Building & Engineering
Urban Renewal Authority unveils building rehabilitation platform
Urban Renewal Authority unveils building rehabilitation platform
It will provide information and technical support on redeveloping sites to building owners.
HKDecoman raises US$1.4m to revamp Hong Kong's home renovation industry
It offers a one-stop shop including a physical outlet stocked with tools and an online marketplace.
23 building plans approved in August
More than half of the units will be located in the New Territories.
15 pre-sale consents issued in Q3
Residential developments dominated quarterly figures.
Government to launch central building management platform
Owners can learn about maintenance work from relevant authorities themselves.
Levy threshold for three construction ordinances raised to $3m
The changes will take effect on July 30.
Construction costs in Hong Kong are Asia's most expensive
The city has been slow to integrate digital solutions which could bring costs down.
Residential projects dominate construction works in 2017
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
The MOU was signed by Permanent Secretary for Development Hon Chi-Keung.
Contract for Central Kowloon Route project signed for $5.01b
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
It’s expected to grow 1.8% annually between 2018 and 2022.
High demand for engineers amidst key infra projects and Smart City transition
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
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
Residential building projects amounted to $16.3b in the same quarter.
Hong Kong gives the green light to 11 building plans
Five of these are in the New Territories.
Government approves 15 building plans
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
The Murray is a contemporary urban chic hotel, but it is not just any other hotel.
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