​Sourcing the right talent at the right time can prove arduous for any company. But the process becomes even more challenging when you work within a niche industry or sector. In these situations, a specialist recruiter can help find the perfect candidate for a hard-to-fill role.There are several benefits a specialist recruiter can offer when looking to find niche talent:Deep...

​Reaching the ‘finish line’ of a recruitment process and getting a job offer for a lucrative role in the infrastructure and engineering sector is certainly a cause for celebration, but before you pop the champagne, it pays to ask a few questions about the role before you say ‘yes’.Are you excited about starting the role, or do you have doubts about your suitability? Are you ...

Critically improving transportation conditions Making recent headline news around the world, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides unprecedented federal funding for infrastructure projects across the US. The bi-partisan bill, which has been years in the making, will deliver $1.2 trillion in federal spending over the next five years across a variety of in...

​Starting a new role in the global infrastructure and engineering sector is a time of optimism and potential, so it makes no sense to waste it on making a bad first impression on your first day of work. It is important to view your first day as an extension of your interview, and arriving on time and looking your best will only make a positive impression.However, there is mo...

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​Quitting your role within the infrastructure and engineering sector can be a challenge. On one hand, you may wish to provide constructive feedback on why you have decided to leave your role. One the other, you don’t want to risk offending your bosses and end up with a negative job reference.It is also important to maintain a strong network within the sector, and you need to...

The LVI Associates team is thrilled to partner with the Institute of Transportation Engineers again for the upcoming webinar, "Strategies to Attract and Retain Female Talent". In the current hybrid landscape, prioritizing diversity in the workplace is more important than ever. The webinar will address challenges women are facing in the engineering space, and will outline st...

LVI Associates is honored to partner with ACEC again this year ahead of their 2021 Fall Conference. The conference, taking place in Marco Island, FL, will bring together engineering leaders and professionals from top firms across the US for three days of networking, thought leadership, and education. Our team is thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with clients in-per...

​LVI Associates's parent company, Phaidon International, has recently revealed the launch of Larson Maddox – a specialist subsidiary talent partner for the Regulatory and Legal market.  Adding to the group portfolio, Larson Maddox sharpens the award-winning firm’s service offering and provides a platform for exponential growth.  Phaidon International Group COO, Steve Yende...

​Infrastructure and engineering companies often work on large projects which require high quality talent when it comes to leadership, project management and insights from specialized experience across different fields of engineering. This means often looking beyond the local talent pool to locate brilliant talent.Job offers which require relocations will often come with an a...

With the importance of securing future transportation funding, our team has been doing research to really understand the possibilities and how this is likely to change in the coming years. It is such a crucial topic and as a specialist transportation recruitment team, we want to be ahead of the game in understanding the future of this industry.The transportation system h...

​Over 6,500 new engineering roles are created in the US annually according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As the sector continues to grow, there is increasing competition among engineering employers working on large infrastructure projects to source the best project managers and specialists.Creating an attractive employer brand to secure top talent revolves around crafti...

The historical events of the past year made most firms pivot and re-evaluate their talent acquisition processes. Despite the resetting of traditional workplace rules, on the back of many businesses continuing to limit travel and in-person collaboration, what can be said for the virtual recruitment landscape then? At LVI Associates, a subsidiary brand of the Phaidon Interna...

Women remain as scarce as ever in engineering and advanced manufacturing. By the latest estimates, women make up 13% of the engineering workforce in the United States. In the United Kingdom, this disproportionate narrative persists; only 12% of females represent the country's engineers, with Hong Kong coming shockingly behind the average at 8%. The engineering paradox: these...

As many businesses are finally reopening their doors, the engineering and infrastructure workplace will be virtually unrecognizable. What short and long-term impact will the pandemic have on the workplace? How will these changes affect talent? What does this guide explore?Short term impactRedesigning the workplace for human healthNegative and positive impacts of social dista...

LVI Associates is thrilled to announce that ​Corinna Frye, VP Renewable Energy & Clean Technology, has been featured on Kayo Conference Series's list of 21 in 21: Women in Power. The list highlights pioneers in the power and renewable energy who are deploying capital, and driving innovation and collaboration to transform our grid. Corinna leads, trains, and manages a tea...

There is overwhelming evidence that companies with diverse workforces perform better on every possible metric, with diversity positively impacting every level of a business, from the cleaning staff to the board of directors. Bringing in as many perspectives, working styles and experience as possible to a workplace leads to integration, success and growth to those businesses ...

​When hiring for a pivotal role that requires a range of skill sets or holds a lot of responsibility, multiple stakeholders will want to have an input in the decision being made. This has led to talented candidates within the infrastructure and engineering sector attending a day-long interview, which involves several rounds of questions mixed with tests, tasks, and a tour of...

​LVI Associates is thrilled to announce its partnership with Solar Power Events ahead of the 2021 Northeast Solar and Energy Storage Conference. This event is comprised of two parts: a virtual education session and an in-person expo held in Boston, MA. The educational portion, held June 2nd-3rd, will feature discussion with industry leaders on market trends, strategy, and a...

​The legacy of the global pandemic and the future of work is yet to be determined. As firms carve out a path forward, there are signs that the flexible working paradigm may be the solution to the impending talent challenge, namely the battle of acquisition and retention. A recent Forbes feature, in partnership with our parent company Phaidon International, raises prominent q...