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Need Fast Access to Top Talent for Open Roles?

In today’s fast-moving construction and infrastructure markets, whether you're delivering building developments in the UK, civil engineering projects in Canada, or handling international infrastructure assignments, hiring the right people swiftly makes all the difference.…

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What Makes a Good Construction Claims And Disputes Candidate?

My clients often highlight that the most successful consultants aren’t just those with the sharpest analytical minds—but those who bring positive energy, show emotional intelligence, and can be trusted to represent the company professionally in any setting. In short, people enjoy working with them. And in a relationship-driven industry like this, that makes all the difference.…

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Can Engineers Become Delay Analysts?

So, can engineers be Delay Analysts? This may be an obvious answer to those working in the industry, but having recruited in this industry and reaching out to engineers, the majority don’t even know this role exists or they assume this role could only be completed by planners or by legal professionals. …

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Leaving Right | 5 Smart Moves for Resigning Gracefully in Construction

If you’ve been in the industry a while, you’ve likely resigned from a role or two. But even seasoned professionals know: how you leave matters, especially in a close-knit sector like construction.…

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Construction Claims and Disputes Advice

Our "Construction Claims and Disputes" blog category offers a wealth of insights tailored for both employers and jobseekers in the construction claims and disputes sector. Here we show you the highlights.…

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Industry News

New owner for William Hare

Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 June, 08:16

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Speedy sinks into the red

Plant and tool hire group Speedy made a loss last year amid market headwinds and rising finance costs.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 June, 07:52

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Laing O’Rourke delivers prefab lift module prototype

Construction contractor Laing O’Rourke and elevator company Kone have joined forces to produce a prefabricated passenger lift module for rail footbridges.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 June, 07:33

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Costain to design underground hydrogen storage facililty

Engie-subsidiary Storengy UK has commissioned Costain to design its planned Keuper gas storage project.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 June, 06:45

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New chief for the NHBC

The National House Building Council (NHBC) has named Paul Turner as its next chief executive.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 June, 06:35

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