The start to 2017 has been a strong one for the construction industry. Barbour ABI, in their Economic & Construction Market Review cited a strong performance for the industry in January, with a 5% rise in the number of contracts awarded in the same month last year. It was housebuilding that was the engine room […]

The demand for construction professionals is outstripping availability at an ever-widening rate. This gives people more choice and candidates are able to search for interesting and challenging projects to work on or simply consider the merit of an assignment that may suit their need. One way to access the best opportunities and have variety each […]

When it comes to attending interviews the old saying is true: ‘failure to prepare is preparing to fail’. Interviews are one of the most crucial aspects of any person’s career. They are not only key to securing a new job but they offer great experience and awareness about other companies and how your career could […]

Here at Fawkes & Reece, we were proud to have recently celebrated our 15 year anniversary. Over that time we have grown from one member of staff to a workforce of over 60. This growth is the result of ambition, hard work and working closely with our professional clients and candidates. Our business has changed […]

The make up of the workforce in the construction industry is constantly changing with strong demand, new processes, technology and innovation in the industry being a driving force. The challenge of skill shortages adds a layer of complexity. One key area that in the past was too often overlooked was the value freelance staff can […]

The latest Markit/CIPS purchasing managers’ index (PMI) data has shown that the UK construction industry ended the year with the strongest level of growth for nine months. This ends the year on a positive note. They highlighted growth in all main areas with housebuilding being the main driving force, expanding at its fastest rate for the […]

Your CV is your personal sales pitch to prospective employers and you therefore need to ensure you stand out for all the right reasons. Here are our foolproof tips for ensuring your CV is ready for the market. 1. Proofread Proofread your CV, ask someone else to review it for you and then proofread it […]

In today’s highly competitive job market preparing for and succeeding at the interview stage has never been more difficult. Here are our top seven interview essentials to help you make the most of any interview opportunities you have. 1. Plan Your Journey Investigate the location of your interview before the day of the interview and […]