First Step into Overseas Market - Qatar

First Step into Overseas Market - Qatar

If you have been actively looking for work as a construction professional in the Middle East over the last few years but have not worked in the region previously, there's a fair chance you've been told your CV is not suitable for a vacancy because you have no previous experience of working in the region.

Qatar: Why Would You Want to Work There?!?

Qatar: Why Would You Want to Work There?!?

Imagine waking up every morning to a beautiful blue sky with the sun shining and palm trees blowing gently in the breeze, driving along the palm fringed Corniche on your way to work whilst gazing at t

Realistic Retirement Planning

Realistic Retirement Planning

Scottish Widows, one of the largest pension providers in the UK, has recently published its annual Pension Savings report, which is based on a YouGov survey of some 5,200 UK adults

Changing Jobs: The Unseen Benefits

Changing Jobs: The Unseen Benefits

The Construction Market in Hong Kong is currently going through a period of high growth and this has led to a high number of construction professionals changing jobs. When it comes to looking for a ne

MBRC in Dubai - Global Opportunities for Building Engineers and Civil Engineers!

MBRC in Dubai - Global Opportunities for Building Engineers and Civil Engineers!

For those of you that thought the boom years of construction in Dubai were over, think again! Things may have looked gloomy for a while back in 2008, but plans are now afoot for many new exciting proj

Live and Work in Hong Kong: Why Not?!

Live and Work in Hong Kong: Why Not?!

With many sectors of the Hong Kong economy growing fast (notably the construction industry), if you are an engineer, quantity surveyor, project manager or other construction professional, coming to wo

Asia Market Forecast – A Bright 2013

Asia Market Forecast – A Bright 2013

Having just celebrated Chinese New Year it’s a great time to look at the year ahead and reflect on the year gone by. Having recently attended a market forecast networking event in Hong Kong ther

Why I moved to Qatar: A Snapshot of Life and Work in Doha, Qatar

Why I moved to Qatar: A Snapshot of Life and Work in Doha, Qatar

If you are considering making the move to Qatar for a job in the construction industry in 2012 or early 2013 let me give you a professional and personal overview of the attractions including why I mad

Do I Need to Speak Cantonese to Work in Hong Kong?

Do I Need to Speak Cantonese to Work in Hong Kong?

We are regularly asked by Western expatriates in construction considering coming to work in Hong Kong whether Cantonese language skills are required. This is a question sometimes flagged up as a

Educating Children in Hong Kong: An Introduction for Expats

Educating Children in Hong Kong: An Introduction for Expats

Hong Kong is a fantastic place to live for many reasons - eating, shopping, socialising and doing business to name but a few. This is why it has always attracted many talented

UK & International Construction Recruitment in 2012

UK & International Construction Recruitment in 2012

As the Year of the Dragon gets underway, there is a sense of anticipation for the coming year in the construction industry, particularly in Hong Kong and many parts of Asia. While 2011 has proven to b

8 Easy Ways to Maximise Candidate Hiring Success in the Construction Industry

8 Easy Ways to Maximise Candidate Hiring Success in the Construction Industry

No one who has the responsibility for interviewing and recruiting construction staff likes to get the run-around from job applicants that turn out to be timewasters.  In boom times, and in boom l