It seems like it is good news for the building sector, as it has seen its fastest pace growth in four months in April. This is showing real signs that the economy might be recovering a little momentum, after news of Brexit saw 2017 off to a slow start. The Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’
With the Quantity Surveyor market busier than ever it’s only natural that even the most content professionals are curious to know what the market is paying. So, if you are a Quantity Surveyor and wondering how you could increase your salary, you have come to the right place. On average how much money can
The ongoing skills shortage within the construction industry is driving up wages and has the potential to hold back vital infrastructure projects, including efforts to build more homes to end country’s housing crisis. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said construction wages rose by 6% in 2015, well ahead of the 2% UK average,
Over the next few years we will see a number of football stadiums getting a revamp and even completely new looks. These will become the stadiums of the future and as expectations of football stadiums increase, builds are becoming longer and more complex. As a result of the increase in workload the demand for skilled
The start of 2017 has seen an exciting time for UK infrastructure, with the Government backing several major projects and talks of an even bigger pipeline that would completely transform the future of the infrastructure industry. It is believed that within the construction and engineering industry alone, the UK needs at least 400,000 new staff
HS2 has launched the tender process for the design and development of four railway stations on the high speed rail project. Contract opportunities have now been announced and the search has started for architects, designers and developers to deliver four new stations worth up to £220m. The winning bidders will begin work with HS2 on
When working within the construction industry, CSCS cards are absolutely essential. Whether you are a Labourer, Apprentice, Site Manager or even a Site Visitor there are a variety of CSCS cards available for you. Having the right card can help reduce any possible risks when working on site. CSCS cards are in place to ensure
With 2016’s approval of Hinkley Point C, nuclear has become big on the national agenda. The Government are hailing the £18bn plant in Somerset as a “new era of UK nuclear power”. The benefits of Hinkely can already been seen with the project creating jobs and boosting skills with currently over 1000 workers on site.
World Water Day World Water Day takes place on 22nd March every year. It is held to take action 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’s World Water Day theme is ‘Why waste water?’ and is focused
Britain is set to get a £3.5 billion mega park that has been described as the UK’s rival to Disneyland. London Paramount will be built near Dartford in Kent and will cover 872 acres of land. The impressive theme park will be home to more than 50 rides, a 2,000 seat theatre and even its
