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The Question Nobody Asked.

By Elaine Milburn • April 21, 2026
Field notes from Rob Smith is Head of Commercial with over 20 years of experience spanning rail, infrastructure, nuclear, aviation and commercial construction.

Being Right Isn’t the Job. Being Heard Is.

By Davin Dhillon • March 6, 2026
Commercial Manager Rebecca Jones on the hidden energy cost of being a woman in construction — and why the industry's problem isn't the pipeline. A Field Notes conversation.
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2024 QS Salary Guide: What You Need to Know About the Most Competitive Market Yet

By Davin Dhillon • January 7, 2025
Categories: Career , Hiring , Industry
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Quantity Surveyors: Officially The Most in Demand in Construction

By Davin Dhillon • November 25, 2024
Categories: Hiring
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Should Personality Reign Supreme in Your QS Hiring Decisions?

By Robson Leslie • October 17, 2024
Categories: Hiring
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The Hidden Power of Passive Candidates: A Deeper Dive

By Kyle Wilson • October 15, 2024
Categories: Hiring
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The Power of Specialist Recruitment

By Davin Dhillon • October 10, 2024
Categories: Hiring
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Navigating the Transition: From Quantity Surveyor to Commercial Manager

By Tracey Hutchison • October 10, 2024
Categories: Career
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Quantity Surveying: Over the Years

By Rhianyth Bater • September 13, 2024
Categories: Industry
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Grenfell Inquiry Report: A Turning Point for Building Safety?

By Rhianyth Bater • September 5, 2024
Categories: Industry
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Beyond the Stereotypes: The Value of Freelance QS

By Matthew Williams • August 8, 2024
Categories: Hiring
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From Employee to Contractor: A Guide for Quantity Surveyors

By Matthew Williams • August 6, 2024
Categories: Career
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Balancing Act: The Promise and Pitfalls of New Towns

By Rhianyth Bater • August 1, 2024
Categories: Industry
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Conducting Multiple Interviews: Is This the Best Use of Your Time?

By Tracey Hutchison • July 26, 2024
Categories: Hiring
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Skills England: A Beacon of Hope or Business as Usual?

By Rhianyth Bater • July 25, 2024
The UK is and has been, facing a significant skills crisis, with a staggering 36% of job vacancies going unfilled due to a lack of qualified candidates (Department for Education, 2024). This isn't just a number – it represents lost productivity, a stagnant economy, and widening social inequalities. In response, the government's introduction of Skills England offers a glimmer of hope, but its success hinges on a clear vision, strong leadership, and genuine collaboration.
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Shape the Future: Exploring A Quantity Surveying Career

By Davin Dhillon • July 19, 2024
Categories: Career
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Building Your Network: A Student Quantity Surveyor's Guide to Success

By Davin Dhillon • July 19, 2024
Categories: Career
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Growth in UK Construction: Opportunities Abound

By Rhianyth Bater • July 7, 2024
Categories: Industry
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Taming the Construction Chaos: Work Stress Awareness

By Rhianyth Bater • July 1, 2024
Categories: Industry
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Salary Negotiation for Quantity Surveyors: Knowing Your Worth

By Tracey Hutchison • June 26, 2024
Categories: Career
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Can a Quantity Surveyor Thrive in Different Sectors? Here's My Thoughts

By Robson Leslie • June 25, 2024
Categories: Career , Hiring
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Q&A With One of Clearnorth’s Founders: Davin Dhillon

By Rhianyth Bater • June 20, 2024
Categories: Industry
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From QS Revolving Door to Retention Oasis: Transform Your Team and Watch Talent Thrive

By Tracey Hutchison • June 18, 2024
Categories: Hiring
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Q&A With One of Clearnorth’s Founders: Tracey Hutchison

By Rhianyth Bater • June 18, 2024
Categories: Industry
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How to Stand Out in Your Quantity Surveying Interview

By Tracey Hutchison • May 31, 2024
Categories: Career , Industry
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When Trust Goes Astray: The Mass-Mail Mayhem of Recruitment Agencies

By Robson Leslie • May 31, 2024
Categories: Career , Industry
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Quantity Surveyors in the Driving Seat: How to Win Over In-Demand Talent

By Davin Dhillon • May 30, 2024
Categories: Hiring , Industry
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Don't Drag Your Feet: Why Speed is Key When Hiring a Quantity Surveyor

By Kyle Wilson • May 29, 2024
Categories: Hiring
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The Magic Project Wand: A Solution to Your Construction Challenges?

By Davin Dhillon • May 29, 2024
Categories: Hiring , Industry
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AI and the Future of Quantity Surveying: A Sector in Transformation

By Rhianyth Bater • May 29, 2024
Categories: Industry
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The Golden Handcuffs: Why Most Counteroffers Backfire

By Robson Leslie • May 28, 2024
Categories: Career , Career Advice
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Impact on Quantity Surveying as the UK Announces July 4th Election

By Davin Dhillon • May 24, 2024
Categories: Industry, Career Advice
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Hitting the Right Rate: A Look at UK Day Rates for Commercial QS & Estimators

By Matthew Williams • May 23, 2024
Categories: Career
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The Hidden Costs of a Poorly Built Team: And Mitigating Risk

By Tracey Hutchison • May 23, 2024
Categories: Hiring , Industry
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Do You Need a Degree to be a Quantity Surveyor?

By Kyle Wilson • May 22, 2024
Categories: Career , Industry
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Going Freelance as a Quantity Surveyor? Don't let IR-35 hold you back.

By Davin Dhillon • May 17, 2024
Categories: Career , Industry
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Vistry's Cost-Cutting Measures - Balancing Profitability with a Healthy Ecosystem?

By Tracey Hutchison • May 17, 2024
Categories: Industry
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Why Going Solo on Negotiations Might Not Be the Move to Land that QS

By Danielle Pears • May 7, 2024
Categories: Hiring
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Why a Quantity Surveying Talent Specialist Just Makes Sense

By Kyle Wilson • April 25, 2024
Categories: Career
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Navigating Job Uncertainty After a Company Goes into Administration

By Rhianyth Bater • April 19, 2024
Categories: Career , Industry
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Are You Paying Your Team Enough? Survey Reveals Compensation Concerns

By Robson Leslie • April 5, 2024
Categories: Hiring , Industry
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Future-proof your career - Emerging Industries for In-Demand QS's

By Robson Leslie • March 17, 2024
Categories: Career , Career Advice
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Manchester's Skyscraper -A Recipe for Disaster?

By Rhianyth Bater • March 13, 2024
Categories: Industry