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Why UK Construction Claims and Dispute Jobs Are in High Demand

If you are a quantity surveyor or cost manager, there is a good chance a claims consultancy or expert witness consultancy would like to hear from you. UK construction disputes are high . Every dispute needs someone to value it, build the case and defend it. That someone is often a QS. Here is why construction claims jobs are so busy, and how to make the move. …

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Retained or contingency search | Which suits your senior hire?

If you are looking to hire a Quantum Manager, Director, a head of cost management or a senior delay analyst, the way you brief recruiters will shape who you meet and ultimately employ. This post is for employers in construction and consultancy weighing up retained search against contingency recruitment. It covers how each works, how you pay, how long each takes and when each makes sense. …

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23 Years in Construction Recruitment | What Has Changed

If you hire or work in construction, the way you find each other has changed almost beyond recognition since 2003. What makes a good match has barely changed at all. I founded Maxim Recruitment in 2003. Since then I have placed quantity surveyors, cost managers, quantum and delay analysts as well as claims consultants in the UK, Canada and further afield. This post is for employers planning their next hire and professionals weighing up their next move. It covers five changes in construction recruitment and what they mean for you. …

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Does moving abroad limit or progress your disputes career?

Moving abroad can be one of the most exciting decisions you make in your career. Whether you are looking for a new challenge, better earning potential, international experience or simply a change of scenery, working overseas can open doors that may not be available in your home market. However, there is an important question to consider: will moving abroad accelerate your career, or could it make it harder to progress in the long term?…

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Why Demand for Fire Engineering Experts Is Increasing in the UK

Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, fire safety has moved firmly to the centre of the UK's construction and property agenda. The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Safety Regulator (BSR), the Building Safety Levy and the recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have fundamentally changed the way fire safety is considered.…

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Industry News

Amogy and HCE test ammonia power

Amogy and HD Construction Equipment have completed Houston trials of an integrated ammonia-to-power generator system.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 November, 08:22

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Komatsu paves the way for expansion

Komatsu is entering the asphalt paving market by acquiring Astec Industries' loss-making road construction equipment division, including the Roadtec and Carlson brands.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 November, 04:47

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A spider among the poppies

Powered access firm Hire Safe Solutions supplied a free Hinowa Lightlift 33.17 spider lift and operator to help install a remembrance poppy cascade at St Mary’s Church, Widnes.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 November, 01:59

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SER and the big Cat

Stevens Equipment Rental has taken delivery of its first Caterpillar 374 excavator, bringing 75-tonne machinery into its hire fleet for the first time.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 November, 09:21

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Munnelly's Bishopgate appoints MD

Ryan Smith has been appointed managing director of Munnelly's payroll and employment services provider Bishopsgate Group, where he was previously commercial director.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 November, 08:44

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