Building & Engineering

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.
Designer dialogue
28 Feb 14
Zchron stays unrivalled in 'design and build.' A prime property, be it residential or commercial, is undoubtedly something that...
Construction works' total value jumped 5.1% to $40.9b
13 Dec 13
But private-sector values dipped 6.1%.
Housing completions in Hong Kong surged 8%
10 Dec 13
There's still time to catch up, says analyst.
Hong Kong-based firm will build “New York of Africa” in South Africa
6 Nov 13
Will invest US$7.8 billion in the project.
Building inspectors go on strike over manpower shortage
31 Oct 13
Stage a 90 minute lunchtime protest to drive home point.
Cycle track to be completed by end-2013
9 Oct 13
It'll be between Ma On Shan and Sheung Shui.
19 building plans get approval
2 Aug 13
Six were located on Hong Kong island.
Techtronic's net profit to soar 25% to USD121m
15 Jul 13
Here's why its business is on-track.
HK to host international sustainable building conference
4 Jul 13
Takes place September 12-13.
14 building plans get a nod
3 Jul 13
Four will be built on Hong Kong Island.
$2.545b control point project awarded
3 Jul 13
Construction to end early-2018.

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