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Check out our blogs to get exclusive career tips for candidates and employees. We also share industry news update, latest topics, local stories and so much more, so don't miss out.
6th November 2025
Driving the Growth of the UK’s Digital Economy The UK is experiencing an unprecedented surge in digital transformation. From cloud computing and artificial intelligence to fintech and e-commerce, d...
6th November 2025
Powering the UK’s Digital Future The UK’s digital infrastructure is expanding faster than ever before. From hyperscale facilities supporting global cloud services to regional edge data centres powe...
1st October 2025
The UK Government has announced plans to introduce a new Digital ID system that could change the way right-to-work checks are carried out across the construction industry. The scheme, revealed...
1st October 2025
The UK Government has launched a new series of reforms expressly aimed at empowering SME house builders to help drive forward national housing goals. Recognising the vital role smaller developers...
2nd September 2025
Government announces acceleration of major infrastructure projects In August 2025, the UK Government announced that 150 major projects. The plan involves identifying and fast-tracking significant e...
2nd September 2025
Rise in Data Centre Construction The UK’s data centre pipeline has reached a record £36 billion, according to industry reports released in August 2025. With rapid growth in cloud computing,...
2nd September 2025
HMRC launches tougher action on VAT compliance in construction In August 2025, HMRC confirmed it is intensifying its focus on VAT compliance within the construction industry. This comes as part...
6th March 2025
The UK building sector is presently experiencing a substantive shortages problem, one that risks slowing the country’s lofty house-building and infrastructure goals. Examining best-practice t...
6th March 2025
Construction in the UK is suffering from acute labour shortages, trailing only behind accommodation and food services in this regard. Data recently released by the Construction Industry Federation ...
6th March 2025
The construction sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the twin challenges of reducing carbon emissions and improving operational efficiency. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has...
5th March 2025
This year, the UK construction sector is set to embark on a series of revolutionary projects that will reshape the country’s infrastructure and cityscapes. In addition to highlighting the mos...
28th January 2025
As we approach 2025, the construction industry is experiencing a transformative shift towards sustainability, driven by technological advancements. These innovations are not only reducing environme...
28th January 2025
In a significant advancement for the UK’s renewable energy landscape, Statera Energy has announced plans to construct a 680-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Trafford Low C...
4th December 2024
The Labour Party’s recent annual conference in Liverpool was bustling with discussions around housing and infrastructure. Among the 29 fringe events that included “housing” in their tit...
4th December 2024
The UK construction industry has shown modest yet positive signs of growth, as the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlight an increase in output during September...
4th November 2024
The construction industry is facing a significant workforce shortage, which has become a pressing challenge in recent years. As recruitment specialists at Strong Group, we recognise the critical ro...
1st November 2024
Government Shares Construction Plans with Industry: What It Means for the Future The UK government recently shared its vision and upcoming plans for the construction industry, outlining new structu...
9th September 2024
The construction of Cambridge’s new specialist paediatric hospital is advancing, with contractor selection set to commence soon. The Cambridge Children’s Hospital project took a significant step fo...
2nd September 2024
As a recruiter in the construction industry, it’s crucial to stay informed about developments that may impact the market, particularly those related to supply chains and competition. Recently...
1st August 2024
The Labour Party has announced its commitment to accelerating housebuilding immediately upon taking office, before winning the election. In an interview with The Times, party leader Sir Keir Starme...
13th June 2024
Peabody Selects Contractors for £1 Billion London Repair Contracts: Peabody has provisionally chosen five contractors, including Wates and Kier, for £1 billion in maintenance and repair contracts a...
13th June 2024
Kier has been awarded the contract to construct a four-storey office building for civil servants in Darlington. This project, valued at £118 million, will encompass the design and construction of...
17th January 2024
Linklaters, is set to make the 20 Ropemaker Street building its new London headquarters. This London HQ for Linklaters will span 22 floors of occupiable office space, complemented by five...
7th December 2023
How to find Christmas jobs with us The holiday season is not only a time for festive celebrations and family gatherings but also a fantastic opportunity to embark on a...
30th October 2023
Accelerating Success: Our Top 10 Strategies to Expedite the Recruitment Process and Find Top Candidates for You In today’s competitive job market, businesses need to move swiftly to secure to...
12th September 2023
Supporting Your Workforce Through Tough Times: Navigating a Recession and the Cost of Living Crisis In today’s volatile economic landscape, businesses are facing unprecedented challenges, fro...
27th October 2020
Top 7 Construction Skills You Need to Land a Lucrative Job Like every career requires a particular skill set to get a job, the same follows for construction. It is...
