Brexit and Infrastructure in Wales? Plugging the funding gap

As the UK Government sets out its approach to Brexit and its negotiating position on a range sectors, Ed Evans, Director of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Cymru, examines the potential impacts on infrastructure in Wales, the challenges and any potential opportunities for Wales. The day to day conversations people are having on the

An Industrial Strategy for the UK : What it means for infrastructure in Wales?

When it comes to infrastructure in Wales we all know that we can’t simply look inwards, sort ourselves out and then expect the rest of the world to organise itself around us. Whether it’s our road and rail links which, as well as serving Wales’ internal needs, have to align with England to the east

Addressing a legacy of under-investment in Wales’ rail network

As the Welsh Affairs Committee presented their highly critical report on the current Wales and Borders rail franchise established by the Strategic Rail Authority in 2003, Ed Evans, Director of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Cymru, examines the Committee’s findings and looks forward to the opportunities that the Welsh Government has to transform the

Addressing a legacy of under-investment in Wales’ rail network

As the Welsh Affairs Committee presented their highly critical report on the current Wales and Borders rail franchise established by the Strategic Rail Authority in 2003, Ed Evans, Director of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Cymru, examines the Committee’s findings and looks forward to the opportunities that the Welsh Government has to transform the

Addressing a legacy of under-investment in Wales’ rail network

A scathing review by the Welsh Affairs Committee As the Welsh Affairs Committee presented their highly critical report on the current Wales and Borders rail franchise established by the Strategic Rail Authority in 2003, Ed Evans, Director of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Cymru, examines the Committee’s findings and looks forward to the opportunities

Is the tide turning for Wales?

As the UK Government considers the findings of Charles Hendry’s review in to tidal power across the UK, and more specifically the need for a pathfinder project in Swansea Bay, Ed Evans, Director of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Cymru, examines how this recommendations from Hendry’s report can open the door to so many

Building a more prosperous Wales

As the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills, launches the Welsh Government consultation on the shape and purpose of a new National Infrastructure Commission for Wales, Ed Evans, Director of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Cymru, examines how this commission can best support economic growth in Wales. We have great economic opportunities ahead