BIM

Although BIM (Building Information Modelling/Management) is well established in the building sector it has yet to be widely adopted by the civil infrastructure sector and, in particular, by SMEs. CECA is able to signpost those wanting to become more engaged in BIM due to excellent contacts with BIM 4 Infrastructure (UK) or ‘BIM4IUK’ for short. For more information, or if you have any technical enquiries relating to the infrastructure sector, e-mail CECA’s Civil Engineering Director Peter Crosland at petercrosland@ceca.co.uk

CECA: Government Must Follow Through On Chancellor’s Move To Decarbonise Construction Plant

Civils contractors today welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement in his Spring Budget that the Government will seek to extend full expensing to assets for leasing but said that it must follow through on the policy to see results. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt MP’s 2024 Spring Budget included the announcement that the Government intends to publish draft legislation…

CECA: UK Recession Shows Cuts Have Consequences

Civils contractors today said that news that the UK entered a technical recession in the last quarter of 2023 show that cuts have consequences and have called on all parties to redouble their commitment to building for growth. Figures published today show that UK GDP shrank by 0.3 per cent in the final quarter of…

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Infrastructure

Earlier this week, CECA hosted a meeting for members on Artificial Intelligence and its place in our industry’s future. AI, is an emerging technology which could transform the way our industry operates. With the right AI in place, it can help businesses save time and money by minimising the human resource on routine processes and…