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Senior Quantity Surveyor for Big Mamma Group

Senior Quantity Surveyor for Big Mamma Group

See our case study recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of Big Mamma Group.
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Opportunities in Renewable Energy and Real Estate

Opportunities in Renewable Energy and Real Estate

​UKREiiF this year underscored the transformative potential of renewable energy, highlighting its importance for the planet and the professional opportunities available within it in the real estate sector. See our insights from it.
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Why you should look at your construction recruitment now

Why you should look at your construction recruitment now

Construction is a competitive space, especially in the war for talent when the sector is on the verge of growth. See how your organisation can get ahead of the competition to secure the brightest talent.
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What does the future hold for the Construction and Real Estate markets? Insights from UKREiiF 2023

What does the future hold for the Construction and Real Estate markets? Insights from UKREiiF 2023

Community development key to BTR and PRS growth, sustainability and green shoots for investment and job opportunities - insights from UKREiiF 2023.
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Our guide to passing your RICS APC exam

Our guide to passing your RICS APC exam

With the APC Final Assessments now in full swing, we take a look below at the key areas you can focus on to make sure you’re best prepared to succeed and become Chartered. 
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Building Surveying: Working client-side vs consultancy - The pros and cons

Building Surveying: Working client-side vs consultancy - The pros and cons

​The career path of a building surveyor can take many different routes; through traditional building consultancy, multi-disciplinary, agency, prop co, developer or even fund. Many surveyors feel they are working up the ranks for the opportunity to move ‘client-side’ to achieve the ultimate goal and status. However, not every surveyor is suited to that environment. See our review to try and help you make that decision.
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MRICS Building Surveyor - Was it worth it?

MRICS Building Surveyor - Was it worth it?

We ask in this piece, is acquiring a RICS membership worth it for building surveyors and those across the built environment.
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La Sagrada Familia: The epitome of design and construction

La Sagrada Familia: The epitome of design and construction

The Sagrada Familia is simultaneously an unfinished building that has been under construction for almost 140 years, an iconic building that stands as a symbol for an entire city, and a spiritual building that is arguably the most impressive place of worship on the planet. Read its story here.
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7 of the most expensive infrastructure projects of all time

7 of the most expensive infrastructure projects of all time

The advancement of technology and the ambition of mankind have enabled the constant evolution of infrastructure. Great ambition, however, often comes at an even greater price. Here are seven of the most expensive infrastructure projects in the world.
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Man-Made: Best man-made beaches in the world

Man-Made: Best man-made beaches in the world

Man-made beaches show that you really can beat mother nature at her own game. See some of the most impressive examples developed all round the world in this piece.
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Around the World in 80 Engineering Wonders: Three Gorges Dam, China

Around the World in 80 Engineering Wonders: Three Gorges Dam, China

The Three Gorges Dam is the largest power station in the world, opening in 2003 and fully operational by 2012. Find out how it was constructed and what its development has meant for those in China.
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10 skyscrapers that will shape London's skyline

10 skyscrapers that will shape London's skyline

London’s skyline is on the rise: over 119 skyscrapers have been proposed in the last year. The British capital already boasts several pioneering structures like The Shard and Tate Modern. Over the next ten years, the city is set for dramatic growth, with a new crop of equally impressive buildings. The following skyscrapers are set to reshape London’s skyline.
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