Highfield Professional Solutions are thrilled to announce we are finalists for Best Company to Work for and Management Team of the Year in the Solent Business Awards 2017. The development of our staff is paramount to success at Highfield, and we take great pride in the talent of our employees and the investment we make
With Intu announcing its plans to revamp The Trafford Centre in Manchester, we thought we’d have a look at some of the UK’s biggest shopping centres, and the history of their Construction … Metro Centre, Newcastle Opening in 1986, The Metro Centre in Gateshead is now the UK’s largest shopping Centre, with more than 370
So, what makes an underground stand out? Of course, people want an underground that is safe, clean and not too expensive. But if we look past the obvious, a tube system that is not too crowded, boasts impressive architecture, has underground shops and has easy access from one line to another helps to improve the
Up until very recent years, the construction industry has been one of the least digitised sectors, with few technological changes. However, as technology continues to grow and become a huge part of day to day life, it should come as no surprise that many of the biggest construction trends and changes revolve around new technologies
Whether we like it or not we live in the age where the digital world and social media has a huge impact on every aspect of our lives. Weather it’s doing our weekly shop, keeping in touch with long lost friends or reviewing local restaurants, the online world has changed the way we make decisions
It’s good news for the multi-billion-pound HS2 rail project. This week has seen the official sign off on contracts to deliver the bridges, tunnels and earthworks for the initial phase of the high-speed railway, which will stretch between London and Birmingham in 2026. The signing of the contracts took place at the company’s head office
The future of Britain’s nuclear energy has raised some concerns due to recent Brexit negotiation uncertainties. The UK nuclear industry has issued warnings to the government and have expressed they must act urgently to ensure a Brexit deal is made to accommodate international atomic power. Scientists say leaving the Euratom agency that oversees nuclear safety
Crossrail 2 has faced a number of uncertainties, however the future of Crossrail 2 has been given a much-needed boost after transport secretary Chris Grayling and London mayor Sadiq Khan said they have agreed on the next steps for the £31bn rail project. The Transport Secretary stated that there was “no doubt” London needed new
Whether you’re just starting out in your construction career, or have a number of years’ experience, it’s always useful to put some time in to figuring out exactly how you’re going to approach your job search. The construction industry can be exciting and fast paced with many rewarding opportunities, but this can mean it’s also
Britain pride themselves on the safety of their rail tracks, which is why major players within the rail industry are constantly seeking to improve their services, tracks, stations and trains. Plans have been announced for many railway upgrades that will allow longer, faster and more frequent trains to run, so that the increasing demand for
