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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

Barhale finds savings, wins Severn Trent contract

During early contractor involvement on Severn Trent Water's Ravenstone treatment works upgrade, Barhale identified a 40%, £2m, cost reduction and has now been appointed to the main works contract.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 15 September, 07:08

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Volvo compact loaders get a redesign

Volvo's L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders have received a frame redesign, with a new rear end suitable for fitting equipment, improved service access and a redesigned cab entrance.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 15 September, 06:57

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Kier aims higher

Kier, reporting adjusted revenues up 7.5% in its full year to 30 June, at £4,393m from £4,087.8m, and adjusted profit before tax up 8.8% at £136.4m, has set a new target of double digit growth in earning per share.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 15 September, 06:45

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Goldhofer shows transporter with adjustable axles

At a customer event, Goldhofer has shown the PST/SL-ES (285), a new heavy transport module with adjustable track width, to balance stability with maneuverability.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 September, 07:50

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Gateway 2 approval for £32m Leeds development

Hyve Living's The One Residence in Leeds, a £32m development with Elite Realty Invest, has received Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 14 September, 07:36

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