Author Archives: Jim Roach

Homes England boss says industry “getting away” with low MMC uptake for too long

Homes England is to increase further the proportion of homes it expects to be delivered using offsite and prefabricated methods of construction, according to chief executive Nick Walkley. Read the full article here: Housing Today Walkley told Savills’ annual housing … Continue reading

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Project to showcase use of home-grown timber in UK construction

A consortium of partners – comprising of Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) Centre for Offsite Construction and Innovative Structures (COCIS), Scottish Forestry, Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor), and SNRG – has secured funding from Innovate UK’s … Continue reading

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Our top 3 steps to consider to fill your skills gap

Businesses may find closing the skills gap as simple as providing new development opportunities, internal training or improving leadership skills. Our top 3 steps to consider to fill your skills gap 1. Personal and team development Firstly make a list … Continue reading

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Growth in demand for SIPs-built garden rooms & home offices

The rise in demand for garden rooms and home offices comes as homeowners look to reduce commuting and spend less time in offices due to the pandemic and changing work patterns. Speedy, design flexibility and thermally efficient Hemsec’s business development … Continue reading

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BoKlok build system wins NHBC accreditation

Part Ikea-owned modular housing developer BoKlok has had its system approved by the NHBC under its new service for assessing MMC build system. The UK’s biggest housing warranty provider, the NHBC, said it had certified BoKlok’s Flex UK build system … Continue reading

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Modular homes craned into place for homeless families in Barking

They are situated at a former garage site in Wivenhoe Road, Barking. Councillor Saima Ashraf, deputy leader and cabinet member for community leadership and engagement, said: “These new homes will be for local families who are on our council waiting … Continue reading

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ARVIEW early successes: our new service incorporating our advanced video interview platform

ARVIEW, was developed to enable employers to save significant time and greatly improve the recruitment process as well as improving the quality of hires. Our advanced client portal enables you to make a more informed decision, with more confidence and … Continue reading

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Using LinkedIn to enhance your job search

Keep your profile updated. Fill in all sections using appropriate key words to optimise your profile for searches. A completed updated profile makes it easier for relevant employers and recruiters to find you. Also, the chances are, their message will be … Continue reading

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Culture, diversity and Inclusion, a look back to January

Fortunately, the majority of our long term loyal clients trust us to do their recruitment exclusively already. However, there are many other times when we have put in the work to find a great candidate, we speak to them, qualify … Continue reading

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Why add psychometric profiles to your recruitment process?

Well run interviews can assess skills, qualifications, and experience far better than a CV, particularly with relevant competency-based questions.  Personality and behavioural traits can be understood better, though difficult to assess in-depth during the interview process alone. Do they provide … Continue reading

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