As much as there remains a demand for skills in construction and infrastructure, the reality is that many companies are struggling. Lower output, the effects of inflation, and other industry challenges are making it harder to stay profitable. While some main contractors are maintaining healthy […]
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In the past week construction journals were filled with headlines on further contractions in construction output amidst continued materials inflation. Everyone in the industry is feeling the pressure to do more with less. This is highlighted even more by the number of vacancies for senior […]
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Starting a new position can almost be as daunting as the interview process. Now that you’ve been hired, there’s a degree of pressure to prove that the company made the right choice. Plus, the first impressions you make with colleagues can be a big influence […]
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When the new points system for work visas was announced most Brits thought it was a good idea, until industries start to point out that the very people being disqualified by the system were central to the economy. Now a few years down the line […]
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The great resignation is far from over and companies are having to work harder than ever to attract and retain top talent. As construction and infrastructure projects ramp up, what can main contractors do to ensure they don’t lose out on opportunities to get the […]
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One of the biggest challenges construction leaders face when it comes to achieving net-zero is bridging the gap between environmental ideals and construction realities. Building methods are so entrenched that getting everyone to shift and align priorities won’t be easy. Fortunately some main contractors are […]
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Years ago some progressive companies started implementing flexible working conditions allowing employees to work from home on occasion or work office hours that suited them. Back then, it was seen as the exception rather than the norm as many companies believed it would lower productivity […]
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A report was recently published by the Green Jobs Taskforce citing that every UK job has the potential to be green. This aligns with the government’s proposed Green Revolution and is particularly relevant for the construction industry. As the built environment is one of the […]
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There is a great deal of responsibility resting with the UK’s Infrastructure Bank (UKIB). It has been trusted with a relatively large pot of money – £22 million to be precise – and tasked to fulfill two key mandates: Levelling up on inequality and helping […]
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