Over 230 new job placements have been created in the construction industry for young people following a successful bid by the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) to the UK Government’s Kickstart scheme. CECA members throughout the UK have signed up to the Kickstart Scheme through the new gateway, committing to provide six-month job placements
The array of challenges presented by vast public sector projects can be daunting. Yet, a willingness to embrace innovative and integrated solutions in this high-pressure environment creates opportunities to drive the industry forward. Having an in-house geospatial survey team within the Costain Skanska joint venture (CSjv), working on the HS2 Area South Enabling Works, gave
The CECA Yorkshire & Humber Annual Golf Day was a resounding success this year. The Golf Day took place on Wednesday 30th June, with over 40 members and guests taking part. The Commemoration Cup was won by Palmer Construction, who won the team event. The Individual prizes were won by Shaun Wheatley (Member – Palmer
The CECA Yorkshire & the Humber 2021 Annual Dinner & presentation of awards is being held on Thursday 30th September 2021 and members will have already received details regarding award submissions. The deadline for receipt of submissions is the 31st July. Please see below for a link to the awards paperwork for ease of reference
Paul Santer, Regional Director, CECA South West visited the new AccXel Construction School in Cinderford, Gloucestershire on 9 July 2021. The school is currently being built by house builder and groundworks contractor, KW Bell, who funded the new school with support from government. Doors open to trainees in January 2022. Paul Santer is pictured with
Naim Suleiman @FMConwayltd is celebrating being named the Most Promising Trainee Civil Engineer at the CECA Southern Young Achiever Awards 2021. See Naim’s video here. From Left to Right: CECA Southern Chair, Samantha Barratt; Amy Williams MBE; Naim Suleiman; CECA Southern NextGen Chair, Ian Alberto
Brunel University @Bruneluni student Henry Paveley has received a prestigious award from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (Southern) for his outstanding performance during two placements with @OsborneNews as part of his MEng Civil Engineering course. See Henry’s video here. From Left to Right: CECA Southern Chair, Samantha Barratt; Amy Williams MBE; Henry Paveley; CECA Southern
Congratulations to Alex Viner @FMConwayltd who was named the Most Promising Apprentice at the CECA Southern Young Achiever Awards 2021. See Alex’s video here. From Left to Right: CECA Southern Chair, Samantha Barratt; Amy Williams MBE; Alex Viner; CECA Southern NextGen Chair, Ian Alberto
Congratulations to Alice Stewardson @DanaherandWalsh who was named the south’s Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor at the CECA Southern Young Achiever Awards. See Alice’s video here. From Left to Right: CECA Southern Chair, Samantha Barratt; Amy Williams MBE; Alice Stewardson; CECA Southern NextGen Chair, Ian Alberto
CECA SW Director, Paul Santer, sits on the South West Business Council‘s Advisory Board representing the construction sector. On 7 July 2021 Paul gave a short presentation to the SWBC on the activities of CECA. Paul’s presentation can be found below.
