Why are UK Contractors Going Bankrupt?

Why are UK Contractors Going Bankrupt?

Why are some big name UK contractors going bankrupt? Fear of Brexit and what it will bring, soaring material costs, shortage of skills, all play their part

Top 10 Reasons it Might be Time to Move Jobs

Top 10 Reasons it Might be Time to Move Jobs

We hear it all and have boiled it down to 10 you should watch for. Tell us what your signs are!

Is Education the Key to Shrinking the UK Skills Shortage?

Is Education the Key to Shrinking the UK Skills Shortage?

With calls for construction GSCE's and A Levels and schemes like Open Doors how do you feel we attract more of future generations into construction?

Top Tips for SME Construction Company Growth & Recruitment

Top Tips for SME Construction Company Growth & Recruitment

“Growth Through Local Enablers and Drivers” event gave construction industry advice to SME’s with professionals from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire regions

Salary Report 2015Q4: Engineers in the Middle East

Salary Report 2015Q4: Engineers in the Middle East

There are numerous engineering job titles in the construction industry There are also many different geographical locations across the GCC to consider. So let’s take a look at the top 5 current most sought after production & engineering type roles in the Middle East:

Salary Report 2015Q4: Engineers in Hong Kong

Salary Report 2015Q4: Engineers in Hong Kong

Keen to know what engineers of all stripes are making in Hong Kong and Macau? We've got them covered: Structural Engineers, Building Services Engineers, Planning Engineers, Safety Engineers, Project Managers

Salary Report 2015Q4: Construction Claims / Dispute in UK

Salary Report 2015Q4: Construction Claims / Dispute in UK

Find out what construction claims and dispute professionals are earning in the UK - everything from what is most in demand to how bonus payments work

Salary Report 2015Q4: Quantity Surveyors in Hong Kong

Salary Report 2015Q4: Quantity Surveyors in Hong Kong

Get the facts on what typical salaries are for QS and Commercial Managers are in Hong Kong - everything from how they compare to the UK to what can drive up or down your earning power.

Salary Report 2015Q4: Quantity Surveyors in UK

Salary Report 2015Q4: Quantity Surveyors in UK

Get the facts on what typical salaries are for QS and Commercial Managers are in the United Kingdom - everything from how London compares to other areas to whether the best salaries are client side or in construction contracting.

Contingency vs. Retained Recruitment

Contingency vs. Retained Recruitment

The battle for talent rages across the UK, creating skills shortages far and wide – and recruitment winners and losers. There are basically two methods we can use to recruit you a winning construction team; “contingency” and “retained”. Read on to find out which one is right for you.

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.

UK Construction: Where Has All the Talent Gone?

UK Construction: Where Has All the Talent Gone?

Things are looking up for the UK construction industry but during the last downturn fewer new skilled professionals came into the business and experienced staff went abroad. We take a look at the causes and solutions going forward.