The Highfield Blog
Highfield Professional Solutions are experts within the Technical Engineering industry. Here we provide you with blog articles on the latest industry news, company updates and recruitment trends.
South Coast Business Awards 2018
Highfield Professional Solutions are thrilled to announce we have been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s South Coast Business Awards. Highfield have been shortlisted for Smith and Williamsons ‘Scale up Business of the Year’ and British American Tobaccos ‘Outstanding Contribution to the South Coast Region’. At Highfield, our mission is simple: to
The Construction skills shortage continues
The construction skills shortage has been a hot topic throughout 2017 and it seems that it is continuing throughout 2018. As of now the skills shortage in construction has hit a record high. In response to the Migration Advisory Committee’s Interim report, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said the industry requires a serious
Architecture around the world
Now the cold weather has begun to pass, and Spring is now upon us, it is the time that we all start to kick back and dream of our summer holidays. Whether you are chasing the sun, culture or just the beauty of a new place, it is time to start making a choice on
World Water Day
World Water Day takes place on 22nd March every year. It is held to act on and tackle the worlds water crisis, with a target to make sure everyone on the planet has access to safe water by 2030. This year World Water Day will be celebrating their 25-year anniversary. The theme this year is
Challenges of population growth for the British Pumping Station
The UK is at the forefront of the water industry worldwide. However, the UK sector faces challenges from population growth, climate change, changing customer expectations and the transfer of private pumping stations all over the UK. So what are the British Pumping Station? The supply of water and wastewater in England and Wales was privatised in
The Rise of Renewable Energy
The rise of renewable energy is still a huge talking point, therefore it is no big surprise that the debate of nuclear vs renewable energy is still at the forefront of most headlines. As we start to see just how much renewable energy is on the incline, can we really be sure that renewable energy
Will the construction sectors skills shortage affect the Governments plans to build?
The skills shortage in the construction industry is not fresh news. However, it seems to be more evident now than ever before. Will the skills shortage affect the Governments plans to build? As we have witnessed in the last couple of weeks, 2018 has already proven that there is a strain on the construction industry due
Will the collapse of Carillion affect HS2?
Carillion is almost 20 years old following the demerger of the company Tarmac back in 1999. It is the second biggest construction company in the UK behind Balfour Beatty and holds major contracts across the country on several sites. These include hospitals, schools, prisons, and a major contract with HS2, all of which are bound
Architecture Trends for 2018
Architecture and design is continuing to evolve, and there is an influx of demand for new technologies and new designs. Therefore, the industry is continuing to make changes to keep up with these growing demands and the Architecture trends we see are always changing. Let’s take look at the biggest architecture trends that are likely
Transforming London’s Skyline
Transforming London’s Skyline by 2020 is a huge task, however, it is something that is already in the process of being changed. We have witnessed many new builds this year, which are already helping to achieve this goal, and there is plenty more to come in the next 2 years. Let’s take a look at