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2024 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

Due to popular demand, we are pleased to launch the 4th annual salary guide for construction claims and disputes professionals working in the UK.…

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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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Industry News

Rich List puts Bamford in Top 20

It’s that time of the year when the Sunday Times tells us how stinking rich Britain’s most financially successful people are.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 May, 07:30

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Bam starts Eaglescliffe station upgrade

Bam has started work on a £12.6m project to improve accessibility at a railway station on the Tees Valley Line.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 May, 07:09

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United Living wins £205m repairs deal

Housing association L&Q has appointed United Living Property Services to lead its major works investment programme in the northwest.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 May, 06:24

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Free trade hurdle cleared, but who will it help?

The government reckons that the UK’s imminent entry of an Asia-Pacific free trade agreement is going to have big benefits for UK construction

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 May, 06:21

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Watchdog spots flaws in biodiversity net gain enforcement

A government requirement for developers to deliver biodiversity net gain on their build projects in England is open to abuse and not being run well, according to the National Audit Office.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 17 May, 05:48

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