In terms of the most sought jobs through constructionjobs.ie in 2008, construction project managers jobs have featured prominently on all lists between June and December 2008. So, it should come as no surprise that it is the most popular job at constructionjobs.ie at the end of 2008.
Elsewhere in the chart, quantity surveyor, civil engineering and construction manager positions have all performed well during the year.
Based on our projected construction job opportunities in 2009 expect to see site management positions grow in prominence. If funding can be secured for infrastructural works across Europe, USA and Canada construction managers, civil engineers and QS's should enjoy a wealth of opportunity as the year proceeds.
Civil engineers and project managers should also find job opportunities in Australia and the Middle East. Engineers and experienced trades people will be much in demand in Australia and Canada, while Poland and Ukraine will continue their drive to attract experienced tradespeople and civil engineers home to meet their infrastructural requirements for the 2012 UEFA European Championships.
Top 10 constructionjob.ie Construction Job Applications December 08
Construction : Project Management
Construction : Quantity Surveying / QS
Construction : Civil Engineering
Construction : Construction Management
Construction : Health & Safety
Construction : Electrical Engineering
Construction : Site Management
Construction : Contracts Management
Construction : Site Engineering
Construction : Planning
Top 10 constructionjob.ie Construction Job Applications June
Construction : Project Management
Construction : Quantity Surveying/QS
Construction : Health & Safety
Construction : Civil Engineering
Construction : Site Engineering
Construction : Site Management
Construction : Foreperson
Construction : Construction Management
Design : CAD
Construction : Planning
Construction : CAD/ Electrical Engineering
Monday, December 22, 2008
Seven UK Construction Sectors to Watch in 2009
Several high profile construction projects will require an array of experienced construction professionals over the next 18 months. The UK’s ConstructionSkills Network is predicting over 40,000 new construction jobs will be created every year between 2009 and 2013, with the north-east benefiting with the creation of 1,700 new construction jobs year on year. North east infrastructure projects, such as the £260m New Tyne Crossing and Building Schools for the Future programme are two construction areas that will drive construction recruitment activity over the next four years.
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Key UK Construction Recruitment Opportunities to watch in 2009
Crossrail
The £16bn Crossrail project, the largest civil engineering project in Europe, is the most exciting infrastructure projects of 2009. The rail scheme, running from Maidenhead in the west, to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east, has been in planning for 20 years. The £300m to 400m project delivery partner role will be announced in March. Enabling works frameworks will be awarded in the same month, while contracts notices for the main works will be published in summer next year.
Key Crossrail Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Senior Estimator, Planner, Civil Engineer
London Olympics 2012
Activity is increasing steadily on the Olympic Park. The latest figures show that of the 2,701 strong workforce currently working on the Olympic Park. Milestones to be achieved by summer include completing the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre foundations.
Up to 9,000 construction workers will be needed at the peak of construction on the Olympic Park in 2009/2010.
Key London Olympics Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Planner/Senior Planner, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineer
Energy
Seven new nuclear power plants are planned for construction over the coming years with individual budgets of £600m each. A £1bn coal-fired power station, Kingsnorth plant proposed by Eon, is also expected to receive government approval in the New Year. A number of other power companies have also outlined plans for coal-fired stations and are waiting to see what happens to the EON project.
Key UK Energy Construction Job Opportunities in 2009. Senior Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Service Engineer, Contracts Manager, HVAC Engineer
Education
The UK Government's £45bn Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme has set a number of priorities for the next 18 months. The administering body Partnerships for Schools (PfS) recently reported a number of new entrants a growing number of companies entering the area. The programme is being fast tracked with local authorities now able to bring their BSF schemes forward for early inclusion. The European Investment Bank has offered to provide 50percent of funding for up to five BSF schemes. But another 18 schemes will also need funding by the end of 2009.
The PfS £2bn National Academy framework delivers capital- funded Academy school schemes and smaller BSF schemes, typically under £150m. The framework is due to be renewed in 2009, doubling in size to a £4bn pipeline of work. The six leading companies in the market are Carillion; Balfour Beatty; Kier, Laing O'Rourke; Wilmott Dixon and Skanska.
Key UK Education Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Manager, Construction Health and Safety Manager
Healthcare
Small and medium-sized healthcare schemes will be the order of the day in 2009. This covers contracts with a value of under £100m, which can be procured much quicker than larger scale PFI projects. Fourteen firms are currently bidding for up to 10 places on the new £1bn framework, known as NHS Express LIFT. The deal will run for two years with a two-year extension option. Key companies include Eric Wright; Laing O'Rourke; Vinci; Skanska;Costain; Miller; and Morgan Sindall.
Key UK Healthcare Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Architect
Roads
Site-clearance has started on the £5bn privately-funded M25 widening scheme. Balfour Beatty head up the ConnectPlus consortium on the Design Build Finance and Operate (DBFO). The project will be fully operational during 2009. There are another four projects, with a total value of £325m that can expect starts in 2009:
£30m improvements to the A180/A160 junction near Immingham Port.
£100m A46 dualling between Newark and Widmerpool.
£30m of improvements to the A12 between the M25 and Ipswich.
£165m south east Manchester relief road.
Key UK Roads Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Highways Engineer. Civil Engineer, Construction Project Manager
Water infrastructure
Between 2008 and 2010 it is estimated at least £7bn will be spent on Government water projects. On top of that, a number of water and sewage firms have called for an extra £500m between 2008 to 2010 to be spent on upgrade projects.
Key UK Water Services Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Water Planner, Senior Planner, Quantity Surveyor.
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Key UK Construction Recruitment Opportunities to watch in 2009
Crossrail
The £16bn Crossrail project, the largest civil engineering project in Europe, is the most exciting infrastructure projects of 2009. The rail scheme, running from Maidenhead in the west, to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east, has been in planning for 20 years. The £300m to 400m project delivery partner role will be announced in March. Enabling works frameworks will be awarded in the same month, while contracts notices for the main works will be published in summer next year.
Key Crossrail Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Senior Estimator, Planner, Civil Engineer
London Olympics 2012
Activity is increasing steadily on the Olympic Park. The latest figures show that of the 2,701 strong workforce currently working on the Olympic Park. Milestones to be achieved by summer include completing the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre foundations.
Up to 9,000 construction workers will be needed at the peak of construction on the Olympic Park in 2009/2010.
Key London Olympics Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Planner/Senior Planner, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineer
Energy
Seven new nuclear power plants are planned for construction over the coming years with individual budgets of £600m each. A £1bn coal-fired power station, Kingsnorth plant proposed by Eon, is also expected to receive government approval in the New Year. A number of other power companies have also outlined plans for coal-fired stations and are waiting to see what happens to the EON project.
Key UK Energy Construction Job Opportunities in 2009. Senior Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Service Engineer, Contracts Manager, HVAC Engineer
Education
The UK Government's £45bn Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme has set a number of priorities for the next 18 months. The administering body Partnerships for Schools (PfS) recently reported a number of new entrants a growing number of companies entering the area. The programme is being fast tracked with local authorities now able to bring their BSF schemes forward for early inclusion. The European Investment Bank has offered to provide 50percent of funding for up to five BSF schemes. But another 18 schemes will also need funding by the end of 2009.
The PfS £2bn National Academy framework delivers capital- funded Academy school schemes and smaller BSF schemes, typically under £150m. The framework is due to be renewed in 2009, doubling in size to a £4bn pipeline of work. The six leading companies in the market are Carillion; Balfour Beatty; Kier, Laing O'Rourke; Wilmott Dixon and Skanska.
Key UK Education Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Manager, Construction Health and Safety Manager
Healthcare
Small and medium-sized healthcare schemes will be the order of the day in 2009. This covers contracts with a value of under £100m, which can be procured much quicker than larger scale PFI projects. Fourteen firms are currently bidding for up to 10 places on the new £1bn framework, known as NHS Express LIFT. The deal will run for two years with a two-year extension option. Key companies include Eric Wright; Laing O'Rourke; Vinci; Skanska;Costain; Miller; and Morgan Sindall.
Key UK Healthcare Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Architect
Roads
Site-clearance has started on the £5bn privately-funded M25 widening scheme. Balfour Beatty head up the ConnectPlus consortium on the Design Build Finance and Operate (DBFO). The project will be fully operational during 2009. There are another four projects, with a total value of £325m that can expect starts in 2009:
£30m improvements to the A180/A160 junction near Immingham Port.
£100m A46 dualling between Newark and Widmerpool.
£30m of improvements to the A12 between the M25 and Ipswich.
£165m south east Manchester relief road.
Key UK Roads Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Highways Engineer. Civil Engineer, Construction Project Manager
Water infrastructure
Between 2008 and 2010 it is estimated at least £7bn will be spent on Government water projects. On top of that, a number of water and sewage firms have called for an extra £500m between 2008 to 2010 to be spent on upgrade projects.
Key UK Water Services Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Water Planner, Senior Planner, Quantity Surveyor.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Peru predicts strong construction recruitment activity for 2009
Construction jobs South America
When you look at recruitment activity in South America on constructionjobs.ie, Peru has always performed month on month. At the end of 2007, the country promised to be one of the world's construction recruitment hotspots in 2008, and it delivered on this prediction. So, we are delighted to see that the country is expecting another strong year of construction activity in 2009, particularly in infrastructure development.
According to the Peruvian National Institute of Statistics and Informatics, Construction, Peru's construction, transport, agriculture and fishing sectors will create the most jobs in 2009 amid the global financial crisis. Construction and transports activities will keep on rising, boosting the domestic demand.
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Most sought Australian construction and mining job candidates in 2009
Top construction jobs in Australia for 2009
The Australian Government has moved to fast track the visa applications of professionals who are most critical to the country’s economic development in 2009. And 17 construction and mining jobs categories feature in the all-important list.
Under the program, which will be operational from 01 January, 2009, the Government will fast track the processing of permanent migration visas where the skilled migrants are sponsored by an employer. However, people applying to come to Australia without a sponsor will be given priority if they have an occupation on the government's list of skills in critical shortage.
Australian Government Dept of Immigration & Citizenship Critical Skills List
This list of Australian construction and mining jobs that feature on the Critical Skills List will only apply to people who are seeking to migrate under the skilled migration program who are not sponsored by an employer or nominated by a state or territory government.
Cleck here to find the latest construction jobs in Australia
The Australian Government has moved to fast track the visa applications of professionals who are most critical to the country’s economic development in 2009. And 17 construction and mining jobs categories feature in the all-important list.
Under the program, which will be operational from 01 January, 2009, the Government will fast track the processing of permanent migration visas where the skilled migrants are sponsored by an employer. However, people applying to come to Australia without a sponsor will be given priority if they have an occupation on the government's list of skills in critical shortage.
Australian Government Dept of Immigration & Citizenship Critical Skills List
This list of Australian construction and mining jobs that feature on the Critical Skills List will only apply to people who are seeking to migrate under the skilled migration program who are not sponsored by an employer or nominated by a state or territory government.
- Bricklayer
- Cabinetmaker
- Carpenter
- Carpenter and Joiner (various)
- Electrician (general)
- Electrician (special class)
- Electronic Equipment Trades
- Engineer – Civil
- Engineer – Electrical
- Engineer – Mechanical
- Engineer – Mining
- Fibrous Plasterer
- Gasfitter
- Metal Fabricator, Boilermaker
- Metal Fitter
- Metal Machinist
- Plumber (general)
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Top Construction jobs in UAE in 2009
The United Arab Emirates may be the Disney World of the global construction industry, and Dubai may be seen as the instigator of the construction and engineering revolution in the Middle East, however other emirates of the UAE, particularly Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, look set to continue performing well during 2009 in terms of construction jobs creation.
