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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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A Recruiter’s Tips for Higher Visibility in a Sea of Applicants

You could have exactly the right experience for a job, but if your CV doesn’t quickly demonstrate that, it may never make it to the next stage. As specialist construction recruiters, we see hundreds of CVs and know what makes one stand out and what makes another easy to overlook.…

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Industry News

Caddick completes Leeds logistics centre

Caddick has handed over 23 industrial units at T45, a new urban logistics development on the A63 in Leeds, to developer Chancerygate.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 September, 07:00

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Molson to sell Bell ADTs in Scotland

Molson Scotland has been appointed as the official Bell articulated dump truck dealer for the country.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 September, 06:54

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Wrexham AFC stadium truss installed

A 125t inverted ribbon truss has been lifted into place at Wrexham AFC's Cae Ras stadium, marking a milestone in the construction of the club's new Kop Stand.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 September, 06:40

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Stepnell appoints construction MD

Stepnell has appointed Simon Gorski, formerly of Lendlease, as managing director of its construction business.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 16 September, 07:46

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Aster targets £1bn home improvement programme

Housing association Aster Group has reported a record investment in upgrading and maintaining its existing estare of 38,000 homes, spending £124.8m in its 2025/26 year, with plans for £1bn in improvement spending over the next seven years.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 16 September, 07:37

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