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Cobalt named International Recruitment Company of the Year at APSCo awards

Cobalt wins the International Recruitment Company of the Year award against stiff competition at recruitment industry body APSCo's Annual Excellence Awards.
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Famous Women in Engineering

Here we celebrate the women that have played a tremendous role in the history of engineering, having worked hard against society’s expectations of them.
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The How, What, When, Who of sorting out maternity cover

No matter how long an employee has been in a job, they're entitled to shared parental leave following the birth of their child. See what you need to consider as an employer and how to fill the gap in your team.
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The ripple effect: impact of regulation on the UK finance sector

Since the 2008 financial crisis, government regulators across the world have been working to reduce risks in the finance sector. Where certain regulations will help protect the stability of financial services, others may not as they’re focused on areas outside the corporate world. Let’s look at the key areas where changes could arise from this ripple effect.
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Top 10 Most Impressive Civil Engineering Projects of All Time

For centuries, mankind has been using its intelligence to conceive, design and construct things that help us to solve life’s problems. There are many great civil engineering projects across the globe, but here we count down the examples which are truly timeless.
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10 toughest buildings on the planet

Architects and engineers have long attempted to design structures which use specialised engineering features to protect them from destruction. Here we outline our top 10 toughest buildings.
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5 of the best Parliament buildings in the world

For many countries, a parliament building provides the focal point for moments of celebration and remembrance. See our list of the greatest such buildings ever developed across the world.
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