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2025 Construction Trends to Keep Your Eye On

The construction and engineering sector is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades...

James Gray Annual Golf Day 2024

On Friday 30th of August, we had the pleasure of hosting our annual Golf Day at the stunning Bonnyto...

Harnessing Collaborative Mentoring to Drive Innovation in Construction

In the fast-evolving construction industry, staying ahead requires more than just adopting the lates...

Cross-Generational Recruitment: Bridging the Gap Between Millenials & Boomers in Construction

In today’s diverse workforce, the construction industry is experiencing a unique blend of gene...

The Dangers of Ghosting Recruiters: Why it's Bad for Your Reputation

Ghosting isn’t just a dating phenomenon; it’s made its way into the professional realm, ...

The Role of Mentorship in Construction Recruitment & Retention

In construction, mentorship plays a pivotal role in shaping the careers of professionals and ensurin...

Talent Mobility: Facilitating Career Growth and Retention in Construction

In today’s construction industry, retaining skilled professionals is critical to maintaining a...

Construction Recruitment: How to Measure the Effectiveness of Your Hiring Process

Recruiting top talent is essential for any construction company. The right employees drive projects ...

Building a Talent Magnet: Crafting EVPs to Attract & Retain Top Construction Talent

In today’s competitive construction job market, attracting and retaining top talent requires m...

Beyond Job Boards: Strategies for Recruiting Top Construction Talent

In the competitive field of construction, finding skilled professionals—such as project manage...

Tired of the Overreaction to Ecenomic Downturns in Construction?

Isn't it annoying how everyone blows up about the UK being in a "technical recession"?...

Engineering a Sustainable Future: Urban Regeneration & Climate Wise-Design

In an ever-evolving world where urbanisation is on the rise, the combination of civil and structural...

Mastering Employee Retention in Construction: The Power of Strategic Recruitment

In the dynamic world of construction, where the success of projects hinges on cohesive teamwork and ...

Construction Insights: The Benefits of Staying Current

Staying informed about the latest developments in the construction industry is more than j...

How to Pass Your Probationary Period in Construction

Navigating a probationary period in the construction industry can be a challenging aspect of startin...

6 Golden Rules for Setting New Year Career Goals

How can we help you? Are you searching for a new and more challenging opportunit...

MEP Design: 6 New Technologies Transforming the Industry

Engineering is a field that is constantly evolving, and the tools used in MEP design are no differen...

U.S. Data Center Construction Market Forecast 2023-2028

According to the US Data Centre Construction Market – Global Outlook and Forecast 2023-2028 th...

UK Construction Industry Forecast 2024-2025

Glenigan’s Construction Forecast 2024/2025 For a more comprehensive insight i...

Top 10 Construction Innovations & Trends in 2024

In the face of economic uncertainties, the construction industry is proving its resilience through a...

The Impact of The CHIPS Act on MEP Contractors

The global surge in demand for semiconductor chips has led the United States government to pass the ...

10 Reasons to Use a Construction Recruiter for Your Job Search

Are you a construction or engineering professional looking for your next opportunity in the industry...

The U.S. Infrastructure Deal: Building America's Future

The recently passed Infrastructure Deal is set to usher in a new era of transformation and...

The True Cost of Settling for Mediocre Construction Talent

The adage, "time is money," takes on a concrete reality in the frenetic world of construct...

Meet Rust-Out: Burnout's Very Bored Cousin

Imagine that your inbox is completely empty, and your to-do list is done and dusted. Work is quiet&h...

The Labour Shortage in Construction, is Tech the Answer?

The construction industry is suffering from a chronic labour shortage that is having a significant f...

Sustainability in Construction - Building a Greener Future

How can we help? Are you searching for a new opportunity in the construction indu...

How to Cultivate Strategic Thinking Skills

Strategic thinking, in its simplest form, is the ability to plan for the future. So...

Applications & Limitations of Augmented Reality in Construction

Despite the construction industry being one of the oldest and most impo...

Supporting LGBT+ in the Construction Industry

Why is Inclusivity so important? It is critical that the construction industry is i...

Could Your Company Benefit from Implementing More Technology?

Adopting construction technology early on often makes it possible to leap-frog the competi...

