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Take advantage of the demand for Estimators

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. […]

What are companies really looking for when they read your CV?

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 […]

How to build collaborative working relationships

Collaboration may sound easy, after all working together is a requirement for effective teams, but it isn’t always that simple. People come from varying backgrounds and the default is often to take an approach based on personal experience. When that experience differs and people have […]

Negotiation – how sharp are your skills?

Applying for a new job? Asking for a raise? Closing a contract for a major framework? Submitting a bid for a tender? All of these tasks involve elements of negotiation, and yet these aren’t skills that most people consciously develop. They just become part of […]

How will the ISG collapse impact the construction jobs market?

It’s been a week since the news broke that the UK’s sixth largest main contractor had entered administration. Some are suggesting that there are parallels to the Carillion collapse in 2018, specifically in terms of the knock-on effect it will have for the industry. Right […]

What should influence your decision to take a new role?

If you’re a senior professional in construction, it’s likely you’re getting calls and emails from recruiters every week, asking if you’re interested in making a move. Some find this annoying, others unbalancing, yet for others it opens a door to considering new opportunities. Your response […]

Should you consider becoming an Interim?

For most people who have had a salaried job their whole career, the thought of moving to a contract format can be daunting. While the initial concerns may be about job security, these are often unfounded. As a senior professional with 10-15 years’ experience, you […]

Skills or certificates – what should a CV showcase?

When applying for a job, a CV is the first impression you get to make. Before a phone call inviting you for an interview, or even the interview itself. A CV sells you and your potential suitability for a specific role. Much can be said […]

How do counter offers subtly break relationships?

Accepting a new role is not a decision that’s made lightly, especially if you’re advanced in your career. There’s a great deal of consideration that goes into it, which often includes debating whether the new offer is worth it. It’s about more than pay. It’s […]

How tech is reshaping skills needed in construction

From robotics to augmented reality (AR), the number of technologies making inroads in construction continue to grow. Fortunately, as technologies mature, we seem to have moved past the concerns that technology would replace humans. Instead, companies are now looking for ways to maximise the benefits […]