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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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Which Route Offers the Best Foundation for Construction Disputes?

One of the most common questions I hear from construction professionals considering a move into claims and disputes is, which background gives you the best foundation? Is it working for a main contractor? A subcontractor? Or a consultancy?…

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Are you hiring for the person you need or the person who left?

In a market as specialist and fast-changing as construction claims and disputes, hiring a direct replacement is not always the best answer. The vacancy created by someone leaving can actually be a useful opportunity to reconsider the structure of the team, the workload coming through and where the business wants to develop next.…

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Recruitment Tailored to Your Business

Recruitment does not always fit neatly into a standard process. You might have one important vacancy to fill, several appointments to make or a senior role where finding the right person requires a more bespoke approach. At Maxim Recruitment, we believe your recruitment partner should be flexible enough to reflect your requirements.…

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From Estimator to Strategic Cost Adviser | Is It Time for Your Next Career Move?

As major infrastructure and capital programmes become increasingly complex, experienced estimating and cost professionals are increasingly valuable for their ability to combine technical expertise with commercial thinking and client advice. But could your experience be worth more than producing estimates?…

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Industry News

Bigger cab, better control

Komatsu has shown off its latest excavator, the PC220-12, with a week-long customer and distributor event. Will North reports.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 20 October, 01:41

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Hydrogen at the pump

Hydrogen powered plant and generators are ready to work. But how will the gas be delivered on site? Will North reports.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 20 October, 01:32

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Engines and fuel cells

JCB and Toyota have both developed new hydrogen fuelled equipment. Where they differ is in the choice of internal combustion or fuel cells. Will North reports

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 20 October, 01:09

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Low-carbon crossing

Hydrogen-powered equipment can’t get to work without fuel and hydrogen fuel has no value without equipment to put it in. At the Lower Thames Crossing, National Highways is working to match fuel supply with equipment demand. Will North reports.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 20 October, 01:02

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Stemming the rising tide

The £249m Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme is being reshaped to withstand not only the risk of widespread flooding but also another threat – inflation. David Taylor reports

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 20 October, 12:48

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