Wales needs a big injection of construction momentum. Yes we have new projects being discussed and announced. It is great news that Interserve has recently won the £85m deal to upgrade and refurbish the Prince Charles district general hospital in Merthyr Tydfil via Designed for Life. It is exciting that Wales might have a formula one race track. 

What kind of Wales do we want? Do you want the chance to present a manifesto for construction to the Welsh Government? 

Community benefits are a core element of all public sector contracts now, but how much do we know about them and can we influence policy?

Community benefits are now a fundamental element of all construction schemes in Wales. Most public sector projects include a provision for working with local people and delivering sustainable benefits in the form of training and employment for local workers or a tangible impact upon communities via support for schools.

Welsh construction must strive to educate site workers if the wider industry across Wales is to meet tough waste management targets argues CEW Director Paul Jennings

CEW Awards 2014

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