With vast reserves of oil to insulate them, to a certain degree, from the current global financial crisis, the massive growth in Middle East construction job applications on constructionjobs.ie during 2008 will continue in 2009 with the emirates of the UAE being the most popular region for construction job applications from ambitious construction professionals.
Building and engineering projects, started and planned for the next year include airports, rail lines, waterfront residential developments and kilometre-high towers to name a few. So, throughout the year we expect to see an endless stream of construction job opportunities for experienced, particularly high-rise experienced, construction professionals in the following areas
With vast reserves of oil to insulate them, to a certain degree, from the current global financial crisis, the massive growth in Middle East construction job applications on constructionjobs.ie during 2008 will continue in 2009 with the emirates of the UAE being the most popular region for construction job applications from ambitious construction professionals.
Building and engineering projects, started and planned for the next year include airports, rail lines, waterfront residential developments and kilometre-high towers to name a few. So, throughout the year we expect to see an endless stream of construction job opportunities for experienced, particularly high-rise experienced, construction professionals in the following areas
- Architect
- Construction Project Manager
- Construction Project Engineer
- Construction Site Manager
- Construction Site Engineer
- Construction Cost Manager
- Construction quantity surveyor
- Construction Manager
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
4.5GW in offshore wind farm projects now planned for UK
The UK has reached a total of 4.5GW in offshore wind farm projects with planning approval, as the world's second largest offshore wind farm receives approved for development off the coast of North Wales.
The Npower Renewables' Gwynt y Mor Offshore Wind Farm will comprise 250 turbines and have a generating capacity of 750MW. The planned world’s largest offshore wind farm is the 1GW London Array scheme, which will be built off the coast of Kent in the coming years.
Gwynt y Mor will be the largest of four offshore wind farms in North Wales, which combined will have the potential to power the equivalent of around 680,000 homes with green electricity.
North Wales already has two offshore farms, a 30 turbine farm at North Hoyle and 25 turbines at Burbo. A 25-turbine farm at Rhyl Flats is currently nearing completion.
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The Npower Renewables' Gwynt y Mor Offshore Wind Farm will comprise 250 turbines and have a generating capacity of 750MW. The planned world’s largest offshore wind farm is the 1GW London Array scheme, which will be built off the coast of Kent in the coming years.
Gwynt y Mor will be the largest of four offshore wind farms in North Wales, which combined will have the potential to power the equivalent of around 680,000 homes with green electricity.
North Wales already has two offshore farms, a 30 turbine farm at North Hoyle and 25 turbines at Burbo. A 25-turbine farm at Rhyl Flats is currently nearing completion.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Constructionjobs.ie Top 10 November Construction Jobs
The Constructionjobs.ie November Top 10 Construction Jobs Table sees Construction Manager leap to the top spot from fifth place as a result of the number of applications made in the month.
While Construction Project Manager and Construction Civil Engineer hold the the same positions as the previous chart, applications bubbling under just outside the Top 10 include Construction Planners, Construction Engineers, Construction CAD, and Design Architects and Electrical Engineers.
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Constructionjobs.ie Top 10 Jobs for November
While Construction Project Manager and Construction Civil Engineer hold the the same positions as the previous chart, applications bubbling under just outside the Top 10 include Construction Planners, Construction Engineers, Construction CAD, and Design Architects and Electrical Engineers.
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Constructionjobs.ie Top 10 Jobs for November
- Construction Manager
- Construction Project Manager
- Construction Civil Engineer
- Construction Quantity Surveyor/QS
- Construction Health & Safety Manager
- Construction Site Engineer
- Construction Electrical Engineer
- Construction Foreperson
- Construction Contracts Manager
- Construction Site Manager
Monday, December 1, 2008
Exporting the Tiger – Irish construction seeks global opportunities
At the centre of the Irish Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Annual Conference 2008, which took place at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Dublin, was opportunities that lie ahead for the Irish construction industry in the coming years. At a time when cashflow management is the focus for many Irish construction firms, the CIF has continued its drive to find opportunities abroad for Irish companies. And those that attended were in no doubt at the end of the conference as to where many of those opportunities will lie in the years ahead. constructionjobs.ie was also in attendance and highlights what the experts see as key opportunities on the global construction stage for Irish construction firms and construction professionals.
Eastern Europe set to build
Presenting on opportunities in Europe, Annette Hughes of DKM Economic Consultants said that a number countries in Central and Eastern Europe will be in a stronger position in terms of construction and construction recruitment activity than those in Western Europe in the next two years. She pointed particularly to infrastructural works in Slovakia, Romania, Macedonia Bulgaria, Poland and Czech Republic. Of the Eastern and Central European countries prospects for expenditure are particularly high in Poland. The hosting of the 2012 European Championships has driven Poland into a major infrastructural development programme, helped in no small way with European Structural Funds that all the new Member States scan avail of. Infrastructure expected to be the only sector growing across Euroconstruct Area, especially in Poland and Slovakia.
Elsewhere, Russia, Turkey and Romania seem well placed to cope with current crisis and housing and infrastructure developments are expected to continue.
A €57bn investment in infrastructure is expected in Russia over next two years. This will be spent on roads, energy, railways plus preparation for Winter Olympics in 2014.
There will also be greater focus on the energy efficiency of buildings, with extensive investment expected in Germany’s power stations. And with the predicted end of the current downturn expected in 2010, when markets start to grow again climate change challenges will expand the role for renewable energy projects across Europe.
Latest Construction Job opportunities in Mainland Europe
Looking East
Speaking about construction opportunities in China Ray Doyle of CHIRL sourcing solutions said that Irish companies looking to Asia will have to be prepared to put in the time to develop opportunities .
He highlighted a number of planned projects. The Shanghai to Beijing train line is set to start in 2010 and when completed in 2014 at a cost of €25bn will have a total length of 1318km. Work will also start on the €4bn Shanghai - Hangzou Maglev train line in 2010, with a resulting 169km of new train line within Shanghai when completed in 2014. China is also planning to develop 30Gw of wind farms by 2020.
Latest Construction Job Opportunities in Asia
Construction opportunities in the UK
A presentation by Kevin Kavanagh of Enterprise Ireland highlighted opportunities for Irish companies in the UK over the coming years.
Key areas that offer potential for Irish firms include
London Olympics – £10bn
Building Schools for the Future – £12bn over five years
Crossrail – £16bn
Regeneration of the West End – £5bn
Commonwealth Games 2014 in Scotland – A £288m Roads Programme
Latest Construction Job Opportunities in the United Kingdom
Other speakers looked at Construction Opportunities in Ireland (Transport 21 and power infrastructure rollout) and construction opportunities in the Middle East, which we will update in the coming weeks. But, ultimately, it was a case of those who have the set up and capacity to export their expertise should be looking very seriously at realigning their companies to deliver on a global scale.
Find the latest construction jobs and the world's latest construction job hotspots
Eastern Europe set to build
Presenting on opportunities in Europe, Annette Hughes of DKM Economic Consultants said that a number countries in Central and Eastern Europe will be in a stronger position in terms of construction and construction recruitment activity than those in Western Europe in the next two years. She pointed particularly to infrastructural works in Slovakia, Romania, Macedonia Bulgaria, Poland and Czech Republic. Of the Eastern and Central European countries prospects for expenditure are particularly high in Poland. The hosting of the 2012 European Championships has driven Poland into a major infrastructural development programme, helped in no small way with European Structural Funds that all the new Member States scan avail of. Infrastructure expected to be the only sector growing across Euroconstruct Area, especially in Poland and Slovakia.
Elsewhere, Russia, Turkey and Romania seem well placed to cope with current crisis and housing and infrastructure developments are expected to continue.
A €57bn investment in infrastructure is expected in Russia over next two years. This will be spent on roads, energy, railways plus preparation for Winter Olympics in 2014.
There will also be greater focus on the energy efficiency of buildings, with extensive investment expected in Germany’s power stations. And with the predicted end of the current downturn expected in 2010, when markets start to grow again climate change challenges will expand the role for renewable energy projects across Europe.
Latest Construction Job opportunities in Mainland Europe
Looking East
Speaking about construction opportunities in China Ray Doyle of CHIRL sourcing solutions said that Irish companies looking to Asia will have to be prepared to put in the time to develop opportunities .
He highlighted a number of planned projects. The Shanghai to Beijing train line is set to start in 2010 and when completed in 2014 at a cost of €25bn will have a total length of 1318km. Work will also start on the €4bn Shanghai - Hangzou Maglev train line in 2010, with a resulting 169km of new train line within Shanghai when completed in 2014. China is also planning to develop 30Gw of wind farms by 2020.
Latest Construction Job Opportunities in Asia
Construction opportunities in the UK
A presentation by Kevin Kavanagh of Enterprise Ireland highlighted opportunities for Irish companies in the UK over the coming years.
Key areas that offer potential for Irish firms include
London Olympics – £10bn
Building Schools for the Future – £12bn over five years
Crossrail – £16bn
Regeneration of the West End – £5bn
Commonwealth Games 2014 in Scotland – A £288m Roads Programme
Latest Construction Job Opportunities in the United Kingdom
Other speakers looked at Construction Opportunities in Ireland (Transport 21 and power infrastructure rollout) and construction opportunities in the Middle East, which we will update in the coming weeks. But, ultimately, it was a case of those who have the set up and capacity to export their expertise should be looking very seriously at realigning their companies to deliver on a global scale.
Find the latest construction jobs and the world's latest construction job hotspots
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Boomtime for Canada's civils sector
With the smell of recession in the air the Canadian government has moved to stave off a downturn by committing more funding to capital and municipal construction projects.
At a meeting in Ottawa at the beginning of November, the federal Canadian government and provinces said it would accelerate infrastructure spending to remedy the country's ailing economy. At the First Ministers' meeting, Prime Minister Stephen Harper agreed to push for quicker action on the construction front as a means of stimulating job creation. And with an array of major construction schemes already through the planning stages, the prospects for construction jobs in Canada, particularly jobs in Canada’s civils industry look relatively bright.
A recent study released by the Canadian municipalities claims that $1bn dollars spent infrastructure, "would produce more jobs and a greater economic stimulus than a combined $2-billion tax reduction." The fact that country's bridges, roads, sewage and water pipes are in bad shape and need the investment also means the government’s commitment is very timely.
Hundreds of municipal infrastructure projects are already set to go in to construction phase and they can be financed by a fund of $3bn in the federal Building Canada Fund.
Key projects that will drive the infrastructure boom include plans to further develop transit networks in several Canadian cities. These are all ready to go to site, once funding is approved. Ottawa’s city council has also just approved $1.7 billion transit plans that include a 12-kilometre light rail line east-west across the city, with a tunnel under a section of downtown.
Unlike other countries that have cut back on their capital spending, the Canadian government’s decision to spend, spend and spend should be a welcome boost for those considering emigrating and seeking construction jobs in Canada.
