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Does moving abroad limit or progress your disputes career?

Moving abroad can be one of the most exciting decisions you make in your career. Whether you are looking for a new challenge, better earning potential, international experience or simply a change of scenery, working overseas can open doors that may not be available in your home market. However, there is an important question to consider: will moving abroad accelerate your career, or could it make it harder to progress in the long term?…

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Why Demand for Fire Engineering Experts Is Increasing in the UK

Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, fire safety has moved firmly to the centre of the UK's construction and property agenda. The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Safety Regulator (BSR), the Building Safety Levy and the recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have fundamentally changed the way fire safety is considered.…

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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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Industry News

Bobcat goes Direct

Beverley-based Direct Tool & Plant Hire has expanded its Yorkshire rental fleet by taking delivery of five new Bobcat mini excavators supplied by regional dealer AMS Bobcat.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 November, 11:26

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Pagabo launches regional framework for regional contractors

Pagabo is inviting bidders for places on its £2bn National Framework for Small to Medium Works 2026, covering contracts up to £20m, and targeting regional contractors.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 November, 08:43

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Emerson receives UK first Liebherr 150-tonner

Emerson Crane Hire has taken delivery of the first of Liebherr's five axle, 150t, LTM 1150-5.4 all terrain cranes in the UK.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 November, 08:31

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Esh delivers Middlesbrough homes two years early

Esh Construction has completed delivery of 296 affordable homes in Grove Hill, Middlesbrough, in partnership with Thirteen Group, two years ahead of schedule.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 November, 08:21

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Shropshire Homes launches Wolverhampton business

Shropshire Homes' affordable housing builder SH Partnerships has opened a new base in Wolverhampton, aiming to deliver partnership housing schemes in the West and East Midlands.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 11 November, 08:10

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