All Networking articles – Page 2
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FeaturesQ&A with the RICS: The new qualification
The RICS’ new AssocRICS qualification has been met with scepticism and accusations of devaluing the profession. Building talks to executive director Mark Walley about why a creating a new path into the institution is a good thing for everyone
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FeaturesThe rise of the BIM consultant
With its clear government backing and success stories in the press, construction firms realise that BIM is a Very Important Thing. The question is, how to do it? Thomas Lane meets the new wave of BIM consultants who may have the answer
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FeaturesRecruiting for a sustainable future
The specialist at Allen & York claims there is a major increase in roles within the sustainability industry
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FeaturesThe young and the self-made
In this unforgiving market, starting a career in the construction industry can seem an impossible task. But inspiration may be found in some young entrepreneurs who have taken their fate into their own hands.
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CommentSkills crisis: Train to win
With a maturing workforce and negative perception among young people, the industry is facing a future skills crisis. We must act now to stop this time bomb
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CommentEngineering courses: Get real
Engineering courses give students a great theoretical grounding but to foster creative minds we need an earlier emphasis on encountering real life
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FeaturesInvesting in training: Forward thinking
It’s tempting to cut when times get hard, but investment in training and developing new talent is vital to the industry’s future. Here’s how three major firms are offering tomorrow’s leaders the chance to learn the skills they’ll need
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CommentEmployment and parenthood: Bringing up baby
Tell a prospective employer that you’d like children or prefer to work part-time so you can look after your child and they’re likely to roll their eyes. So is it best not to mention it?
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CommentGeneration BIM: Creating the infrastructure
Yes, we’ve heard it all before - but this time BIM really is going mainstream, says Simon Rawlinson. Now, its development needs to be driven by the industry’s future leaders
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FeaturesBrazil: Seek your fortune
Across the Atlantic lies a land of opportunity with £182bn to invest by 2013, the world’s biggest sporting events to host, and new-found oil. Luke McLeod-Roberts finds adventure - and adversity - in Brazil
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FeaturesUpgrade your toolkit: Career advice
Construction professionals must keep up with the rapid technological, regulatory and social changes sweeping across the industry. We report on the crucial areas to add to your knowledge toolkit
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NewsBIM Academy launched by Ryder Architecture
New academy launched to promote collaboration using building information modelling
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FeaturesInternational salary survey 2011: Expect the exodus
With growth in the UK still sluggish and the Middle East showing no sign of revival, it’s the dominions - New Zealand, Australia and Canada - that offer the best overseas opportunities, as this year’s Hays Salary Survey shows
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CommentFlying the flag for Leaders 4 The Future
Industry must invest in its next generation of construction leaders
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CommentMore than the tea run: Construction graduates on the dole
Too many construction graduates are on the dole. This is talent that our industry is going to need when the upturn comes. So let’s nurture it
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FeaturesWorking in Qatar: First person
The EC Harris partner in Qatar on the challenges and opportunities of working in the Middle East
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CommentHow the Facebook generation will change the office
Reporting from this year’s BCO conference in Geneva Emily Wright considers what the two-day programme, which is on the future of commerical buildings in a world dominated by social media, might reveal
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FeaturesCanada: 'Where $340bn dreams come true'
What makes Canada possibly the most attractive country in the world for contractors right now? Perhaps it’s something to do with the billions of dollars it has to spend on construction. The trick is breaking into this highly lucrative market
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RIBA announces The Social - Various dates
New networking event aims to encourage architects and people in the creative industries to meet and exchange ideas in alternative settings
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CommentBenefits of working as a QS abroad
The trainee Costain QS can see the benefits of working abroad but would rather stay here in the UK