Civils contractors today welcomed the announcement of a further £13 billion of capital spend over the course of this Parliament at today’s Spring Statement by saying the benefits of this investment will only be felt once industry can get spades in the ground on projects. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a further increase in capital spending
Civils contractors today welcomed news that the UK Government has given planning approval to the Lower Thames Crossing by saying the scheme will add ‘billions’ to the economy. The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander MP has approved the Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order, which means that the project now has planning approval.
Civils contractors today welcomed news that the UK Government is to inject £600 million into construction skills training by saying the investment will not only create positive futures for people but will drive growth in the economy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £600 million investment to train up to 60,000 more skilled construction workers
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CECA is delighted to welcome Kate Lloyd who starts today as the new Civil Engineering Manager for CECA national. Kate will lead work on our ‘core pillars’ of ‘Health, Safety & Wellbeing’ and ‘Sustainability & Social Value’, while also supporting our work on ‘Clients, Policy & Workload.’ Kate brings a wealth of experience in the
Civils contractors have said that today’s introduction of the UK Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill represent a ‘landmark’ in boosting economic growth. This once-in-a-generation legislation will streamline the planning process in England and Wales, accelerate the delivery of key infrastructure and housing, and drive growth in the economy while safeguarding the environment. Commenting, Director of
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Exploring careers in infrastructure with insights from industry professionals As part of National Careers Week, we are shining a light on the career opportunities within the infrastructure sector across the Midlands. From management to cost analysis, the industry offers a selection of roles that contribute to the region’s growth and development. We spoke to two
For a successful industry we need a steady supply of new entrants, and we all know we have a challenge on our hands with this. The CITB revealed in its annual CSN report, that the UK will need over 250,000 extra construction workers by 2028 to meet current demand. This is one reason why CECA
