Tag: career
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‘It’s proof you can build a career around your values and still be taken seriously’
Construction professionals celebrate achieving fellowship status “There is, of course, a sense of responsibility in using my influence to contribute to the industry and wider society but that, in turn, is a source of huge motivation for me,” she told CM. “I am at the stage in my working life where I want to encourage…
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Construction apprenticeship: ‘No better way to start my career’
Following a recent development day to kickstart new careers at Ashe Construction, three apprentices tell CM People what they have gained so far and share their plans for the future. Olly Owen, apprentice site supervisor What training have you done prior to starting with Ashe and what did you do on the development day? I’ve…
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84 Lumber Highlights Career Paths That Build More Than Buildings
October marked “Careers in Construction Month”—a national celebration of rewarding and well-compensated career paths in the building trades. As technology continues to transform how we live and work, 84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, is spotlighting the often-overlooked career opportunities within the skilled trades. “84 Lumber might not be what…
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3 questions to ask yourself to build your construction career
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Matt Verderamo is a consultant at Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm. Opinions are the author’s own. Many employees stunt their own career growth because they believe you must wait for your boss to give you…
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Mott MacDonald continues career returners programme
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Mott MacDonald and STEM Returners have started the second phase of their 2025 programme to help engineers return to work after a career break. The STEM Returners programme gives those on the scheme paid work experience and mentoring, as well as support as they adjust to life back in work. At the end of the…
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Skilled Trades Are the Ultimate “Remote-Proof”, AI-Resistant Career Path
For decades, our society has overlooked an entire generation of Americans. While Silicon Valley celebrated technological disruption and universities churned out knowledge workers, we neglected the very people who quite literally built this country: the electricians, plumbers, welders and carpenters. The backbone of American infrastructure faded into the background in an economy obsessed with screens…
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My CEnv career: ‘an incredible way’ to protect the planet
Chartership is a globally recognised mark of achievement that enhances career prospects through establishing proven expertise and experience. For environmental professionals, chartership reflects a high level of skill and experience, setting chartered environmentalists apart from others working in their field. Across the world, CEnv registrants utilise their environmental expertise to instil client trust, transition to sustainable…
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Messer carpenter builds a rewarding career
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This article is one in a series of conversations with women leaders in the construction industry. Click here for past discussions. Nicolle Lewis began her career in residential construction working alongside family members in Detroit. In pursuit…
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How to Choose the Right Real Estate School for Your Career Goals
Starting a career in real estate can be rewarding, offering flexibility, financial opportunities, and the chance to work closely with people. However, the foundation of a successful real estate career often begins with selecting the appropriate real estate school. The right school can shape your understanding of the market, licensing requirements, and professional conduct. Finding…
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AI: Your career catalyst (not your replacement)
From ancient Egyptian pulley systems to modern artificial intelligence, construction technology has transformed dramatically over the centuries. What once took thousands of workers decades to build can now be accomplished by smaller teams in a fraction of the time. And yet no technological evolution has eliminated jobs but rather reshaped how construction professionals work and…