Civils contractors today welcomed the introduction of the UK Government’s planned education reforms and said that they must target industry demand if they are to deliver a promised “skills and training revolution.” The Skills and post-16 Education Bill is to be introduced to Parliament today, and will be aimed at creating more routes into skilled
CECA and High Speed Two have signed a Partnership Agreement committing to work together to improve delivery practices and drive better performance by engaging the civil engineering supply chain on the project, it was announced today. The delivery of HS2 will create thousands of supply chain contract opportunities in the civil engineering sector over the
Click above to watch a recording of a CECA Southern engagement event with EKFB (HS2), which took place on 11 May 2021.
Contractors today said that the UK’s Government’s plans to boost infrastructure and adult learning will help secure the post-COVID-19 economy. The UK Government’s legislative agenda, unveiled this morning in the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, focusses on infrastructure investment, adult education, and boosting economic growth. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II announced that
Click above to watch a recording of a CECA South West engagement event with Devon County Council, which was recorded on 28 April 2021.
Click the above to watch a recording of a CECA South West engagement event with Suez Recycling & Recovery UK, which took place on 27 April 2021.
Click above to watch a recording of a CECA Southern engagement event with Network Rail Southern, which took place on 23 April 2021.
An open letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, signed by more than 15 industry, business and campaign groups and published today, urges the Government to begin an immediate programme of rail electrification; A new report shows that it will be impossible to decarbonise rail without further electrification; Data shows from 2019 to 2020, just 251km
CECA has announced the dates for its annual health, safety & wellbeing campaign Stop. Make a Change for this year, which will take place between Monday 11 – Friday 22 October 2021. Why this announcement? As many members will be aware, this month is Stress Awareness Month, and reducing workplace stress is one of the aims
The representative body for the UK’s civil engineering contractors today said it was ‘delighted’ to have signed a Partnership Charter with Highways England. The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) said that the partnership would help its members improve delivery practices, drive better performance, and help mitigate risks and challenges in delivering outcomes. CECA also said
