We joined The 5% Club in October 2015, and we are very proud members. As members, our aim was to achieve 5% of our employees to be in ‘earn and learn’ positions by 2020. These roles include apprentices, sponsored students, and graduates on formalised training schemes. As of the beginning of January 2018 we will
The recruitment industry in 2018 is set for new challenges, and many changes, to keep up with the demanding growth of the world’s technology and economy. It is rumoured that we are going to see a transformation in how recruitment agencies find candidates like yourself, and see further growth of the industry. So, what changes
There have been plenty of new construction trends making an appearance in the construction industry throughout 2017. The increasing demands, evolving needs of clients and the ever changing market place mean that the industry must continually improve, resulting in new techniques and ‘ways to do it’. However, it’s not just down to the change within
In recent months the water sector has come under political and public scrutiny due to its quality and services issues. Water privatisation started in 1989 by the government, which partly privatised the ten previously public regional water authorities (RWAs) in England and Wales. This has, in recent years, caused some questions on whether the sector
Croydon Council have approved the £1.4 billion Westfield shopping centre. Work will start on London’s third Westfield complex in 2019, which will create 7,000 new jobs and 1,000 new homes. The projects aim is to regenerate Croydon town centre. This will be third Westfield in the Capital City, after Westfield Shepherds Bush, which opened in
We are all aware of how technology is changing everyday life as we know it, and it’s only a matter of time before the future of rail technology will start to shape the way we travel. 2017 was the year technology in rail really came into practice. Systems introduced included The Internet of Things, as
The Olympics is arguably the most well-known sporting event in the world. The anticipation and excitement in the host country is unexplainable, and the boost to economy second-to-none. But, constructing an entire village for athletes from all over the world to live in, compete and relax is not easy, even for the most experienced professionals.
The role of a Quantity Surveyor is developing to keep up with the changing market. There is no denying the critical role a Quantity Surveyor plays in the construction industry, and this therefore highlights the importance in keeping this profession relevant. The traditional role of quantity surveying, seen as measurement and bill of quantities, has
Did you know that Architecture was once an Olympic Sport? We are surrounded by incredible architectural buildings that I feel that most people take for granted. The U.K alone has a huge array of structures that will take your breath away. I have handpicked some amazing destinations right here in the U.K that are
London’s population is at an all-time high and is continuing to grow at a fast pace. This growth brings challenges of rising pressures on construction, housing, workspace, infrastructure and heritage. This also comes with the positives that it is bringing opportunities to support London’s position as one of the world’s leading greatest cities. The population
