The Chinese New Year Job Search

The Chinese New Year Job Search

Chinese New Year (CNY) is an important traditional Chinese holiday celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar. Also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year it is a time of celebration and f

Are Middle Eastern countries worried about Oil Prices?

Are Middle Eastern countries worried about Oil Prices?

Much of the world is anxiously watching the price of oil, and the effect it has on not only the related construction industry but the regional and global economy also. There are however plans and strategies in place to mitigate the effects of these circumstances.

Archaeological Discoveries During MTR Construction: Balancing Cultural Preservation and Construction Costs

Archaeological Discoveries During MTR Construction: Balancing Cultural Preservation and Construction Costs

Archaeological Discoveries During MTR Construction: Balancing Cultural Preservation and Construction Costs Ancient relics have been discovered during recent MTR construction works, which are like

Land Yourself a Quantity Surveying role in Dubai before the New Year

Land Yourself a Quantity Surveying role in Dubai before the New Year

December in the Middle East is often a frustrating time for recruiters and construction employers who are trying to find candidates for key roles in Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Engineer

The Dubai Tram Project Opens

The Dubai Tram Project Opens

The Dubai Tram was finally opened to the public this month.  The Dubai Tram has been under construction for the past few years and like many other RTA projects there has been a few setbacks and d

Macau’s Construction Boom

Macau’s Construction Boom

Macau is a hot spot for construction projects and already has numerous mega scale casino and hotel developments, and even more projects are planned for the coming years. This city on the South coast o

UK Construction Projects Overview 4Q2015

UK Construction Projects Overview 4Q2015

The UK construction market is continuing to recover with 2015 likely to see a healthy mix of housing building construction, refurbishment and civil engineering and infrastructure projects all competin

Political Uncertainty to Affect UK Infrastructure Construction Projects?

Political Uncertainty to Affect UK Infrastructure Construction Projects?

Political uncertainty was highlighted this month when UKIP won their second parliamentary seat in the House of Commons. Nigel Farage claims that this party listens to the voters and are more in touch

Healthcare Opportunities in the Middle East

Healthcare Opportunities in the Middle East

There is an abundance of opportunities coming available in the healthcare sector in the GCC region of the Middle East. Comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar & Saudi Arabia, It is increasingly ap

London Needs a Million More Homes than Previously Thought

London Needs a Million More Homes than Previously Thought

A recent headline suggests a huge deficit in the availability of UK housing over the next few years. At Maxim Recruitment we’ve always got an ear to the ground for the latest on the UK construct

Demand for HSE in the GCC Continues to Climb

Demand for HSE in the GCC Continues to Climb

Sitting in the car on my way to work during my first week in the new Maxim Recruitment Dubai office, I listened to the opening story on the morning news bulletin about another fatality on a constructi

Occupy Central: A Cause for Concern for Construction Professionals Considering Hong Kong?

Occupy Central: A Cause for Concern for Construction Professionals Considering Hong Kong?

As the Occupy Central with Peace and Love (or just Occupy Central) movement has recently hit headlines all over the world, it seems obligatory that we should cover it some way or another. It’s n