UK Construction Awards Update

UK Construction Awards Update

The UK is currently among the most exciting construction regions on the world circuit as far as proposed projects go. Here are 2 frameworks and 3 notable construction projects we are hiring for

5 Reasons to Move to Vietnam

5 Reasons to Move to Vietnam

Construction, engineering and property companies in Vietnam are desperate to hire engineers, managers and professionals. Urban construction, mega highway and rail infrastructure, and social housing programmes are booming!

Hong Kong QS Job Market Update

Hong Kong QS Job Market Update

Hong Kong has many ongoing projects experiencing significant delays leading to a strong demand for Quantity Surveyors - particularly local Hong Kong residents with Cantonese language skills. Read more about the 4 main areas with the most demand

5 Reasons to Join The Lighthouse Club

5 Reasons to Join The Lighthouse Club

The Lighthouse Club is a construction industry networking organisation with offices across UK, the Middle East and Australasia, which also raises funds for those less fortunate within the construction community who fall victim to accident or illness.

Greener Energy for Dubai Plans Affect Building Construction

Greener Energy for Dubai Plans Affect Building Construction

Dubai has announced plans to reduce energy use by 20% by 2020 and up to 30% by 2030. With a global understanding that buildings use about 40% of all energy consumption it is little wonder that Dubai’s focus is on buildings both commercial and domestic for this greener energy programme. Get our view on the issues and the projects

UK Construction Contracts – Who’s Winning?

UK Construction Contracts – Who’s Winning?

£6.2bn worth of construction contracts were awarded in June - where and for what is the money being spent? We'll show you which regions and sectors are coming out on top.

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.

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?

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.