Market Update 2017Q4: UK Major Contract Awards

Market Update 2017Q4: UK Major Contract Awards

November 2017 had highest monthly new construction contracts awarded for 2 yrs. More about North West, Midlands, London projects for QS and Claims Managers

Market Update 2018: UK Housing Sector Up

Market Update 2018: UK Housing Sector Up

UK Housing sector is one of the more secure in construction with house prices growing steadily at ~5% for years now – learn more and search our vacancies

Water Sector QS and Estimating Jobs on the Rise in UK

Water Sector QS and Estimating Jobs on the Rise in UK

Wide-spread skills shortages in UK construction and infrastructure, particularly in water and utilities sectors, sees demand for QS and Estimators for £billions projects.

Autumn 2017 Budget: Impact on Infrastructure

Autumn 2017 Budget: Impact on Infrastructure

The Autumn Budget sees a boost to infrastructure spending – particularly rail in the Midlands – and house building across the UK

VAT in the UAE: How Will It Affect Construction?

VAT in the UAE: How Will It Affect Construction?

Take a look at how the end to tax-free living in the Middle East will change the UAE construction business – everything from real estate to materials importation

Top 5 Reasons Running Your Own Projects at Smaller Contractor is a Good Career Move for Quantity Surveyors

Top 5 Reasons Running Your Own Projects at Smaller Contractor is a Good Career Move for Quantity Surveyors

If you're a QS not currently getting the opportunity to manage your own projects, the growing number of small-medium sized UK contractors might be right for you

UK QS, Claims and Disputes Jobs Update

UK QS, Claims and Disputes Jobs Update

Find out where the top quantum delay and construction disputes jobs are - what type of QS experience is top in the UK market right now? And a note on salaries

Crossrail Nears Completion

Crossrail Nears Completion

Now 87% complete UK’s Crossrail is entering the final phases but rail and infrastructure engineers, construction staff, and quantity surveyors are still needed

Aviation Prospects Soaring in Hong Kong & Asia

Aviation Prospects Soaring in Hong Kong & Asia

IATA says passengers will double by 2036 and half of 7.8b will be in APAC. Airport expansion in Hong Kong and Asia will need engineers in risk, planning & geotechnical

How to Become a Quantity Surveyor

How to Become a Quantity Surveyor

The construction industry is responsible for ~10% of all UK employment but they aren’t all bricklayers! Find out how QS manage costs and how you can become one

CICES and CIArb Cambridge Lecture Roundup

CICES and CIArb Cambridge Lecture Roundup

The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors / Chartered Institute of Arbitrators event excellent for employees interested in construction contracts, disputes, law

How to Write a Graduate CV for Your First Construction Job

How to Write a Graduate CV for Your First Construction Job

There are no cast iron rules for how to write a CV for your first construction job. However, there are a few tested methods that work. Get our tips