In a world where conflict is commonplace, the construction industry is no exception. In fact, it is an industry that constantly grapples with disputes and their resolution. But why do these conflicts persist? What makes us so resigned to this reality, and can we ever truly change as an industry? While change is a familiar
The Construction Leadership Council and Mates in Mind are trying to gain an understanding of how to influence the procurement of construction projects with a specific focus on improving mental health & wellbeing. Consequently, they have asked the HCLG to help progress this activity. As CECA’s National Civil Engineering Director, Peter Crosland sits on the
The Thames Water supply chain team are seeking to engage with earthworks contractors regarding a major new South East reservoir. Thames Water is proposing to build a new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire known as the South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO). This forms part of Thames Water’s Strategic Resource Options (SRO) portfolio and is
The CECA Midlands Foundations Group, which supports organisations with their social sustainability journey, has appointed two new chairs. Heidi Salmons, Winvic’s current head of marketing, communications and social responsibility, has begun her two-year term as new Chair, following the footsteps of Sairah Hussain, Galliford Try. Joanna Malin-Burke, social sustainability manager at Kier Transportation, has stepped
CECA South West held a successful all-day event at Exeter Racecourse with guest speakers, field demonstrations and exhibitions based around the theme of ‘Safe Digging’ on Thursday (11 July). UPDATE 18/07/24 – you can now view and/or download the slides from the day here and here. Guest speakers included representatives from Kier, Costain, MJ Church,
Last Thursday some of us voted in a UK General Election. It’s fair to say that there weren’t many surprises in the outcome. But what does this mean for infrastructure, and especially infrastructure in Wales? It’s probably a bit too early to work this one out but I thought I’d dig out some pre-election “promises”
The UK’s civil engineering contractors have welcomed the formation of a new Labour Government and said that if it is to be successful in delivering growth it must work closely with industry in the months and years ahead. Commenting, CECA Director of Operations Marie-Claude Hemming said: “Now that the dust has settled from the 2024
