Politics & Construction in Harmony in the UK?

Politics & Construction in Harmony in the UK?

Some may argue that the government could be doing more to help UK construction sector workers. However it seems that recently there has been some effort, by none other than the Prime Minister himself

Future of Macau – 43 Hotels in Planning and Construction

Future of Macau – 43 Hotels in Planning and Construction

Macau has been a hot topic of discussion in recent years, and much of which has been related to the fast growing tourist and gambling industry. As a consequence, the construction industry immediately

Hong Kong's Road and Bridge Network Under Ongoing Construction

Hong Kong's Road and Bridge Network Under Ongoing Construction

Hong Kong’s existing road network is among the most heavily used in the world. With a tightly packed population and an ever expanding number of car owners, Hong Kong's roads have one of the high

Oman and the Region’s Largest Infrastructure & Build Projects

Oman and the Region’s Largest Infrastructure & Build Projects

Oman is currently experiencing a significant surge in the amount of large construction projects being introduced in the region. With this growth, specifically in the capital Muscat, the demand for exp

Construction Market Outlook Hong Kong – Q1 2014

Construction Market Outlook Hong Kong – Q1 2014

Construction work in Hong Kong has hit a feverish pace and shows no sign of easing off in the coming years. This was further demonstrated by the investment in new construction projects in the first qu

Should we be concerned about the cash-flow of the big six construction companies?

Should we be concerned about the cash-flow of the big six construction companies?

Five years of recession has hit the UK construction industry hard. Despite the fact that this industry has just seen its fourth quarter of continuous growth there are issues which may see it strugglin

Qatar World Cup 2022 Construction Gathers Momentum

Qatar World Cup 2022 Construction Gathers Momentum

Exciting times ahead as the Al Wakrah stadium project in Doha, Qatar is said to be into its second phase of construction in preparation for the 2022 FIFA world cup. The Al Wakrah stadium is the first

The Latest - 6 Months on From the World Expos Being Awarded to Dubai

The Latest - 6 Months on From the World Expos Being Awarded to Dubai

We are almost exactly 6 months on from that day in November when we all celebrated the news that Dubai would host the 2020 World Expos. Most of us may not have fully understood exactly what the event

Is Hong Kong Construction Starting to Compete With Higher Salaries on Offer in Macau & China?

Is Hong Kong Construction Starting to Compete With Higher Salaries on Offer in Macau & China?

In previous years Hong Kong has been forced to recruit expatriates out of the European, American & Middle Eastern markets for candidates in specialist divisions of the construction industry includ

Crossrail to extend to Reading and Twyford and Crossrail 2 to start 2019

Crossrail to extend to Reading and Twyford and Crossrail 2 to start 2019

It’s been an exciting time in the infrastructure industry in the UK over the past few years. Some big projects have been mooted and developed. Not least of these is Crossrail the biggest project

Energizing Kowloon East – Hong Kong’s Second CBD!

Energizing Kowloon East – Hong Kong’s Second CBD!

Energizing Kowloon East – Hong Kong’s Second CBD!Perhaps this new initiative should be named “RE-energizing Kowloon East” as the area once was in fact a vibrant and growing dis

Hong Kong Airport- The Third Runway Expansion

Hong Kong Airport- The Third Runway Expansion

Hong Kong Airport is already one of the largest transport hubs in the world and is due to get even bigger with the expansion of a 3rd runway!Hong Kong’s government recently gave conditional appr