Find the Latest and Top Construction Jobs in Canada
At a meeting in Ottawa at the beginning of November, the federal Canadian government and provinces said it would accelerate infrastructure spending to remedy the country's ailing economy. At the First Ministers' meeting, Prime Minister Stephen Harper agreed to push for quicker action on the construction front as a means of stimulating job creation. And with an array of major construction schemes already through the planning stages, the prospects for construction jobs in Canada, particularly jobs in Canada’s civils industry look relatively bright.
A recent study released by the Canadian municipalities claims that $1bn dollars spent infrastructure, "would produce more jobs and a greater economic stimulus than a combined $2-billion tax reduction." The fact that country's bridges, roads, sewage and water pipes are in bad shape and need the investment also means the government’s commitment is very timely.
Hundreds of municipal infrastructure projects are already set to go in to construction phase and they can be financed by a fund of $3bn in the federal Building Canada Fund.
Key projects that will drive the infrastructure boom include plans to further develop transit networks in several Canadian cities. These are all ready to go to site, once funding is approved. Ottawa’s city council has also just approved $1.7 billion transit plans that include a 12-kilometre light rail line east-west across the city, with a tunnel under a section of downtown.
Unlike other countries that have cut back on their capital spending, the Canadian government’s decision to spend, spend and spend should be a welcome boost for those considering emigrating and seeking construction jobs in Canada.
Find the Latest and Top Construction Jobs in Canada
Canada’s Top 10 construction, oil and gas trade jobs
Although Canada’s economy has fared reasonably well during 2008 when compared to many other economies, the country expects to suffer somewhat during 2009. Because of its close ties with the US economy, it is practically unavoidable. On only one occasion it did not follow the US in to recession.
However, the outlook for Canada's construction, oil and gas jobs is relatively positive as the country has been suffering a shortage of skilled cionstruction, oil and gas tradesmen for a number of years now. With vast natural resources, many construction projects and an aging workforce, Canadian construction firms are looking to Europe to hire skilled foreign tradesmen.
Skilled tradespeople are in demand in many sectors in all 10 provinces and three territories of Canada. And, if you have the required amount of work experience in order to be certified and to work, maybe Canada has the right job and lifestyle for you.
In terms of wages, Canada has some of the highest paying construction jobs in the world. And when it comes to visas, Canada has significantly less stringent criteria and processes than is the case in the US. Its immigration laws allow foreign workers to bring their family to Canada, and apply for Permanent Residency status.
The Top 10 Construction trades that are regularly sought are outlined below. And while demand changes from month to month for the trade, the actual trades being sought rarely do
Canada’s Top 10 most in demand construction, oil and gas trades
Find the latest construction, oil and gas jobs in Canada
However, the outlook for Canada's construction, oil and gas jobs is relatively positive as the country has been suffering a shortage of skilled cionstruction, oil and gas tradesmen for a number of years now. With vast natural resources, many construction projects and an aging workforce, Canadian construction firms are looking to Europe to hire skilled foreign tradesmen.
Skilled tradespeople are in demand in many sectors in all 10 provinces and three territories of Canada. And, if you have the required amount of work experience in order to be certified and to work, maybe Canada has the right job and lifestyle for you.
In terms of wages, Canada has some of the highest paying construction jobs in the world. And when it comes to visas, Canada has significantly less stringent criteria and processes than is the case in the US. Its immigration laws allow foreign workers to bring their family to Canada, and apply for Permanent Residency status.
The Top 10 Construction trades that are regularly sought are outlined below. And while demand changes from month to month for the trade, the actual trades being sought rarely do
Canada’s Top 10 most in demand construction, oil and gas trades
- Bricklayers
- Carpenters
- Tower crane operators
- Electricians
- Welders
- Gasfitters
- Gas utility operator
- Iron and Sheet Metal Workers
- Plumbers
- Oil and gas rig technicians
Find the latest construction, oil and gas jobs in Canada
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Irish Budget 2008 – Let’s try National Development Plan B
It was very much a case of National Development Plan B, when Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenehan TD unveiled his economy jump-start budget, which may result in some construction job activity in the education, housing renovation and infrastructure sectors.
The Irish Construction Industry Federation was quick to welcome the budget because Minister Lenehan did not go as far as expected in making cuts in the National Development Plan. But concern remains about how quickly the Government can get future infrastructure developments on site.
Transport 21
A quick look at the revised Transport 21 Plan shows that because many projects were at such an advanced stage of planning they could not be cut back. So, plans for Luas extensions and the Metro projects will proceed, despite misgivings from some quarters. Likewise the interurban route remains on track for completion by 2010. After that, smaller, but not necessarily small roads projects, will feel the pinch. With a capital budget of €900m Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has listed six road projects that have been deferred for at least a year. These include the Arklow to Rathnew road in Co Wicklow (back to 2010) and the Atlantic Corridor with the rescheduling of the N18 Oranmore to Gort section a cause for concern regarding access between Galway and Shannon Airport. If these projects are delayed for too long, the big worry here is that the Government will return to a stop/start piecemeal roads programme associated with the 80s. And with fixed price contracts now in place and an Irish civils industry geared up to deliver, it would make sense for the Government to get some mechanism in place to deliver the necessary roads network and complete these smaller but vital regional urban links.
Education
In the weeks leading up to the budget, Minister for Education Batt O’Keefe granted approval for 25 new school building projects to proceed to the tender and construction phases: a clever political move? Minister O’Keefe has been one government minister who has been lauded for his openness in presenting the effects of the budget on his Department’s spending plans. And while he faces great criticism on class sizes and student grants cuts, the fall in the price of land and the deficit of school buildings in the country means that much will be expected from his department in the next 18 months. Minister O’Keefe has a capital allocation for next year of €889 million – an increase of €79 million, or almost 10%, on 2008 spending.
Commercial development
The reduction of stamp duty on commercial property from nine to six percent could be enough to renew activity in the commercial property market. According to a number of real estate agencies there is growing interest in European property from foreign speculators and the three-percentage point cut makes the Irish commercial market a very attractive option for anyone looking to expand their European property portfolio. However, whether this proves the case is dependent on more money being available on the market.
Housing
A revised housing loans scheme and increase in mortgage interest relief for first time buyers has also been welcomed by the construction industry. However this may take some time to work its way through the system. However the €15m allocation to the Home energy Saving Scheme, while well short of the originally planned allocation is good news for those in the housing renovation sector and should create job opportunities for those working with energy efficacy products such as BER assessors, insulation installers, window installers and in indeed renewable energy products.
Construction job opportunities
Those looking for construction jobs in school building and housing renovation should be particularly happy with the budget. While those looking for construction jobs in road and rail development may have to wait and see how quickly future projects can be rolled out.
The Irish Construction Industry Federation was quick to welcome the budget because Minister Lenehan did not go as far as expected in making cuts in the National Development Plan. But concern remains about how quickly the Government can get future infrastructure developments on site.
Transport 21
A quick look at the revised Transport 21 Plan shows that because many projects were at such an advanced stage of planning they could not be cut back. So, plans for Luas extensions and the Metro projects will proceed, despite misgivings from some quarters. Likewise the interurban route remains on track for completion by 2010. After that, smaller, but not necessarily small roads projects, will feel the pinch. With a capital budget of €900m Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has listed six road projects that have been deferred for at least a year. These include the Arklow to Rathnew road in Co Wicklow (back to 2010) and the Atlantic Corridor with the rescheduling of the N18 Oranmore to Gort section a cause for concern regarding access between Galway and Shannon Airport. If these projects are delayed for too long, the big worry here is that the Government will return to a stop/start piecemeal roads programme associated with the 80s. And with fixed price contracts now in place and an Irish civils industry geared up to deliver, it would make sense for the Government to get some mechanism in place to deliver the necessary roads network and complete these smaller but vital regional urban links.
Education
In the weeks leading up to the budget, Minister for Education Batt O’Keefe granted approval for 25 new school building projects to proceed to the tender and construction phases: a clever political move? Minister O’Keefe has been one government minister who has been lauded for his openness in presenting the effects of the budget on his Department’s spending plans. And while he faces great criticism on class sizes and student grants cuts, the fall in the price of land and the deficit of school buildings in the country means that much will be expected from his department in the next 18 months. Minister O’Keefe has a capital allocation for next year of €889 million – an increase of €79 million, or almost 10%, on 2008 spending.
Commercial development
The reduction of stamp duty on commercial property from nine to six percent could be enough to renew activity in the commercial property market. According to a number of real estate agencies there is growing interest in European property from foreign speculators and the three-percentage point cut makes the Irish commercial market a very attractive option for anyone looking to expand their European property portfolio. However, whether this proves the case is dependent on more money being available on the market.
Housing
A revised housing loans scheme and increase in mortgage interest relief for first time buyers has also been welcomed by the construction industry. However this may take some time to work its way through the system. However the €15m allocation to the Home energy Saving Scheme, while well short of the originally planned allocation is good news for those in the housing renovation sector and should create job opportunities for those working with energy efficacy products such as BER assessors, insulation installers, window installers and in indeed renewable energy products.
Construction job opportunities
Those looking for construction jobs in school building and housing renovation should be particularly happy with the budget. While those looking for construction jobs in road and rail development may have to wait and see how quickly future projects can be rolled out.
Friday, October 17, 2008
constructionjobs.ie flys high on global market
Global construction recruitment activity jumps on Constructionjobs.ie in September
In September 2008, constructionjobs.ie passed another landmark when 52 per cent of all job applications through our site were for construction professional jobs outside of Ireland.
Construction professional job opportunities in the Middle East now accounts for 50 per cent of global activity on the website. Our latest applications figures show a meteoric rise in the number of applications for construction professional jobs in Gulf States such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
During September of an overall total of 10,893 job applications, 5,686 applications (52%) were for jobs outside of Ireland, while 5,207 (48%) were for construction jobs in Ireland.
Of the 5,686 overseas applications, 2,843 (50%) job applications were for construction professional jobs in the Middle East region. This is a meteoric figure, when you consider that only 54 applications were made for Middle East construction professional jobs in February last.
A further breakdown of the overall figure also indicates a high number of applicants seeking construction professional job opportunities in the UK and construction professional job opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The UK accounted for 25 per cent of overseas construction job applications, while the region of Australia and New Zealand has 15% of overseas construction job applications.
While applications for construction professional jobs in Ireland totalled 5,207 (48%) in September, the 52 per cent level of activity in the global construction professional recruitment arena means that we have developed with jobseekers and recruiters to meet the changing needs of the global construction professional recruitment market.
Overall, there were 34,500 unique visitors to constructionjobs.ie in September. Of which Ireland accounted for 70%,
Rest of the World 19% and
The UK 10%.
Who's recruiting
On the recruiter front the main performers on the site have been Irish recruitment agencies diversifying to deliver construction job opportunities in the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, as well as construction professional jobs in Canada and USA. However a growing number of international recruiting clients are also choosing constructionjobs.ie to attract an Irish construction professionals for positions in their regions of operation.
Top 10 September Construction Jobs
Our September Top 10 Construction Professional Jobs Table indicates a mass of movement of Construction Health & Safety Professionals and Construction Project Managers to meet the the growing number of jobs in these areas.
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Constructionjobs.ie Top 10 Jobs for September
In September 2008, constructionjobs.ie passed another landmark when 52 per cent of all job applications through our site were for construction professional jobs outside of Ireland.
Construction professional job opportunities in the Middle East now accounts for 50 per cent of global activity on the website. Our latest applications figures show a meteoric rise in the number of applications for construction professional jobs in Gulf States such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
During September of an overall total of 10,893 job applications, 5,686 applications (52%) were for jobs outside of Ireland, while 5,207 (48%) were for construction jobs in Ireland.
