Building & Engineering
Government approves 15 building plans in July
Government approves 15 building plans in July
Seven are for apartments, five for commercial projects, and three for industrial developments.
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Hang Lung unveils new footbridge linking Amoy and Kowloon Bay
The bridge features solar panels and provides 24-hour access.
Construction works rise 4.1% to $72.4b in Q2
Public sector output grew 6.2% in nominal terms to $33.6b.
Building owners face tougher energy audit rules, JLL says
The city expanded its energy audit rules to 11 building types.
Wing Tai Properties narrows H1 net loss to $95.4m
Its London property disposal gains helped lift core profit 64% to $177m.
Jardine Matheson builds engineering platform for targeted M&A
The new platform will pursue organic expansion and synergies across its existing businesses.
Construction output rises in Q1 on public works surge; private sector slumps
Government projects offset a double-digit drop in private building activity.
Hong Kong, Guangdong to align construction rules under new pact
Sector experts will join committees to support the partnership.
Hong Kong insurers tighten pricing on complex construction risks, Aon says
Underwriters sharpen scrutiny on high-risk projects amidst rising catastrophe exposure.
Hong Kong backs collaborative contracts as disputes stay lower
Survey points to stronger trust across projects.
Hong Kong to open Fanling Bypass on 3 May
Route under Northern Metropolis cuts peak travel time.
CarbonCure secures Hong Kong approval, debuts at CENTRAL project
The approval unlocks low carbon concrete reducing cement content by up to 7%.
Wing Tai Properties narrows net loss to $1.69b in 2025
It improved from a net loss of $2.58b in 2024 with final dividend set at 4 cents per share.
Hong Kong outpaces Greater China peers with fit-out costs above $1,200 psf
Cushman & Wakefield's 2026 Guide ranked the city as the 8th most expensive APAC market for new office interiors.
Public works offset 23.2% drop in private construction in Q4 2025
Q4 construction value stood at $73.2b as public sector growth partly offsets private sector drop.
Hong Kong builders face cost hurdles in low-carbon push
Electric machinery and sustainable materials are scarce and costly.
Government approves 10 building plans in November
Consent has been given for work to start on five building projects.
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