If you are self employed in the construction industry, you will be paying your own tax and national insurance. It’s quite common in the construction sector to be self employed and to work for someone else at the same time – in that you technically have a boss and work for that person or company… Read More »
Sustainability is the watchword for the construction industry these days, even when it comes to demolition. The most destructive part of the construction industry can often be one of the most renewable and energy efficient, thanks to a keen emphasis on regeneration, land preparation and reuse. Holders of the affiliate CSCS Card for Demolition Operatives… Read More »
Despite any short-term economic problems, construction is an industry where there will always be demand. Homes and commercial property have to be built, infrastructure projects undertaken and anything that’s already built has to be repaired and renewed. So, although the level of demand changes, it will never go away and there will always be a… Read More »
Which construction professional does not want to get the best construction job there is? The answer is simple – none. But that is probably as far as the simplicity goes especially if you are grappling with the dilemma of choosing between more than one job offer. The term ‘best’ is broad, subjective, relative and to… Read More »
Each of us must have come across someone who appears reasonably qualified but that has seemingly been unable to get a job for the longest time. What makes matters worse is that the person’s peers who may not have as stellar a record as he or she does are probably landing and changing jobs almost… Read More »
A Construction NVQ and a CSCS Card are a must for anyone intent on making a career in the construction industry. However, having these credentials is no guarantee that you will be hired for the job you apply for. Actually, the fact that the Construction NVQ and CSCS Card are the de facto pre-requisite for… Read More »
Your construction cover letter is the key that, along with your CV, opens the door to your future construction career. Like a CV, it should be concise and full of relevant information. Start by understanding that everything in your construction cover letter should be directly relevant to the position you are applying for. Think of… Read More »
Taking the next steps in your construction career? Follow our construction job interview tips to maximise your chances of securing the role you want. Before you do anything else, make sure you are qualified to the Construction NVQ Level required for the position you are applying to hold; and that you have the right CSCS Card for… Read More »
Key Interview Behaviour Body language is number one on the list: though there are other dos and dont’s to watch out for in a construction job interview. If you have more than one interviewer be sure to give equal attention to all the people in the room. Speak slower than you think you should. The… Read More »
London construction jobs are looking set to take a turn for the better thanks to the first ever project above a Crossrail station to be granted planning permission. The project, which has been approved for multiple providers (Crossrail and Great Portland Estates), has been given the go ahead by Westminster Council and is to include… Read More »