Building & Engineering

Hong Kong is 2nd most expensive place to build in Asia

The country came in behind Japan and tied places with Singapore.

Hong Kong is 2nd most expensive place to build in Asia

The country came in behind Japan and tied places with Singapore.

Performance rating scheme launched for registered escalator contractors

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department launched the new Registered Escalator Contractors' Performance Rating.

Public landing facility at Trio Beach to get facelift

The Government intends to carry out improvement works to the public landing facility within an area of about 824 square metres of foreshore and...

Airport master plan consultation ends

The Airport Authority can now study the report by the University of Hong Kong’s Social Sciences Research Centre before submitting recommendations on...

China Nickel Resources profit up 592% to CNY106mn

The group’s integrated development of mineral resources, nickel and special steel products enters into a new stage of development.

China–Hong Kong sci-tech meeting reaffirms ties

The Mainland-Hong Kong Science & Technology Co-operation Committee meet is part of plan for Hong Kong to further foster innovation capabilities with...

Draft of Mau Ping Area Plan gazetted

The draft of Mau Ping Development Permission Area Plan hasw been published, according to the Town Planning Board.

Draft of Wong Nai Chung Outline Zoning Plan amended

The draft of the Wong Nai Chung Outline Zoning Plan has been amended to involve rezoning a site covering Pioneer Memorial Church and the former Hong...

Tianjin Development posts first half profit at HK$219mn

The group continues to consolidate assets as it seizes opportunities from the development of Tianjin City.

China Rongsheng Heavy Industries profit up 639%TO RMB1.22bn

The company continues to forge win-win relationships with strategic partners to maintain its long term growth.

Hong Kong starts campaign to phase out incandescent light bulbs

Hong Kong proposes to progressively phase out incandescent light bulbs to conserve energy, reduce carbon emissions and alleviate the impact of...

China Environmental Technology and Beijing Capital (HK) form JV

The group’s technology and Beijing Capital’s resources the JV to further expand its magnetic water treatment business.

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...