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Recruiters have been reporting for a long time that there is a dearth in skilled candidates for a variety of roles. Skills and competence are critical for the construction industry's future, and various factors have accelerated the sector's skills shortage to breaking point. These include workforce diversity, an ageing workforce, training and 'green' targets. Here's our latest blog... https://lnkd.in/ek9XPTUE #training #recruitment #constructionindustry

On Saturday, we'll be trekking across all of London's iconic bridges in support of Children with Cancer and St. Clare Hospice. Spread the word. And, if you're in the area, join us or cheer us on. Are you participating in any charity-related activities this month? #Charity #MakingADifference #VelocityRecruitment #GivingBack

This feedback from a candidate depicts how our team can help you find a job. "Velocity has found me a great amount of work in my field with some really premium companies. They are always on the ball, and I have found that when one of my contracts has come to an end, he has been extremely quick to find me another contract. It has been great working with them over the last year and some months, and I intend to keep working with him for as long as I can. I highly recommend that if you are looking for a new job, or you feel like changing from your current one, that you should make contact." If you want a similar experience, contact us here: https://heyor.ca/zt4AdQ #VelocityRecruitment #Hiring #Jobs #Construction

Skanska inked a £105m contract to rebuild the Millbank office building. As we have seen with other projects recently, their plans include strategies to preserve historical features. The building was built in 1913 and after the project, it will showcase an aesthetic blend of old and new. Contractors are aiming to achieve a BREEAM rating and a NABERS five-star accreditation for the development. More details here: https://heyor.ca/jn22cs What are some of the better ways to build sustainably? #Building #Projects #Construction #Sustainability

The government plans to increase the budget for the Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 6 (AR6). This budget is a record-breaking £1.5 billion. This year's renewable energy auction will generate clean, cheap, low-carbon electricity. We will achieve this by installing more wind turbines, solar panels and other renewable tech. There's more information here: https://heyor.ca/fPU02u What are your thoughts on this? #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #NetZero #CleanEnergy

The government created a new committee, Great British Energy, to prioritise the development of offshore wind energy. The public body will work on plans from its headquarters in Scotland. The group will have £8.3 billion at their disposal to make workable ideas a reality. This is important to achieve 50 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and decarbonise the power system entirely by 2035. Explore more here: https://heyor.ca/vUU32T #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy #NetZero #Sustainability

If you need a career change right now, we have some positions that might interest you. We uncomplicate the job search by reviewing your CV and pairing you with a company that fits. Velocity has a diverse selection of roles in projects, site management, BIM and more. Visit our website to find your next job: https://heyor.ca/aoSz4g If you see something that you like and want more information, call us at 0203 746 6856. #Building #Construction #Jobs #Hiring

Have you heard about the recently approved £3bn Humber Tech Park? This will be one of Europe's largest AI data centre campuses that will bring investment opportunities to the area. A new electricity substation will also be erupted to house the 386MW of IT system power requirements. This article has more information: https://heyor.ca/myULj0 What do you think the development means for jobs in the construction industry? #AI #Construction #Building #Tech

We help construction companies fill temporary, contract and interim job positions across the UK. Why should you work with us? The benefits are very clear: - Reduced time to hire. - The process is cost-effective. - It's easier to select someone from a vetted list. - We have years of experience and connections in the industry. Contact us to help you find the next member of your team: https://heyor.ca/zt4AdQ #VelocityRecruitment #ConstructionProfessionals #BuildingIndustry #Building

Willmott Dixon won a big army contract to deliver the technical infrastructure to support the rebasing at the St. George Barracks and Kendrew Barracks. The grounds will see the creation of 15 new buildings, including 11 new structures and four refurbishments or retrofits. One of which is a space for 173 new kennels equipped for isolation and quarantine needs. Catch up on the details here: https://heyor.ca/XrcjAd #Construction #BritishArmy #Building #Projects