CECA South West, the CECA SW Foundations Group and member companies supported the ‘Construction Zone’ at this event in conjunction with Building Plymouth and Building Greater Exeter. The Big Bang South West is the largest celebration of Science, Technology and Maths (STEM) in the region and the Construction Zone provided an interactive and inspirational space
The CECA South West Foundations Group (SWFG) attended the ICE Civil Engineering Extravaganza event at Devonport Guildhall, Plymouth on Saturday 22 June 2019. The CECA SWFG stand was manned by Connor Kearey (Gilpin Demolition) and James Walton (Suttle Projects) and they did an excellent job in enlightening the youngsters that had a go at the
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
Strong leadership is critical to any organisation. None more so than in the infrastructure sector. And judging by feedback from our latest CECA Wales Leadership Challenge we have these qualities in abundance among the younger members of our civil engineering contracting companies. Last Thursday and Friday many of our younger CECA Wales members came together
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 our Members’ Meeting in London on 6 June 2019, where James Elford, Project Director for London Bridge station, presented, we thought it would be timely to also share a link to the Thameslink Programme’s new Learning Legacy resource which London Bridge is heavily featured in. Thameslink Programme Learning Legacy The Government-sponsored Thameslink Programme is
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
Despite decades of traffic congestion and tailbacks at the Brynglas Tunnels and detrimental impacts on the economy of Wales, its communities and the surrounding environment, speculation that the Welsh Government have been preparing the ground to cancel the project has now been confirmed and the relief road to the M4 at Newport will not go
Following on from the extremely successful and well attended Inspiring Change Conference and Awards 2019 hosted by CECA, CECA Southern will also be looking to celebrate Women in Engineering by supporting a joint ICE South Branch / Women in Property event on the Evolution of Design. This will be in Winchester on 25th June 2019.
