The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Construction Playbook which is anticipated to transform the delivery of construction projects for the long term. The Construction Playbook, which is published today, is focused on getting projects and programmes right from the start. It is based on a series of key
Civils contractors today welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a new ‘comprehensive’ National Infrastructure Strategy by saying it will drive growth and create jobs in all parts of the UK. The Chancellor made his announcements as part of his Spending Review speech in Parliament earlier today, which also included a commitment
Watch a recording of a CECA Midlands webinar on CECA’s involvement with the UK Government’s Kickstart Scheme above, which took place in November 2020. If you are interested in applying please complete and return this application form by the close of business on 14 December 2020.
Civils contractors today welcomed the Prime Minister’s ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution by highlighting industry’s readiness to work with Government and deliver Britain’s net zero carbon future. The Prime Minister’s plan will mobilise £12 billions of Government investment to create and support up to a quarter of a million green jobs in the
Civils contractors today welcomed the news that development consent has been given to the A303 Stonehenge Project and said that the scheme will be vital in boosting the economy of the South West. The project will involve constructing a new section of dual carriageway to address problems associated with the single carriageway section of the
CECA, the representative body for the UK’s civil engineering contractors, has announced the formation of a specialist sector group for its member companies with an interest in highways maintenance. The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) represents more than 300 contractors of all sizes, many of whom are active in repairing, maintaining and upgrading the nation’s
Click here to read a CECA Briefing Note on recent developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, published on Monday (2 November 2020).
Click the above to watch a recording of a Construction Leadership Council Webinar on the new Government Procurement Portal, which took place on 26 October 2020.
Representatives of the construction industry today said that the UK Government must commit to a viable road map towards greener fuels if it is to avoid hampering the sector’s ability to drive economic recovery. Leading trade bodies have responded to an HMRC consultation on the planned changes by warning that the planned removal of the
Civils contractors today said that the UK Government’s promise to power every home in the UK with offshore wind energy by 2030 will create jobs and drive economic growth for the rest of the decade. Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the commitment in his speech to the Conservative Party Conference earlier today, unveiling £160 million
