Building & Engineering
Buildings Department approves 11 new building plans in October
Buildings Department approves 11 new building plans in October
Two plans were approved on Hong Kong Island, three in Kowloon, and six in the New Territories.
HK eyes saving 160m kWh in fourth phase of energy efficiency scheme
The scheme now covers a total of 11 types of products.
Gov't extends tender deadline for Kwu Tung North Development Area
The new deadline is set on 20 December.
Gov't introduces new engineering contract standard template
It is the second standard contract template published by the Development Bureau.
HKIE eBook details HK's contribution to UN’s sustainability goals
The eBook showcases 40 engineering projects corresponding to 17 UNSDGs.
Hong Kong eyes saving 5.4 billion kWh energy from buildings
The new edition of BEC aims to uplift energy efficiency standards.
Contractor banned from public works tenders after fatal incident in Ho Man Tin
The contractor will also undergo an independent safety audit.
HK approves draft of Kwun Tong development scheme plan
It will provide a statutory land use planning framework.
Tai Po Kau Tide Gauge Station begins operations in Tolo Harbour
It has an anemometer to understand weather conditions.
Construction works' gross value up 2.3% in Q2
The private sector fell by 2.4%, whilst public sector rose by 22.6%.
HK launches Building Technology Research Institute
DEVB will give BTRi $10m in funding.
Equinix invests $124m in sixth data centre in Hong Kong
It will offer 3,550 cabinets.
SBTi validates HKSTP’s net-zero targets
It is the first statutory body committed to achieving net-zero approved by SBTi.
Financial constraints and skills shortage obstruct construction sector growth
Private and private non-residential workloads fell in Q2.
CIC launches digital twin hub to boost construction efficiency
It will help industry stakeholders to understand the digital twin technology concept and application.
New building management bill sets stricter procurement rules for OCs
The bill will come into operation on 13 July next year.
Dip in construction activity to cut 2024 tender prices
Tender prices for construction projects to slip by 2%.
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