Construction has the unenviable reputation for generating some of the highest levels of embodied carbon as an industry. As a result, the industry’s response to environmental and sustainability initiatives is often defensive. After all, it’s usually environmental community hearings that get projects delayed. Sometimes it […]
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Some people think that interviews are the hardest part of finding a new role. Certainly, they can be a bit intimidating, but often deciding on an offer can be equally challenging. Many people move because they want to increase their income, but it could also […]
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Most people are uncomfortable talking about themselves. There’s that fine line between sounding boastful and confident. The challenge is that if you don’t come across with a level of confidence, interviewers may doubt your abilities. In today’s article we share some insights, based on our […]
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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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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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Every company has their own process for hiring, yet there are few that really get it right. Despite good intentions, the hiring process often gets caught up in red tape. Candidates get frustrated with delays, and in the end, they simply move on. With such […]
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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 […]
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There’s a lot of responsibility resting on conducting job interviews. It’s not just about getting to know more about the candidates and their work experience. Interviewers need to be able to read between the lines, figure out if candidates are being truthful about their expertise, […]
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A recent new article reported that 82% of UK engineering and construction companies are struggling to fill vacancies. That’s an alarming statistic, especially as it’s up from 69% that was reported in the first quarter of the year. We’ve talked a lot as an industry […]
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With a new government in place, there are high hopes that the construction sector will get the support it needs to return to growth. Indeed, many are of the opinion that government needs the built environment as much as construction and infrastructure need government. There’s […]
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