£4M in funding announced for 19 projects across London aimed at building resilience to climate change.

With the UK set to have another heatwave this week, we were glad here at Intersect Global to read that: ‘Making better use of rain water in London was the focus of a new funding stream announced last week. Mayor … Continue reading

Unconscious bias in Recruitment

Our minds make decisions intuitively, before we’re aware of it. Unconscious bias in recruitment is common but we can all do our bit to reduce it and make the recruitment process fairer. This video by ‘The Equal Group’ gives food for thought … Continue reading

Can Civil Engineering and Sustainability go hand in hand?

Sustainability is thankfully becoming more forefront when businesses are setting out their objectives or their company’s mission statements and values. In 2015, the United Nations, set out the Sustainable Development Goals (also known as the SDG’s) of which there are … Continue reading

Are rising business costs affecting recruitment in the Civil Engineering sector?

According to the Bank of England, the rate of inflation is set to rise to 11% this year, eventually slowing down by next year and at 2% in the next two years. Whilst it is somewhat of a relief to … Continue reading

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5 top tips for Civil Engineering CV writing

CV or Curriculum Vitae writing can be perceived as a daunting task; it is however your first opportunity to be noticed and impress a potential recruiter and/or employer. ‘Research conducted in the US (Ladders eye-racking study, 2018) and in Canada … Continue reading

Demand for Construction Workers at all Time High

All sectors are feeling the pinch in this candidate-led market, with unemployment at record lows as employers scramble to find enough workers to fill their vacant roles. But nowhere is this more true than in the construction industry, which, according … Continue reading

ONS Labour Market Overview

Hours Worked Increase The Office of National Statistics release a monthly labour market overview, which estimates levels of employment, unemployment, economical activity, and other employment-related statistics for the UK. The latest UK Labour Market Overview shows, among other things, that … Continue reading

Elizabeth line will open on Tuesday 24 May

Transport for London has today finally confirmed the Elizabeth line will open on Tuesday 24 May, subject to final safety approvals. But work is set continue at the delayed Bond Street station, which will not open with the other stations … Continue reading

VolkerFiztpatrick wins three new Birmingham railway stations

VolkerFiztpatrick wins three new Birmingham railway stations VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to build three railway stations on the Camp Hill line in south Birmingham. The £61m scheme will reintroduce passenger train services to Moseley, Kings … Continue reading

Report on Jobs February Round Up

The Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The … Continue reading

Fresh Concept HS2 Euston station design revealed

HS2 has revealed fresh concept designs for the Euston terminus based on a less complex, more efficient, 10-platform station that can now be built in a single stage. Arched station roof swapped for easier to build geometric design Mace Dragados … Continue reading

Levelling Up pledge for London style transport across UK by 2030

Transport links across the UK will be “significantly closer to the standards of London”, with improved services, simpler fares and integrated ticketing by 2030, the Government has pledged in its new Levelling Up White Paper. The strategy, launched today by Levelling … Continue reading