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Fraser River Tunnel Retendering | What It Could Mean for Construction Employers and Candidates in Canada

The Fraser River Tunnel Project has taken a significant turn, with the Government of British Columbia confirming that it will retender the main construction work after failing to finalise commercial terms with Cross Fraser Partnership.…

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Claims & Disputes Professionals | Private Equity or Privately Owned Consultancy?

The construction claims and disputes consultancy market is evolving quickly. While an increasing number of consultancies are now backed by private equity, we are also seeing more independent boutique firms being established by experienced experts and industry professionals. …

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The Difficulty of Hiring Construction Claims and Disputes Experts in Canada

Hiring construction claims and disputes experts in Canada is becoming increasingly challenging. As construction projects become larger, more complex and more commercially pressured, the demand for experienced claims, cost, damages, project controls and expert witness professionals continues to grow.…

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Construction Job Search Tips | Stop Doomscrolling

In the context of looking at construction industry job vacancies, if you feel your are doomjobbing you can easily end up feeling disheartened. The good news is that feeling this way can be avoided with a few changes in approach.…

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Clerk of Works Recruitment | Why Employers Need to Act Early

Employers looking to recruit Clerk of Works candidates in the UK have good reason to feel optimistic. Demand for construction professionals remains strong, and there are excellent candidates available for employers that plan ahead and move decisively.…

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Industry News

Ballard to pay £300m for GeoPura

Canadian fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems will acquire British power solutions provider GeoPura. The UK company, which has been establishing a position in construction site hydrogen-fuelled power supply, will receive £82.5m in cash and around 50.8 million in newly issued shares in Ballard, with a further £27.5m linked to post-deal targets.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 June, 01:17

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Graham to deliver 3,200 homes in Lincoln

Graham has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and construct the next phase of its Charterholme project, which aims to deliver 3,200 new homes.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 June, 07:34

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Portakabin HQ for Workdry group

Portakabin will deliver a three-storey office building for the Workdry Group's headquarters in Hampshire, using 66 bespoke modules and aiming to demonstrate modern methods of construction (MMoC) techniques.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 June, 07:30

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Amey launches long lasting barriers with Hill & Smith VRS

Amey has partnered with Hill & Smith VRS to launch an innovative barrier system on National Highways maintenance projects that promises to reduce the need for repairs and reduce roadworks.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 June, 07:22

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United Infrastructure, SoilDri partner for AMP8 delivery

United Infrastructure and SoilDri have formed a national innovation partnership, focused on infrastructure delivery and soil reuse, targeted at AMP8 projects.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 24 June, 07:12

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