Building & Engineering

Kai Tak housing project adopts low carbon construction initiatives

Kai Tak housing project adopts low carbon construction initiatives

Low carbon construction initiatives have substantially reduced carbon emissions during the construction stage of a major public housing project by...

Contract awarded for improvement of Kai Tak River

An $818 million contract for the reconstruction, improvement and rehabilitation of a section of the Kai Tak River from Po Kong Village Road to Tung...

China Everbright International inks 2 new environmental water projects

The company to invest CNY420mn to construct waste water treatment projects in Shandong Province.

COSCO inks US$68mn deal for 2 dry bulk carriers

Both the vessels set for delivery in Q2 2013.

China Rongsheng Heavy Industries launches vessel for MSFL

The company inked a win-win business model with MSFL and Guohang Ocean Group.

Hong Kong’s electrical & mechanical services see turnover growth

$4.2bn revenue and 13% return rate are in line with estimates.

Government invites revitalisation proposals for four historic buildings

The Commissioner for Heritage's Office of the Development Bureau is inviting proposals from non-profit-making organisations to revitalise four...

China Rongsheng Heavy Industries strikes a shuttle tanker deal

The 75,000 DWT will be used in the energy projects of CNOOC.

Buildings Dept. approves 27 building plans in August

In addition, the department released 8 occupation permits on Hong Kong Island, 5 in Kowloon and 12 in the New Territories.

Sustainable Forest ties up with CITIC Merchant

The two companies enter into non-binding term sheet for a proposed acquisition of 90% interest of a biomass power plant.

Everbright International picked as Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index member

The company was able to pass a very stringent selection process that appraised its contribution to sustainable development.

Drainage department awards $528M for treatment works

The Drainage Services Department has awarded a $528 million contract for upgrading the preliminary treatment works at Sandy Bay, Cyberport, Wah Fu...

Convictions for environmental breaches reach 25 in August

Twenty-five convictions were recorded in August for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Value of construction works up 4%

The total gross value of construction works by main contractors in the second quarter of this year increased 4% in over the same period last year, to...

Hong Kong is 2nd most expensive place to build in Asia

The country came in behind Japan and tied places with Singapore.

Performance rating scheme launched for registered escalator contractors

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department launched the new Registered Escalator Contractors' Performance Rating.