by Brian Comerford | Jun 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
“Whatever field you are in, if it uses language, it is about to be transformed. The changes that are coming are fundamental to every method of speaking and writing that presently exists.” In the last of our #SomethingForTheWeekend series for this academic year, grab...
by Brian Comerford | May 31, 2021 | Uncategorised
Vacancies: Project/Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Building Services , Site Engineers, Civil Engineers, BIM Coordinators. Permits were most frequently issued for these occupations. The amount of 3rd Level Civil / Structural engineering awards had been declining in...
by Brian Comerford | May 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
“Some say you should spend three months’ salary on an engagement ring. Or perhaps two. Or maybe even one. Over the years these ring-wallet equations have come to be regarded as a tradition. Why?” In the seventh of our #SomethingForTheWeekend series,...
by Brian Comerford | May 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
Construction Occupations: 53% = in specialised construction activities (e.g. bricklaying, scaffolding, construction equipment). 36% = in buildings construction 11% = in civil engineering. Outlook: Employment in all areas has grown strongly in recent years, slowing in...
by Brian Comerford | May 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
“People living in the Middle Ages are commonly assumed to have had poor personal hygiene, but in truth many were well-practiced in cleanliness. Born of necessity, handwashing evolved into a highly choreographed demonstration of power and wealth.” In the...