Happy New Year from CEW. No matter what happens in 2017 it is unlikely to be as surprising as last year, but whatever happens it is going to be busy for all of us working within construction.
There are more reasons to be cheerful about Wales' economy as we enter the challenges of 2017 than you might think. Since the recession of 2008, Wales has shown the third best growth in GVA per head after London and the South East of England.
Inclusive design, better environments for everyone
At the end of October, Design Council CABE launched its Inclusive Environments film, with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of designing places that meet the diverse needs of the people who want to use them. CEW recommends you watch and learn.
At CEW we always take the chance to celebrate what is great about Welsh construction. One of the things that never ceases to amaze us is how much time the people in our industry give to other causes, despite working so hard themselves to deliver great projects to improve the built environment for Wales.
Galliford Try, North Wales Police and the Crime Commissioner has given a sneak preview of what Wrexham’s new £21.5m eco-friendly police station will look like inside has been revealed.
Are Wales' disused railway tunnels an untapped resource for tourism? Transforming closed tunnels could open up new transport links and become a sustainable resource for Wales.
Works have commenced on the Exemplar Menai Science Park, a £20m project with Welsh Government funding and ERDF funding through the Welsh Government, that aims to spark the economy in North Wales.