Of the 5,686 overseas applications, 2,843 (50%) job applications were for construction professional jobs in the Middle East region. This is a meteoric figure, when you consider that only 54 applications were made for Middle East construction professional jobs in February last.
A further breakdown of the overall figure also indicates a high number of applicants seeking construction professional job opportunities in the UK and construction professional job opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The UK accounted for 25 per cent of overseas construction job applications, while the region of Australia and New Zealand has 15% of overseas construction job applications.
While applications for construction professional jobs in Ireland totalled 5,207 (48%) in September, the 52 per cent level of activity in the global construction professional recruitment arena means that we have developed with jobseekers and recruiters to meet the changing needs of the global construction professional recruitment market.
Overall, there were 34,500 unique visitors to constructionjobs.ie in September. Of which Ireland accounted for 70%,
Rest of the World 19% and
The UK 10%.
Who's recruiting
On the recruiter front the main performers on the site have been Irish recruitment agencies diversifying to deliver construction job opportunities in the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, as well as construction professional jobs in Canada and USA. However a growing number of international recruiting clients are also choosing constructionjobs.ie to attract an Irish construction professionals for positions in their regions of operation.
Top 10 September Construction Jobs
Our September Top 10 Construction Professional Jobs Table indicates a mass of movement of Construction Health & Safety Professionals and Construction Project Managers to meet the the growing number of jobs in these areas.
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Constructionjobs.ie Top 10 Jobs for September
- Construction : Health & Safety
- Construction : Project Management
- Construction : Civil Engineering
- Construction : Quantity Surveying / QS
- Construction : Construction Management
- Construction : Site Engineering
- Construction : Foreperson
- Construction : Electrical Engineering
- Construction : Contracts Management
- Construction : Site Management
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Oman – Tourism and infrastructure development offer construction jobs for years to come
The Sultanate of Oman, one of the six GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries, is looking to tourism to sustain its economy in to the future.
In recent years, a change in law regarding foreign freehold ownership has resulted in foreigners being allowed to own property in designated integrated tourism areas. Land prices in Oman are estimated to be roughly 50 per cent of those in Dubai, and 65 per cent of those in Bahrain.
In terms of real estate the recent trend has been towards ownership of apartments. In the commercial property sector the recent increased movement of foreign firms in to Oman has resulted in a major shortages in commercial properties. However, the retail success of neighbouring Dubai has meant that the Omani retail sector is developing less quickly.
Construction projects
Oman has its fair share of ambitious development schemes, and much is hinged on a Development Plan that will see many of these schemes completed before 2020.
Of the large-scale developments currently under construction, the €20bn Blue City has to be the most exciting. But The Wave, Shalam Yiti and Oman’s first rail line have also been grabbing the headlines in recent years.
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In recent years, a change in law regarding foreign freehold ownership has resulted in foreigners being allowed to own property in designated integrated tourism areas. Land prices in Oman are estimated to be roughly 50 per cent of those in Dubai, and 65 per cent of those in Bahrain.
In terms of real estate the recent trend has been towards ownership of apartments. In the commercial property sector the recent increased movement of foreign firms in to Oman has resulted in a major shortages in commercial properties. However, the retail success of neighbouring Dubai has meant that the Omani retail sector is developing less quickly.
Construction projects
Oman has its fair share of ambitious development schemes, and much is hinged on a Development Plan that will see many of these schemes completed before 2020.
Of the large-scale developments currently under construction, the €20bn Blue City has to be the most exciting. But The Wave, Shalam Yiti and Oman’s first rail line have also been grabbing the headlines in recent years.
- Blue City was launched in 2005 and is being built on over 35sq km of some of Oman’s most breathtaking beaches, about 100kms north of the capital city, Muscat. The first phase of the 15-year project, AL-Madina Al-Zarqa ($1.8bn) is due for completion in 2009. When completed in 2020, Blue City is expected to accommodate 200,000 people.
- The Wave is a $1bn tourism Joint Venture involving the Omani Government, Majid Al Futtaim Investments (MAFI) and the Omani Pensions Fund. It is due for completion in 2012.
- Salam Yiti is a $1.7bn mountainside resort project located between the Al Hajar Ash Sharqi Mountains and the Gulf of Oman. The development is also only a 15-minute drive from Muscat. Spread across 420-hectares and rising to a height of 140m above sea level, and it will include golf courses and marinas. Salam Yiti is being developed by Sama Dubai and is scheduled for completion by 2013.
- Oman is quite unique in the world in that it has no railway network. In early 2008, the Omani Government unveiled plans for the country’s first rail line. The line will initially be used to transport goods, with passengers on board at a later stage. While it is still very much at planning stage, the line is planned connect the Sohar Port with Birka on the outskirts of Muscat, covering a distance of 200km. It will then be extended to Duqm, where there are plans to develop a new seaport and airport at a later stage.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Bahrain – Small Island, Big Ambitions
In order to overcome the challenge of limited development space, Dubai came up with the brainwave of creating a man-made island to create more beachfront. In 2001, this idea evolved in to The Palm Jumeriah, and the ‘The World’ collection of private islands followed soon after.
The island Kingdom of Bahrain (at 665-sq km is two thirds the size of County Louth) has been similarly affected by the scale of development that has taken place in the state over the past few decades. With a minimum of land available for development, property values have risen dramatically in recent years, and the island is now very much focused on diversifying the range of developments that take place in the coming years. It has also taken the opportunity to create its own version of the man-made island series.
Bahrain is considered to be the fastest growing economy in the Arab world, fastest growing financial centre in the world, and it is also considered to be the freest economy in the Middle East.
So, it should be no surprise that in recent years many multi nationals have chosen Bahrain as the location for their regional headquarters, bringing many experienced senior managers to the island. Foreign residents account for about 40 per cent of Bahrain’s 700,000 population.
Major projects currently on site in Bahrain include The Bahrain Financial Harbour (€900m), Durrat al Bahrain (A €2.1bn series of 15 man-made islands), Health Island Project (€700m)), Al Areen Resort (€750m) and Rifa Views (€300m).
One of the most exciting construction projects to be completed in the Gulf States this year is the 50-floor Bahrain-based World Trade Centre. This twin tower development, ironically for an oil rich state, has three giant wind turbines bridging the gap between the towers. It is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design.
Bahrain International Investment Park
Bahrain's jewel development mega project is the Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP) . This is being developed in the Hidd Industrial Area, and covers over 250 hectares with 25.5km of readily equipped infrastructure such as roads, street lighting, sewage systems, landscaping and desalination systems. BIIP offers 100 per cent foreign ownership of companies, zero per cent tax with a ten-year guarantee, special customs services and no recruitment restrictions.
At the end of September Bahrain's government approved a monorail train network to ease traffic flow on the island. The three-stage development plan is expected to be completed by 2030.
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The island Kingdom of Bahrain (at 665-sq km is two thirds the size of County Louth) has been similarly affected by the scale of development that has taken place in the state over the past few decades. With a minimum of land available for development, property values have risen dramatically in recent years, and the island is now very much focused on diversifying the range of developments that take place in the coming years. It has also taken the opportunity to create its own version of the man-made island series.
Bahrain is considered to be the fastest growing economy in the Arab world, fastest growing financial centre in the world, and it is also considered to be the freest economy in the Middle East.
So, it should be no surprise that in recent years many multi nationals have chosen Bahrain as the location for their regional headquarters, bringing many experienced senior managers to the island. Foreign residents account for about 40 per cent of Bahrain’s 700,000 population.
Major projects currently on site in Bahrain include The Bahrain Financial Harbour (€900m), Durrat al Bahrain (A €2.1bn series of 15 man-made islands), Health Island Project (€700m)), Al Areen Resort (€750m) and Rifa Views (€300m).
One of the most exciting construction projects to be completed in the Gulf States this year is the 50-floor Bahrain-based World Trade Centre. This twin tower development, ironically for an oil rich state, has three giant wind turbines bridging the gap between the towers. It is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design.
Bahrain International Investment Park
Bahrain's jewel development mega project is the Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP) . This is being developed in the Hidd Industrial Area, and covers over 250 hectares with 25.5km of readily equipped infrastructure such as roads, street lighting, sewage systems, landscaping and desalination systems. BIIP offers 100 per cent foreign ownership of companies, zero per cent tax with a ten-year guarantee, special customs services and no recruitment restrictions.
At the end of September Bahrain's government approved a monorail train network to ease traffic flow on the island. The three-stage development plan is expected to be completed by 2030.
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Saudi Arabia – The giant that still sleeps
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is located at the centre of the emerging Gulf States. It has a population of over 27 million people and, at approximately 2.15 sq km in area (some borders in dispute), it is the largest country in the Middle East.
With a per capita income of €20,700, Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. However, in terms of development activity Saudi Arabia has been one of the slower Gulf states to kick in to action. Sometimes referred to as a ‘sleeping giant’, it has to date been more conservative than some other Gulf states, and it has not exploited its development potential with the vigour of some of its neighbours to date. But should this change, it would be expected to outperform all other construction markets in the region.
Projects
At the centre of its development ambitions are six economic cities. King Abdullah Economic City is the largest of these mega projects, and it is planned for completion in 2020. The creation of these six industrialised cities will spearhead Saudi Arabia’s move away from dependency on oil and gas. Further infrastructure development will include a number of major port and railway projects, such as a 950km rail link between the capital Riyadh and the coastal city of Jeddah.
According to NCB Capital, in the coming years demand for residential units in Saudi Arabia will exceed 1.3million units. Recently amended Saudi investment laws now allow foreign investors to invest in a limited number of identified projects.
In the capital city Riyadh, there is a considerable shortage of housing, particularly amongst the lower and middle classes. Growing demand in these markets is expected to drive residential development activity in the capital for at least the next five years.
Outside of Riyadh, major residential projects include Al Khobar Lakes, the first phase of which covers 2.6million sq m, and says the developer, Emaar Middle East, ‘this has a development value of SR4.6bn (€830m). Al Khobar Lakes is one of the largest master-planned communities in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and is located close to Al Khobar City, Dhahran and Dammam.
Another high profile residential scheme called Jeddah Gate is a €490m, 5,000 unit development which is currently on site at the old Jeddah Airport.
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Qatar's mega growth ambition
According to The New York Times the Arabic emirate of Qatar will be the next Dubai. Its capital, Doha, has a population of 400,000 people and, according to the Qatar Tourism Authority, more than 100 buildings, including hotel towers, business centres and holiday resorts will cover the cities skyline in the coming years.
With a population of less than a million people Qatar has a construction market with a value of €70 billion. And when you include construction activity in the oil and gas sectors you can add a further €38.5 billion to the figure, bringing the overall market value to €108.5 billion.
Qatar’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is the largest of all the Arabic States (IMF). And with no income tax, Qatar is also one of the two least-taxed sovereign states in the world, Bahrain being the other.
In terms of getting projects to site, Qatar's government and construction industry are no slouches. The state has the best record of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) in getting developments to site, with over one third of the currently planned €70billion worth of construction projects started construction, and the balance at design or construction stage.
Spearheading Qatar’s plans to divert away from a reliance on fossil fuels in the coming years will be its financial and leisure industries. Qatar will need to raise the capacity of its financial services to meet the requirements for more than $130billion worth of projects in the coming years, if it is meet its lofty ambitions. The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is in fact expected to provide financial services providers with access to nearly $1trillion of investment across the GCC as a whole over the next decade.
