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  • Theo Paphitis talks construction

    • 20 Nov 2009

    Millionaire, TV personality and dispenser of tough truths has one or two things to tell the construction industry about failure, self-knowledge and Prince Charles …

  • Twitter your way to the top

    • 12 Nov 2009

    Rather than banning staff from social networking sites, turn these hugely powerful tools to your business advantage

  • Free HR newsletter

    • 11 Nov 2009

    Keep up with what's going on in construction recruitment with the free Building4jobs HR newsletter

  • Dubai's construction opportunities

    • 5 Nov 2009

    When the recession brought work in Dubai to a virtual standstill, it triggered an exodus of expat professionals, but not everybody went home

  • Academic study or work experience

    • 26 Oct 2009

    Experience is what counts on site, not book learning. Sounds true - but is it? Not according to a research project conducted by Manchester Business School

  • Sharon Gordon: Women in construction

    • 26 Oct 2009

    The 39-year-old Osborne contracts manager has spent 23 years in the industry and has gained the respect of her male colleagues. But, it ain’t been easy …

  • Bill Hanway: Aecom UK's boss

    • 16 Oct 2009

    The consultancy giant’s new UK boss expects his firm's British business to double in just five years’ time. He explains how

  • Good Employer Guide 2009

    • 16 Oct 2009

    What makes an employer good and how do you assess what firm is the right one for you?

  • Portugal's construction opportunities

    • 8 Oct 2009

    Portugal has wads of EU cash to spend on infrastructure, and the salted cod balls are apparently delicious. Here's our survival guide

  • Write the perfect cover letter

    • 1 Oct 2009

    This is the most important document – take your time, don’t lie and proof read

  • APC Trainer video

    • 1 Oct 2009

    Watch the video of Matthew Barrington facing APC questions on Contract Practice competence from Dean Mills

  • Graduates on finding work

    • 11 Sep 2009

    Building’s first annual survey of university leavers reveals just how grim things are for construction graduates

  • Racial & gender diversity in construction

    • 27 Aug 2009

    If a job candidate isn’t white, male and able-bodied, the construction industry doesn’t seem to want to know them. So a training organisation called NET Ambitions is trying to get employers to diversify

  • How to switch from QS to legal

    • 13 Aug 2009

    The legal profession is one of the few still prospering, which is why so many QSs are clamouring to enter it. But how easy is it to make the switch?

  • Phase One: Trafalgar Square

    • 13 Aug 2009

    Looking for a new career? Then why not meet the right people at networking events in the real and virtual world

  • Valerie Todd: Crossrail's director of resources

    • 13 Aug 2009

    Crossrail’s director of talent and resources, has to find the staff to build Crossrail. How will she do it?

  • Tips for competency-based interviews

    • 13 Aug 2009

    How your skills match the requirements of the role will determine the likelihood of you securing the job. Lynne Crowe, regional manager at Hays Construction, looks at competency-based interviewing and offers some tips

  • Planning engineer

    • 30 Jul 2009

    Ever wondered what it would be like to train and work as a planning engineer…

  • Facilities manager

    • 30 Jul 2009

    Ever wondered what it would be like to train and work as a facilities manager…

  • Buildings control surveyor

    • 30 Jul 2009

    Ever wondered what it would be like to train and work as a buildings control surveyor…