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The UK’s civil engineering contractors today said that the launch of the Construction Skills Mission Board is a ‘significant step’ towards addressing the skills gap and delivering economic growth. The new partnership between Government and industry comes with a commitment to recruit and extra 100,000 new workers to the construction industry per year and is

Civils contractors today welcomed the construction and infrastructure commitments set out in the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, highlighting the importance of long-term investment and streamlined planning processes in delivering economic growth across the UK. Published today by the Department for Business and Trade, the Industrial Strategy sets out a long-term vision to boost productivity and

Civils contractors today said that the UK Government’s £725 billion ten-year infrastructure strategy will future-proof the UK and herald a step-change in life opportunities for people in all parts of the UK. The infrastructure strategy, announced today in Parliament by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP, sets out how the Government plans to

Civils contractors have said that today’s Spending Review represents a ‘significant milestone’ towards building a stronger, future-ready UK economy. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP unveiled plans to ramp up multi-year capital investment to deliver growth, including: A central commitment of £113 billion investment over the rest of this Parliament focussed on transport, energy,

Civils contractors have welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a multi-billion pound investment to build Sizewell C, hailing the move as a significant step forward for the country’s energy resilience, economic growth, and the long-term future of the civil engineering sector. The £14.2 billion investment, announced by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero,

Civils contractors today welcomed the Chancellor’s expected announcement of more than £15 billion in local transport infrastructure across the North and Midlands as a ‘vital’ intervention to boost growth and rebalance the UK economy. The package – which is expected to include major funding for transport schemes in regions such as Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire,

Civils contractors have published a major new report on the current and future role of artificial intelligence in UK construction sector. The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA)’s AI in UK Construction Report, now available to download, sets out clear recommendations on managing risk, fostering cross-industry collaboration, and upskilling the workforce for a digital future. The