All Networking articles – Page 4
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Features101 under 28: They’re the young generation and they’ve got something to say
101 Under 28: This week, Building launches a project to find out what construction’s younger generation really think about the industry they’ve chosen to spend their careers in. Roxane McMeeken conducted an initial survey of our sample group, then took three of them to the pub to grill them further ...
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FeaturesOn the horizon: Global careers
Instead of rushing to join a construction boom, the smart move is to spot one before it starts. With the Global Construction 2020 report in hand, Emily Wright checks out the next four big things. Illustration by Astrid Kogler
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NewsBouygues supports Construction Youth Trust
Consultant offers a three year donation to the charity that helps disadvantaged youth into training and employment
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NewsBoost to Pledge as JRP hires intern
Interns can gain valuable experience, boost their CV and plug temporary skills gaps, says consultant
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NewsUK's first virtual reality training centre opens
£8.7m ACT-UK Simulation Centre to train site managers as though on real project
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CommentDavid Whysall: Why we need Generation Y
To win the battles of the future, we need to enlist the impatient and energetic youngsters of ‘Generation Y’ as quickly as possible – regardless of the recession
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FeaturesDon't become a couch potato
A period without a job needn’t be a waste of time. Here’s how you could turn it into an opportunity …
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NewsConstructionSkills saves the NVQ
Continuing with the industry standard qualifications could save the industry over £1m
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NewsSustainability at university
Ecobuild featured a session on the pros and cons of incorporating sustainability in the curriculum of universities. A QS student expresses his views…
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NewsRICS launches AssocRICS for project managers
Entry level professional qualification offers an alternative route for those without a degree
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NewsWork can be an extension of education
Through working at Hill International the civil engineering graduate discovered his passion for contract law
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NewsNearly 90% of young job seekers worried about work
Building’s online survey finds that the majority of young job seekers are still worried about employment prospects
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FeaturesTaking the law into your own hands
With the number of construction disputes getting ever higher, now could be a good time to hit the books and get some legal qualifications
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Risk! Is moving abroad to work worth it?
Moving abroad can be the only way to find work in a recession, but it can also be a gamble. Emily Wright spoke to three farflung Brits about the sacrifices they have made and the difficulties of fitting in, as well as the exciting opportunities for those willing to play ...
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FeaturesAll about the kit: school furniture and equipment
A flexible approach to school design doesn’t usually start with the furniture and equipment. But if we want to make best use of teaching spaces, maybe it should
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FeaturesInternally grateful: Meet two construction interns
Our jilted generation of graduates can be trained, retained and ultimately employed – if firms woke up to the advantages of internship. Building met two interns and explained why Building is backing The Pledge to recruit more
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NewsStarting up your own business, part nine: Is the time right to grow the business?
At first you won work through your original contacts list, but as your ambitions increase you need to find ways to up your profile to reach more potential clients
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NewsFirst person: Benefits of work placement
A building engineering student discusses the benefits of year out work placements
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NewsStudent architect on finding a job on Facebook
Architects remain traditionalists when it comes to searching for work and finding the right candidate