees, and

CECA Calls For Clarity And Proportionality In RIDDOR Reforms
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CECA has urged the Health and Safety Executive to ensure that proposed changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 are clear, proportionate and practical for civil engineering contractors. Responding to HSE’s consultation on proposed reforms to RIDDOR, CECA said it supports the overall aim of improving the clarity and effectiveness

CECA 30 Under 30 – Jonathan Camp, Blanchard Wells
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Meet Jonathan Camp, Trainee Site Engineer at Blanchard Wells Ltd, and one of CECA’s 30 Under 30. Having started his career in groundworks, Jonathan has already built strong technical foundations in surveying, setting out, quality assurance and site coordination. He completed his Level 2 apprenticeship six months early while achieving the highest grade across all

CECA & PCA Set Out Construction Guidance On Invasive Plants
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CECA has today published a new handbook providing expert insight and advice on Invasive Non-Native Plants on construction sites in partnership with the Property Care Association (PCA). The guide, Invasive Non-Native Plants – A practical handbook for site-managers and supervisors, was launched today at a webinar hosted by CECA and featuring PCA Technical Manager, Daniel

CECA Calls For Fundamental Reset Of Industry Training Board System
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CECA has responded to the Government’s consultation on the future of the Industry Training Board (ITB) system by setting out the changes we believe are needed to ensure our members and the wider industry has access to the skilled workforce required to deliver for the UK. CECA’s submission recognised the need for reform and strongly

CECA 30 Projects for 30 Years – Esh Construction, Tyne Bridge Restoration
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An iconic landmark. A nationally significant engineering challenge. A project that showcases the expertise of CECA members in delivering for businesses and communities. Delivered by Esh Construction on behalf of Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council, the Tyne Bridge Restoration is preserving one of the North East’s most recognisable structures for future generations while keeping

CECA 30 Under 30 – Lucy Fennell, CML Civil Engineering Ltd
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We’re delighted to celebrate Lucy Fennell as part of our CECA 30 Under 30 campaign, recognising the talented people shaping the future of the UK infrastructure sector. An outstanding early-career Quantity Surveyor at CML (Construction Marine Ltd), Lucy has already made a significant impact across major rail infrastructure projects. Her current role involves working within the commercial team on

CECA Roundtable – Unlocking Infrastructure Delivery In The UK With Mike Reader MP
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CECA members were recently joined by Mike Reader MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Infrastructure, for a roundtable discussion focused on unlocking major infrastructure delivery in the UK. Ben Goodwin, CECA’s Director of Policy and Public Affairs, reflects on a lively discussion that took place in Portcullis House.  The roundtable, which was

CECA 30 Projects for 30 Years – VolkerStevin, Southsea Coastal Scheme
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All this year CECA is proud to showcase the amazing work our members do as part of our 30th anniversary celebrations. This week’s entry in our ’30 Projects for 30 Years’ series is the incredible Southsea Coastal Scheme, which is being delivered by VolkerStevin in a JV with Boskalis Westminster Ltd for clients Portsmouth City