Technical

CECA advises members on a range of technical matters. We have direct access to a large number of civil engineering specialists who can provide up-to-date and accurate information.

CECA is also actively involved in a series of national technical committees, providing members to become involved with influencing future standards and product specifications.

CECA’s current involvement includes:

  • BSI Concrete Product Testing Committee
  • BSI 88110 Design of Concrete Segmental Tunnel Linings Code of Practice
  • BSI B/517/1 Concrete Product Testing
  • BSI MHE3/11 Lifting
  • HAPAS HiTAC
  • CEEQUAL Working Group
  • CARES Policy Advisory Group
  • CARES Sustainability Committee
CECA 30 Projects for 30 Years: Queensferry Crossing, Morrison Construction

Our ‘30 Projects for 30 Years’ series celebrates the infrastructure delivered by CECA members over the past three decades. This profile features the £790 million Queensferry Crossing, delivered by Morrison Construction as part of a consortium with Hochtief, Dragados and American Bridge for Transport Scotland. Completed in 2017, the 2.7km crossing strengthened a vital transport

CECA 30 Under 30: Sam Ellithorn, Cheetham Hill Construction

Our ‘30 Under 30’ series celebrates the emerging talent helping to shape the future of civil engineering. This profile features Sam Ellithorn, who became Cheetham Hill Construction’s first civil engineering degree apprentice after joining the business through work experience. Combining studies at the University of Salford with experience on HS2, BAE Systems and Environment Agency

CECA Members Discuss Pipeline With Office of Rail and Road (ORR)

CECA members were recently joined at a workshop by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to discuss pipeline health for the two sectors that it regulates, alongside key supply chain challenges and issues. Ben Goodwin, CECA’s Director of Policy and Public Affairs, reflects on the key takeaways in this short blog post. ORR opened