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The 6 Signs It Might Be Time for a Career Move

Not everyone who changes jobs is actively looking for one. Sometimes, the thought of moving starts much earlier, perhaps as a feeling that your current role isn't quite delivering what it used to, or that you've stopped progressing.…

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What Makes a Construction Professional Stay? The Factors Employers Often Overlook

Recruitment doesn't start when someone hands in their notice.  For employers, understanding why good people stay can be just as valuable as understanding why they leave. So what actually makes them stay with an employer for five, ten or even twenty years?…

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Top Reasons Why Claims and Disputes Candidates Get Rejected

The construction claims and disputes market is highly specialised. Although demand remains strong for experienced quantum, delay and claims professionals, securing a role with a leading consultancy is not always straightforward.…

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Why Strong Claims and Disputes Candidates Withdraw from Interview Processes?

Understanding why good candidates disengage can help employers improve their recruitment approach and reduce the risk of losing people they would otherwise want to hire.…

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How can ICWCI Membership help your Clerk of Works career?

ICWCI membership is one way to show that your experience is recognised by the professional body for your specialism. It can support your credibility, strengthen your CV and help you understand your next step in the profession.…

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Industry News

Trimble helps ensure earthworks go to plan

Trimble has launched software to connect its modelling software with earthworks positioning systems, making it easier to implement civil engineering plans.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 August, 07:21

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Ashbrook plans plant auction in £18m fleet refresh

Ashbrook, which in June announced an £18m order for new JCB equipment, will sell off 35 'low-hour' machines this week as part of the fleet refresh, through Euro Auctions.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 August, 07:10

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House builders report approvals at 20-year-low

The Home Bulder's Federation has reported that the number of home building sites granted planning permission in the first quarter hit a record low, with only 1,220 sites for private housing getting an OK.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 August, 07:03

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More homes near stations, less 'gold plating'

New planning rules under the National Planning Policy Framework aim to allow 'thousands' of homes to be built close to stations, with a default approval and new minimum expectations for number of homes in these areas, as central government continues its long term failure to provide affordable housing in cities.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 August, 06:44

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Graham signs up with MukAway

Graham has signed a three year deal with materials management platform MukAway, one of the biggest deals in the platform's history.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 August, 07:48

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