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
On Wednesday 18 June CECA North East hosted a compelling Mock Trial event at the historic Lumley Castle, bringing together professionals from across the region’s construction sector for a thought-provoking and highly engaging session. Designed to highlight the real-world legal consequences of poor health and safety planning, the event placed attendees in the shoes of
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 today welcomed the launch of a new Construction Workforce Outlook (CWO) tool by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) by saying that it will allow industry to plan with confidence in delivering the UK’s infrastructure needs. Available online at www.citb.co.uk/cwo, the CWO tool offers dynamic, interactive forecasts of construction workforce demand and supply across
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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,
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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,
On 7 May 2025, CECA North East delivered a powerful and thought-provoking training session, Mock Investigation – Navigating a Crisis, attended by 38 delegates from eighteen CECA member companies and client organisations. Led by Emma Bowens, Partner at Gunnercooke, the session provided an immersive, scenario-based experience focused on what happens in the immediate aftermath of
