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Civil Engineering Contractors Association Midlands Foundations Group Welcomes New Chairs
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The CECA Midlands Foundations Group, which supports organisations with their social sustainability journey, has appointed two new chairs.  Heidi Salmons, Winvic’s current head of marketing, communications and social responsibility, has begun her two-year term as new Chair, following the footsteps of Sairah Hussain, Galliford Try. Joanna Malin-Burke, social sustainability manager at Kier Transportation, has stepped…

CECA: 2024 King’s Speech Is An Early Win For Contractors
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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…

CECA South West ‘Safe Digging’ Event
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CECA South West held a successful all-day event at Exeter Racecourse with guest speakers, field demonstrations and exhibitions based around the theme of ‘Safe Digging’ on Thursday (11 July). UPDATE 18/07/24 – you can now view and/or download the slides from the day here and here. Guest speakers included representatives from Kier, Contain, MJ Church,…

CECA: Labour Government Must Leave No Stone Unturned In Pursuit Of Growth
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The UK’s civil engineering contractors have welcomed the formation of a new Labour Government and said that if it is to be successful in delivering growth it must work closely with industry in the months and years ahead. Commenting, CECA Director of Operations Marie-Claude Hemming said: “Now that the dust has settled from the 2024…

CECA: New UK Government Must Expedite Infrastructure For Growth
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Civils contractors have today published a list of priorities that a new UK Government must pursue in its first 100 days in office if it is to drive economic growth across the country. The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), which represents companies that build, maintain, and upgrade the nation’s infrastructure, has published its recommendations to…

CECA: Contractors Welcome Labour’s ‘Bold’ Commitment To Infrastructure
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Civils contractors today welcomed the publication of the Labour Party’s manifesto ahead of next month’s General Election and welcomed its “bold” commitment to infrastructure. The Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer published his party’s manifesto in Manchester earlier this morning promising to “change the infrastructure that supports investment into our economy, reform the planning regime… [and]……

CECA: Conservative Manifesto Infrastructure Goals Should Be Embraced By All Parties
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The UK’s civil engineering contractors today said that the infrastructure policies outlined in the Conservative Party’s manifesto show a welcome focus on delivering economic growth. The manifesto, published earlier today, sets out the party’s plans to invest in infrastructure, including delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail, funding the Midlands Rail hub in full, and re-opening Beeching lines…

Contractors Welcome Lib Dem Manifesto And Urge Focus On Infrastructure For Growth
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The UK’s civils contractors today welcomed the publication of the Liberal Democrats’ manifesto ahead of the General Election, and urged all parties to adopt a laser-focussed approach to infrastructure for growth. The Liberal Democrats have pledged to make Britain “a world leader in the new infrastructure, businesses and technologies needed to tackle climate change” with…

CECA: UK’s Success Rests On Streamlining Capital Project Delivery
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Civils contractors today welcomed the UK Labour Party’s announcement that should it form the next Government it plans to merge the National Infrastructure Commission and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority into a new body to streamline the delivery of capital projects. The Labour Party has said that a combined body – to be entitled ‘National…

CECA: Next UK Government Will Only Succeed By Backing Infrastructure Delivery
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The UK’s civil engineering contractors today said that the winners of the next UK General Election must back the infrastructure sector to deliver economic growth for businesses and communities across the country. Earlier today Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the date of the upcoming General Election is to be 4 July 2024. Commenting, Director…