If you know anyone thinking of changing their CAO to construction-based studies, now’s certainly the time. The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland just published a report forecasting a shortage of property surveyors. Ultimately, they project a deficit of more than 2,000 for the Irish construction sector over the next four years.
SCSI is a professional body which represents construction, land and property professionals in Ireland. This latest report, titled ‘Employment Opportunities and Future Skills Requirements for Surveying Professions’ is an expansion on one from 2014. It subsequently focuses on employment levels in the sector over the next four years, taking into consideration the numbers currently enrolled on third-level surveying programmes.
If industry growth continues as predicted, the deficit will only increase. The report estimates 3,739 additional surveying positions will be created between now and 2021. Meanwhile, the number of students graduating over the same period is only 1,577, leaving 2,162 vacant roles. Potentially, this shortage of qualified professionals will impact on wage levels and ultimately on building costs.
Read the full report online at www.scsi.ie.
If you want to develop your career in the industry, check out our free Construction Expo, kicking of 29th September in Croke Park. Register your place now.
Are you pursuing a career within the construction sector? We're happy to announce that industry leaders, Rutherford Contracting, will be recruiting at the upcoming Construction Jobs Expo. Meet their team at Croke Park on Saturday 29th September 2018.
Established in 1971 as Rutherford Contracting Services, the organization was created by Dick Rutherford as a small civil, renovation and maintenance contracting company. Although Dick retired in 1989, the organization has continued to grow under the leadership of both Principals and Management, to establish Rutherford Contracting Ltd.
This is the company many know and recognize today as the Contractor of choice for Owners and Consultants in the construction industry. Rutherford owe their over 40 years of success to those who have and continue to trust and support their commitment to service, as well as those on the team who have committed themselves to delivering not just a good product, but a great experience as well.
Rutherford Contracting Ltd. is a General Building and Site Development Contractor. They service the industrial, commercial and institutional sectors of the industry. The building construction division specializes in the renovation and addition of educational facilities, as well as the restoration of historically significant structures.
The organisation's site development division includes civil and infrastructure contracts, park and athletic sports field construction, trail construction, and re-naturalization/habitat construction. Rutherford also operate a small projects division to cater to the ongoing maintenance needs of their Clients.
The company is always evolving and expanding, allowing for new opportunities and exciting projects. The projects are diverse, dynamic and interesting. Rutherford pursue projects that can give their people a sense of pride. Everyone has a role to play and through teamwork and thoroughness they can get to enjoy the final product.
Rutherford completes a hundred projects a year, which exposes its employees to a huge variety of collaborators and skill sets. Furthermore, the company offers a leading CoR certified safety program that encourages staff to up-skill.
We are thrilled to announce that Grafton Merchanting will be exhibiting at Construction Jobs Expo in Croke Park on Saturday 8th September. They'll be recruiting for jobs in construction and related trades.
Grafton Merchanting is a part of Grafton Group plc. The Group is an independent company operating in Merchanting, DIY retailing and Mortar Manufacturing. They work across Ireland, Britain, the Netherlands and Belgium.
In Ireland the Group is the No.1 builders merchants and DIY retailer. Their history stretches back to 1909 when William Thomas Chadwick established his first business. Chadwicks (Dublin) Limited supplied builders merchants and major building contractors with Irish and imported cement and plaster.
Grafton Merchanting owns a number of well-known businesses. These include Chadwicks, Heiton Buckley, Sam Hire, Telfords and Davies builders’ and plumbers’ merchanting businesses. The Merchanting works principally under the Chadwicks, Heiton Buckley and Panelling Centre brands in Ireland. The Group is also the largest DIY retailer in Ireland trading from 35 stores under the Woodie’s brand.
Grafton Group believes that their employees are the reason for their success. Therefore, they are always on the lookout for people to join their team.
The company have opportunities in all disciplines, whether in branch, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing or one of our support offices. With competitive benefits packages, great training and development and group-wide career progression opportunities - they're are always looking for new talent to join the team.
The company for people with commitment, energy and a passion for delivering to consistently high standards so that they can continue to exceed their customers’ expectations and expand business.
