Ogilvie & Davies

Industry Insights

Thoughts, observations and market intelligence from more than 30 years in Construction, Civils, Engineering and Renewables.

Construction professional deep in thought on site
Infrastructure

Infrastructure Is Back on the Agenda — But Where Is the Talent Coming From?

For anyone who has worked in UK construction and civil engineering for any length of time, the current infrastructure pipeline is impressive. But there is an obvious question that deserves more attention: who is going to deliver all of it?

·4 min read
Read
Skills & Talent

The Construction Skills Shortage: Why Experience Has Never Been More Valuable

There has been plenty of discussion about the construction industry's skills shortage. Much of it focuses on apprenticeships and attracting younger people. But there is another side to the issue that deserves attention.

·4 min read
Read
Career Advice

Is Now the Right Time to Move Your Construction Career?

One of the most common questions I hear from experienced construction professionals is: 'Do you think I should move?' It is rarely a straightforward question.

·5 min read
Read
Regional Markets

The Regions to Watch in UK Civil Engineering

For many years, London has dominated conversations about construction and infrastructure careers. But anyone looking at the wider civil engineering sector should be paying much closer attention to what is happening outside London.

·4 min read
Read
Recruitment

The Best People Are Not Always Looking for a New Job

There is a fundamental misunderstanding about recruitment. Some of the best people in the construction and civil engineering industry are not looking for another job. In fact, they may be completely happy where they are.

·5 min read
Read