Chris Pickles, Author at CrimsonXT

26th September 2024 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Technology

The news this week highlights major global expansions, innovative approaches to sustainability, and the demand for AI-optimized infrastructure. Construction companies, colocation operators, and cloud giants are making moves to address demands.

The AI boom and demand for data centers

10th September 2024 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Technology

As AI reshapes industries across the globe, its increasing hunger for data processing power is driving an expansion of data centers. The central question is: How can data centers keep up with AI’s rapid growth while minimizing their environmental impact? Chris Pickles walks us through solutions for sustainable growth.

Sustainability and energy efficiency in data centers

27th August 2024 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Technology

The data center industry is at a pivotal juncture, driven by a convergence of technological innovation, regulatory changes, and shifting consumer expectations. As we look into 2024 and beyond, one of the most profound transformations is the increasing focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.

Taking on the Leeds half marathon for cancer charities

13th May 2024 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Uncategorised

In 2021, our colleague and friend Simone Taylor sadly passed away from triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) at the age of 32. Raising money to support cancer charities was a cause very close to Simone’s heart. Our team took on the Leeds half marathon to raise money for this fantastic charity.

Talent Insights: Navigating the US construction talent shortage in 2024

24th October 2023 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Construction

The US construction industry has faced many challenges in recent years, and as an experienced built environment and construction recruiter with a particular focus on North America, I've been witness to the disruptions caused by the global pandemic.

Case study: Sourcing a ‘purple unicorn’ senior estimator in under a week

19th June 2023 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Case Studies, Construction

Our client is a long-established construction firm based in California. We introduced an experienced senior leader in under a week to supercharge this construction firm's overstretched estimating team.

Meet Chris Pickles, Group Managing Director

10th October 2022 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Automation

Get to know the people behind the profiles in our ‘Meet the team’ series. Chris Pickles founded CrimsonXT in 2018 and has taken the business from strength to strength since then.

TalentXT Insights: 6 tips to attract construction talent in a shortage

18th August 2022 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Construction

Six effective ways construction firms can attract candidates during a talent shortage. The growth of the construction industry is great for the economy but posing new challenges for construction firms who are struggling to find the talent to sustain such growth.

Talent Insights: How the pandemic affected construction talent

8th December 2021 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Construction

The pandemic has plunged many construction workers into one of the most challenging times of their careers. Construction workers have attempted to complete existing projects while protecting staff on-site, and managing supply chain interruptions and project suspensions.

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