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Leading contractors are going to have to undertake extensive cultural changes in order to adapt to new procurement procedures, according to Peter Mason, chairman of Balfour Beatty. Lump-sum, fixed-price contracts will become more common, and design-construct jobs will need fewer site staff than were used with traditional contracts. The company is a pioneer in the response to changes in the basic principles of contracting, especially in the road contracts sector.
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The UK construction industry saw output decline 1% to 12.4 billion pounds sterling in the second quarter of 1995 from the year-earlier period, according to DOE figures. The value of new work won by contractors fell 10% to 5.058 billion pounds sterling. If these trends continue, the UK construction industry could see a decline in its long-term international competitiveness, according to the Building Material Producers.
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The construction industry is still going through a period of high unemployment, so it is more important than ever to ensure that a job application is as effective as possible. Some employers choose to headhunt, while others prefer to advertise a position. Applicants should not be unrealistic about salary demands, and should be careful not to criticise former employers if they are selected for interview.
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