When compared to other Arab states, Qatar has relatively liberal laws. However, it still has some way to go to match its neighbouring states, UAE or Bahrain.
Mega Project
The largest project ever undertaken in Qatar is the new City of Lusail. It is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by 2011. A coastal development, in the northern part of the municipality of Umm Salal, Lusail is 15km north of Doha City centre and is located on over 35-sq km of land. When completed, it will have accommodation for 200,000 people. The development will include residential areas, commercial districts, island resorts, marinas, leisure facilities (including two golf courses and an entertainment district) and luxury shopping.
Lusail is being built in phases with the whole project due for completion in 2011. It is being developed by the state controlled developer Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment.
Another Qatar mega projects is The Pearl, a $2.5billion, 985-acre artificial island comprising five-star hotels and two-million square feet of high-end shopping. Work will begin on the first phase of The Pearl in 2009, Other projects include the Sharq Village & Spa, along the beachfront and the IM Pei designed modernist Museum of Islamic Arts.
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With a population of less than a million people Qatar has a construction market with a value of €70 billion. And when you include construction activity in the oil and gas sectors you can add a further €38.5 billion to the figure, bringing the overall market value to €108.5 billion.
Qatar’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is the largest of all the Arabic States (IMF). And with no income tax, Qatar is also one of the two least-taxed sovereign states in the world, Bahrain being the other.
In terms of getting projects to site, Qatar's government and construction industry are no slouches. The state has the best record of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) in getting developments to site, with over one third of the currently planned €70billion worth of construction projects started construction, and the balance at design or construction stage.
Spearheading Qatar’s plans to divert away from a reliance on fossil fuels in the coming years will be its financial and leisure industries. Qatar will need to raise the capacity of its financial services to meet the requirements for more than $130billion worth of projects in the coming years, if it is meet its lofty ambitions. The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is in fact expected to provide financial services providers with access to nearly $1trillion of investment across the GCC as a whole over the next decade.
When compared to other Arab states, Qatar has relatively liberal laws. However, it still has some way to go to match its neighbouring states, UAE or Bahrain.
Mega Project
The largest project ever undertaken in Qatar is the new City of Lusail. It is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by 2011. A coastal development, in the northern part of the municipality of Umm Salal, Lusail is 15km north of Doha City centre and is located on over 35-sq km of land. When completed, it will have accommodation for 200,000 people. The development will include residential areas, commercial districts, island resorts, marinas, leisure facilities (including two golf courses and an entertainment district) and luxury shopping.
Lusail is being built in phases with the whole project due for completion in 2011. It is being developed by the state controlled developer Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment.
Another Qatar mega projects is The Pearl, a $2.5billion, 985-acre artificial island comprising five-star hotels and two-million square feet of high-end shopping. Work will begin on the first phase of The Pearl in 2009, Other projects include the Sharq Village & Spa, along the beachfront and the IM Pei designed modernist Museum of Islamic Arts.
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Sharjah – Industrial and cultural hub of the UAE
Sharjah is the third largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates. With an area of 2,600 sq km, it is similar in size to Ireland’s County Limerick, and it has a population of 800,000 people. It also has land on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
The cultural capital of the UAE, Sharjah accounts for approximately 7.5 per cent of the UAE's GDP. Although it may be lagging behind Abu Dhabi and Dubai in terms of development activity, Sharjah does have development ambitions.
During the 90’s and early 2000’s Sharjah’s main focus was on industrial development: It now accounts for 48 per cent of the UAE's entire industrial output. It has 11 industrial zones across 26 sq km, linking the UAE's main transport arteries: the north-south Emirates Road, and the east-west highway to Khorfakkan and Fujairah. Sharjah International Airport is also the region's largest airfreight cargo handler.
Further development of Sharjah as an industrial and logistics hub can be expected in the coming years with a recent $130m investment in its road network resulting in the expansion of the important regional artery, the King Abdulaziz Road.
Sharjah's most ambitious development scheme will see the creation of a $5bn retreat for those working in the nearby Dubai City.
The Nujoom Islands, when completed, will comprise a number of tall, mixed-use towers as well as villas, hotels and retail, all linked by a network of ‘swimming canals’ and bridges. Expected to accommodate 80,000 residents and tourists, work on the Nujoom Islands resort started last year.
But before you start thinking of an Amsterdam in the emirates, Sharjah is the most conservative emirate in the UAE. The sale, possession and consumption of alcohol are banned, and there is a conservative dress code for men and women.
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The cultural capital of the UAE, Sharjah accounts for approximately 7.5 per cent of the UAE's GDP. Although it may be lagging behind Abu Dhabi and Dubai in terms of development activity, Sharjah does have development ambitions.
During the 90’s and early 2000’s Sharjah’s main focus was on industrial development: It now accounts for 48 per cent of the UAE's entire industrial output. It has 11 industrial zones across 26 sq km, linking the UAE's main transport arteries: the north-south Emirates Road, and the east-west highway to Khorfakkan and Fujairah. Sharjah International Airport is also the region's largest airfreight cargo handler.
Further development of Sharjah as an industrial and logistics hub can be expected in the coming years with a recent $130m investment in its road network resulting in the expansion of the important regional artery, the King Abdulaziz Road.
Sharjah's most ambitious development scheme will see the creation of a $5bn retreat for those working in the nearby Dubai City.
The Nujoom Islands, when completed, will comprise a number of tall, mixed-use towers as well as villas, hotels and retail, all linked by a network of ‘swimming canals’ and bridges. Expected to accommodate 80,000 residents and tourists, work on the Nujoom Islands resort started last year.
But before you start thinking of an Amsterdam in the emirates, Sharjah is the most conservative emirate in the UAE. The sale, possession and consumption of alcohol are banned, and there is a conservative dress code for men and women.
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Dubai – Making pie in the sky a reality
With an area of 4,114-sq km, Dubai is slightly smaller than County Tipperary, and has a population of just under 1.5m people. Dubai's gross domestic product (GDP) surged to a record US$38.7 billion in 2007, is predicted to sustain an average growth rate of 11 per cent for the next eight years.
Much of the emirate of Dubai’s success has been attributed to its political stability when compared to emerging ambitious countries such as Iran and Syria.
The Dubai residential development market is dominated by high end residential development, with the majority of current and future residential supply targeted at high income earners.
The office market in Dubai is seriously undersupplied, with a resulting double digit inflation in rental rates in the past few years. Free zones such as Dubai Media and Internet City and the Media Production Zone are very popular with Blue Chip Clients.
With Grade A office accommodation in poor supply Dubai’s construction industry has had to climb a steep learning curve, with much new office property expected to hit the market over the next 12 to 18 months.
As for commercial development, 75 per cent new retail units in shopping malls to be completed between now and 2010 is already prelet.
The total number of tourists to visit Dubai in 2007 is estimated at about 7million, with hotel occupancy across the year sitting at a comfortable average of about 85 – 88 per cent.
Five Dubai developments to inspire
Much of the emirate of Dubai’s success has been attributed to its political stability when compared to emerging ambitious countries such as Iran and Syria.
The Dubai residential development market is dominated by high end residential development, with the majority of current and future residential supply targeted at high income earners.
The office market in Dubai is seriously undersupplied, with a resulting double digit inflation in rental rates in the past few years. Free zones such as Dubai Media and Internet City and the Media Production Zone are very popular with Blue Chip Clients.
With Grade A office accommodation in poor supply Dubai’s construction industry has had to climb a steep learning curve, with much new office property expected to hit the market over the next 12 to 18 months.
As for commercial development, 75 per cent new retail units in shopping malls to be completed between now and 2010 is already prelet.
The total number of tourists to visit Dubai in 2007 is estimated at about 7million, with hotel occupancy across the year sitting at a comfortable average of about 85 – 88 per cent.
Five Dubai developments to inspire
- Dubailand: When completed, Dubailand will be the largest theme park in the world. Spread over seven ‘Worlds’ (Attractions & Experience; Retail & Entertainment; Themed Leisure & Vacation; Eco-Tourism; Sports & Outdoor; Downtown; and Science & Planetarium), Dubailand is being built in four phases. The first phase is due for completion by early 2010, with overall completion expected some time between 2015 and 2018. It is seen a strategic tool to move the UAE economy move away from its reliance on oil. Cost of development is being estimated at approximately US$70bn.
- Dubai Sports City: Set within Dubailand, the US$4bn Dubai Sports City will comprise over 50m sq ft of sporting venues, academies, homes, cultural centres and retail developments. It is due for completion in 2010 and may be a future Olympic venue.
- Business Bay: “A business city within a city”, Business Bay is being hailed locally as “the Wall Street of the Middle East" – One of Dubai’s ambitions is to become a world business hub. With an area of over 64million sq ft Business Bay will feature office and residential towers in landscaped gardens, interspersed with a network for roads, pathways and the 13-lane Business Bay Crossing Bridge. Phase One of the ambitious project comprising over 200 towers is due for completion in 2010.
- Burj Dubai: The Burj Dubai is already the world’s tallest skyscraper, and it is still growing. Due for completion in September 2009, the budget for the project is €1.4bn. As of 01 September, 2008, the Burj Dubai had reached 160 floors and a height of 688m to become the world’s tallest man-made structure.
- Dubai Towers at The Lagoons: The twisting Dubai Towers at The Lagoons are due for completion in 2010, and are somewhat evocative of Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona. Towers 4 will be one of the tallest towers in the world, coming in at 550m.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Abu Dhabi – Where big is just too small
In 2007, the construction sector of Abu Dhabi was valued at €4.7bn. An aggressive marketing campaign carried out by the emirate in the past year suggests that growing confidence in the state will bring its share of the overall UAE mortgage market from five per cent in 2007 to 22 per cent by the end 2008. That is a growth rate of over 400 per cent in just over a year.
The sales price growth of property in Abu Dhabi is reported to have by 53 percent to date between 2007 and 2008 (Colliers International). It is predicted the under-supply of residential property in the emirate will continues for the next three years to at least beyond 2010.
In the commercial market, office supply is currently mostly concentrated in the Abu Dhabi City area. However, key areas for commercial development in the next two to five years will be Al Raha Beach, Al Reem Island, the Between Bridges Project and the ADNEC Capital Centre.
A strategic plan for the future development of the Abu Dhabi City up to 2030 foresees the creation of two new Central Business Districts (Al Suwa Island Financial Centre and the Capital District), at opposite ends of the city, where office spaces will be consolidated.
The prestige tourist market continues to grow in Abu Dhabi. 10,000 new hotel rooms are due for completion between now and 2010, with a further 7,000 rooms by 2015.
Five Abu Dhabi Developments to Watch
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The sales price growth of property in Abu Dhabi is reported to have by 53 percent to date between 2007 and 2008 (Colliers International). It is predicted the under-supply of residential property in the emirate will continues for the next three years to at least beyond 2010.
In the commercial market, office supply is currently mostly concentrated in the Abu Dhabi City area. However, key areas for commercial development in the next two to five years will be Al Raha Beach, Al Reem Island, the Between Bridges Project and the ADNEC Capital Centre.
A strategic plan for the future development of the Abu Dhabi City up to 2030 foresees the creation of two new Central Business Districts (Al Suwa Island Financial Centre and the Capital District), at opposite ends of the city, where office spaces will be consolidated.
