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
On 2 May 2019, three key speakers from the world of energy delivered their take on what the shape of energy provision in the South might look like to a full house at Gatwick. The focus was on regional and local provision of green energy solutions, using community energy groups and networks to target carbon
Self-driving trucks which could help speed up roadworks are being tested for the first time in England on the UK’s biggest road upgrade, Highways England’s improvement of the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon. The dump trucks, which move huge amounts of earth, have the potential to work around the clock, so could help reduce the
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its business plan for 2019-2021 and said that it has listened to industry’s demands for the plan to become more strategic and better focused. The plan sets out solutions to what CITB has identified as the “Big Six” skills challenges facing the UK’s construction industry. These are: Ensuring
As members will be aware, the Competition and Markets Authority has recently been investigating a number of cases of potential competition law breaches by firms in the construction sector. Most recently, their investigations resulted in the disqualification of two company directors of CPM group due to their involvement in a cartel. To raise the level
I’m sitting in a crane 100 feet above Kings Cross St Pancras station, carefully moving a component weighing a ton through a narrow gap between two buildings. I nudge the joystick right, the cab rotates and the load begins to move. I’m loading an air conditioning unit onto the top of the new Google offices.
The CECA Southern Annual Lunch will be held on Friday 5 July 2019 at The Brewery. This year, the Annual Lunch has been refreshed with a new summertime date and new venue. This flagship event brings together over 400 people and is the networking event of the CECA Southern calendar and not to be missed from both
The CECA (Southern) awards celebrate the best people and our award categories for 2019 are: Most Promising Apprentice Most Promising New Entrant Trainee Civil Engineer Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor Outstanding Contribution-Lifetime Achievement Award The Awards will be presented at the CECA (Southern) Annual Lunch in London on Friday 5 July 2019. The winner will
The Cabinet Office and Geospatial Commission have announced that a digital map of underground pipes and cables is to be created, to help save lives and reduce the disruption caused when they are struck by mistake. It is estimated that the cost of accidental strikes on underground pipes and cables is £1.2 billion a year
Morgan Sindall is leading on an event to empower and change the mindset of women already working in the industry. It’s a great idea and the brain child of Site Agent, Terri Seel who is working at the M5 Oldbury Viaduct which is where the event will be held on 23 May. Key speaker is
