Building & Engineering
Levy threshold for three construction ordinances raised to $3m
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.
Hong Kong plans new bridge for tall A380s to pass underneath
Construction would take at least two years.
28 building plans get go ahead from the government
11 were for flats and mixed use.
Check out the first Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong
It's the city's pioneering urban resort.
Government increases construction waste disposal charges
Landfill charges will rise to $200 per tonne starting April 7.
Campfire offers more than just workspaces
Members become part of a collaborative community.