CECA Scotland

Great support from CECA members Leiths (Scotland) Ltd with the delivery of donated materials to the newly introduced CECA academy course in West Highland College UHI - Fort William some of the students were on hand to meet the driver at the training site , Big thanks to Leiths for their support and the students will be invited to visit the local quarry to see how the materials and various products are extracted and screened .

Another week another delivery from our friends at Global Infrastructure Scotland Ltd ,and their large lorry caught the interest of the students at the UHI Inverness CECA Scotland Academy course as the donated materials were unloaded .Thanks to all at Global for their ongoing support and great to hear they are also engaging with the CECA academy students at Dundee and Angus College by hosting an upcoming site visit for all the students in the Dundee area .

This year, CECA Scotland will be raising funds during our annual dinner on Thursday night for the Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) charity. We will conduct a cash collection, with the funds being counted and the total amount raised announced that evening. Please contribute generously to support this worthy cause.

Great reception for the Pat Munro (Alness) Ltd. lorry driver today from the CECA Academy students at UHI Inverness on delivery of a lorry load of donated materials for the students to use when carrying out projects and assessment on Kerbing and Drainage Thank you to our friend’s at Pat Munros for their support with materials and also recruiting students directly from the courses,

Today marks the conclusion of our CECA Scotland tour, where we are scheduled to film the final recipient of the Most Promising Award. Although we didn't walk 500 miles, we certainly covered that distance by car over the past three days. It has been a rewarding experience to connect with the future leaders who will shape the field of Civil Engineering. We have been genuinely impressed by the skills, expertise, and enthusiasm these young individuals demonstrate. It has been enlightening to observe how CECA Scotland members actively work to maintain the country. Whether ensuring road safety, planning critical projects, or engaging with communities, every role is vital to uphold high standards across the nation. While the winners will be announced during the evening on the night of the CECA Scotland Dinner , we are truly thankful for the warm hospitality we received at their work sites these last few days Only 13 days left until the CECA Scotland dinner! A hint about our last location - see the image below. #mostpromisingawards25

4 down... just one more to go! Sadly, we couldn't bring the sunshine back with us to film our 4th Most Promising Winner this afternoon. However, we've made our final journey today to a Scottish town that shares its name with a renowned explorer! 👇🏼 Last trip tomorrow to visit our final Most Promising Award winner #mostpromsingawards25

We are now on the second day of our adventure. Today, we will be capturing footage of two of our most outstanding winners. Last night, we arrived at this breathtaking location, and it is genuinely stunning. Identifying today’s location may be a bit challenging, so to help you out, your task is to solve the following anagram.- BARRETT Please send your answers on a postcard to the CECA Scotland team! #mostpromisingawards25

Our second destination today is to capture footage of another Most Promising Award winner. The location features an airport, which would be beneficial for our next stop! However the budget does not permit this .. so back to the car again it is .. Fun fact: Gregory’s girl was filmed here! #mostpromisingawards25

The CECA Scotland team are hitting the road! To prepare for the upcoming CECA Scotland dinner, the team is touring the country to film videos highlighting this year's Most Promising Award winners. These videos will be featured during the evening where the winners will discuss their accomplishments and what inspires them about a career in Civil Engineering. Although the winners will be revealed that evening, we wanted to share some sneak previews with you over the next three days. Can you guess where we are right now? #mostpromisingawards25

To conclude #ScotAppWeek25, we take a moment to reflect on last year's CECA Scotland Most Promising Apprentice Winner, George Naylor, (Stepford Contracts Ltd who completed his road building and maintenance course at the National Construction College. Throughout his apprenticeship, George has faced complex challenges and made a notable impact on his surroundings. He earned this award based on the following application: George's industry skills is truly remarkable. His proactive approach to tasks showcases his ability to anticipate the needs of upcoming projects, which is essential for short-term contracts. One of his key strengths is being an attentive listener, absorbing knowledge from more experienced colleagues every day. He approaches each task with enthusiasm, eagerness, and meticulous attention to detail. In addition to his technical skills, George positively influences team morale. His infectious sense of humour and genuine passion for his work consistently uplift those around him. Watch the video below to learn more about George's journey.