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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

Barhale reports turnover, profits up

Barhale has reported full year turnover to 30 June 2026 up 4.2% to £246m, with operating profit growing from £14.4m to £14.9m, with year end net cash reaching £44.6m.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 October, 07:38

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Hatfield homes approved with 20% BNG

David Wilson Homes has received planning approval for 120 homes between Hatfield and Welham Green in Hertfordshire, after setting a target biodiversity net gain (BNG) of 20%.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 28 October, 07:31

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Mabey appoints southern, national sales leads

Temporary works specialist Mabey Hire has appointed Sarah Kingscott as head of national accounts and Darren Ginger as regional sales director for the south.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 27 October, 08:47

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Durkan completes Greenwich social housing project

Durkan has marked the completion of the HTA-designed Kidbrooke Park Road, the UK's largest new social housing project, providing 432 new homes as part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich's plans for 1,750 new council homes.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 27 October, 08:38

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National Highways adds suicide prevention to design standards

With more than 60 suspected suicides happening on the UK's road networks each year, accounting for one fifth of road deaths, National Highways has mandated suicide prevention assessments on all relevant road design projects.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 27 October, 08:29

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