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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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Construction Project Management Information Systems Roles | What to Consider

Does your next employer have the scale, capital investment, and strategic intent. Are they investing in enterprise-level systems such as Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex, and other integrated PMIS platforms to offer significantly stronger long-term career prospects?…

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Industry News

Murphy celebrates with record order book

Marking its 75th anniversary, Murphy boasted a record order book in 2025.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 3 June, 07:00

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Geobear picks COO

Ground engineering specialist Geobear has appointed Rupert Lee as its new chief operating officer. Lee previously worked for McKinsey & Company, and more recently as a freelance consultant to private equity firms.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 3 June, 05:00

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AtkinsRéalis picked for Belfast rapid transit delivery

Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has appointed AtkinsRéalis to provide engineering services for Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2, from preliminary design through to construction supervision.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 3 June, 05:00

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LGH extends rental partnership offer

Lifting gear specialist LGH has launched its 'Full Rental Partner' offering across Europe, improving access to service and support for customers. In the UK, it has partnered with Plant and Safety Ltd.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 3 June, 05:00

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A historic win for Pulse Consult

Pulse Consult has been appointed to provide quantity surveying and commercial management services for the restoration of Tamworth Council, being undertaken by principal contractor Messenger for Tamworth Borough Council.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 3 June, 05:00

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