Welsh construction and Wales as a whole put itself firmly on the UK and global map last Friday night. With around 450 people celebrating together at the Celtic Manor all that is great about construction and another 50,000 or more enjoying Welsh football success over Belgium it was a big night all round!

The CEW 2015 Awards were a huge success and a testament to the commitment of everyone involved to best practice and pursuit of value.

Something else happened on Friday evening as the Welsh construction industry celebrated in the Celtic Manor. Wales defeated Belgium in a tense European Championship football group match.

The £1bn tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay generates work in Wales and could be the launching pad for a new industry in Britain.

News last week of the Government’s formal backing for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon came as a huge sigh of relief for its supporters and businesses across Wales.