Avoiding and resolving disputes; risk management – CECA & Bevan Brittan Webinar
FREE TO CECA, CIHT & CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE MEMBERS Looking at: Common causes of disputes Risks pre contract Risks whilst negotiating Risks during the build Project documentation – how it can assist in preventing and resolving disputes Dispute strategy Detailing a claim
Framework Contracts Seminar

This session will look in detail at framework contracts and in particular at provisions which may increase risk for a contractor. Issues covered include Background information What is a Framework Agreement? Award Variations Clauses to watch out for Challenges Summary The seminar will be delivered by Geraldine Fleming, Operations Director at Diales. Geraldine has worked […]
Bid Writing – Best Practice for Social Value Responses
FREE TO CECA MEMBERS A half-day interactive course that equips individuals to meet the challenges of creating compelling high-scoring social value responses. Topics covered during the course include: Defining social value – understanding the Model Assessment Criteria (MAC) themes and the Themes, Outcomes and Measures System (TOMS) Crafting powerful social value ‘stories’ – creative inspiration […]
CECA Midlands NEC4 Programme Workshop
Attendees of this course will gain a much clearer understanding of the intent of the specific clauses related to programme and compensation events and in practical terms how they should administer them for the benefit of all parties on a particular project Key topics include: • Programme requirements within ECC contract • The acceptance process […]
CECA NE AGM
Members are invited to join us on Friday 6th June at our office in Team Valley, Gateshead. We will be joined by senior representatives from both the North East Combined Authority and Tees ValleyC ombined Authority to learn more about their Local Transport Plans and planned infrastructure investment. Finally, we will hear from Alasdair Reisner […]
CECA Midlands SMSTS 5 Day Course
SMSTS 5 Day course running 1 day a week over 5 days on: 6 June, 13 June, 20 June, 27 June, 4 July 2025 Key topics covered include. Health & Safety at Work Act Regulations relevant to the construction industry Site set up Risk assessment/method statements Scaffolding Electricity Excavations Demolition Confined spaces Changes in working […]
CECA Southern Members’ Meeting
We look forward to welcoming members to our quarterly CECA Southern Members’ Meeting. Our guest speakers will be advised in due course. A networking lunch will be available from 12pm, with the meeting due to start at 1pm and finish at c3pm, with tea and coffee and further networking If you wish to attend please […]
CECA Midlands Mental Health Refresher Course
Mental health should be treated equally to physical health – and just like physical first aid, MHFA England recommend Mental Health First Aiders take the MHFA Refresher Course every three years to ensure your mental health knowledge, awareness, and skills are up to date. The four-hour MHFA Refresher course will support you as an MHFAider® […]
CECA South West – CITB SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
This five-day course is designed for Managers and Supervisors who are responsible for planning, organising and monitoring construction related activities. At the end of the course, people will be able to understand: Health and safety on site in accordance with, and an awareness of current legal provisions and within the context of their management or […]
CECA Southern – CITB SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
This five-day course is designed for Managers and Supervisors who are responsible for planning, organising and monitoring construction related activities. At the end of the course, people will be able to understand: Health and safety on site in accordance with, and an awareness of current legal provisions and within the context of their management or […]