The Government has announced that twelve projects are to receive £37 million to transform electric chargepoint infrastructure, and to support the creation of innovations including wireless charging technologies. Innovations set to receive investment include solar-powered forecourts, underground charging systems, and electric vehicle wireless charging systems. The news comes on the anniversary on the Government’s Road
CECA will be using the next few months to think about what industry needs from Government to deliver the world-class infrastructure needed to drive growth across the UK. This Autumn, we anticipate the publication from Government of a Spending Review, which will set out the areas in which investment of public money will focus. Usually
Civils contractors today welcomed the publication of a National Policy Statement for Geological Disposal Infrastructure which helps ensure that nuclear power remains a key part of our energy mix. The NPS sets out the need for world class geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste in England, and the Government’s approach to delivering it. Commenting,
Civil engineering contractors today welcomed the publication of the Transport Committee’s report Local roads funding and maintenance: filling the gap which addresses once and for all the extreme state of disrepair of the English local road network. The report focused on four key themes: the deterioration of local roads; their safety; funding; and the reporting
Civils contractors today called on the UK Government to establish a ‘clearing house’ for frameworks to check they are fair and do not overlap. The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has said that recent years have seen a proliferation of frameworks on a national, regional and local level, bringing increased costs for contractors and ultimately
We are pleased to announce that Caroline Compton-James has been elected Chair of the CECA Public Affairs Group. Caroline takes over from industry stalwart Malcolm Stephen, the Group’s founding Chair, who has worked with its members to generate a regular programme of engagement since 2014. She is looking forward to leading the group as it
For the first time large businesses could be fined for failing to pay smaller suppliers on time as part of a robust package of measures unveiled today by Small Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst MP. Company boards will now be held accountable for payment practices to small businesses within their companies in a drive to increase
Civils contractors today welcomed the launch of Heathrow’s statutory consultation on airport expansion, saying it is vital to move ahead with the project to boost the UK’s economy once it leaves the EU. A twelve week consultation will allow the public an opportunity to provide feedback on Heathrow’s plans, including the planned new runway and
Most people in construction are familiar with Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards. It’s the card that provides proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site. In most cases applicants are required to achieve a recognised construction related qualification (usually an NVQ or
Following a series of meetings with stakeholders with an interest in the aviation sector, CECA has announced that it is to form an Airport Expansion Group for members. Although the aviation sector has always formed a significant proportion of our members’ work, historically CECA has included its activities in the sector in its various sector
