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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Gatwick Airport Construction Makeover
London’s second most popular airport, Gatwick, is currently planning a £1 billion makeover. Sources from the airport have announced plans to hand out construction contracts worth around £15 million each to 25 different construction firms in the London area. This is a huge bonus to London based construction workers who have felt the effects […]
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137% Rise in London Office Construction
In the last six months, the construction of offices in London has enjoyed a 137% rise after falling to an all-time low in November 2010. The London Offices Crane Survey has recorded 25 new projects now in the midst of construction, and this well be a welcome piece of news to all construction workers in […]
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The Changing London Skyline
Due to the current economic situation in the United Kingdom, a number of projects have been completely scrapped or put on hold. One current project that is still going ahead and creating a lot of construction jobs in the process is that of Shard London Bridge. It recently surpassed Heron Tower as the highest […]
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Construction Plans for the London South Bank Area
Construction workers who are in possession of a CSCS card in London, will be pleased to know about new construction plans in place for the London South Bank and Milton Keynes areas. These two areas are the front runners in a new government scheme which allows local businesses to increase development by drawing up official […]
Posted in Construction Recruitment, CSCS Card
Green Construction Jobs for Graduates in London
It is fair to say that green construction jobs in the UK are currently in their infancy. However with the whole world now trying to lower energy outputs, this is an industry that is expected to grow over the coming decades. Sustainable economic development has increased drastically over the last five years and is a […]
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The Growth of UK Construction Jobs
With such a large percentage of the United Kingdom’s workforce now working in the construction industry, you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking that finding a job in construction will be very difficult. However this is not the case. Government statistics show that around 2.2 million people of ‘working age’ are employed in the construction industry […]
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Women in Construction
The UK construction industry is huge! Around 7% of the UK’s ‘working age’ population is employed in this sector. Quite often thought of as a man’s environment, this is no longer the case. Many women are now opting for a career in the construction industry for many reasons, with two of the most popular being […]
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Obtaining a CSCS Card in London
The vast majority of people working in the UK construction industry now need to be in possession of a CSCS Card. This applies to everyone, no matter what occupation you are in be it a basic operator, a skilled worker, a supervisor or manager, or even a regular visitor to a construction site. A CSCS […]
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What is a Blue CSCS Card and How do I get One in London?
The Blue CSCS card is issued to skilled workers who have completed an NVQ level 2 for their specific occupation, who have a City and Guilds London Institute Craft certificate or an employer sponsored apprenticeship. The blue CSCS card in London and elsewhere in the UK may also be issued to people who work in […]
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Career Guide to the Construction industry
A variety of opportunities are available for those who set their sights on a professional career in the construction industry, either in London or elsewhere in the UK. Despite the wide range of opportunities, individuals should keep in mind that specific skills and competencies are required to successfully gain employment in construction. For some technical […]
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