Dubai World Central Renamed 'Dubai South'

Dubai World Central Renamed 'Dubai South'

Dubai World Central is the development everyone wants to be part of in the UAE and as of last month this future host of the 2020 World Expo site has been rebranded Dubai South.

Residential Construction in London Surging

Residential Construction in London Surging

London’s population is growing faster than any other region in the UK so it’s no surprise that the construction industry is booming in the Capital. Housing Developers, Contractors and Clients are urgently seeking Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers for residential projects.

Is Civil Engineering in the UK For You?

Is Civil Engineering in the UK For You?

Civil Engineering projects are popping up across the UK leading many to question if this is the Golden Age of Civil Engineering here. And talented Quantity Surveyors are needed for all of them.

5 Reasons Oman Might Be Your Next Destination

5 Reasons Oman Might Be Your Next Destination

The vast majority of professionals I speak to that have worked in Oman have nothing but positive things to say about the country - including the landscape, the friendliness of the people and the exciting construction projects that are currently under way

Talks Increase Over UK’s Crossrail 2

Talks Increase Over UK’s Crossrail 2

It is estimated that the £20bn Crossrail scheme would bring in just under 20,000 direct jobs at peak construction, and well over 1,000 permanent jobs once completed. This is more exciting news for Quantity Surveyors and all construction professionals

UK's Network Rail Reassesses 5yr Spending Plan - Good News for HS2?

UK's Network Rail Reassesses 5yr Spending Plan - Good News for HS2?

It seems that Network Rail’s ambitious programme for the next five years is coming off the rails. Is there a benefit for UK Construction?

UK Houses of Parliament Refurbishment – Let the Bidding Commence!

UK Houses of Parliament Refurbishment – Let the Bidding Commence!

The announcement of plans to undertake the colossal Houses of Parliament refurbishment project has unsurprisingly sparked significant interest among some of the UK’s most reputable contractors and the procurement process is set to commence next in Spring 2016.

Will Building 3D Printed Office in Dubai Affect Construction Industry?

Will Building 3D Printed Office in Dubai Affect Construction Industry?

3D printing has been acknowledged as a great advance in technology especially useful for the world of medicine. But did we see it taking over the construction industry? Do we think it will?

Hong Kong Construction Professionals: Employment Market Trends 2015Q3

Hong Kong Construction Professionals: Employment Market Trends 2015Q3

Hong Kong’s employment market for construction professionals has shown strong growth in recent years. However, the market is changing and with it the types of professionals in demand change. Let’s take a brief look at where the job opportunities are in 2015 and where they are likely to be moving in to 2016.

Pros and Cons of UK’s High Speed Two Rail Project

Pros and Cons of UK’s High Speed Two Rail Project

Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave for the past year or so, it’s no secret that this rail project has its controversies. But is it blown out of proportion? Here at Maxim Recruitment, HS2 is in our good books as one of the most exciting UK based Civil Engineering projects in the near future.

London Still Riding High on Large-Scale Projects

London Still Riding High on Large-Scale Projects

There seems to be no let up in UK construction, especially in London. We know it’s the capital and as such attracts business and commercial ventures, but the new government’s housing policies seems to be keeping that part of the market buoyant too. Here are some projects we are watching...

UK Construction Industry Failing to Keep Skilled Workers?

UK Construction Industry Failing to Keep Skilled Workers?

Reports suggested that since 2008 about 400,000 jobs in the industry had been lost because of the recession. But with the UK construction and infrastructure industries on a high with many big projects underway or planned, the UK is regaining its attraction.