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Weekly Update
Public AffairsCECA contact - Alasdair Reisner
CECA Public Affairs Lunch
On Wednesday (13 April) CECA Head of External Affairs Marie-Claude Hemming hosted a lunch of the CECA Public Affairs Group. Guest speakers were Iain Wright MP, Chair of the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee and Chris White MP who also sits on the Committee. Members asked the MPs for their views on: finance and spending; security of materials supply chain; apprenticeships; the Northern Powerhouse and the Midlands Engine; and productivity. The lunch was an extremely successful event and Marie-Claude is preparing a follow up briefing to send to the MPs following the meeting. The next lunch will be held on 6 July and the guest speaker will be Robin Webb, Deputy Director, Infrastructure and Construction, Department for Business, Innovation & Skills. If you would like to attend, please contact [email protected].
CBI/Pearson Education and Skills Survey
With the Apprenticeship Levy just months away and the Government embarking on radical schools reform, it’s more important than ever that the voice of business is heard. Your participation in this survey plays a key role in helping the CBI make sure that this happens. In total, the survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. All data recovered will be treated in confidence and will only be used in aggregate. The closing date for responses will be 29 April: https://start.yougov.com/refer/vK5K2yc7Sm5SGQ?npe=816a5f74-72c8-4c9a-a07a-813a20e95ff5.
Cost of Procurement Survey
CECA is undertaking a project to identify what are the high costs of the procurement process for its members. The evidence we will gather will help formulate a series of recommendations for government, clients and industry to future streamline and remove wastage from the procurement process. In order to help our evidence gathering, we would be grateful if you could answer the question at the link below. We will use the results from this survey in a later survey which will attempt to rank the key challenges, to provide a strong evidence based report. If you are not best placed to answer this question, please feel free to forward it to a colleague: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CECACostsOfProcurement.
CITB Flexible Funding
Firms that have developed projects to provide construction workers with skills and training are being urged to apply for funding from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). CITB will be accepting applications for the next Flexible Funding opportunity from April 19, which offers funding for construction skills and training projects that last up to 18 months and are not already supported by other CITB funding. The Fund focuses on the training areas that have been identified as priorities for the industry following CITB’s extensive consultation with employers in 2015. The aim is to target funds to help build a well-skilled workforce and support the industry for the long term. Since September 2015, CITB has invested over £1.7M in projects under the Flexible Fund. A total of 45 projects have successfully acquired funding via the Skills and Training fund at a total value of £185,874, with an 88% success rate for firms who apply. The final day for first stage application submissions is May 16. To find out more visit http://www.citb.co.uk/funding/flexible-and-structured/.
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CECA Innovation Group, 25 May 2016
The CECA Innovation Group will meet on 25 May at the CIHT in London. Confirmed speakers are Giles Thomas, Acting Technical Director at HS2; Gareth Edwards, Managing Director, ela8 limited; and Highways England, who have just published a new innovation strategy. If you would like to attend, please contact [email protected].
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PressCECA contact - Alasdair Reisner
In the past week, CECA received coverage in New Civil Engineer (here) and Construction News (here).
CITB Audit & Risk Committee Member Vacancy
CITB has a vacancy for membership of its Audit and Risk Committee. The committee is a key part of the CITB governance system, with a key role to explore and assess the internal controls, governance and risk management matters and other strategically significant developments. The committee reports to the Board, and is chaired by an independent Board Trustee, Diana Garnham. CITB are seeking a candidate who has current, internal audit skills and experience, from an in-scope levy paying employer. It is not necessary to have previous Board Committee experience; the role would be a good opportunity for an individual to broaden their CV. The Committee meets four times a year in central London and meetings last approximately 2-3 hours. The post is non-remunerated, although travel expenses are paid. If you would like to express an interest, e-mail [email protected]. The closing date is Thursday 12 May 2016.
Business, Innovation and Skills Inquiry Into The Northern Powerhouse
The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee launches inquiry looking at the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine, focussing on whether the Government’s devolved arrangements can deliver improved economic growth and if these models could be adopted by other regions. The Committee’s inquiry will focus on the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine and examine if the models for devolved decision-making and co-operation on areas such as skills, science, innovation, and R&D are delivering economic growth and whether they should be adopted in other regions.
The inquiry’s terms of reference are as follows:
• What do initiatives such as the “Northern Powerhouse” and “Midlands Engine” mean in practice for business? What evidence is there that they will bring tangible economic benefits and improve UK productivity?
• What is the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ role in delivering the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine? What responsibilities will/should it devolve?
• How effectively do umbrella terms such as the Northern Powerhouse unite potentially disparate business communities, local authorities and Government departments? How effectively are business interests represented and engaged in decisions? How do the different devolution deals in the North and relationships between local authorities impact on business?
• Does Government have effective systems in place to measure the return on investment in the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine? How should Government evaluate the impact of these schemes?
