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What is the Route to Winning Your Own Expert Work within Construction Disputes?

 I was recently asked by a potential candidate what the career path is to become a Quantum Expert. I’m confident that I managed to provide a satisfactory answer, although it was more complicated to explain than I had initially assumed; hence this article trying to think it through fully. The points that follow also apply to those considering working towards becoming a Delay Expert.…

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Australia is Crying Out for Quantity Surveyors!

Is Australia calling for you? Here, Richard explains why demand is high right now due to the current explosion of transportation infrastructure as well as the ubiquitous sky-scraping towers and residential and mixed-use developments sprouting across the major cities.…

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The Growth of Infrastructure and Rail projects in Ireland

Major road projects, such as motorway expansions and bypass constructions, are underway to improve connectivity between cities and regions, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety. Additionally, significant upgrades are being made to public transport infrastructure, including the expansion of rail networks.…

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The Rise of AI in Construction Law and Construction Disputes | Balancing Efficiency and Job Displacement

A seminar that Nilam attended sparked thoughts in the audience questioning whether AI will replace jobs in the construction law industry. This is certainly a creeping fear within several industries, not just construction law. But AI can prove to be beneficial, if used appropriately - but where should we draw the line? …

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I’m a Construction Recruitment Consultant | What Do I Do All Day?

I have added value to my employer clients and their business activities for over 20 years. Just recently I remembered that quite a few years ago now, a meme went around about what recruitment consultants “do” and I managed to re-find it.…

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Industry News

JLG owners snaps up Ausa

Oshkosh, a US manufacturer of industrial vehicles and JKG aerial work platforms, has agreed the takeover of Spanish construction machinery manufacturer Ausa.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 8 May, 03:22

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Mace restructures to observe corporate governance code

Mace is splitting its chair and chief executive roles and adding a raft of non-executive directors to its board to observe UK corporate best practice.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 8 May, 08:00

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Bidding opens for £800m professional services framework

Procure Partnerships Framework is inviting companies to tender for its second-generation professional services framework for public works in England.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 8 May, 07:48

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Bam breaks ground on delayed Bristol schools

Bam Construction has finally begun work on a £58.3m school building project for South Gloucestershire Council.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 8 May, 07:35

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Barhale upgrades Corby's water capacity

The upgrade of a key Anglian Water asset in Corby will pave the way for future residential development in the expanding Northamptonshire town.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 8 May, 07:19

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