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
Civils contractors today said that the decision of the UK Government to indicate support for a £2.2 billion expansion scheme at Gatwick shows a strong commitment to growth that must be met with action. The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander MP has issued a ‘minded to approve’ letter for the Gatwick Airport Northern
A coalition of leading trade bodies representing the roads and highways maintenance sectors in England has called on the UK Government to introduce five-year budgets for local roads as part of its upcoming Spending Review. The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), the Mineral Products Association (MPA), the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), and the
Civils contractors today welcomed news that the UK Government will unleash economic growth through infrastructure investment, following a major speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in which she pledged to get Britain building again. Ms. Reeves announced that the UK Government will: Back a third runway at Heathrow while meeting carbon commitments; Support delivery of the
Civils contractors today called for a step-change in how local roads in England are funded to tackle a systemic backlog of repairs and maintenance across the network. Responding to today’s publication of a report by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee on the Condition and maintenance of Local Roads in England, Director of Operations
