Assurances Needed to Put Sustainability at the Heart of UK Economic Model

Leading bodies from business, environment and professional institutions have today set out key assurances needed from Government to put sustainability at the heart of the UK’s economic model.  Published as part of the Broadway Initiative, the assurances set out the key elements needed for a clear and coherent Environment Act that gives society strategic predictability

New Tools Developed To Protect Vulnerable Workers On Construction Sites

Leading construction firms have teamed up with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) to produce practical tools designed to prevent modern slavery and labour exploitation on building sites. The package includes a presentation for new starters which will be shown at the end of Health and Safety inductions, along with complementary posters on spotting

Government Publish 25 Year Environment Plan Progress Report

The Government has today published the first progress report of its landmark 25 Year Environment Plan indicating that, in the first year alone, 90% of the plan’s actions have been delivered or are being progressed. Launched in January 2018, the 25 Year Environment Plan sets out how the UK will improve the environment over a

Heathrow To Launch Airport Expansion Consultation

Following on from its Airport Expansion Consultation One last year and the Airspace and Future Operations Consultation earlier this year, Heathrow have now announced the next stage of consultation on its expansion plans. On Tuesday 18 June 2019 Heathrow will launch the statutory Airport Expansion Consultation which will run for twelve and a half weeks

Employers – West Midlands Construction Gateway

Find out how as a local construction employer, you can benefit from a free recruitment service. Dudley College of Technology work in partnership with DWP and local agencies to find, select, match and train candidates to meet your individual needs. Delivering work ready candidates for the construction sector. All training is fully funded and includes CSCS

Big Bang South West, Exeter – 25 June 2019

CECA South West and member companies will be supporting 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 will provide an interactive and inspirational space for young

CECA Wales Annual Review 2018-19

I’m pleased to be launching our CECA Wales Annual Review for 2018-19. https://www.ceca.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CECA_AR_2019_05-Final.pdf From my perspective as Director of CECA Wales, it’s easy to look back over the last 12 months and reflect on another year of delay and disappointment. Infrastructure projects stalling or, in some cases, being cancelled completely. This needs to change if

UK’s Roadside Infrastructure To Be Mapped By New Ordnance Survey Project

The UK’s national mapping body, the Ordnance Survey (OS), has partnered with Intel subsidiary Mobileye to map the UK’s roadside infrastructure. The ambitious project aims to provide precise, accurate data to multiple sectors on road networks and associated infrastructure across the UK. Fleets of vehicles provided by Northumbrian Water Group will be fitted with Mobileye 8 Connect,

East Surrey College

East Surrey College, based in Redhill, have recently merged with John Ruskin College, South Croydon and are keen engage with CECA members to determine whether the apprenticeships they currently deliver still meet with the real industry need. The course outlines for the three apprenticeships can be found on the Southern page of the Members’ Area

Generation 4 – Civil Engineering, Highways and Transport Works Framework

Engagement on the Gen 4 suite of frameworks is now complete.  In this regard, please find their slides below which explain their final thoughts and set out what will be in the Gen 4 Framework tender documents.  Do read these carefully as many things have changed.  Any questions should be directed via Gen4@hants.gov.uk however please