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Latest CEA News
Behind the scenes
Looking ahead to Spring
By
Viki Bell
February tends to fly by in a blur after January, which always seems to drag! For me personally, February was a milestone as I “officially” returned to work post-surgery, and I am ...
CEA response to the Spring Statement
By
David Biggins
Today Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her update on plans for the UK economy in the Spring Statement. In response, Professor Andy Angus, Economist to the CEA, and Cranfield ...
CPA and CEA celebrate Trade Association Forum Award win
By
Louise Carney
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) proudly won the Environmental/Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award at the UK Trade Association Awards 2026, hosted by the ...
Latest Industry News
Executive Hire Show unveils new look ahead of 20th ...
By
Louise Carney
The Executive Hire Show has revealed a refreshed brand identity as it begins the countdown to its 20th anniversary, which will take place on 10–11 February 2027. Since its launch, ...
European construction equipment sector sees moderate recovery ...
By
Louise Carney
The European construction equipment industry stands at a decisive moment. The CECE Annual Economic Report 2026 shows that after reaching a low point in 2025, the market is ...
Business as usual is not an option: New CITB report explores ...
By
Louise Carney
The Industry Picture 2026 report states that the skills gap is structural, not temporary, and can only be overcome with widespread industry collaboration The Construction Industry ...
Latest Member News
British Steel starts 24-7 rail operations after securing ...
By
Louise Carney
British Steel has secured a new order worth tens of millions of pounds for a major high-speed electric railway in Türkiye. The 8-figure agreement, supported by UK Export Finance, ...
Love at first dig!
By
Louise Carney
A full‑sized JCB digger dressed up like a collector’s scale model stole a few hearts on Valentine’s Day – and stopped Londoners in their tracks outside an iconic railway station. ...
Groundhog® launches e360 diesel-free welfare unit at ...
By
Louise Carney
11th February 2026, Coventry: Groundhog has launched the e360, a new diesel-free mobile welfare unit, at the Executive Hire Show, giving hire companies and contractors a ...