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20Feb

Housebuilding – Driving Construction Growth In January

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 […]
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  • On 20th February 2017
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09Feb

Expand Your Opportunities With Freelance

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 […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 9th February 2017
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27Jan

Interviews: Failure To Prepare Is Preparing To Fail

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 […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 27th January 2017
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16Jan

Fawkes & Reece Celebrates 15 Years

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 […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 16th January 2017
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13Jan

What Exactly Does A Building Services Engineer Do?

A building services engineer is the person who makes a building come alive. It’s their job to take the architect's vision and to make sure that it offers safety, comfort, sustainability and efficiency to the people who will use it.
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 13th January 2017
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13Jan

Could A Freelancer Be Just What You Need?

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 […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 13th January 2017
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06Jan

What A Strong End To 2016 Spells For Construction Recruitment In 2017

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 […]
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 6th January 2017
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19Dec

How To Choose Engineering Jobs That Are Right For You

Engineering probably has the widest category of career options available, not only because there are so many kinds of engineering to begin with, but also because there are many opportunities to gain expertise in a variety of areas.
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 19th December 2016
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23Nov

The Benefits of Construction Recruitment

The construction sector has seen an increase in building developments in recent years, which has in turn created a high demand for workers.
  • Posted by Fawkes and Reece
  • On 23rd November 2016
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