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Blog
Engineering a Sustainabile Future: Urban Regeneration & Climate Wise-Design
In an ever-evolving world where urbanisation is on the rise, the combination of civil and structural...
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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 ...
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Construction Insights: The Benefits of Staying Current
Staying informed about the latest developments in the construction industry is more than j...
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How to Pass Your Probationary Period in Construction
Navigating a probationary period in the construction industry can be a challenging aspect of startin...
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6 Golden Rules for Setting New Year Career Goals
How can we help you? Are you searching for a new and more challenging opportunit...
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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...
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U.S. Data Center Construction Market Forecast 2023-2028
According to the US Data Centre Construction Market – Global Outlook and Forecast 2023-2028 th...
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UK Construction Industry Forecast 2024-2025
Glenigan’s Construction Forecast 2024/2025 For a more comprehensive insight i...
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Top 10 Construction Innovations & Trends in 2024
In the face of economic uncertainties, the construction industry is proving its resilience through a...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Sustainability in Construction - Building a Greener Future
How can we help? Are you searching for a new opportunity in the construction indu...
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How to Cultivate Strategic Thinking Skills
Strategic thinking, in its simplest form, is the ability to plan for the future. So...
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Applications & Limitations of Augmented Reality in Construction
Despite the construction industry being one of the oldest and most impo...
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Supporting LGBT+ in the Construction Industry
Why is Inclusivity so important? It is critical that the construction industry is i...
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Could Your Company Benefit from Implementing More Technology?
Adopting construction technology early on often makes it possible to leap-frog the competi...
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Exploring the Future of Smart Cities
What are Smart Cities? A smart city is one that collects data using various electr...
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How to Help Shift Your Company to a Modern Growth Mindset
Even with the most meticulous planning and strategies in place, unexpected challenges are...
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3D Printing in Construction - How Can the Industry Benefit
The unfamiliar can be intimidating, and new processes nearly always spark some resistance. I'...
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6 LinkedIn Tips for Candidates Looking for Their Next Role
Most companies and recruiters utilise social networking platforms like LinkedIn to research potentia...
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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...
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5 Tips for Keeping Your Team Motivated
A good manager understands how to keep their team motivated. Leaders must inspire their teams to go ...
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Continuing Professional Development - A Definitive Guide
As you advance in your career, you may be wondering how best to develop your skills. Enhan...
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Construction & The Net Carbon Zero Commitment
In 2019, the UK Government and the devolved administrations became the first major economy in the wo...
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Artificial Intellegence in Construction Has Arrived
Artificial intelligence has arrived in the construction industry. The report Artificial Intelligence...
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Mental Health in Construction - How Can Recruiters Help?
The construction industry has a well-documented poor track record for mental health. The cyclical na...
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Celebrating Women in US Construction
"We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements". These...
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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...
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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...
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Celebrating Women in UK Construction
"We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements".  ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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Stop Repeating the Same Mistakes with Your Recruitment Strategy!
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and...
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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...
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5 Construction Trends to Keep Your Eye On
The construction and engineering industry is always evolving. As technology advances and new materia...
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How to Attract and Retain Top Talent
Whatever the size of your construction or engineering project, you'll need the right team to get...
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How to Resign Without Burning Bridges
Handing in your resignation can be intimidating. This is especially true in the construction industr...
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Working Families Index 2022
The Working Families Index is the most comprehensive study of the experience of work and family life...
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How to Balance Work and Family Life
How to Balance Work and Family Life One of the most common causes of stress for working...
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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...
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James Gray Group Newsletters 2022
JGG Newsletter - January 2022 JGG Newsletter - March 2022 JGG Newsletter - April 2022 JGG N...
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Vlog - MD Richard Samuels talks Talent Solutions
At James Gray Recruitment our approach is designed to reduce the time, stress and risk of recruitmen...
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The Great Resignation, Can the Construction Industry Benefit?
What is the Great Resignation? Beginning in early 2021, employees in Western countries, China, an...
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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,...
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James Gray Recruitment Announces New Board Of Directors
Experts in construction and engineering recruitment, James Gray Recruitment, have formed a new board...
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Recruitment Structured on Values
Since we launched in 2006 our mission has been to be the trusted experts in attraction, retention an...
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Burnout, 6 Causes and How to Avoid it
A heavy workload and tight deadlines are a fact of professional life. Everyone occasionally feels ex...
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How to Know When it's Time to Go
A career in construction has many advantages, including job security, meaningful work ...
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Why You Should be Cautious of Counteroffers
Most working professionals casually check job boards from time to time. It's reasonable to ...
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Solving the Labor Gap in the US Construction Industry
Construction projects in the United States are currently understaffed, and the situation i...
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Why Your Company Values Matter
It is essential to have distinct company values in every industry, including construction....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Strategic Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
You're preparing to interview several prospects, but you're not sure what questions to ask. ...
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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....
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How to Promote Inclusion to Attract New Employees
With the ongoing skills shortage, those in the construction sector are continuously looking for fres...
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The Skills Shortage Crisis in Construction and Engineering
The construction and engineering sectors in the UK are facing a skills shortage of unprecedented lev...
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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...
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5 Pointers for Maintaining Career Momentum
It might often look like high-fliers are simply lucky – they appear to stroll into opportuniti...
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How to Answer Common Interview Questions
Interviews can be nerve wracking, but preparation is key to showing yourself in your best light, and...
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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...
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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 ...
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How to Ask for a Raise
Research & Consult First things first, if you think you're due a raise but you're not...
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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...
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Project Scotland Magazine – An interview with Richard Samuels
Following our COP26 Event in November Project Scotland Magazine interviewed James Gray Recruitment M...
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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...
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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...
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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’...
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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...
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Are You Holding Your Career Back?
It’s easy to blame management or competition when your career isn’t progressing the way ...
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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...
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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 ...
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Managing The Impact of Mistakes in the Construction Industry
Mistakes rarely come without consequences. Especially when those consequences live long in ...
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Innovation in Construction: The Manager Survey
There’s no sector that wouldn’t benefit from a boost in efficiency, but nowhere is ...
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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...
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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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