There’s a reason people often stay in jobs they no longer find fulfilling – job hunting can be stressful and overly time consuming. As a senior professional, you probably already have enough on your plate balancing work and home responsibilities, so finding the time to […]
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The beginning of the year is exciting if you’re a 7 year old starting school, for senior professionals in their career, not so much. Even if you’ve enjoyed a good break with friends and family over the festive season, returning to work is usually accompanied […]
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The outlook for 2025 in infrastructure is relatively positive, with a strong pipeline of projects and indications of more government investment. On the back of that, many main contractors will be looking to expand and hoping that they can attract top talent to help them […]
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As 2024 draws to a close, there’s the temptation to make big New Year’s resolutions, inspired by the desire to do things better in 2025. This is not a bad thing, but as many of us know, the gym memberships and diet plans quickly get […]
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2024 has been another year of ups and downs in construction, and yet the industry is showing resilience. The outlook for 2025 appears positive. The demand for housing and data infrastructure remains high, water and energy infrastructure projects are getting the green light, and road […]
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It can be challenging to operate effectively when there’s a skills gap for specific roles. Without good estimators bidding teams can tender costs for projects that end up being unprofitable. Similarly, poor planning can lead to delays and cost over-runs. Not a scenario that main […]
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Of the skills that are in high demand right now, Planners are right up there with Quantity Surveyors and Estimators. They fulfil a vital role in project management, co-ordinating between various on-site teams, suppliers, and sub-contractors. It’s certainly a challenging role, perhaps that’s why there […]
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Completing infrastructure projects on budget is a complete anomaly in the UK. It simply doesn’t happen. There are always delays and cost over runs – partly because of the delays and partly because there are just so many factors that impact the costs over time. […]
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As part of a job description, companies usually have a list of requirements that job applicants need to meet. These are generated after looking at a role and what makes people successful in them. Does this mean that you should align all of your skills […]
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The culture of leadership has changed significantly in recent years. While there are some leaders that still hold to traditional autocratic styles, and swear by them. Most prefer an alternate approach, engaging with their teams in a way that empowers and motivates. In general, studies […]
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