Building & Engineering

Improved certification scheme helps SMEs to go green

Improved certification scheme helps SMEs to go green

Certification Scheme 2.0 expands access and support for small firms.
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HKSTP launches search for San Tin Technopole development partners

The Technopole is expected to provide high-quality, sustainable infrastructure tailored for global and local technology enterprises.

New World Development defers perpetual bond coupons payment

It will defer on a total of four payments due in June.

Gov’t unveils improved green product certification scheme

This follows the CIC Green Product Certification Scheme launched in 2019.

Gov’t refuses contractor's renewal application

The company will be removed from the general building contractors register on 20 June.

Gov't approves 15 building plans in March

It also issued 23 occupation permits.

Breaking down silos: The key to Hong Kong's urban future

As Hong Kong faces increasingly complex urban challenges, it is becoming clear that isolated expertise is no longer sufficient.

Southa's new whitepaper seeks to reduce Hong Kong buildings’ carbon footprint

Buildings are responsible for 60% of the city’s carbon emissions.

Gov’t to enhance buildings energy efficiency management

It aims to regulate the energy efficiency standards of building services installations.

Construction works' gross value climbs 9% YoY in Q4 2024

By construction type, the GVCW of private sector sites totalled $22.4b.

More building arbiters wanted as Hong Kong quickens dispute process

Lawyers, surveyors, engineers, and architects with a track record in handling claims will be in demand.

New Hong Kong ordinance mandates timely payments in construction industry

The Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance aims to improve cash flow and fairness.

Construction cost in HK could rise by up to 1%

Globally, construction costs are set to rise by up to 7%.

Hong Kong construction industry to contract by 1-2% in 2024: JLL

Fit-out cost increases are expected to remain stable at 2% in the second half of 2024, FY 2025, and FY 2026.

Data standardisation and collaboration set to drive construction growth

These are deemed crucial for improving productivity, quality, and sustainability in the sector.