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Civils contractors today welcomed the confirmation of the planned creation of a National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) by saying its foundation must herald a new era for UK infrastructure that prioritises rapid project delivery. Speaking at the London headquarters of CECA member Skanska, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP announced that…

Civil engineering contractors have been left disappointed by the Government’s decision to push back the decision on whether to go ahead with the Lower Thames Crossing. When built, the Lower Thames Crossing will alleviate heavy congestion from the Kent section of the M25, boosting local economic growth and in turn, supporting the development of much…

Civil engineering contractors have said that the industry was ‘disappointed’ by infrastructure cuts announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, but that it is looking forward to working with the Government to drive economic growth. In a speech to Parliament earlier today the Chancellor announced that a fiscal ‘black hole’ could only be addressed in part by…

Civil engineering contractors today welcomed the announcements made in the first King’s Speech of the Labour Government. With a bumper legislative list published, CECA members welcomed the focus on investing in our infrastructure demonstrated in the announcement of Bills including the National Wealth Bill, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, the Railways Bill, the Great British…