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Why You Should Start Looking for Staff Now, Ready for the New Year

Avoiding the New Year Rush? January is often a busy time for job markets. Many companies, across various industries, kick off their recruitment drives at the beginning of the year. However, this means that crucial vacancies don’t get filled until … Continue reading

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offsite construction salary guide from ARV Solutions

We launched the offsite construction salary guide from ARV Solutions at our stand whilst exhibiting at Offsite Expo. There was huge interest, as always. The guide always sparks comment – from employees (often seeking an increase) and employers (often thinking … Continue reading

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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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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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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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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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Neom: The Futuristic $500 Billion Mega-Project in Saudi Arabia

What is Neom? More than just a city, Neom will be a region spanning 10,200 square miles (26,500 sq km) in northwestern Saudi Arabia along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba. The project was launched by Saudi crown prince … 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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How our people used their £500 Wellbeing Fund last year

Then it occurred to us: why should we be the ones to pick? The no.1 expert on your body and mind is you. So we decided to just give our team £500 each, every year, to spend on anything remotely … Continue reading

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