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Construction Project Management Information Systems Roles | What to Consider

Does your next employer have the scale, capital investment, and strategic intent. Are they investing in enterprise-level systems such as Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex, and other integrated PMIS platforms to offer significantly stronger long-term career prospects?…

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2026 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

Our salary survey has become a valuable resource for both employers and candidates, offering insight into salary trends within this specialist field. It is an essential reference for professionals looking to transition into a career in claims and disputes.…

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The Hidden Market | Why Top Construction Roles Are Often Filled Before They Reach Job Boards

The best opportunities never appear on job boards. From Senior Quantity Surveyors to Project Directors on flagship infrastructure developments, top construction roles are often filled quietly, through networks, referrals and specialist recruiters.…

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Data-Driven Hiring | Using Market Insights to Set Competitive Salaries

For organisations hiring quantity surveyors, project managers, planners, commercial managers and construction consultants, understanding current salary trends is essential. Using reliable market insights helps employers set competitive offers and reduce hiring delays. …

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The Business Case for Long-Term Recruitment Partnerships

Lets be honest; in many construction businesses, recruitment is reactive. A project wins approval, a team member resigns, or a workload spike suddenly creates an urgent need for additional capability. …

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Industry News

Aurora trains service leavers for wind

Scotland's Aurora Energy Services has launched a programme to enable armed forces leavers to use their engineering skills in the wind energy sector.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 06:58

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Glencar completes Birkenhead warehouse and office

Glencar has completed work on a quayside warehouse and timber framed offices at Grandidges Quay, Birkenhead.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 06:47

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Approval for West Hartford Park

Northumberland County Council has approved Arlington Real Estate's West Hartford Park project in Cramlington, close to the Port of Blyth.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 06:36

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Steelwork rises at Sheffield Forgemasters

Steelwork assembly has started on Sheffield Forgemasters' new open open die forging line, the largest in the UK.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 06:00

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Tsurugi, Dragflow partner in UK

Pump manufacturer Tsurumi will partner with slurry and sediment specialist Dragflow in the UK, to help tackle jobs where water pumping must be combined with handling of sludge, sand or sediment.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 May, 06:00

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