Dubai & Middle East

Some of the world’s most exciting construction job vacancies are available in Dubai and other locations in the Middle East. Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Project Managers, Planners and a variety of other construction professionals are needed for site and head office roles in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Massive civil engineering infrastructure works are ongoing including major rail, bridge, road, tunnel, and water projects. Building construction, property and fit out professionals will also find some of the world’s most complex and fast track projects to work on.

Insights and Industry News

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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

VASO Global wins support for recycled glass panels

VASO Global has secured £5m in funding from PXN Ventures, Scottish Enterprise, UK Research Innovation (UKRI) and Eco Group, to support its development of structural composite panels using recycled glass.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 June, 07:52

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New Trent bridge opens up Nottingham redevelopment

Pick Everard has overseen the delivery of the Waterside Bridge in Nottingham, by main contractor Balfour Beatty and partners including Ramboll and Britons Ltd.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 June, 07:29

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Barhale to help protect London water supply

Barhale has been contracted by Thames Water to reline an abstraction tunnel at Ashford Common Water Treatment Works in Surrey, helping protect London's water supply.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 June, 07:21

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Great British Energy seeks £1.08bn SMR partner

Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) has launched the search for a delivery partner for its small modular reactor programme, valued at £1.08bn.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 June, 07:13

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Holcim delivers tough road for Heysham

Holcim UK, working with Fibre Concrete Solutions, has helped Kiernan Construction deliver a durable roadway at Peel Ports Group's Heysham facility, helping the port handle hundreds of daily HGV moves.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 June, 07:02

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