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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