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 Publishes Further Onerous Clauses Guidance For Contractors

CECA has published part two of our guide to managing onerous clauses in construction. Onerous amendments to standard form construction contracts, as well as onerous clauses within bespoke contracts, can be detrimental to all those working in construction and lead to non-optimal outcomes for contractors and clients. Although such provisions may be inserted into contracts…

CECA: Resurrect Roads Schemes For Growth

The UK’s civil engineering contractors today called on the Government to rethink its decision to take the axe to a number of roads schemes in yesterday’s Budget. The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves yesterday unveiled a Budget that trumpeted a commitment to investment for growth while at the same time confirming that her Government…

CECA: Contractors Welcome Labour Budget As A ‘Blueprint For Growth’

Civils contractors today welcomed measures in the first Labour Budget for fourteen years by saying they provide a ‘blueprint’ for sustained economic growth. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP unveiled her first Budget earlier this afternoon, in which she laid out the Government’s plans to “invest, invest, invest.” Commenting, Director of Operations for the…