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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

Contractor appointed for Bradford arts centre revamp

York-based construction company Simpson has been appointed main contractor for the redevelopment of the Grade II listed Kala Sangam Arts Centre in Bradford.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 3 May, 07:42

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Italians present proposal for Baltimore bridge replacement

The Italian construction company that rebuilt Genoa's collapsed Ponte Morandi has submitted pro bono designs to replace Baltimore’s collapsed bridge.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 3 May, 07:18

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Delivery tracking comes to plant hire

Taxi firms do it, parcel companies do it, now plant hire companies are starting to do it – track your delivery.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 3 May, 06:08

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Legal challenge to £1.5bn Trans-Pennine road scheme

Planning permission granted to the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine road scheme is subject to a legal challenge.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 3 May, 05:54

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Chepstow considers electric digger purchase after trial

Chepstow Plant International has been trying out a Volvo EC230 Electric excavator.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 2 May, 08:19

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