Exploring the Future of Smart Cities

What are Smart Cities? A smart city is one that collects data using various electr...

How to Help Shift Your Company to a Modern Growth Mindset

Even with the most meticulous planning and strategies in place, unexpected challenges are...

3D Printing in Construction - How Can the Industry Benefit

The unfamiliar can be intimidating, and new processes nearly always spark some resistance. I'...

6 LinkedIn Tips for Candidates Looking for Their Next Role

Most companies and recruiters utilise social networking platforms like LinkedIn to research potentia...

5 Questions to Expect in an Interview and How to Answer Them

5 Questions to Expect in an Interview, and How to Answer Them Are you preparing f...

5 Tips for Keeping Your Team Motivated

A good manager understands how to keep their team motivated. Leaders must inspire their teams to go ...

Continuing Professional Development - A Definitive Guide

As you advance in your career, you may be wondering how best to develop your skills. Enhan...

Construction & The Net Carbon Zero Commitment

In 2019, the UK Government and the devolved administrations became the first major economy in the wo...

Artificial Intellegence in Construction Has Arrived

Artificial intelligence has arrived in the construction industry. The report Artificial Intelligence...

Mental Health in Construction - How Can Recruiters Help?

The construction industry has a well-documented poor track record for mental health. The cyclical na...

Celebrating Women in US Construction

"We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements". These...

What Could a 4-Day Working Week Do for the Construction Industry?

To date the four-day work week has mainly been seen as suitable for office-based roles; where it has...

Podcasts to Propel Your Day

Podcasts are a fantastic and convenient way to stay up to date on the latest industry news and hot t...

Celebrating Women in UK Construction

"We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements". ...

Examining Gender Equality in the Field of Mechanical Engineering

Investigative work is being done to determine why the field of mechanical engineering appears to lag...

5 Strategies to Develop a Successful Work Culture in Your Business

1. Communicate your company values: Make sure that everyone on the team understands the co...

The 6 Main Challenges in the US Civil Engineering Sector

The US civil engineering sector has been facing numerous challenges in recent years that have impact...

The Booming US Engineering Market: What to Expect in 2023

As the world continues to become increasingly digitized, the demand for engineering services and pro...

Can Female CEO's Succeed in the Construction and Housebuilding Industry?

As the construction and housebuilding industry continues to evolve and grow, the role of female CEOs...

Should Engineering Be Part of the School Sylabus?

A recent IET paper called for a re-evaluation of engineering education in schools, arguing that it s...

Why Should Graduates Consider a Career in Recruitment?

You've graduated from university with a degree in hand, and you're excited to start working....

Are Construction Salaries on the Rise?

Do you want to ensure that the pay you offer is still competitive? You’re not the only one. Em...

Stop Repeating the Same Mistakes with Your Recruitment Strategy!

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and...

Working in Recruitment.....Could you cut it?

A career in recruitment is not for the faint hearted, but for those dedicated to working hard and sm...

5 Construction Trends to Keep Your Eye On

The construction and engineering industry is always evolving. As technology advances and new materia...

How to Attract and Retain Top Talent

Whatever the size of your construction or engineering project, you'll need the right team to get...

How to Resign Without Burning Bridges

Handing in your resignation can be intimidating. This is especially true in the construction industr...

Working Families Index 2022

The Working Families Index is the most comprehensive study of the experience of work and family life...

How to Balance Work and Family Life

How to Balance Work and Family Life One of the most common causes of stress for working...

How and When to Ask for a Raise

How and When to Ask for a Raise While requesting a raise might be nerve-wracking, there...

James Gray Group Newsletters 2022

JGG Newsletter - January 2022 JGG Newsletter - March 2022 JGG Newsletter - April 2022 JGG N...

Vlog - MD Richard Samuels talks Talent Solutions

At James Gray Recruitment our approach is designed to reduce the time, stress and risk of recruitmen...

The Great Resignation, Can the Construction Industry Benefit?

What is the Great Resignation? Beginning in early 2021, employees in Western countries, China, an...

Mental Health and Health & Safety Are Not Mutually Exclusive

In the Mind Matters survey 2022 conducted by Construction News, it was discovered that 59% of the 1,...

