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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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2026 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

Our salary survey has become a valuable resource for both employers and candidates, offering insight into salary trends within this specialist field. It is an essential reference for professionals looking to transition into a career in claims and disputes.…

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The Hidden Market | Why Top Construction Roles Are Often Filled Before They Reach Job Boards

The best opportunities never appear on job boards. From Senior Quantity Surveyors to Project Directors on flagship infrastructure developments, top construction roles are often filled quietly, through networks, referrals and specialist recruiters.…

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Data-Driven Hiring | Using Market Insights to Set Competitive Salaries

For organisations hiring quantity surveyors, project managers, planners, commercial managers and construction consultants, understanding current salary trends is essential. Using reliable market insights helps employers set competitive offers and reduce hiring delays. …

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The Business Case for Long-Term Recruitment Partnerships

Lets be honest; in many construction businesses, recruitment is reactive. A project wins approval, a team member resigns, or a workload spike suddenly creates an urgent need for additional capability. …

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Industry News

British Land appoints McLaren for West One

McLaren has been appointed by developer British Land to deliver a £99m office retrofit and expansion at Bond Street Underground Station, designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 May, 07:33

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Barhale, Suez, ice pigs, to finish Greenwich trunk main

Thames Water has picked Barhale to complete the final leg of the £17m Greenwich Trunk Main in South London, using ice pigging with Suez to efficiently commission the line.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 May, 07:25

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Hodge to sell Hyundai in Scotland

Hyundai Construction Equipment has appointed Hodge Plant as its dealer for Scotland.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 May, 07:15

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L&Q adds Cardo for £3bn major works programme

L&Q has appointed Cardo as a delivery partner for its major works investment programme.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 May, 07:08

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New technical head for Donaldson Timber

Offsite timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems has appointed Grant Sanderson head of technical.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 12 May, 06:55

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