• What are the implications of the focus on the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine for the South-west and the South-east outside of London? Are there lessons that can be learned that could be applied to these regions?
• Is there a risk that some areas can lose out as a result of devolution? How can this risk be managed?
• How does the level of Government investment in the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine compare to London and the South-East? Is it sufficient to enable a stronger economy in the North that can offset the pull of London?
If you would like to input your views on any of these topics, please contact [email protected].
EU Legislation Consultation
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather the experience, views and opinions of interested stakeholders and the public on the impact of current EU legislation for the construction sector. To input your views, visit: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/newsroom/cf/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=8725.
CECA Southern
CECA contact - Alan Taylor
CECA Southern Members’ Meeting, 28 June 2016
The next Southern Members’ Meeting will take place at the CIHT, London at 10.30am. The Royal British Legion Industries will be attending to talk to members about their work on social value, as well as their sign business based at their factory in Kent. Highways England have also agreed to attend the meeting to provide an update to members. Simon Jones, South East Divisional Regional Director, will be attending with some of his colleagues. Simon has asked us to let him know of any preferred topics for discussion at the meeting in order that they can be properly prepared. If you
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have any particular topics that you would like Highways England to cover at the meeting please notify [email protected]. Also, if you wish to attend the meeting please notify [email protected].
For details of CECA Southern’s Seminar Programme, click here.
For details of CECA Southern’s Management Development Programme, click here.
For further information, or to book a place on any of these events, please contact [email protected].
CECA South WestCECA contact - Alan Taylor
CECA South West Seminar, 26 May 2016
The next seminar in Bristol in CECA South West’s programme on construction forms of contract run by Mark Bezzant is ‘Compensation events under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (2005 & 2013 Editions)’. The course aims to provide those delegates who are involved in bidding for and/or administering the contract an increased knowledge of the compensation events and how they relate to the procedural and assessment rules under clauses 61 to 65. If you wish to book a place or require further information please contact [email protected].
For details of CECA South West’s Current Seminar programme, please click here.
CECA North WestCECA contact - Guy Lawson
CECA NW Capability & Capacity Matrix
The updated CECA NW Capacity & Capability matrix is now live: http://www.ceca.co.uk/regions/north-west/news/ceca-north-west-capability-capacity-matrix-april-2016.aspx.
CECA NW/Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East Council has arranged a new date to meet - 3.00pm-5.00pm on Thursday 12 May, at its offices in Sandbach. There are very few places left, so please contact Guy Lawson ([email protected]) if you would like to book a place.
NW Contractors’ Training Group, Wednesday 25 May 2016
The next meeting is at the offices of BAM Nuttall, Warrington. Please contact Gill Steele to book your place: [email protected].
CECA NW/Peel Holdings, Thursday 26 May 2016
A meeting with Peter Nears and Warren Marshall of Peel Holdings has been arranged for CECA NW members at 8.00am for 8.30am, Daresbury Park Hotel, Warrington. Please contact Guy Lawson to book your place.
CECA NW Golf Day, Thursday 9 June 2016
CECA NW Golf Day 2016 is at Pryors Hayes Golf Club, Tarvin on Thursday 9 June 2016. Further details will be available shortly. Tickets are £60 plus VAT per person. Booking can be made by email to [email protected] Tee times will be from midday.
CECA NW Executive Committee, Wednesday 29 June 2016, Venue TBC
All are welcome, whether you are a committee member or not, but please contact Guy Lawson to book your place.
For details of CECA North West’s Seminar Programme and forthcoming meetings, please click here.
CECA North EastCECA contact - Douglas Kell
For details of CECA North East’s seminar programme, please click here.
CECA Yorkshire & HumbersideCECA contact - Mark Roper
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CECA Yorkshire & Humberside AGM and 20th Anniversary Dinner
The CECA Yorkshire & Humberside AGM and 20th Anniversary Dinner will be held on Friday 22 April 2016, at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate. If you require any further information, please contact Jayne Darbyshire on 0113 238 2571.
For details of CECA Yorkshire & Humberside’s seminar programme, please click here.
CECA MidlandsCECA contact - Brian Frost
For details of CECA Midland’s seminar programme, please click here.
CECA ScotlandCECA contact - Alan Watt
A9 Dualling (Perth to Inverness)
The CECA Scotland A9 Working Group met Transport Scotland (TS) on Wednesday (13 April) in Glasgow to discuss project issues including land take, materials, TM etc. and TS’s procurement options. A report will be circulated to members shortly.
Construction Scotland Procurement Implementation Group
Alan Watt, Chief Executive, represented CECA at the latest meeting on Thursday (14 April) in Edinburgh which progressed the Scottish Government and SFT’s work on implementing the recommendations on framework contracts, retentions and Quick Quote. Members will receive consultation documents about these and other related procurement issues as they are issued by the Scottish Government so that CECA can provide industry feedback.
