Hong Kong Construction in Statistics 4Q2013

Hong Kong Construction in Statistics 4Q2013

The Hong Kong Government Census and Statistics department’s recently released the figures for Q4 of last year and 2013 turned out to be another great year for the Hong Kong construction industry

HS2 and the Environment – Latest Update

HS2 and the Environment – Latest Update

As Maxim Recruitment offer senior roles on large UK infrastructure projects, we are always keen to keep up with the latest news about up-coming or contentious issues. One such project that is causing

Tips on How Candidates Can Best Use a Recruitment Agency

Tips on How Candidates Can Best Use a Recruitment Agency

If you are a new to using a recruitment agency or you have tried to use a recruitment consultancy in the past but have not had the results you were hoping for, then I hope the following blog will give

The Liantang Border Crossing Project: Yet Another Major Hong Kong Project!

The Liantang Border Crossing Project: Yet Another Major Hong Kong Project!

 Within the past 10 years in Hong Kong, the concentration of new construction projects being approved and constructed has been staggering. New infrastructure jobs in Hong Kong have included rail

Will BIM Help or Hinder the Job of a Quantity Surveyor?

Will BIM Help or Hinder the Job of a Quantity Surveyor?

With more than 50% of construction firms using BIM (Building Information Modelling) in the UK will it live up to the UK government’s expectations? More importantly how will it affect the work of

Work Culture in Hong Kong

Work Culture in Hong Kong

A life decision as significant as moving to work in a new country deserves due diligence to fully understand what you are getting yourself into – the pros as well as the cons! There are likely t

Construction, Recruitment & Rugby in Hong Kong

Construction, Recruitment & Rugby in Hong Kong

Since being in Hong Kong I have combined my work as a recruitment consultant at Maxim with playing rugby for the Hong Kong Cricket Club. The Rugby community share strong links with the construction in

The Transition From Engineer To Claims Consultant

The Transition From Engineer To Claims Consultant

As the need for claims consultants continues to rise in Hong Kong, the demand for quality candidates is far outweighing the supply. With this in mind, Maxim has recently helped a number of major Inter

Moving into Management: Quantity Surveying

Moving into Management: Quantity Surveying

Working in Hong Kong as a Quantity Surveyor can provide an excellent opportunity to develop your career and progress up the ladder. Let’s look at what it takes to move into a management role and

Hong Kong Construction Projects: Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link (TM-CLKL) and Tuen Mun Western Bypass (TMWB)

Hong Kong Construction Projects: Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link (TM-CLKL) and Tuen Mun Western Bypass (TMWB)

This month, I will look at the progress, cost and job opportunities that the Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link (TM-CLKL), together with the Tuen Mun Western Bypass (TMWB) will create. The project is

Maxim Recruitment Upgrades its UK Office

Maxim Recruitment Upgrades its UK Office

As a UK based member of the Maxim Recruitment team I'm delighted to announce the company's recent relocation to their new offices situated at Pera Business Park in Melton Mowbray Leicestershire.The co

Msheireb: The World's First Sustainable Downtown Regeneration Project.

Msheireb: The World's First Sustainable Downtown Regeneration Project.

Msheireb: The World's First Sustainable Downtown Regeneration Project. This development is Msheireb Properties flagship project and is set to become a major landmark in Doha when completed. The develo