Building & Engineering
More building arbiters wanted as Hong Kong quickens dispute process
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.
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.
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