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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

Marlborough wins £150m West Berks highways contract

Marlborough Highways has secured a seven-year highways maintenance contract with West Berkshire Council, worth £150m.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 July, 07:42

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BAM completes £88m Passivhaus school

BAM UK & Ireland has completed the new £88m Caledonia High School, built to Passivhaus principles, for Fife Council.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 July, 07:35

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Growth for Graham in latest results

Graham has achieved revenue of £1.2bn in the year to March 31, up 16%, with profit before tax up 42% to £35.8m. Its cash position grew to £260.7m. Its CEO Andrew Bill will retire later this year, to be replaced by Courtney McCormick.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 July, 07:28

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Watson & Hillhouse joins global piling platform

Watson & Hillhouse, acquired by investor DevCo, will join Finland's Movax and the Netherlands' Dieseko, in a new 'platform' for piling.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 July, 07:15

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Global acquires majority stake in Prism

Energy and infrastructure business Global has taken a controlling stake in project management and controls specialist Prism.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 7 July, 07:00

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