21st September 2020
Finding Construction Jobs in the UK The first step towards finding a construction job in the UK is to search for it on Google. You will come across different results...
1st September 2020
How Can a Recruitment Agency Help You Find Jobs? Recruitment agencies help you connect with companies who are actively looking for candidates. When you use an experienced recruitment agency like...
22nd July 2020
How to Use Strong Group for Rail Jobs in the UK? Looking for and selecting a job is a significant task in one’s life. You spend most of your weekdays...
11th June 2020
The Checklist to follow for Construction Recruitment – 2020 When you’re in a construction employment agency, you must recruit the right people that have the right mix of skills and...
20th May 2020
How recruiters are stepping up in tough times and what you should do accordingly We live in challenging times, but we are resilient. During this uncertain period of time, recruiters...
18th February 2020
HS2’s go-ahead will see the UK construction market “tighten” and will benefit firms not directly working on the project, analysts have claimed. Prime minister Boris Johnson told the House of...
24th January 2020
The REC and leaders from 14 of the UK’s top recruitment firms have written to the Chancellor expressing concerns about the planned changes to IR35 rules. The letter calls for...
21st January 2020
A 61-storey skyscraper in west Birmingham has won planning approval and is set to become the tallest building in the city. A contractor is yet to be appointed on the tower...
13th January 2020
The very fact that you are reading this post, somewhat proves that you aren’t motivated enough to work harder. The reasons can be many but solutions are aplenty. Here are...
5th December 2019
Want to earn a some extra cash for Christmas? These driving and warehouse jobs are recruiting for temporary roles from delivery driver to car park marshal – just make sure...
21st November 2019
Labour wants to move toward a four-day working week inside a decade in power. Jeremy Corbyn’s plan for a four-day working week is LAUGHED at by audience members during crunch...
15th November 2019
Nine out of ten construction bosses are suffering mental health problems caused by late payment. A survey run by engineering services trade bodies ECA and BESA found a host of...
22nd October 2019
Sisk bags £87m phase 2 of Peabody estate rebuild Housing association Peabody has awarded John Sisk phase two of a major estate redevelopment near Clapham Junction train station in south...
30th September 2019
Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed to restart the £38m delayed refurbishment of Wolverhampton Civic Hall. The project stalled three months ago after just getting underway when contractor S...
17th September 2019
Battersea Power Station is becoming a complete success and the developer has secured £600m of financing to press on with phase three of the project. Sir Robert McAlpine is construction...
3rd September 2019
Careys are one of our longest cherished relationships and we provide them with top recruitment solutions. Being on Careys preferred supplier lists allows us successfully fulfil their jobs when need...
13th August 2019
The Erith Group are one of our greatest clients and have worked with them for over 3 years. Click here to see some more of our clients and some most popular...
10th June 2019
We sponsor one of Britain’s Multi Nation boxers Jordan Reynold. Jordan is a 24 age old boxer bought up in Luton and Jordan Reynold is a ABA Champion, Three Nations...
6th June 2019
At Strong Group we have a lot of interview experience and we are here to help you succeed in your next interview. Here are our top 10 most frequently asked...
6th June 2019
The bigger picture Young people aged between 16-24 are always trying to find something to do. Strong Recruitment Group aspire to get even more involved with their local community to...
Check out our blogs to get exclusive career tips for candidates and employees. We also share industry news update, latest topics, local stories and so much more, so don't miss out.
17th January 2024
Linklaters, is set to make the 20 Ropemaker Street building its new London headquarters. This London HQ for Linklaters will span 22 floors of occupiable office space, complemented by five...
7th December 2023
How to find Christmas jobs with us The holiday season is not only a time for festive celebrations and family gatherings but also a fantastic opportunity to embark on a...
30th October 2023
Accelerating Success: Our Top 10 Strategies to Expedite the Recruitment Process and Find Top Candidates for You In today’s competitive job market, businesses need to move swiftly to secure to...
12th September 2023
Supporting Your Workforce Through Tough Times: Navigating a Recession and the Cost of Living Crisis In today’s volatile economic landscape, businesses are facing unprecedented challenges, fro...
23rd February 2020
Site Operating Procedures Protecting Strong GroupWorkforce During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Contents & Introduction When to Travel Driving to Work Site Access and Egress Points Hand Washing Toilet...
13th January 2020
The very fact that you are reading this post, somewhat proves that you aren’t motivated enough to work harder. The reasons can be many but solutions are aplenty. Here are...
