Qualifications Wales, following a review of the “built environment” sector in Wales, commissioned the development of new qualifications at GCSE and A-level (as well as a new Foundation Apprenticeship) specifically for the construction sector in Wales. CECA Wales were involved throughout the process of consultation and development and see the introduction of these qualifications as
Thanks to Joanne Wilkes, Head of Procurement, Service Delivery Team for her presentation to members. Jo’s presentation can be found here. Procurement Opportunities can be found on the Government’s 2 websites Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (which replaces TED).
Training and development support is a key part of CECA’s core offer for its membership and, working in conjunction with GMH Planning, it has delivered a programme of training events around the NEC Form of Contract across several CECA UK regions. In addition to this training, a series of monthly NEC Contract Bulletins are being
The SOMAX Construction Training Centre specialises in high quality Plant Training to ITSSAR, NPORS and CPCS standard. Our co-funding option means that we can offer ultra-competitive, market beating day rates for commercial training – with the option of FREE assessment to ascertain current ability level, so as not to keep you off-site for any longer
Lennox Point (previously known as Tipner West) is an ambitious and innovative development proposal for a new, car-free, waterfront neighbourhood in Portsmouth. The scheme is being led by Portsmouth City Council as part of the City’s Regeneration Strategy. Further information can be accessed here. Portsmouth City Council are hosting an industry day on Thursday 23
Prince Bahati @VolkerWesselsUK is celebrating being given a ‘highly commended’ award in the Most Promising Industrial Placement category at the CECA Southern Young Achiever Awards 2021. Prince was presented with his award by David Allen, Executive Director, CECA Southern on site at HS2, Maple Cross WD3 9XN where Prince is serving his placement.
The Senedd elections took place in May 2021 and we saw Welsh Labour gain half the seats in the Senedd which is a remarkable achievement given that the proportional representation system is designed to prevent over-domination by one party and more fairly represent the views of the whole electorate. Since the elections Ministerial positions and
CECA Y&H invite members to submit their entries for the Annual Awards, which will be presented at the Annual Dinner. The Dinner will take place at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate on 30th September 2021. The awards available include: Project of the Year Linda Grant Health & Safety Award Civil Engineering Excellence Most Promising Apprentice A
Training and development support is a key part of CECA’s core offer for its membership and, working in conjunction with GMH Planning, it has delivered a programme of training events around the NEC Form of Contract across several CECA UK regions. In addition to this training, a series of monthly NEC Contract Bulletins are being
Our thanks to Roger Eke and Malcolm Page @TarmacLtd for delivering an excellent presentation to members on the benefits of using warm mix asphalt. The presentation slides and APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group on Highways) can be found here and here. The recording of the event can be found here. Also, please see the link
