CECA: Resurrect Roads Schemes For Growth

The UK’s civil engineering contractors today called on the Government to rethink its decision to take the axe to a number of roads schemes in yesterday’s Budget. The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves yesterday unveiled a Budget that trumpeted a commitment to investment for growth while at the same time confirming that her Government

CECA: Contractors Welcome Labour Budget As A ‘Blueprint For Growth’

Civils contractors today welcomed measures in the first Labour Budget for fourteen years by saying they provide a ‘blueprint’ for sustained economic growth. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP unveiled her first Budget earlier this afternoon, in which she laid out the Government’s plans to “invest, invest, invest.” Commenting, Director of Operations for the

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What Can The Infrastructure Sector Expect From Labour’s First Budget?

Tomorrow Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the first Budget delivered by the party since Alistair Darling’s Spring 2010 speech. Back then the Government talked about setting up a national infrastructure framework alongside the launch of a review to drive down the cost of infrastructure. It is a measure of how things move in Whitehall

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CECA: National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Must Herald New Era For Delivery

Civils contractors today welcomed the confirmation of the planned creation of a National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) by saying its foundation must herald a new era for UK infrastructure that prioritises rapid project delivery. Speaking at the London headquarters of CECA member Skanska, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP announced that

CECA: Updated Fiscal Rules To Boost Infrastructure Will Reboot Economic Growth

Civils contractors today said that reports that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is to tweak the UK Government’s fiscal rules to boost investment in infrastructure is a ‘logical’ step towards delivering sustainable economic growth. It has been reported that Rachel Reeves is considering making changes to the UK Government’s fiscal rules ahead of this month’s

CECA: Contractors Disappointed That Boost To Growth From Lower Thames Crossing Delayed

Civil engineering contractors have been left disappointed by the Government’s decision to push back the decision on whether to go ahead with the Lower Thames Crossing. When built, the Lower Thames Crossing will alleviate heavy congestion from the Kent section of the M25, boosting local economic growth and in turn, supporting the development of much

CECA North East – Safe Digging Event – October 2024

Click above to access the slides from CECA North East’s ‘Safe Digging’ Event, which took place on 1 October 2024 at Hexham Racecourse.    Relevant Links: Bob Wood  Video Esh Breaking Ground Video United Living – Don’t Walk By Video  Leica Video

The Conflict Avoidance Pledge – A Lawyer’s Perspective

Starting with the obvious question, why would a disputes lawyer support a pledge to avoid and reduce disputes, is this turkey really voting for Christmas? The reality, however, is that dispute lawyers have been advising clients about ADR and other ways to reduce the impact of disputes. Making people aware of the pledge serves the