The prestige tourist market continues to grow in Abu Dhabi. 10,000 new hotel rooms are due for completion between now and 2010, with a further 7,000 rooms by 2015.
Five Abu Dhabi Developments to Watch
- Yas Island Formula 1 Racetrack: (Phase 1 due for completion late 2008). This €28.5Bn Entertainment Island will be home to the world's first Ferrari Theme Park.
- Masdar City: Ironically for the oil rich UAE, the 6-sq km Masdar City is to be 100 per cent environmentally friendly and carbon neutral and will house 50,000 residents when completed in 2015. Phase 0ne of the €22bn city is due for completion by the end of 2009, with phase six planned for completion 2015.
- Saadiyat Island: A new €280m Guggenheim Museum, due for completion in 2011, will be the centre piece of this cultural island which will also include a Louvre Gallery, a Maritime Museum and the Sheikh Zayed National Museum. The island will be completed with luxury villas, condos and apartments, golf courses and 29 hotels.
- Khalifa City: The future capital of the UAE, Khalifa City will be a totally new master-planned metropolis which will take another 20 years to complete.
- Reem Island: This gargantuan new Island Project that will be the centrepiece and jewel in the crown of Abu Dhabi. Eventually it will become home to over 250,000 residents as well as a large number of businesses.
Find the latest construction professional jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE and the Middle East
United Arab Emirates – Where construction professionals dare
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) comprises seven oil-rich federations in the Persian Gulf region of the Middle East. Incidentally, an emirate is a State nation ruled by a hereditary emir. The two other independent emirates in the Persian Gulf region are Kuwait and Qatar.
The emirate states – particularly Abu Dhabi and Dubai – have set themselves up as a global fulcrum linking East and West, in which the most ambitious, somewhat madcap, and certainly “gargantuan ”construction ambitions will be realised over the coming years.
For anyone with ambitions as a construction professional or building contractor, this is the place to be.
The largest of the UAE states is Abu Dhabi, which also contains the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi City.
The seven UAE states in order of size are:
Over the following blogs we will assess the ambitions of these individual emirates as well as look at the ambitions of other emirates and kingdoms in the region.
Find the latest construction professional jobs in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East
The emirate states – particularly Abu Dhabi and Dubai – have set themselves up as a global fulcrum linking East and West, in which the most ambitious, somewhat madcap, and certainly “gargantuan ”construction ambitions will be realised over the coming years.
For anyone with ambitions as a construction professional or building contractor, this is the place to be.
The largest of the UAE states is Abu Dhabi, which also contains the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi City.
The seven UAE states in order of size are:
- Abu Dhabi (67,340-sq km)
- Dubai (4,114-sq km)
- Sharjah (2,600-sq km)
- Ras al-Khaimah (1,700-sq km)
- Fujairah (1,150-sq km)
- Umm al-Quwain (750-sq km)
- Ajman (260-sq km).
Over the following blogs we will assess the ambitions of these individual emirates as well as look at the ambitions of other emirates and kingdoms in the region.
Find the latest construction professional jobs in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Touching Down in Abu Dhabi
Yas Island
In response to J from Tip's comment below, Declan Scully writes:
Yes, I did work on the project in question in Ireland.
In relation to working in Dubai, I am strictly based in Abu Dhabi which is about 1 hour away from there. It is a great country to work in, the life style is good and I have no complaints.
Work visa’s, getting set up, accommodation etc were handled by the agency, MCR Personnel and my present employer, Higgs & Hill, so I had no worries there.
Comment:
I am interested in working in Dubai.
Did you ever work in a site office in Stradbally Co. Laois, for a company from Waterford?
J from Tip.
Original blog posted 18 June 2008
Working in Abu Dhabi
Quantity Surveyor, guest blogger and Carlow native Declan Scully gives his first impressions of Abu Dhabi
Four months ago I was sitting in an office in Ireland worrying about what the future held. With the rate of decline in the Irish construction market, I felt I had little control over whether I would have a job at all in the months ahead. This evening I write this after returning from a day’s work at the Yas Island racetrack in Abu Dhabi, which will host the 2009 Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
In April I came across an advert for a job in Abu Dhabi and applied to construction recruitment firm MCR Personnel. Within weeks my future employer, Higgs & Hill – a major international construction management firm –, interviewed me at a Dublin Airport hotel.
When I accepted the job, Higgs & Hill and MCR Personnel handled visa, accommodation, flights and everything else for me. I had very little do apart from give my notice.
It’s just over two months now since I arrived in Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and I am working as a QS with Higgs & Hill.
I usually work 8AM to 7PM, five or six days a week – not dissimilar to home. However being part of what is happening over here is incredibly exciting. It really has to be seen to be believed.
In the workplace there is great respect from the employer and between work colleagues. I believe this is one of the reasons why things get done. And, believe me, things get done!
Our site, like many others, works 24/7. The pace is incredible. The Yas Racetrack is a 12-month build. At home I can only imagine that a similar project would take nearly five years to complete.
As for the lifestyle! We work hard! But that is not to say we don’t enjoy ourselves. People make you feel right at home here. This is probably a good thing because 90 per cent of the residents are non-nationals. This great cultural mix adds to the excitement of the place. And, of course, anything I might want at home is also easily available here.
To any anyone who is toying with the idea of working over here, all I can say is give it a go. I don’t think you will be disappointed! Abu Dhabi is the most exciting place in the world where any construction professional could be at this point in time.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Construction job opportunities in The Netherlands
The Netherlands Population: 16.5 million approx.
In general the construction industry in The Netherlands has been performing reasonably well during 2008.
Like many other countries, the house-building sector has not experienced as much growth as in previous years. However 80,000 new houses are still expected to be built during 2008.
The construction maintenance sector is the most important construction market in The Netherlands. It has been experiencing an impressive continuous annual growth rate of about 3.5 per cent in recent years. This strong performance is evident from the below Top 10 Construction Vacancies in The Netherlands, as published by PES (Public Employment Service).
The commercial and industrial construction sector is expected to experience two percent growth during 2008. However after 2008 a decline, partly because of high costs in labour and rising material costs, is expected.
Finally, the rail, roads and waterways construction sector is expected to continue to grow, if at a slower pace than previous years, up to 2010.
While there are construction vacancies across The Netherlands, most construction vacancies in The Netherlands are to be found in the western part of the country in the provinces of North Holland and South Holland, where the key cities of The Hague, Rotterdam and Amsterdam are located.
Citizens from EU/EEA Member States do not need a residence permit in order to be allowed to work in the Netherlands. An agreement exists between most EU States and European Economic Area (EEA) to allow for the free movement of money, goods, services and persons.
In order to work in The Netherlands you need a Citizen Service Number (Burger Servicenummer or, in short, BSN). With this number you are registered for the tax and social security system.
Top 10 Construction Vacancies in the Netherlands for June 2008
Vacancies registered by PES Number of vacancies
1 Carpenters/Joiners 403
2 Painters 384
3 Plumbers/Pipe Fitters 264
4 Bricklayers/Stonemasons 197
5 Electrical Mechanics /Fitters 167
6 Building Frame And Related Trades Workers 161
7 Roads, Dams Constructions labourers 94
8 Building and related Electricians 89
9 Earth-Moving/ Related Plant Operators 87
10 Agricultural/ Industrial-Machinery Mechanics 81
For the latest construction jobs in Mainland Europe visit the constructionjobs.ie Mainland Europe Construction Vacancies page
In general the construction industry in The Netherlands has been performing reasonably well during 2008.
Like many other countries, the house-building sector has not experienced as much growth as in previous years. However 80,000 new houses are still expected to be built during 2008.
The construction maintenance sector is the most important construction market in The Netherlands. It has been experiencing an impressive continuous annual growth rate of about 3.5 per cent in recent years. This strong performance is evident from the below Top 10 Construction Vacancies in The Netherlands, as published by PES (Public Employment Service).
The commercial and industrial construction sector is expected to experience two percent growth during 2008. However after 2008 a decline, partly because of high costs in labour and rising material costs, is expected.
Finally, the rail, roads and waterways construction sector is expected to continue to grow, if at a slower pace than previous years, up to 2010.
While there are construction vacancies across The Netherlands, most construction vacancies in The Netherlands are to be found in the western part of the country in the provinces of North Holland and South Holland, where the key cities of The Hague, Rotterdam and Amsterdam are located.
Citizens from EU/EEA Member States do not need a residence permit in order to be allowed to work in the Netherlands. An agreement exists between most EU States and European Economic Area (EEA) to allow for the free movement of money, goods, services and persons.
In order to work in The Netherlands you need a Citizen Service Number (Burger Servicenummer or, in short, BSN). With this number you are registered for the tax and social security system.
Top 10 Construction Vacancies in the Netherlands for June 2008
Vacancies registered by PES Number of vacancies
1 Carpenters/Joiners 403
2 Painters 384
3 Plumbers/Pipe Fitters 264
4 Bricklayers/Stonemasons 197
5 Electrical Mechanics /Fitters 167
6 Building Frame And Related Trades Workers 161
7 Roads, Dams Constructions labourers 94
8 Building and related Electricians 89
9 Earth-Moving/ Related Plant Operators 87
10 Agricultural/ Industrial-Machinery Mechanics 81
For the latest construction jobs in Mainland Europe visit the constructionjobs.ie Mainland Europe Construction Vacancies page
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Construction job opportunities in Poland
Poland population : 38.7 million approx.
For those considering a move to Poland, 2009 is expected to be a year when the fortunes of the construction industry continue to improve. With the Euro 2012 soccer championship on the horizon Poland says it can provide the extra stadia required should Ukraine be unable to meet their development deadlines. However building soccer stadia is not all that the construction industry in Poland is about.
In Poland construction companies expect a number of large-scale investment to begin in earnest by the end of this year or the beginning of 2009.
At the moment the key area of investment in Poland is road building and other associated civils works.
In 2008 the Polish construction industry has been experiencing a high level of development activity. However the figures for this year are down slightly on the figures for the same period last year.
From a recruitment perspective there is particular demand for a range of construction professionals, trades and experienced construction workers.
The most sought after construction personnel are
Any EU citizen may reside in Poland for up to three months without registering. If an EU citizen remains in the territory for more than three months they are required register their residence.
Working hours in Poland cannot exceed eight hours per day and average 40 hours in a five day week. During a calendar year an employee may work a maximum of 150 overtime hours.
Mozliwosci pracy w sektorze budowlanym w Polsce.
Liczba ludnosci: 38.7 mln
Dla tych, ktorzy zamierzaja wyjechac do Polski- rok 2009 moze okazac sie usmiechem losu, gdyz oczekiwany jest tam dalszy rozwoj przemyslu budowlanego.
W zwiazku z organizacja Mistrzostw Europy w pilce noznej w 2012 roku, Polska bedzie w stanie zapewnic dodatkowe stadiony gdyby Ukraina nie zdazy_a z przygotowaniami na swoim terenie. Jednak rozwoj budownictwa w Polsce to nie tylko budowa obiektow sportowych zwiazanych z Mistrzostwami Europy.
Firmy budowlane spodziewaja sie licznych inwestycji na duza skale juz w tym lub na poczatku przyszlego roku. W chwili obecnej kluczowa role odgrywaja budowa drog oraz inne inwestycje publiczne.
