Dubai & Middle East

Some of the world’s most exciting construction job vacancies are available in Dubai and other locations in the Middle East. Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Project Managers, Planners and a variety of other construction professionals are needed for site and head office roles in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Massive civil engineering infrastructure works are ongoing including major rail, bridge, road, tunnel, and water projects. Building construction, property and fit out professionals will also find some of the world’s most complex and fast track projects to work on.

Insights and Industry News

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Construction Claims & Disputes | Qualifications, Memberships and Accreditation

Professionals working as claims consultants, quantum experts, delay analysts, or dispute resolution specialists, typically pursue a combination of academic qualifications, professional memberships, and industry-recognised accreditation.…

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Connecting with Canada’s Construction Elite | Lessons from a Week of Networking, Conferences & Seminars

My business development trip to Toronto was both productive and enjoyable. I forged new relationships, strengthened existing ones, and gained fresh insights into how the Canadian construction industry is evolving from P3 models to collaborative delivery approaches.…

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Choosing Between A Big and Small Consultancy as a Quantity Surveyor

Candidates for quantity surveyor jobs often ask if a large, big-name consultancy or a smaller, specialist firm is better. The answer depends on what you as a QS value most day-to-day and long-term. Here, we look at the pros and cons of big vs small client-side consultancies to help you decide your next move as a Quantity Surveyor.…

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Key Skills to Display as a Clerk of Works to Excel in Your Next Job Interview

As a Clerk of Works, you safeguard quality and represent the client’s interests on site. Here are some practical tips so that you can approach your next Clerk of Works job interview with confidence.…

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Quality Assurance in Civil Engineering Infrastructure in Vancouver, BC

Why Quality Assurance is different from Quality Control and How to Build Your Specialist Career Within Quality Assurance.…

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Industry News

CLT passive fire protection breakthrough

The use of cross-laminated timber in construction looks to have been made much simpler after some new industry research.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 November, 08:30

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Caddick gets £37m Sunderland BTR scheme

Caddick Construction has been awarded a £36.8m contract to build Farringdon Row in Sunderland for developer Placefirst.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 November, 07:58

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Salford approves £1.3bn retail park transformation

Salford City Council has approved plans for the £1.3bn Regent Park development in Salford, the new green mixed-use neighbourhood by Henley Investment Management.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 November, 07:54

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Wienerberger opens concrete tile plant in Kent

While most suppliers of building materials might be thinking of retrenchment, Austrian brick maker Wienerberger is expanding its UK offering.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 November, 07:52

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Mace signs for Harwell's £85m laser hall

Mace Construct has signed the main construction contract to build a home for the world’s most powerful laser.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 November, 07:47

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