Hong Kong: A New Year, A New Start

Hong Kong: A New Year, A New Start

2014 was a good year for the Engineering and Construction industry. In 2003, Hong Kong’s construction sector experienced some down time. But over the past year, it has been booming. Data from the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department indicates that the city's construction sector achieved positive growth in 2014. Real growth for construction industry value grew by 3.1% in real terms in Q1 2014.

Dubai World Expo 2020 – On Track and Beneficial?

Dubai World Expo 2020 – On Track and Beneficial?

Where are plans and construction of the World Expo site currently at over a year after the bid was victorious? What benefits will the Expo bring to Dubai and the UAE?

MENA Accommodates More Hotels Than Ever

MENA Accommodates More Hotels Than Ever

With tourism always on the increase in the Middle East, thanks in main to contributing factors including Qatar being awarded prestigious sporting events, Dubai securing the 2020 expo games and Oman’s

Hong Kong Construction 2015 Outlook

Hong Kong Construction 2015 Outlook

Demand for infrastructure and civil projects will be high in 2015, and the number of high profile projects has increased noticeably leading to a somewhat of a resurgence of the construction industry in Hong Kong.

Site Visit: MTR Contract 903 - Ocean Park Station and Wong Chuk Hang Station

Site Visit: MTR Contract 903 - Ocean Park Station and Wong Chuk Hang Station

On 17th Jan I went to the MTR 903 site visit organized by APM (Association for Project Management). MTR Contract 903 is a part of South Island Line (East). The line aligns Admiralty to South Horizons

The Chinese New Year Job Search

The Chinese New Year Job Search

Chinese New Year (CNY) is an important traditional Chinese holiday celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar. Also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year it is a time of celebration and f

Are Middle Eastern countries worried about Oil Prices?

Are Middle Eastern countries worried about Oil Prices?

Much of the world is anxiously watching the price of oil, and the effect it has on not only the related construction industry but the regional and global economy also. There are however plans and strategies in place to mitigate the effects of these circumstances.

Archaeological Discoveries During MTR Construction: Balancing Cultural Preservation and Construction Costs

Archaeological Discoveries During MTR Construction: Balancing Cultural Preservation and Construction Costs

Archaeological Discoveries During MTR Construction: Balancing Cultural Preservation and Construction Costs Ancient relics have been discovered during recent MTR construction works, which are like

Land Yourself a Quantity Surveying role in Dubai before the New Year

Land Yourself a Quantity Surveying role in Dubai before the New Year

December in the Middle East is often a frustrating time for recruiters and construction employers who are trying to find candidates for key roles in Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Engineer

The Dubai Tram Project Opens

The Dubai Tram Project Opens

The Dubai Tram was finally opened to the public this month.  The Dubai Tram has been under construction for the past few years and like many other RTA projects there has been a few setbacks and d

Macau’s Construction Boom

Macau’s Construction Boom

Macau is a hot spot for construction projects and already has numerous mega scale casino and hotel developments, and even more projects are planned for the coming years. This city on the South coast o

UK Construction Projects Overview 4Q2015

UK Construction Projects Overview 4Q2015

The UK construction market is continuing to recover with 2015 likely to see a healthy mix of housing building construction, refurbishment and civil engineering and infrastructure projects all competin