5th December 2019
Want to earn a some extra cash for Christmas? These driving and warehouse jobs are recruiting for temporary roles from delivery driver to car park marshal – just make sure...
15th November 2019
Nine out of ten construction bosses are suffering mental health problems caused by late payment. A survey run by engineering services trade bodies ECA and BESA found a host of...
10th June 2019
A covering letter is a must in any job application you put forward. Covering letter should state how you match to the requirements and your suitability. This is your chance...
6th June 2019
At Strong Group we have a lot of interview experience and we are here to help you succeed in your next interview. Here are our top 10 most frequently asked...
6th June 2019
First let’s start with well done! You may not have the job (yet) but the fact that you have reached so far in the Recruitment process is a success. All...
6th June 2019
Writing a new CV can be daunting but with a few tips it can be fair easy. Here are our top tips on how to make a perfect CV: Identity...
Check out our blogs to get exclusive career tips for candidates and employees. We also share industry news update, latest topics, local stories and so much more, so don't miss out.
6th November 2025
Driving the Growth of the UK’s Digital Economy The UK is experiencing an unprecedented surge in digital transformation. From cloud computing and artificial intelligence to fintech and e-commerce, d...
6th November 2025
Powering the UK’s Digital Future The UK’s digital infrastructure is expanding faster than ever before. From hyperscale facilities supporting global cloud services to regional edge data centres powe...
22nd October 2025
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1st October 2025
The UK Government has announced plans to introduce a new Digital ID system that could change the way right-to-work checks are carried out across the construction industry. The scheme, revealed...
1st October 2025
The UK Government has launched a new series of reforms expressly aimed at empowering SME house builders to help drive forward national housing goals. Recognising the vital role smaller developers...
2nd September 2025
Government announces acceleration of major infrastructure projects In August 2025, the UK Government announced that 150 major projects. The plan involves identifying and fast-tracking significant e...
2nd September 2025
Rise in Data Centre Construction The UK’s data centre pipeline has reached a record £36 billion, according to industry reports released in August 2025. With rapid growth in cloud computing,...
2nd September 2025
HMRC launches tougher action on VAT compliance in construction In August 2025, HMRC confirmed it is intensifying its focus on VAT compliance within the construction industry. This comes as part...
11th June 2025
A new era for local infrastructure across the North, Midlands and West Country Billions are being committed to local transport networks in a bold infrastructure drive from the Labour government,...
Check out our blogs to get exclusive career tips for candidates and employees. We also share industry news update, latest topics, local stories and so much more, so don't miss out.
6th November 2025
Driving the Growth of the UK’s Digital Economy The UK is experiencing an unprecedented surge in digital transformation. From cloud computing and artificial intelligence to fintech and e-commerce, d...
6th November 2025
Powering the UK’s Digital Future The UK’s digital infrastructure is expanding faster than ever before. From hyperscale facilities supporting global cloud services to regional edge data centres powe...
1st October 2025
The UK Government has announced plans to introduce a new Digital ID system that could change the way right-to-work checks are carried out across the construction industry. The scheme, revealed...
1st October 2025
The UK Government has launched a new series of reforms expressly aimed at empowering SME house builders to help drive forward national housing goals. Recognising the vital role smaller developers...
2nd September 2025
Government announces acceleration of major infrastructure projects In August 2025, the UK Government announced that 150 major projects. The plan involves identifying and fast-tracking significant e...
2nd September 2025
Rise in Data Centre Construction The UK’s data centre pipeline has reached a record £36 billion, according to industry reports released in August 2025. With rapid growth in cloud computing,...
2nd September 2025
HMRC launches tougher action on VAT compliance in construction In August 2025, HMRC confirmed it is intensifying its focus on VAT compliance within the construction industry. This comes as part...
11th June 2025
A new era for local infrastructure across the North, Midlands and West Country Billions are being committed to local transport networks in a bold infrastructure drive from the Labour government,...
11th June 2025
Shaping the future of UK health protection Laing O’Rourke has clinched two major biosecurity contracts worth a combined £919 million, reinforcing its leading position in high‑tech health infrastruc...
6th March 2025
The UK building sector is presently experiencing a substantive shortages problem, one that risks slowing the country’s lofty house-building and infrastructure goals. Examining best-practice t...
6th March 2025
Construction in the UK is suffering from acute labour shortages, trailing only behind accommodation and food services in this regard. Data recently released by the Construction Industry Federation ...
6th March 2025
The construction sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the twin challenges of reducing carbon emissions and improving operational efficiency. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has...
