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.

The Burj 2020 - Plans to be the World's Tallest Commercial Tower

The Burj 2020 - Plans to be the World's Tallest Commercial Tower

This month saw a long awaited announcement regarding the ambitious Burj 2020 project, which had gone relatively quiet since late 2014. The iconic Dubai based tower, when constructed, will be the World's largest commercial tower

Hong Kong Construction: Past and Present

Hong Kong Construction: Past and Present

Hong Kong ranks first in the world in terms of both skyscraper and high-rise building count. We are always in the process of building something - be it a highway, tunnel, new subway line or adding to the iconic skyline.

UK Construction: The Next Five Years

UK Construction: The Next Five Years

We might be a recruitment agency but at Maxim Recruitment we pride ourselves on being up-to-the-minute. So we never ask that worn out interview question ‘where do you see yourselves in five years time?’ However it would be a question we would ask of the construction industry to see where it might be heading.

UK Job Market Focus for June & July

UK Job Market Focus for June & July

Over this Ramadan holiday I will be shifting my Middle East focus to exciting UK job market which seems to be experiencing a national shortage of Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management talent. Find out why!