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Day one of Civils 2009 is a great success!

Today Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable launched Liberal Democrat proposals for a National Infrastructure Bank. Speaking at The Civilisation Congress today, he set out Liberal Democrat proposals for a National Infrastructure Bank.
Visitors packed out The Civilisation Congress to hear the likes of Vince and other speakers, debate and discuss key issues.
With many more influential figures speaking [...]

Registration for Civils 2009 is live!

Register at www.civils.com/register and get FREE entry to Civils 2009. Use priority code EBLG.
Taking place 25-26 November, at Earls Court 2, it covers all aspects of Civils under one roof, making it the UK’s definitive civil engineering showcase.
Come and see market leading:

Manufacturers
Suppliers
Contractors
Consultants

New to Civils this year is The Civilisation Congress, providing a forum for education, [...]

Exclusive! Leading economist Vince Cable MP confirmed as keynote speaker of The Civilisation Congress

We are now delighted to announce that Dr Vincent Cable MP, Deputy Leader and Shadow Chancellor, Liberal Democrats and leading economist, is now signed up to speak at The Civilisation Congress, taking place at Civils 2009.
I think you’ll agree that this is a great draw to the show. Visitors to the show can hear him discuss the role infrastructure [...]

Updated programme - The Civilsation Congress

For those of you who are unaware, there is an exciting new concept to Civils this year, making it the best show yet! We’re proud to be hosting The Civilisation Congress.  This conference will provide delegates with insights into UK “mega” projects; the catalysts of our future position in the world. Presentations and debates will [...]

New show, Learning Spaces Live co-locating with Civils 2009

Emap Connect are launching 2 major new events, Learning Spaces Live in response to The Building Schools for the Future Programme. Each event lasts two days, held in London and Manchester. The BSF Programme is designed to create world-class, sustainable and inspirational learning environments designed in line with the needs of learners.
LSL offers delegates a practical [...]

Longer Opening Hours for Civils 2009?

Now the new website is live, we’ve had some really positive feedback on the new design of the site and our marketing material. Clean, eye-catching and pink (!) are some of the comments received from exhibitors and visitors alike. Love it or hate it, it certainly stands out, and that is the aim. Do you [...]

The new Civils website is now live!

The day we’ve all been waiting for has arrived and we’re all very excited in the office. The new Civils website is alive and kicking and is ready for you to go and have a look at. You’ll notice this year’s new design and theme, very much focusing on Infrastructure for the 22nd Century and [...]

Are you Linked-In?

Are you a member of the Civils Group on the business networking site Linked In? Linked In is a great way to establish and grow your contacts. If you are already registered on Linked In, it only takes a couple of clicks to join the growing Civils Group. If you are not a member, it’s [...]

Civils Up While Construction Overall Continues to Stuggle

As if any further confirmation were needed, the latest figures from Glenigan show that while the construction sector as a whole is truly suffering in the recession, Civils projects are substantially bucking that trend with an amazing 39% uplift in project starts compared to this time last year. That is very encouraging news, especially when [...]

High Speed Rail Debate Hots Up

Have you noticed the way High Speed Rail is being kicked around between the political parties? Conservative shadow transport minister Theresa Villiers outlined her party’s growing commitment to high speed rail at Civils last year. Click here for the blog post. More recently she’s been attacking the shadowy nature of Labour’s commitment to High Speed [...]