5th March 2025
This year, the UK construction sector is set to embark on a series of revolutionary projects that will reshape the country’s infrastructure and cityscapes. In addition to highlighting the mos...
28th January 2025
As we approach 2025, the construction industry is experiencing a transformative shift towards sustainability, driven by technological advancements. These innovations are not only reducing environme...
28th January 2025
In a significant advancement for the UK’s renewable energy landscape, Statera Energy has announced plans to construct a 680-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Trafford Low C...
4th December 2024
The Labour Party’s recent annual conference in Liverpool was bustling with discussions around housing and infrastructure. Among the 29 fringe events that included “housing” in their tit...
4th December 2024
The UK construction industry has shown modest yet positive signs of growth, as the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlight an increase in output during September...
4th November 2024
The construction industry is facing a significant workforce shortage, which has become a pressing challenge in recent years. As recruitment specialists at Strong Group, we recognise the critical ro...
1st November 2024
Government Shares Construction Plans with Industry: What It Means for the Future The UK government recently shared its vision and upcoming plans for the construction industry, outlining new structu...
9th September 2024
The construction of Cambridge’s new specialist paediatric hospital is advancing, with contractor selection set to commence soon. The Cambridge Children’s Hospital project took a significant step fo...
2nd September 2024
As a recruiter in the construction industry, it’s crucial to stay informed about developments that may impact the market, particularly those related to supply chains and competition. Recently...
1st August 2024
The Labour Party has announced its commitment to accelerating housebuilding immediately upon taking office, before winning the election. In an interview with The Times, party leader Sir Keir Starme...
13th June 2024
Peabody Selects Contractors for £1 Billion London Repair Contracts: Peabody has provisionally chosen five contractors, including Wates and Kier, for £1 billion in maintenance and repair contracts a...
13th June 2024
Kier has been awarded the contract to construct a four-storey office building for civil servants in Darlington. This project, valued at £118 million, will encompass the design and construction of...
17th January 2024
Linklaters, is set to make the 20 Ropemaker Street building its new London headquarters. This London HQ for Linklaters will span 22 floors of occupiable office space, complemented by five...
7th December 2023
How to find Christmas jobs with us The holiday season is not only a time for festive celebrations and family gatherings but also a fantastic opportunity to embark on a...
30th October 2023
Accelerating Success: Our Top 10 Strategies to Expedite the Recruitment Process and Find Top Candidates for You In today’s competitive job market, businesses need to move swiftly to secure to...
12th September 2023
Supporting Your Workforce Through Tough Times: Navigating a Recession and the Cost of Living Crisis In today’s volatile economic landscape, businesses are facing unprecedented challenges, fro...
3rd August 2023
Finding qualified workers to meet project demands can be a daunting task for companies. This is where we as a recruitment agencies step in, bridging the gap between employees and...
23rd February 2020
Site Operating Procedures Protecting Strong GroupWorkforce During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Contents & Introduction When to Travel Driving to Work Site Access and Egress Points Hand Washing Toilet...
12th February 2020
We aim to maintain a ultimate recruitment solutions to ensure we create long-lasting relationship with our clients. This allows us to develop a deep understanding of their businesses. Being a...
13th January 2020
The very fact that you are reading this post, somewhat proves that you aren’t motivated enough to work harder. The reasons can be many but solutions are aplenty. Here are...
5th December 2019
Want to earn a some extra cash for Christmas? These driving and warehouse jobs are recruiting for temporary roles from delivery driver to car park marshal – just make sure...
3rd September 2019
Careys are one of our longest cherished relationships and we provide them with top recruitment solutions. Being on Careys preferred supplier lists allows us successfully fulfil their jobs when need...
13th August 2019
The Erith Group are one of our greatest clients and have worked with them for over 3 years. Click here to see some more of our clients and some most popular...
6th August 2019
We aim to maintain a PSL (Preferred Supplier List) structure to ensure we create long-lasting relationship with our clients. This allows us to develop a deep understanding of their businesses....
10th June 2019
We sponsor one of Britain’s Multi Nation boxers Jordan Reynold. Jordan is a 24 age old boxer bought up in Luton and Jordan Reynold is a ABA Champion, Three Nations...
6th June 2019
My exciting journey at Strong Group has been challenging and rewarding. Starting out as a Junior Consultant to then becoming the Divisional Director of our Driving and Warehouse Department, is...
6th June 2019
The bigger picture Young people aged between 16-24 are always trying to find something to do. Strong Recruitment Group aspire to get even more involved with their local community to...
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