Building & Engineering

Hong Kong remains the priciest Asian city to build in: study
9 May 19
Its low technology adoption rate is driving up construction costs.
Urban Renewal Authority unveils building rehabilitation platform
9 May 19
It will provide information and technical support on redeveloping sites to building owners.
HKDecoman raises US$1.4m to revamp Hong Kong's home renovation industry
25 Mar 19
It offers a one-stop shop including a physical outlet stocked with tools and an online marketplace.
China's bloated PPP pipeline hit $1.95t in 2018
20 Feb 19
The total investment is almost double that recorded in end-2016.
China's construction industry to expand by 5.9% in 2019
14 Jan 19
Around 6,800 km of new railways will cement the sector's growth prospects.
Restoration and upgrade works may boost Japan's construction expenditure to US$61.93b
12 Dec 18
Its government will spend an additional US$26.5b to upgrade infrastructure affected by natural disasters.
Will warming Chinese-Japanese ties plug Asia's infrastructure gap?
7 Nov 18
Growing collaboration will push the Philippine construction sector to grow by 8.8%.
23 building plans approved in August
23 Oct 18
More than half of the units will be located in the New Territories.
15 pre-sale consents issued in Q3
8 Oct 18
Residential developments dominated quarterly figures.
Government to launch central building management platform
27 Sep 18
Owners can learn about maintenance work from relevant authorities themselves.
China's infrastructure investment growth contracted 1.8% in July
30 Aug 18
But it could recover amidst the government's policy easing.
Levy threshold for three construction ordinances raised to $3m
25 Jul 18
The changes will take effect on July 30.
Construction costs in Hong Kong are Asia's most expensive
28 May 18
The city has been slow to integrate digital solutions which could bring costs down.
Residential projects dominate construction works in 2017
13 Mar 18
The gross value of home projects rose 1.4% in nominal terms to $66.1b.
Hong Kong inks deal with UK to share infra planning techniques
9 Mar 18
The MOU was signed by Permanent Secretary for Development Hon Chi-Keung.
Contract for Central Kowloon Route project signed for $5.01b
7 Mar 18
It will build a 390-metre-long tunnel in Yau Ma Tei to ease traffic congestion in the area.
Mega transport projects accelerate Hong Kong's construction boom
28 Feb 18
It’s expected to grow 1.8% annually between 2018 and 2022.
High demand for engineers amidst key infra projects and Smart City transition
13 Feb 18
It’s a good time to be an electrical, mechanical, structural and building services engineer.
Construction contract in Kai Tak West signed for $6.24b
24 Jan 18
It will build an underwater tunnel in Kowloon Bay to slash travelling time during peak hours.
Construction output falls 7% to $60.4b in Q3
13 Dec 17
Residential building projects amounted to $16.3b in the same quarter.
Hong Kong gives the green light to 11 building plans
19 Jul 17
Five of these are in the New Territories.
Government approves 15 building plans
21 Jun 17
Four on Hong Kong Island, five in Kowloon and six in the New Territories.
Wharf Group invests HK$7.8 billion to remake iconic HK landmark into a flagship hotel
26 May 17
The Murray is a contemporary urban chic hotel, but it is not just any other hotel.
Hong Kong plans new bridge for tall A380s to pass underneath
16 May 17
Construction would take at least two years.
28 building plans get go ahead from the government
15 May 17
11 were for flats and mixed use.
Check out the first Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong
12 May 17
It's the city's pioneering urban resort.
Government increases construction waste disposal charges
6 Apr 17
Landfill charges will rise to $200 per tonne starting April 7.
Campfire offers more than just workspaces
30 Mar 17
Members become part of a collaborative community.
Hong Kong is the most expensive city in Asia for construction
6 Mar 17
Find out why it remains an expensive city to build in.
Playground.work strikes a balance between work and play
28 Feb 17
It has office spaces in Sheung Wan and Causeway Bay.
Ooosh For Startups helps new businesses make their mark
7 Feb 17
Its space is more than just desks and chairs.
Deloitte's workplace for the new generation
29 Dec 16
It's conducive to collaboration -- and boasts a nice view.
Garage Collective recreates an 8,000-sq ft warehouse
12 Dec 16
The new office space has showers for those who bike to work.
HKGBC pledges support for government's green building development initiatives
19 Jan 16
In response to the 2016 Policy Address.
India's 100 Smart Cities plan to contend with bureaucracy and land issues
3 Nov 15
Successful implementation will lead to significant opportunities.
Hong Kong billed as Asian country with the highest natural disaster risk
26 Jun 15
It's among the wettest cities in the region.
Global construction industry propelled by emerging markets
22 Sep 14
But Hong Kong's also experiencing strong growth.
2 New Territories home sites up for grabs
21 May 14
It must yield 790 homes.
Government eyes shelling out $227m for artificial islands
1 Apr 14
Project study will start in July.
Why construction costs are likely to rise 7-8% in 2014
26 Mar 14
Clue: material and labour costs.

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