Building & Engineering

Construction sector stagnates due to rising costs and competition

Private and non-private residential construction works also fell in 1Q24.

Construction sector stagnates due to rising costs and competition

Private and non-private residential construction works also fell in 1Q24.

Times China hit with winding-up petition

The petition was filed over financial obligations of US$173.2m and $731.4m.

PolyU researchers discovers new method to prevent microbial corrosion in marine concrete

Biomineralisation was found to be the most effective strategy to curb microbial corrosion. 

CR Construction’s revenue declined 15% in FY2023

The company’s net profit also decreased 1.0% in FY2023.

HKPC, HIT ink MOU on U&T development in environmental engineering 

The collaboration will bring new opportunities for green development in Hong Kong and the Mainland.

Isolation facilities to be used for Hong Kong-Shenzhen I&T Park

The lands used were formerly housing community isolation facilities.

Gov’t signs construction tech pact

Under the pact, agencies will explore technologies that can enhance construction efficiency and safety.

ifc mall attains certification from the US Green Building Council

The establishment is the first mall to receive such recognition in Hong Kong.

HK approves contracts for 4,680 workers in the construction sector

The Labour Department expects the imported labour to alleviate manpower shortage.

Tender prices in HK construction market to grow 4.0% in 2023

The city's post-pandemic appetite for megaprojects might raise the prices for materials and labour.

Gross value of construction works rises 3.8% YoY to $59.5b in Q2

Of the total, $15.2b were from construction works performed at private sector sites.

Hongkong Land’s emission reduction targets get SBTi approval

It is the fourth real estate company in Hong Kong that secured approval.

Hongkong Land joins initiative to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C

The campaign is spearheaded by the Science Based Targets initiative.

Israel and Hong Kong forge fertile business bonds

The Head of Economic and Commercial Mission for the Consulate General of Israel says several of its companies are keen on entering the Hong Kong...