W roku 2008 polskie budownictwo odnotowa_o spory rozwoj, jednak wskazniki z tego roku sa minimalne nizsze niz z odpowiadajacego okresu w roku ubieglym.
Z punktu widzenia zatrudnienia, szczegolnie poszukiwani sa specjalisci i robotnicy budowlani. Na zatrudnienie liczyc moga glownie:
Inzynierowie budownictwa
Stolarze
Pracownicy budowy i utrzymania drog
Murarze
Kamieniarze
Betoniarze
Tynkarze
Spawacze
Kazdy obywatel Unii Europejskiej moze przebywac na terenie Polski do trzech miesiecy bez obowiazku rejestracyjnego. Przekroczenie tego okresu wymaga zgloszenia pobytu.
W Polsce obowiazuje 8- godzinny dzien pracy, srednio 40 godzin w 5- dniowym tygodniu pracy. W ciagu roku kalendarzowego pracownik moze przepracowac maksymalnie 150 godzin nadliczbowych.
For those considering a move to Poland, 2009 is expected to be a year when the fortunes of the construction industry continue to improve. With the Euro 2012 soccer championship on the horizon Poland says it can provide the extra stadia required should Ukraine be unable to meet their development deadlines. However building soccer stadia is not all that the construction industry in Poland is about.
In Poland construction companies expect a number of large-scale investment to begin in earnest by the end of this year or the beginning of 2009.
At the moment the key area of investment in Poland is road building and other associated civils works.
In 2008 the Polish construction industry has been experiencing a high level of development activity. However the figures for this year are down slightly on the figures for the same period last year.
From a recruitment perspective there is particular demand for a range of construction professionals, trades and experienced construction workers.
The most sought after construction personnel are
- Civil engineers
- Joiners
- Construction and maintenance road labourers
- Bricklayers,
- Stonemasons,
- Concrete placers,
- Concrete finishers and related workers
- Welders and flame cutters
Any EU citizen may reside in Poland for up to three months without registering. If an EU citizen remains in the territory for more than three months they are required register their residence.
Working hours in Poland cannot exceed eight hours per day and average 40 hours in a five day week. During a calendar year an employee may work a maximum of 150 overtime hours.
Mozliwosci pracy w sektorze budowlanym w Polsce.
Liczba ludnosci: 38.7 mln
Dla tych, ktorzy zamierzaja wyjechac do Polski- rok 2009 moze okazac sie usmiechem losu, gdyz oczekiwany jest tam dalszy rozwoj przemyslu budowlanego.
W zwiazku z organizacja Mistrzostw Europy w pilce noznej w 2012 roku, Polska bedzie w stanie zapewnic dodatkowe stadiony gdyby Ukraina nie zdazy_a z przygotowaniami na swoim terenie. Jednak rozwoj budownictwa w Polsce to nie tylko budowa obiektow sportowych zwiazanych z Mistrzostwami Europy.
Firmy budowlane spodziewaja sie licznych inwestycji na duza skale juz w tym lub na poczatku przyszlego roku. W chwili obecnej kluczowa role odgrywaja budowa drog oraz inne inwestycje publiczne.
W roku 2008 polskie budownictwo odnotowa_o spory rozwoj, jednak wskazniki z tego roku sa minimalne nizsze niz z odpowiadajacego okresu w roku ubieglym.
Z punktu widzenia zatrudnienia, szczegolnie poszukiwani sa specjalisci i robotnicy budowlani. Na zatrudnienie liczyc moga glownie:
Inzynierowie budownictwa
Stolarze
Pracownicy budowy i utrzymania drog
Murarze
Kamieniarze
Betoniarze
Tynkarze
Spawacze
Kazdy obywatel Unii Europejskiej moze przebywac na terenie Polski do trzech miesiecy bez obowiazku rejestracyjnego. Przekroczenie tego okresu wymaga zgloszenia pobytu.
W Polsce obowiazuje 8- godzinny dzien pracy, srednio 40 godzin w 5- dniowym tygodniu pracy. W ciagu roku kalendarzowego pracownik moze przepracowac maksymalnie 150 godzin nadliczbowych.
Construction job opportunities in the Middle East
The recent visit to Dublin of Khajeh Daloui, the Iranian government's deputy head of housing and construction, is another in a series of high profile initiatives aimed at attracting Irish contractors and construction professionals to take up construction jobs in the Middle East.
The fact that CIF's Director General Tom Parlon was also on hand to support the Iranian minister shows how important the Middle Eastern market is becoming to Irish building contractors looking to export their expertise.
In April Enterprise Ireland hosted the “Construction Opportunities in the Gulf States” seminar in Dublin where delegates heard high profile speakers from UAE and Saudi Arabia make presentations on construction product and services opportunities in the Middle East.
The Middle East now accounts for 30 per cent of all recruitment activity the goes through constructionjobs.ie. Construction professionals who have already taken up positions with firms in the region are finding themselves playing a key role in some of the world’s most exciting development schemes.
The fact that CIF's Director General Tom Parlon was also on hand to support the Iranian minister shows how important the Middle Eastern market is becoming to Irish building contractors looking to export their expertise.
In April Enterprise Ireland hosted the “Construction Opportunities in the Gulf States” seminar in Dublin where delegates heard high profile speakers from UAE and Saudi Arabia make presentations on construction product and services opportunities in the Middle East.
The Middle East now accounts for 30 per cent of all recruitment activity the goes through constructionjobs.ie. Construction professionals who have already taken up positions with firms in the region are finding themselves playing a key role in some of the world’s most exciting development schemes.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Belgium: Construction trade and skilled labour jobs
The Lotto Sports Arena, Antwerp, a 7,500 capacity sport and concert venue built in 2007
Ageing workforce presents recruitment challenge
Belgium is divided in to three regions:
The Dutch speaking region of Flanders or Flemish region in the north;
The French speaking southern region of Wallonia in the south and;
Brussels, the capital region, in the centre, which is predominantly French speaking
Unemployment rates vary considerably between the regions. Brussels was 19% at the end of May, 2007, Wallonia 13% and Flanders only 5.6%. Flanders accounts for about 60 % of the Belgian economy and 60 per cent of the Belgian construction industry.
Employment challenge
Due to an ageing population, particularly in Flanders, a major challenge for the Flemish construction sector is that of replacing workforce. 46% of the construction workforce is now 40 years and older.
Nationally the Belgian construction industry needs an annual skilled workforce intake of about 17,000 new workers to replace those who leave each year. In the next few years, this will increase as a larger number move towards retirement than ever was the case in the past.
Bottleneck vacancies
VDAB is the Flanders public employment service, and each year it compiles a list of ‘Bottleneck’ vacancies. Bottleneck vacancies take longer to fill than average. Because of serious skills shortages pretty much every vacancies in the Belgian construction industry is considered such.
At the moment from a trades perspective in terms of Bottleneck vacancies carpentry and furniture making are the hardest posts to fill. This is followed by stonemasons and finally maintenance people.
Top 10 Most Difficult Belgian Construction Vacancies to Fill
- 1. Carpenters/furniture makers (2,456)
- 2.Masons (1,566)
- 3.Building maintenance people (1,040)
- 4.Painters/interior decorators (822)
- 5. Roofers (789)
- 6. Plasterers (586)
- 7. Civil engineers (485)
- 8. Industrial painters (416)
- 9. Pavers (411)
- 10. Formworkers (410)
A few shortages are of a qualitative nature and due to a lack of competences or specific technical skills. This is particularly so in the case of building maintenance personnel, painters and formworkers. But the main reason for most Bottleneck vacancies is a shortage of candidates. There are just too few candidates available on the Belgian labour market.
Belgian Construction Outlook
Over the past two years Belgium has experienced a small decrease in activity in the residential construction market, particularly in Flanders. Non residential building activities have taken over as the motor of the construction industry in Belgium.
Key areas of development include the construction of new industrial sites, logistic and commercial centres, offices and hospitals. It is anticipated that this will continue for some time.
Over the coming years the Belgian government will undertake a number of ambitious investment programmes which will result in the construction of new schools, infrastructure and social housing. The majority of this construction work will be carried out in the Flanders region.
Sources: VDAB (Flemish Public Employment Service), Belgian Confederation of Construction Enterprises, EURES (EU job mobility association),
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Construction Job Opportunities Scotland
Scottish Construction Outlook 2008 – 2011
Scotland may not be the first place that people think of when they are considering migrating to find construction work. However with a solid output in social housing and a number of key infrastructure projects in planning it might be worth considering.
Overview
The latest figures available for construction activity in Scotland (2006) show a breakdown across four sectors as:
- Repair and Maintenance Work 44%
- Commercial 18%
- Private 15%
- Public non-residential 9%
- The central belt of Glasgow and Edinburgh and their surrounding areas
- Aberdeen which provides land support for North Sea oil rigs
Numbers employed
In 2005 there were around 17,100 construction companies in Scotland employing 137,900 people. This accounts for about six per cent of all Scottish jobs. In addition an estimated 49,000 were operating in a self-employed capacity.
The average wage in 2005 was £487pw, 13 per cent higher than the average across Scotland.
Average employment growth from 2007-2011 is predicted to be eight percent. This sets the requirement for new construction recruits at 6,830 for each year. This figure is inclusive of
- 1,450 new employees a year for wood trades and interior fit-outs and
- 810 new construction professionals and technical staff.
Projected annual construction jobs vacancies to 2011
Wood Trades and Interior Fit-outs 1,450
Electrical trades and Installations 670
Painters and Decorators 400
Bricklayers 370
Plumbing and WAC Trades 290
Hot Jobs
At present there are a number of key job candidates in high demand in Scotland.
Most sought job candidates
- Construction Professionals and Technical Staff
- Construction Managers
- Business Process Managers
- Civil Engineering Operatives
- Plant Operatives
- Specialist Building Operatives
- Wood Trades and Interior Fit-outs
- Electrical Trades and Installation
- Painters and Decorators
- Bricklayers
- Plumbing and WAC Trades
- Roofers
Infrastructure is predicted to grow by 6.2 per cent annually over the coming years. Much of this will be derived from the Scottish government’s planned £3 billion investment programme in road, tram and rail projects.
Good growth in public housing output is also forecast until 2009.
Sources
Scottish Enterprise, Future Skills Scotland, Construction Skills Network Model 2006: Experian, Blueprint for UK Construction Skills 2007-2011
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Minister’s Gaffe increases pressure on Irish Government to deliver NDP
CIF Director General, Tom Parlon chats to Irish Environment Minister John Gormley and CIF President, Hank Fogarty at the FIEC conference in Dublin Castle
Judging by the commentary in newspapers over the weekend Stephen Staunton can relax, as there is a new ‘Gaffer’ in town. Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan’s somewhat undiplomatic proclamation that the Irish economy has come to a “shuddering stop” was greeted with unease by the delegates gathered for the FIEC European Construction Conference held in Dublin last weekend.
Addressing the conference in Dublin Castle, Construction Industry Federation (CIF) president Hank Fogarty argued that reducing infrastructure spending would be a very negative reaction. He said: “Across Europe the best solution has been to invest in infrastructure and planning to ensure future economic success.”
There is growing pressure on the Irish Government to deliver creative solutions in maintaining momentum on the €184bn National Development Plan (NDP) as opposed slamming the till shut. With the levels of employment in the Irish Construction industry still very high, it will be difficult to re-establish some level of momentum once overall market conditions improve if cutbacks in spending is the only solution the Government can present.
