Increase successful hires by 80%.
Hire based on capability.
- Create employer-led construction challenges tailored to your specific needs.
- See candidates demonstrate problem-solving, teamwork, through scenarios you design.
- Hire people who can do the job from Day 1.
The Construction Hiring Crisis is Costing You Money Right Now.
You shouldn't have to choose between hiring fast and hiring right.
Projects Delayed
367,000 jobs lost since COVID
Every week a critical role stays vacant means delays, penalty clauses, and lost revenue.
No Pipeline for Tomorrow
251,500 workers needed by 2028
While you're firefighting today's vacancies, competitors are building talent pipelines that secure tomorrow's workforce.
Bad Hires Cost £75K
80% of placements fail within 12 months
You recruit the wrong person. You waste 3 months because they can't do the job. Then start all over again.
Evidence-Based Construction
Recruitment That Works.
Traditional hiring relies on CV keywords. 6Cs helps you gather the evidence you need to make informed hiring decisions.
Post Real Work Challenges
Upload 'a day in the life' or 'live' projects
Candidates Apply 6Cs Framework
They showcase teamwork, problem-solving, and digital skills.
Review Their Evidence
Evaluate solutions and award star ratings.
Interview Only the Best
Interview capable candidates.
Hire with Confidence
Make evidence-informed hiring decisions.
The result?
Evidence-informed hiring decisions, stronger hires, and stable teams built on competency.
Avoid Costly Mis-Hires.
What is a wrong hire costing your business?
6Cs framework helps you mitigate mis-hiring risk.
The Cost of Bad Hires
You could save up to £75,000, the average cost per mis-hire in construction
- £15K recruitment fees (wasted)
- £18K wasted salary (3 months‘ wages)
- £20K project delays and rework
- £22K recruiting again and training a replacement
Beyond Cost Savings
- Frees up 20+ hours of senior leadership time per hire.
- Reduces time-to-hire with pre-qualified, evidenced candidates.
- Builds a diverse talent pipeline from day one.
The Window is Closing.
Skills Crisis is Deepening
One-third of the workforce will retire by 2028. Apprenticeships take 2-3 years to mature. Start building your pipeline now or face a 2-year talent gap.
Government Pressure Building
1.3M homes + net-zero targets = massive demand. Firms with talent pipelines win the contracts. Those without get left behind.
Act Now
- Build diverse talent pipelines from Day 1.
- Identify skilled workers committed to sustainability goals.
- Reduce hiring costs while strengthening workforce quality.
- Position your business to meet environmental and social value requirements.
How It Works
See Who Can Do the Job Before You Hire
Set a Construction task
Design a project challenge that mirrors the actual work your new hire will face. Use the 6Cs framework to structure a relevant, practical assessment.
Candidates Complete task
Candidates Complete It Using the 6Cs Framework. Jobseekers work on your challenge, demonstrating their problem-solving, teamwork, and digital skills through real work.
You Review Real Work, Not CVs
Access actual project submissions. See how candidates think, collaborate, and deliver. Compare their approaches and quality side by side.
Make Evidence-Informed Hiring Decisions
Interview only those who've proven their abilities. Shortlist and hire based on demonstrated skills, and capabilities.
Stop Guessing Who Can Do the Job. Start Hiring with Evidence.
Book a 30-minute strategy call. Get your free £5,000 skills gap audit. See if the 6Cs problem-solving framework is right for you.
251,500 workers needed by 2028. Your competitors are already building pipelines. Will you? Interested in partnering with us to create a training programme and secure your future? Email us at [email protected]
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6Cs is a skills-based hiring platform for construction employers. You create real project challenges based on your specific role requirements. Candidates are assigned to groups and work collaboratively to complete these employer-led projects, demonstrating their teamwork, problem-solving, and digital skills. You review their actual work and award star ratings (up to 5 stars) for each skill area before deciding who to interview.