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A collection of our knowledge of the built environment – including industry insights, updates & career advice.
Victoria Park Golf Club Development Masterplan Unveiled
The masterplan for Brisbane’s most significant park development in 50 years has been released.
Achieving a pay rise in your performance review
Not only is your performance review a great time to gain feedback on your performance over the last 12 months, but it also gives you the chance to assess your salary
3 ways a sideways move can benefit your career
A lateral move might mean your job title stays the same. But it doesn’t mean the project exposure and responsibilities of your role will.
A list of the top construction networking events in Brisbane & Sydney
Networking – love it or hate it there’s no denying the value it can bring to our career, so here’s a list of some of our favourite networking events in Brisbane & Sydney.
How to identify a good recruiter: here are 3 key things to look for.
Being a long-serving firm in the recruitment industry, we’ve heard our fair share of horror tales from candidates.
Sailing for Homeless Youth at the PIF Brisbane Charity Sailing Cup
Construction People recently spent the day supporting the Property Industry Foundation’s Brisbane Charity Sailing Cup!
Building your small business brand to attract top tier employees
With staff turnover accounting for one of the largest costs to businesses – developing an employer branding strategy to attract and retain quality employees should be a priority.
Preparing for your video job interview
The video interview is an effective way for hiring managers and recruiters to reduce geographical boundaries for connecting with top talent, and its growing popularity means the likelihood you’ll come across one in your career is increasing!
Reflecting on 10 years of Construction People
Construction People hit its 10-year milestone in November, and what a journey it’s been! Firstly, a big thank you goes to everyone who has helped us reach this point
Keeping your foot on the pedal: recognising and avoiding complacency at work
Complacency, while a comfortable place to be, can stagnate our career development and expose us to a blindside at work.
Leading Hand to Foreman: what to know when making the transition.
The move from Leading Hand to Foreman will provide plenty of opportunities to develop in your career, but it won’t be without some initial drawbacks.
Networking to accelerate your construction and property career.
In competitive industries such as construction and property, knowing how to network, and actively doing it, will be advantageous to you when seeking new opportunities.
3 things to consider before accepting a job offer
Before accepting an offer,…
Why a Contract Administrator should get involved in their Site Engineer/Project Engineers work.
A significant portion of our day is spent understanding what knowledge and traits a candidate requires to be successful with our clients..
3 tips to achieve a professional LinkedIn headshot without paying for a photographer.
In our increasingly connected society, it’s crucial to have an online presence that professionally reflects you.
Don’t let low self-confidence stall your career progression.
Confidence is a huge factor in our career development. It promotes a healthy attitude towards our work and pushes us outside of our comfort zone to seek new opportunities for learning and progression.
How a contract role can benefit your job search and future employment prospects.
In the short term, taking on a contract opportunity can keep you feeling engaged and valued whilst in between permanent roles, particularly if you’ve taken a confidence knock losing your job.
Multiplex shows us around Jewel in Broadbeach
Yesterday I was fortunate…
Ocean Crusaders – Green Island Clean Up
On Sunday September 17th,…
Construction resume tips: why you should always include a project list.
Here are 5 construction resume tips to help you write a resume that will open doors.
Property Industry Foundation – Tour De PIF
There have been smiles…
Negotiating Salary for a Job Offer or Pay Rise.
Some insights into the do’s and don’ts of salary negotiation, whether your negotiating a job offer or asking for a pay rise.
3 innovative technologies reducing carbon footprint in the construction industry
The construction industry is…
Brisbane Charity Sailing Cup – Property Industry Foundation #PIFQLD
On Friday May 26,…