Hank Fogarty also challenged the Irish and other European governments to lead by example in the drive to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment.
He said: “There are a range of issues that should be used by the government to help bring about more reductions in our energy consumption. The most recent report from Sustainable Energy Ireland added to the record price for crude oil, should serve as a wake up call to all sectors of the economy with regard to tackling climate change. With the introduction of new building energy regulations from 1 July, which set out improvements in energy efficiencies of new residential buildings, there is an ideal opportunity for the Government to lead by example in the battle on energy usage. The Government, through Local Authorities, State Agencies and Government Departments has the largest property folio in the country and there is a ready-made opportunity for them to lead by example with regard to energy saving initiatives. By spearheading a programme aimed at the stock of exiting buildings the Government can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve our environment in the most efficient and cost effective way possible.”
Also speaking at the conference CIF director general Tom Parlon said that house building needed to return to a sustainable level of about 50,000 new homes a year saying “house building is a big contributor to the exchequer and these revenues would dry up if the industry stalls.” He said that trick was to get to a sustainable level of production that will keep people employed.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Touching Down in Abu Dhabi
This is the most exciting place in the world where any construction professional could be at this point in time
Yas Island
Quantity Surveyor, guest blogger and Carlow native Declan Scully gives his first impressions of Abu Dhabi
Four months ago I was sitting in an office in Ireland worrying about what the future held. With the rate of decline in the Irish construction market, I felt I had little control over whether I would have a job at all in the months ahead. This evening I write this after returning from a day’s work at the Yas Island racetrack in Abu Dhabi, which will host the 2009 Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
In April I came across an advert for a job in Abu Dhabi and applied to construction recruitment firm MCR Personnel. Within weeks my future employer, Higgs & Hill – a major international construction management firm –, interviewed me at a Dublin Airport hotel. When I accepted the job, Higgs & Hill and MCR Personnel handled visa, accommodation, flights and everything else for me. I had very little do apart from give my notice.
It’s just over two months now since I arrived in Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and I am working as a QS with Higgs & Hill.
I usually work 8AM to 7PM, five or six days a week – not dissimilar to home. However being part of what is happening over here is incredibly exciting. It really has to be seen to be believed.
In the workplace there is great respect from the employer and between work colleagues. I believe this is one of the reasons why things get done. And, believe me, things get done!
Our site, like many others, works 24/7. The pace is incredible. The Yas Racetrack is a 12-month build. At home I can only imagine that a similar project would take nearly five years to complete.
As for the lifestyle! We work hard! But that is not to say we don’t enjoy ourselves. People make you feel right at home here. This is probably a good thing because 90 per cent of the residents are non-nationals. This great cultural mix adds to the excitement of the place. And, of course, anything I might want at home is also easily available here.
To any anyone who is toying with the idea of working over here, all I can say is give it a go. I don’t think you will be disappointed! Abu Dhabi is the most exciting place in the world where any construction professional could be at this point in time.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
International recruiters compete for construction workers in Dublin
Depending on what statistic you read, anywhere between four and 17 per cent of migrants who came to Ireland in search of work after the Accession States joined the EU in May, 2004, have left the country in the past year.
On 13 and 14 June, FAS hosted a ‘European Construction Jobs Fair’ at its offices in D’Olier Street, Dublin. In attendance were employment advisers from Government agencies in the United Kingdom, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Slovakia, Norway and Denmark, each advising construction workers on the numerous employment and career development options available within the construction sector throughout Europe.
There were also two recruitment agencies in attendance offering construction jobs in the UK, construction jobs in Netherlands and construction jobs in Poland to name a few places.
Competition to attract construction recruits was great with a number of stands offering flights and accommodation to the right job candidate.
A representative on the Polish stand told constructionjobs.ie that they expect to see a marked increase in construction activity in Poland next year when work begins on stadia for the European Championships 2012. This they say will kick start a construction boom in the country, which will result in huge investment in the development of road and rail infrastructure, hotel construction and residential development.
An advisor from the Scottish jobs agency said there were considerable construction job opportunities in residential development in Aberdeen – a vital support to the North Sea oil industry. She said there were also huge construction job opportunities in Edinburgh, particularly with the ongoing development of the new Edinburgh tramway system on track (Excuse the pun).
The FAS offices in which the event was held were packed to capacity with majority of stands targeting tradesmen and skilled labour. But there was also big demand for engineers. I will be publishing updates on opportunities in individual countries over the coming weeks.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Construction job opportunities in Dubai
They use ice cubes to work the concrete
Guest blogger and architectural photographer Gerry O Leary writes about the first time he set foot in Dubai
It is exactly one year now since I first set foot in Dubai, I had heard all the talk and reasons as to why I should visit and how much work I would get there etc. So I just went. Eight hours of Aer Lingus (who no longer fly to Dubai) later, I arrived in Dubai International Airport and was struck by its enormous size. Protected from the elements by the ever-running air conditioning, it really hit me that I was in Dubai when I was greeted by the wall of ‘oven-like’ searing heat on exiting the airport. The taxi driver assured me that 36 (at this ungodly hour of 3am) was not really hot saying, “it reaches 50 in July & August”
Next morning as I walked Sheikh Zayed Road (the Champs Élysées of Dubai) and so impressed was I that my chin was on the pavement at the sheer size and design of the numerous towers that delineated the street, one more impressive than the next. I took the day to look around the city with the assistance of a local resident. The place is rather disjointed with a number of what I called sub-cities such as The Marina, Burj Dubai, Bur Dubai (Oldtown) Jumeirah and Deira to name but some.
I had heard that one quarter of the world’s construction tower cranes were in Dubai; I had my doubts about this. But to my amazement, in every direction I turned the skyline was spiked with cranes too numerous to count. The entire city is one huge construction site. It just had to be seen to be believed. It is just phenomenal!
They work round the clock too, usually pouring concrete at night, to avoid concrete setting in the mixers during the hot daylight hours. One engineer in Dubai told me they use ice cubes of various size in the mix instead of water to prolong the workable time of the concrete – an ingenious idea.
I went to Dubai not just to have a look and be amazed but also to seek international assignments photographing beautiful architecture. As with any business venture I did my market research and came up with a target audience. I was aiming high and looked for the top tier of architects. I had the right product to sell and once I got passed the bureaucracy of the first few levels of marketers and assistants I got quality assignments.
Now I travel to Dubai for approximately one week per month (except for July and August) and photograph their most iconic buildings. It is dream territory for me, great weather, fabulous buildings and the money is not bad either!
To view Gerry's unique architectural images visit his website http://www.gerryoleary.com/
Visit our Middle East construction jobs page to find the latest construction jobs and engineering jobs in Dubai.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Government moves to counter UK construction skills gap
The UK Government is planning a major move in conjunction with the UK construction industry and engineering sector to tackle the country's widening construction skills gap.
According to The Guardian newspaper, British Innovation Minister John Denham is to launch a fund to tackle serious skills shortages in a number of industries including the UK construction sector.
He will hold talks with employers in June to discuss how government and industry can prevent major skills gaps in finance, construction, engineering, IT and science up to 2014. He says Britain needs to train nearly two million workers in these industries to remain competitiveness on a global scale.
Denham plans to earmark specific training funds for these industries and has also allocated £200m in capital spending over the next three years to support specialist facilities for training.
UK Government research indicates that, between 2004 and 2014, an estimated 650,000 construction workers , 300,000 science and engineering workers and 500,000 IT workers will be required.
Denham said there would be a wave of demand for skilled construction workers and engineers to build nuclear power stations and green power generators. Construction workers and engineers are also essential for the construction of homes and to deliver big UK infrastructure projects such as Crossrail, and for new colleges and schools.
Energy industry leaders have warned the government that a lack of skilled engineers and project managers could jeopardise the building of a new generation of nuclear power stations since many workers were trained as the previous ones were built and are coming up to retirement.
According to The Guardian newspaper, British Innovation Minister John Denham is to launch a fund to tackle serious skills shortages in a number of industries including the UK construction sector.
He will hold talks with employers in June to discuss how government and industry can prevent major skills gaps in finance, construction, engineering, IT and science up to 2014. He says Britain needs to train nearly two million workers in these industries to remain competitiveness on a global scale.
Denham plans to earmark specific training funds for these industries and has also allocated £200m in capital spending over the next three years to support specialist facilities for training.
UK Government research indicates that, between 2004 and 2014, an estimated 650,000 construction workers , 300,000 science and engineering workers and 500,000 IT workers will be required.
Denham said there would be a wave of demand for skilled construction workers and engineers to build nuclear power stations and green power generators. Construction workers and engineers are also essential for the construction of homes and to deliver big UK infrastructure projects such as Crossrail, and for new colleges and schools.
Energy industry leaders have warned the government that a lack of skilled engineers and project managers could jeopardise the building of a new generation of nuclear power stations since many workers were trained as the previous ones were built and are coming up to retirement.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Construction jobs opportunities in the Gulf States
View of Dubai from the Burj Tower – The world's tallest building
The one-day seminar briefed Enterprise Ireland clients on construction product and services opportunities in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
Speakers at the event included Jim Mongey, Enterprise Ireland Regional Manager Middle East & North Africa; Sheikh Nasser Mohamad H Almutawa Alotaibi, chairman of Samama Group of Companies (5th largest company in Saudi and Gulf Cooperation Council in terms of manpower) and Tom Barry, General Manager of Arabtec Construction (UAE's leading construction firm). There was also a presentation by the Saudi Binladen Group.
The seminar attracted representatives from a number of leading Irish contracting and construction materials firms.
At present the combined Gulf States have an estimated spend of $2 trillion on construction activities, with every new project out-scaling previous ones in ambition. The conference was told this level of activity was set to continue until at least 2030. From a jobs perspective, there is great interest in recruiting experienced construction professionals such as contracts and project managers, all engineers, architects and quantity surveyors to the region. But the list of required professions grows month on month. A quick browse through constructionjobs.ie Middle Eastern job opportunities will give an idea of the scope of construction professional job opportunities that exist.
Speakers at the conference encouraged Irish companies to visit the region to get a feel for the types of projects that are underway.
Constructionjobs.ie advises that construction professionals looking for construction job opportunities in the region should be researching European companies who have developed a presence in the Gulf region. A good place to start this research would be on constructionjobs.ie Middle East construction jobs page. From here you will be able to identify constructionjobs.ie contracting clients and construction jobs.ie recruitment agency clients that are already operating in the Gulf States.
For any contractor or materials supplier that wants to develop opportunities, visiting the market, accessing projects and building local credibility and contacts will be crucial to success as will building relationships and trust with local companies. Enterprise Ireland advises that above all, having a local presence on the ground will be essential to drive forward with potential projects in the future.
From an opportunities perspective the seminar presented a list of key services that could be filled by Irish companies. The list, as you see, is endless. But we have attempted to simplify it.
Key construction jobs opportunities in the Gulf States identified:
- Contracting
- Building supplies
- Consulting
- Project management
- Traded services
- Sustainability and Environment
- Energy conservation
- Water use and reuse - Desalination
- Health and Safety
For construction professionals considering a move to the Gulf region constructionjobs.ie advises one of the key criteria to being successful in applying for positions is to "Assess the scope of your own expertise and identify whether or not this expertise is available in the local market you are targeting." If not, great opportunities and premium salary packages may be on offer for the right job candidate.
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