James Gray Recruitment Announces New Board Of Directors

Experts in construction and engineering recruitment, James Gray Recruitment, have formed a new board...

Recruitment Structured on Values

Since we launched in 2006 our mission has been to be the trusted experts in attraction, retention an...

Burnout, 6 Causes and How to Avoid it

A heavy workload and tight deadlines are a fact of professional life. Everyone occasionally feels ex...

How to Know When it's Time to Go

A career in construction has many advantages, including job security, meaningful work ...

Why You Should be Cautious of Counteroffers

Most working professionals casually check job boards from time to time. It's reasonable to ...

Solving the Labor Gap in the US Construction Industry

Construction projects in the United States are currently understaffed, and the situation i...

Why Your Company Values Matter

It is essential to have distinct company values in every industry, including construction....

Why Top Construction Companies Are Missing Out on the Best Talent

Given the current skills shortage in construction, companies are finding they need to work...

CIOB and James Gray Rooftop Event

James Gray Group are pleased to announce we are partnering with CIOB to bring you an event on our mo...

How to Stay Motivated when you are Working from Home

After a couple of years of practice most of us are getting better at it, but there's no doubt th...

What Can the US Construction Industry Do to Support Mental Health

The pandemic and widespread supply chain shortages have exacerbated stressful conditions for many co...

Strategic Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

You're preparing to interview several prospects, but you're not sure what questions to ask. ...

How Diversity Can Boost Innovation in Your Team

When looking for the best people to hire for your company, diversity is well worth focusing on....

How to Promote Inclusion to Attract New Employees

With the ongoing skills shortage, those in the construction sector are continuously looking for fres...

The Skills Shortage Crisis in Construction and Engineering

The construction and engineering sectors in the UK are facing a skills shortage of unprecedented lev...

6 Tips For Rocking Your First Day in a New Job

Starting a new job can be daunting, but it's also an exciting opportunity for you to meet n...

5 Pointers for Maintaining Career Momentum

It might often look like high-fliers are simply lucky – they appear to stroll into opportuniti...

How to Answer Common Interview Questions

Interviews can be nerve wracking, but preparation is key to showing yourself in your best light, and...

The Benefits of Using a Recruiter for Your Business

Simply put, recruiters have the time and resources to find the best possible talent for yo...

5 Tips for Women Working in Construction

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Women in Construction - The Future is Bright

Women in Construction – The Future is Bright! Construction has historically been ...

How to Ask for a Raise

Research & Consult First things first, if you think you're due a raise but you're not...

How to Write the Perfect CV

When you are looking for a job, it is very important to understand how to present yourself in the be...

Project Scotland Magazine – An interview with Richard Samuels

Following our COP26 Event in November Project Scotland Magazine interviewed James Gray Recruitment M...

15 years of James Gray Recruitment

In March 2006 we started a journey that has taken us from Glasgow to Kazakhstan to the US and variou...

COP26 - The Cities, Regions and Built Environment Day

On November the 11th 2021 we hosted an event to coincide with COP26 - The Cities, Regions &a...

What is IR35 and how could it impact you?

As a contractor, it is your responsibility to make sure you are fully compliant with IR35. It’...

Great Construction Recruitment Starts Way Before the First Interview

When the talent pool is as tight as the current construction market, the aim of any great company is...

Are You Holding Your Career Back?

It’s easy to blame management or competition when your career isn’t progressing the way ...

International Construction Recruiters Don’t Fish in the Same Ponds

Infrastructure is crumbling and the cities of tomorrow need to be digitised. People are moving to ur...

Staff Retention In Construction: What’s The Problem?

The construction industry is famous for having a low retention rate. In turn, this leads to project ...

Managing The Impact of Mistakes in the Construction Industry

Mistakes rarely come without consequences. Especially when those consequences live long in ...

Innovation in Construction: The Manager Survey

There’s no sector that wouldn’t benefit from a boost in efficiency, but nowhere is ...

How the Growth of Data Centers is Driving Innovation in Construction

If digitalisation wasn’t already moving at an unprecedented pace, Covid has sent it skyrocketi...

Innovation in Construction: Stop the Lecture, Start the Change.

Nobody likes being told they are inefficient. But the crescendo of reports, trade articles and onlin...

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