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Launched at the CECA Southern Annual Lunch & Awards Event last month, the new Chair’s Strategic Plan 2026–2028 outlines the priorities that will guide CECA Southern’s work over the next two years. Developed by CECA Southern Chair Kevin Valentine, the Plan focuses on the areas that matter most to our members, including strengthening client relationships,

The CECA Southern NextGen Foundations Group and CECA South West Foundations Group are about far more than promoting the industry to current and future generations. They provide a platform that empowers emerging professionals to build confidence, develop lasting industry relationships and discover skills they never knew they had.  We’ve recently been speaking to some of

Further to Pete Brunskill’s (Rail Development Lead at Oxfordshire County Council) attendance at our members’ meeting in London on 18th June please see here a digital version of the main OxRAIL 2040: Plan for Rail. The executive summary, WSP detailed report of engagement and consultation and a report on the recalled Oxfordshire Citizens assembly are all accessible

Thank you to our guest speakers Pete Brunskill, Rail Development Lead at Oxfordshire County Council for his presentation on OxRAIL 2040 and to David Salmond, Programme Director, Cyber & Specialist Operations Command within Major Programmes & Projects for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation who gave an overview of the extensive opportunities available within the DIO. You

Kent County Council would like to invite you to attend a contractor workshop to discuss the A226 Galley Hill scheme, including current challenges, design considerations and potential delivery approaches. Attached is a formal contractor invite, a high level report containing General Arrangement Drawings and a feedback form. To ensure effective participation, we kindly request that

CECA Southern Executive Director David Allen attended the third Thames Valley Defence Forum on 5th June. The event was introduced and hosted by Juliette Wilcox CMG, President of Ultra Cyber Ltd, and David Saab, Business Alliance Manager at TVCC. Guest speaker, Jacob Cooney, SME Engagement Project Manager at National Armaments International (MOD), provided an overview

The Network Rail Southern Region Supplier Event on 19 May 2026 explored the six essentials for stronger collaboration and how working as one team improves safety, performance, and inclusion. The focus was clear: “Better Together.” You can access the slide deck(s) below to revisit key insights and updates here: Network Rail Southern Region & Highspeed

Please see the latest newsletter from The Construction Industry Joint Tax Committee here. As you will note, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has an open Call for Evidence on its strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations. If you have views on training, regulation or other issues concerning construction and

CECA attended the TVCC meeting last week along with representatives from across the industry to agree priorities, scope and immediate actions for the Construction & Built Environment Workforce Development Partnership. The discussion focused on supporting delivery of the Berkshire & Oxfordshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) and progressing the Construction, Retrofit and Built Environment Road

Thank you to Paul McCracken, Regional Rail Engineering Manager at BAM Infrastructure, and Tim Stedman, Managing Director at Four-Tees Engineers who represented CECA Southern as we partnered with the Railway Industry Association (RIA) on 30 April to host an industry engagement event with Transport for London (TfL) at the RIA offices in Westminster. The event