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Graham Brown’s approaching retirement: End of an Era

After an incredible journey that began in 2012, we are both excited and emotional to announce  Graham Brown’s approaching retirement this December. Graham has been an integral part of our team, starting in March 2012 in our small offices in … Continue reading

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ARV Solutions – Offsite Expo Tuesday 17/18 September 2024

As specialist recruiters in the offsite and MMC sector for over 20 years, it is a great opportunity to meet with clients (old and new), discuss the market and skills needs for the sector – as well as meet up … Continue reading

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Celebrating Milestones with the Team at ARV Solutions

Director, Deb Roach,  is keen to find new adventures and our  latest event was a  pottery workshop, where we celebrated our Associate Director Rob Elford’s 40th birthday and, as always, linked our event to the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Creative … Continue reading

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survey results on flexible/hybrid working

SURVEY RESULTS In this report, we present the survey results on flexible/hybrid working. This was shared with our candidates in our most recent newsletter, as well as across LinkedIn. Respondents come from wide ranging roles and sectors in the construction … Continue reading

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Are Your In-House Recruiters Implementing These Strategies?

No – I’m concerned that they’re losing out. While they are getting jobs filled, are they missing out on better, more passive candidates beyond their reach or network? Would the extra cost of a recruitment fee be justified for the … Continue reading

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What’s happening in the offsite construction job market?

Adapting to Uncertain Times The current economic climate has undoubtedly influenced hiring decisions across the offsite construction industry. Many businesses are opting for temporary and contract staff to help manage interim needs due to fluctuating pipelines of work. This cautious … Continue reading

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Earth Day 2024: Celebrating Sustainability in Construction

But while traditional construction methods have been slower to go green, offsite construction has emerged as a shining example of sustainability. Let’s count the ways… Reducing waste: Standard construction methods generate a load of rubbish. But offsite construction cuts waste … Continue reading

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5 Staffing Options: Which Is Best for You?

In this blog post, we will explore the five main types of staffing arrangements – permanent, fixed term, interim, contract, and temp to perm – and provide a benefits summary for each to help you make an informed decision. Just … Continue reading

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Dubai’s Construction Sector is About to Pivot

The Dubai government’s budget statement for 2024, highlighted this anticipated shift with The Director General promised 8% of total expenditure to construction projects. That’s a solid AED6.328bn (estimated at £1.382bn), which sends a clear message to the private sector about … Continue reading

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Why Construction (Still!) Needs More Women

Research shows that gender-diverse companies perform better financially too. And as the skills shortage continues, construction’s missing women are more needed than ever. So, the business case for boosting the participation of women in construction is clear. The trickier part … Continue reading

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