Hong Kong Rugby 7's: 28th-30th March 2014

Hong Kong Rugby 7's: 28th-30th March 2014

Firmly established as one of the most spectacular, exotic, well organized rugby events of its kind in the World, the Cathay Pacific Airways & HSBC 2014 Hong Kong Sevens steam rolls into Hong Kong

The Negative Impacts of 'Job Hopping' in the Construction Industry

The Negative Impacts of 'Job Hopping' in the Construction Industry

With the volume of construction work scheduled in the Middle East over the next 5 years the laws of supply and demand would suggest that salaries will be on the rise as we saw several years ago in the

New Construction Projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar 2014

New Construction Projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar 2014

I have been keeping a close eye on key players and projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar and have prepared a snapshot of activity from this month in the Middle East Market. If February is anything

Hong Kong – The Ideal Place for Australian Construction Professionals

Hong Kong – The Ideal Place for Australian Construction Professionals

After initial signs of growth in Q4 last year the Australian construction industry contracted again in January (Source: Wall Street Journal). With the recent economic downturn in Australia many of its

The Rise of BIM in Hong Kong

The Rise of BIM in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has long been a centre of construction, and with its size come many sub-sectors of the industry including tunnels, roads, viaducts, highways, bridges and rail. Within this, there are even mo

Hong Kong Vision 2020 - A Way Forward

Hong Kong Vision 2020 - A Way Forward

2014 looks to be busy year in the construction industry for Hong Kong. But as another year passes how much closer to achieving the Hong Kong’s Construction Industry Group (CIG) Vision 2020 are w

Building a cleaner future: The Hong Kong construction industries attempts at combatting pollution levels.

Building a cleaner future: The Hong Kong construction industries attempts at combatting pollution levels.

The Hong Kong Government is reviewing changes to the levels of air quality required in the Special Administrative Region’s proposed project areas. These are arguably much needed modifications to a region rife with pollution

Chinese New Year: Engineering & Construction Job Merry Go Round in Hong Kong & Macau

Chinese New Year: Engineering & Construction Job Merry Go Round in Hong Kong & Macau

Every first quarter in China, and in my first hand experience in the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong & Macau, there is an incredible turnover of staff and consequent availability

UK Construction Market Set for Growth in 2014 and Beyond

UK Construction Market Set for Growth in 2014 and Beyond

It's been a tough few years for the UK construction market, but things are very much on the up and confidence in the industry seems to be at a 6 year high, according to a recent survey by Markit / CIP

Construction in Hong Kong/Macau - Key Trends and Opportunities 2014

Construction in Hong Kong/Macau - Key Trends and Opportunities 2014

Hong Kong's construction industry registered strong growth during 2013.  This was principally driven by a number of large infrastructure development projects undertaken and funded by the government

The Qatar Al Hamad International Airport Finally Set for Opening Mid-2014

The Qatar Al Hamad International Airport Finally Set for Opening Mid-2014

Initially due to open in 2012 and then again in April 2013, the Doha International Airport, renamed Halad International Airport, has been the talk of Qatar due to untimely delays and challenges in reg

Tunnel Construction Methods and Tunnel Construction Projects in Hong Kong

Tunnel Construction Methods and Tunnel Construction Projects in Hong Kong

Tunnel construction makes up a significant portion of Hong Kong’s civil engineering industry. This includes all the different tunnel types that enable roads, rail, cable, drainage and sewage and