Building & Engineering
Rodent infestation under control: survey
Rodent infestation under control: survey
Hong Kong's Rodent Infestation Rate for the first half of 2011 was 1.8 per cent, according to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.
Contract awarded for Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A
A $680 million contract for the construction of an effluent tunnel and disinfection facilities has been awarded by the Drainage Services Department.
Proposed road works in Sham Shui Po gazetted
The Government published a notice in the Gazette on the proposed road works in Sham Shui Po District.
Disciplinary action taken against two registered lift contractors
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Ltd and Chun Ming Engineering Co., Ltd were found guilty of negligence and misconduct by the Registered Lift Contractor...
Public engagement process on green buildings launched
The Council for Sustainable Development launched a public engagement process to encourage stakeholders and the public to get involved in energy...
Chun Wo secures 3 Railway-related deals amounting to HK$2.35bn
MTR selected Chun Wo in the construction works of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL), Kwun Tong Line Extension and South Island...
HA promotes safety culture in public housing construction and maintenance
The Hong Kong Housing Authority recently held a forum focusing on safe system of work at the Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre.
Tenders awarded for a business site and a hotel site
The Lands Department announced that the tenders for a business site and a hotel site had been awarded on 50-year land grant at a total premium of $4...
Hong Kong gallery spotlights local infrastructure
The Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery in Central showcases the Government's planning proposals and infrastructure projects in...
Road improvement works at Tin Ha Road gazetted
The government has published a notice in the Gazette on the road improvement works at Tin Ha Road under Stage Two of the Hung Shui Kiu development...
Staunton Street/Wing Lee Street and Sai Ying Pun and Sheung Wan plans amended
The Town Planning Board made amendments to development plans on Staunton Street/Wing Lee Street and Sai Ying Pun and Sheung Wan.
Government issues 7 property consents in the second quarter
At present, 20 applications for pre-sale consent for uncompleted residential units and 2 applications for pre-sale consent for uncompleted commercial...
Contractors fined for violation of safety rules
Chevalier Limited and Glorious International Limited were fined $25,000 and $42,000 respectively for violating the Construction Sites Regulations and...
Arrangement for West Rail property development sites revised
The Chief Executive-in-Council today approved a revised land disposal arrangement for West Rail property development sites.
Town Planning Board to deter "destroy first, build later" activities
The Town Planning Board announced approaches to deter "destroy first, build later" activities.
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries inks 3 European shipbuilding deals
The US$400mn deals raised amount of the Group’s new orders in the 1H2011 to more than US$1.3bn.
HAD to adopt new initiatives in building management
The Home Affairs Department is adopting a multi-pronged approach in its efforts to enhance building management and raise public awareness of building...
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