In this issue
What’s in the pipeline?
Be part of the Generation for Change
A Construction Strategy for Wales
£30m for Welsh SMEs
Digital maturity survey

Welcome to our E-Bulletin
 
Pundits in the media, a mix of economists and sector experts, predict that we are on the verge of an upward swing in our fortunes. The Economist magazine is even suggesting a fourth industrial revolution is around the corner as society adjusts to the benefits of new technologies ranging from automated cars to the broader benefits of augmented reality. But behind these ideas lies one fundamental. We still need to build things.


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What’s in the pipeline?
 

Knowing what’s coming down the line is vital to help plan properly. So, look at this, the Construction Pipeline update: Major Local Authority Projects.

Here at CEW we continue to pursue the enhanced visibility of the future pipeline of construction work. Attached below is the latest programme of major (£2m+) local authority projects, categorised against 10 sectors. This is the third annual iteration of this programme produced in partnership with the WLGA. The pipeline complements the four-year capital programme produced in March this year, by providing additional data for these larger projects on: total scheme value, the timetable for construction, commentary on finance and delivery and a variety of other information.


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Be part of the Generation for Change

G4C Wales (Generation for Change) is a driving force in Welsh construction with a focus on the industry’s young professionals who have an interest in the Welsh built environment. 

If you are interested in becoming involved with G4C Wales, come along to the AGM on Thursday 26thOctober. 


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A Construction Strategy for Wales
 

Welsh Government has set out a plan for Wales in its two documents: Taking Wales Forward and Prosperity for All: the national strategy.The government points to the crucial five years ahead, key priorities facing Wales such as an ageing population, climate change, healthy living and improvement in the economy and public services


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£30m for Welsh SMEs
 

An extra £30m has been available that will allow Wales’ small and medium size construction companies to access affordable finance and boost the building of new homes in Wales.

Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children, Carl Sargeant announced last week an additional £30m for the Wales Property Development fund. It is anticipated that the loan fund, which enables SMEs to access affordable finance, will help more local companies build new homes.


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Digital maturity survey
 
We know very little about how Welsh organisations use the new technology available to them, so we are asking the construction community to take part in Cardiff University’s National Digital Maturity Survey for Wales, 2017

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