Almost half of all specialist contractors are struggling to recruit skilled workers, according to new data. The shortage of skilled labour is at its highest point for 14 years, according to a report ftom the National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC). … Continue reading →

Construction leaders have called on the incoming Conservative government to commit to a long-term infrastructure spending plan as the industry digests last night’s shock election result. Rob Oliver, chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association, said that the continuity offered … Continue reading →

The job interview might be the only thing left between you and the position of your dreams. Even if you are lucky enough to be the most qualified candidate with references galore, a poor interview performance will seriously hamper your … Continue reading →

Late last summer TFL had proposed after a terrifying trend of lorry-related deaths’ Crossrail for bikes. Today those plans have been approved. London is getting four new cycle highways (east-west, north-south, CS1 and the inner section of CS5) as well … Continue reading →

At Intersect Global 2015 has started just as we left off before Christmas shut down, we are pleased to report increased numbers of permanent vacancies and job offers being made within the construction and civil engineering sectors. It seems that … Continue reading →

Office workers returning after the festive season are experiencing higher stress levels, with half of the UK’s workforce (48%) revealing they are closer to burning out than they were just five years ago. The research, conducted by Regus, surveyed over … Continue reading →

Haggling for more money or a better benefits package during the negotiation process of a job interview gets you nowhere, according to research from Huthwaite International. The survey of 1,300 people in 52 countries also discovered successful negotiators make less … Continue reading →

Almost one quarter (23%) of the UK workforce did not use all of their paid holiday allowance in 2013, according to new research. The findings from Canada Life Group Insurance found that although this figure is down slightly from 2012 … Continue reading →

London has been voted as the most desirable city to work in the world, according to a survey by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and totaljobs.com. The survey analysed the respondents of more than 200,000 people from 189 countries and … Continue reading →

The Global Infrastructure Investment Index, published by Arcadis today, ranks 41 countries by their attractiveness to investors in infrastructure. Since the first index in 2012, the UK has risen three places (see table, attached) up to 10th and is the … Continue reading →

Over half (54%) of Brits have admitted answering work calls while in bed according to a new survey. The survey from professional call answering service, alldayPA found that UK staff even struggle to switch off on Holiday with 41% of … Continue reading →

London was the only region in the UK where the construction industry grew during the recession according to the Chartered Institute of Building The report, “The Real Face of Construction”, said construction output in the capital grew more than 20 … Continue reading →