Construction Employer Recruitment in 2024

Construction Employer Recruitment in 2024

Many construction professionals take advantage of the holiday season to reflect on their career paths and consider new employment opportunities if they are perceived to be able to accelerate their career and financial targets.

Is Recruitment in the Hong Kong Construction Industry Sustainable?

Is Recruitment in the Hong Kong Construction Industry Sustainable?

This week Richard attended the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council’s Global Construction Sustainability Forum and Exhibition where he discussed the forecasted volume of work planned for the coming years and the critical shortage of manpower faced by the construction industry.

When is it Time to Move Jobs?

When is it Time to Move Jobs?

Moving jobs is a big decision that will affect both your career and general well-being. Moving jobs is a personal and subjective decision that depends on numerous factors, but there are definitely signs that can indicate it might be time to consider a job change.

Quantity Surveyors - Considering Working Internationally?

Quantity Surveyors - Considering Working Internationally?

Moving abroad to take up a construction job can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Here, Daria addresses some of the key factors that Quantity Surveying professionals should consider before relocating abroad.

The Value of Networking

The Value of Networking

Paul Gibbons, Chief Executive Officer at Decipher Group Ltd shares his insight and experience of Networking and how to get the most out of it and not doing a hard sales pitch. In our industry, networking is about understanding your audience and advising them about what you do, how you got into the profession and what brought you to that event today.

Construction and Insolvency in the UK 2023

Construction and Insolvency in the UK 2023

In the UK, the construction sector has had more insolvencies during the past five years than any other industry. At times, the construction industry in the UK finds itself navigating the complex terrain of insolvency, presenting both risks and opportunities for businesses in the field.

The advantages of using a specialist construction recruiter

The advantages of using a specialist construction recruiter

In this blog post, Daria discusses the advantages of working with a specialist recruitment agency like Maxim Recruitment and how we can support you with your next career move in the UK or overseas.

Career Resources Hub Highlights | The Best Bits

Career Resources Hub Highlights | The Best Bits

All of the recruitment and career resources can be found in the ‘News’ section but this post is a ‘cheat sheet’ giving a fast-track tour of the sections and specific articles that might be relevant to you – and to highlight a few of my favourite straight-talking blogs that offer some great advice.

Why is there a need for a speedy recruitment process?

Why is there a need for a speedy recruitment process?

If you want to secure your best fit candidate for a live job vacancy, acting quickly will help. This means prompt candidate shortlisting, interviewing, selection and onboarding

Are you a good job interviewer?

Are you a good job interviewer?

In this blog we will look at some of the ways you can reflect on and improve your interview and selection methods for a win win outcome. We look at what can you as the interviewer and ambassador of your company and brand do to prepare too?

Australia Infrastructure Update for Construction Jobs

Australia Infrastructure Update for Construction Jobs

Richard takes a look at the progress of the largest, most challenging and exciting construction infrastructure projects currently live or in procurement stage in Australia offering well paid project manager jobs, quantity surveyor jobs, and construction claims and dispute resolution jobs for qualified and suitably experienced construction professionals.    

Loan Monitoring Surveyor Opportunities in Canada

Loan Monitoring Surveyor Opportunities in Canada

Loan Monitoring Surveying, also referred to as Bank Monitoring is an increasingly common and increasingly indispensable service offered by many Cost Consulting practices in Canada to developers and banks/funders. When it comes to large-scale construction projects and other real estate developments in Canada, financing obviously plays an important role.