Archive for the ‘Construction News’ Category

5 Mar 2012

Evidence of H&S training now a requirement for many companies

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Guy Schrecker, general manager at HSE Passport, explains the advantages and benefits of using HSE Passport to varify your, or your contract workers’, health, safety and environmental awareness and competence.

2 Mar 2012

Does the UK need more Airport capacity in the South East?

Posted by Bill Wynn. 2 Comments

Bill Wynn, Managing Director of Project Resource looks at the for and against having more airport capacity in the South East of England.

22 Feb 2012

Is UK infrastructure ready for the 2012 Olympics?

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Bill Wynn, Managing Director of Project Resource asks if UK infrastructure is ready for the 2012 Olympics and, more importantly, if it will cope.

9 Feb 2012

Quantity Surveyor Job Prospects enhanced by looking towards new technologies

Posted by Marc Preston. 2 Comments

Marc Preston of Vertice Development kindly shares his thoughts on developing technology within Quantity Surveying and it’s impact on future job prospects for Quantity Surveyors.

11 Jan 2012

Are Skyscrapers bad for us?

Posted by Bill Wynn. No Comments

Bill Wynn, Managing Director of recruitment company Project Resource looks at why skyscrapers are bad and good for us.

16 Dec 2011

How does the Autumn Statement affect you?

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How does the autumn statement affect you? Changes to retirement, pensions, taxation and employment laws all contribute to a positive result from this year’s autumn statement.

13 Dec 2011

Does construction recruitment ‘really’ slow down at Christmas?

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John Bakewell, commercial management recruitment consultant from Project Resource’s Birmingham recruitment office shares his thoughts on the truth of recruitment during the holiday season.

29 Nov 2011

Autumn statement summary: £30bn for Infrastructure projects

Posted by Bill Wynn. No Comments

Bill Wynn, Managing Director of Project Resource summarises the £30bn committed to infrastructure projects in the UK in the Chancellors Autumn statement.

24 Nov 2011

Unlocking Growth in UK Construction

Posted by Bill Wynn. No Comments

Construction news: five trade bodies produced a report in which they indicated six key recommendations to unlock growth in the UK construction industry.

15 Nov 2011

Government plans for a £50bn construction investment programme

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Bill Wynn, Managing Director of Project Resource highlights government plans for a £50bn construction investment programme, which may be confirmed in November 2011.