Building & Engineering
Contractor banned from public works tenders after fatal incident in Ho Man Tin
Contractor banned from public works tenders after fatal incident in Ho Man Tin
The contractor will also undergo an independent safety audit.
Hong Kong builders pivot overseas amidst housing slump
Some are closing deals in Saudi Arabia, while others are turning to nearby Macau.
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.
SBTi validates HKSTP’s net-zero targets
It is the first statutory body committed to achieving net-zero approved by SBTi.
Financial constraints and skills shortage obstruct construction sector growth
Private and private non-residential workloads fell in Q2.
CIC launches digital twin hub to boost construction efficiency
It will help industry stakeholders to understand the digital twin technology concept and application.
New building management bill sets stricter procurement rules for OCs
The bill will come into operation on 13 July next year.
Dip in construction activity to cut 2024 tender prices
Tender prices for construction projects to slip by 2%.
Safety code revision mandates video in confined spaces
Implementation will begin on 30 November.
Gov’t to prosecute building owners ignoring fire safety orders
Approximately 9,000 buildings currently stand with expired directions.
Govt launches Smart Site Safety System Labelling Scheme for site workers
The scheme seeks to ensure a safe work environment for site workers.
Green-blue-grey infrastructure effective in mitigating urban heat: study
A framework was introduced to guide GBGI implementation.
Kai Tak construction firms face bid suspension
A contractor and subcontractor were involved in a fatal incident.
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