Construction Scotland Procurement Implementation Group (Tendering Workshop)
Alan Watt represented CECA at a workshop on Tuesday (19 April) in Edinburgh to work on Scottish Government guidance for the tender process in the light of the introduction of the ESPD for prequalification in Scotland from this week.
Built Environment Hustings
Alan Watt represented CECA at a Hustings event on Tuesday (19 April) in Edinburgh organised by 5 Scottish professional bodies including ICE Scotland ahead of the Scottish Election on 6 May 2016. He held discussions with three candidates who are likely to be elected with a view to them participating in the Cross-party Group on Construction in the next Scottish Parliament.
For details of CECA Scotland’s forthcoming industry events, please click here.
CECA WalesCECA contact - Ed Evans
On Wednesday (13 April) CECA Wales Director Ed Evans attended a political hustings at Swansea University ahead of the National Assembly of Wales Election on 5 May.
On Friday (15 April) Ed Evans attended the CECA Wales/Cymru AGM and the CECA Wales/Cymru Annual Dinner and Awards.
On Tuesday (19 April) Ed Evans presented at a joint CECA Wales/ICE Wales/ACE/CIHT breakfast seminar, which was debating cultural change vs. technological change.
If you would like any further information, e-mail [email protected].
ConsultationsCECA contact - Peter Crosland
Department for Transport, Reducing Roadwork Disruption On Local ‘A’ Roads, 12 April 2016
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reducing-roadwork-disruption-on-local-a-roads
DfT are seeking views on proposals that roadworks on local ‘A’ roads:
- are not unattended over weekends, with work sites being:
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- cleared
- returned to traffic use
- continued throughout the weekend
- have prompt removal of temporary traffic lights once works are complete.
This consultation closes on 27 May 2016.
PublicationsCECA contact - Peter Crosland
HM Treasury, High Speed North: Government’s Response To The National Infrastructure Commission’s Report, 13 April 2016
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/high-speed-north-government-response-to-the-national-infrastructure-commissions-report
The National Infrastructure Commission published its first three reports in March 2016: High Speed North, Smart Power and Transport For A World City. The Chancellor welcomed the reports at Budget 2016 and accepted the commission’s recommendations. On 13 April 2016 the government set out a detailed response to each of the reports setting out how the recommendations will be implemented.
Skills Funding Agency, Apprenticeship Standard: Piling Attendant, Highways Maintenance Supervisor, Rail Engineering Technician (Ready For Delivery), Rail Engineering Operative (Ready For Delivery), Rail Engineering Advanced Technician (Ready For Delivery), 19 April 2016
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-piling-attendant
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-highways-maintenance-supervisor
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-rail-engineering-technician
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-rail-engineering-operative
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-rail-engineering-advanced-technician
These document are relevant to:
- those looking to apply for an apprenticeship
- employers wanting to recruit an apprentice
- training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available.
Health & SafetyCECA contact - Peter Crosland
RIVO
Health & Safety Alert – 160412 MEWP Thorough Examinations
CBH
B&CE have now taken over the running of CBH from CSCS. As a result of this new governance, a number of existing board members have been asked to step down (in order to re-balance the makeup of the board), one of whom is Peter Crosland, CECA National Civil Engineering Director. The new board will be operational from 1 April and will be Chaired by James O’Callaghan OBE, who retired from J Murphy & sons in 2015.
EnvironmentCECA contact - Peter Crosland
Environment Agency, Duty Of Care Waste Transfer Note Form, 18 April 2016
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/duty-of-care-waste-transfer-note-template
You can register online to fill in, sign and store your waste transfer notes, or use alternative documentation with the
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Civil Engineering Contractors Association 1 Birdcage Walk, London, SW1H 9JJ • [email protected] • 020 7340 0450
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required information. You may want to use the attached forms. See related guidance on:
- overview of waste duty of care
- waste duty of care code of practice
- classifying different types of waste to meet your waste duty of care
- consignment notes for hazardous waste.
Infrastructure UK Working Group – Peer Review, Environment Agency, Flood And Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Maintenance Review, 13 April 2016
http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/environmental-audit/correspondence/flood-coastal-risk-management-maintenance-review.pdf
The independent peer review was conducted by Mark Worsfold, Chief Engineer at Ofwat. It looked at the maintenance of the Environment Agency’s flood and coastal risk management (FCRM) assets. The Review compared and contrasted the asset management practices, policies and procedures with those in place by the Water and Sewerage companies in England and Wales. Based on this work the Review made 33 observations and made 11 key recommendations.
TechnicalCECA contact - Peter Crosland
Environment Agency, SR2015 No.28: Installing A Clear Span Bridge On A Main River, 6 April 2016
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2015-no28-installing-a-clear-span-bridge-on-a-main-river
EventsFull details of CECA’s forthcoming programme of events can be found at: http://www.ceca.co.uk/regions/events.aspx.