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Exploring Construction Claims in Hong Kong | A Lucrative Career Path for suitably qualified Engineers and Quantity Surveyors

For qualified engineers and quantity surveyors, pursuing a career in construction claims Hong Kong offers a compelling opportunity for professional growth, financial reward and sector influence.…

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The Client Side Quantity Surveyor’s Critical Role on Integrated Resorts in Macau

The 10-year licenses for operating a casino within integrated resorts in Macau were awarded to 6 concessionaries back in 2022. Covid delayed the following construction phase, however 2025 will see a shift in momentum as operators start to award major design and construction contracts and start to scramble for precious resources and talent.…

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An Update on Infrastructure Developments in Malaysia

The economic and construction outlook is optimistic in Malaysia and here Richard looks at 3 major rail infrastructure development programs in the planning which should keep construction engineers, project managers, planning engineers and rail system engineers busy for the next 10 years.…

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2024 is an Exciting Year for Hong Kong’s Rail, Road and Building Infrastructure

Tower cranes and road traffic cones remain ubiquitous on the streets and skyline of Hong Kong as this unique place continues unabated to build. Civil Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Construction Managers and Planners will be in demand and busy in jobs for decades to come.  …

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Is Recruitment in the Hong Kong Construction Industry Sustainable?

This week Richard attended the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council’s Global Construction Sustainability Forum and Exhibition where he discussed the forecasted volume of work planned for the coming years and the critical shortage of manpower faced by the construction industry.…

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Industry News

Seymour completes Teeslink enabling works

Seymour Civil Engineering has delivered Phase 1 enabling works for Rula Developments' 54 acre Teeslink industrial and logistics development, with serviced plots ready for units to be built.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 October, 07:47

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Artium completes £2m Starbucks drive-thru

Artium Construction has finished work on a new Starbuck's drive-thru and retail site, with EV charging from E.ON, in Brough, East Yorkshire.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 October, 07:39

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ECF submits plan for Northampton

Muse, Homes England and L&G's English Cities Fund has submitted two planning applications for Greyfriars, a 1,220-home regeneration plan for Northampton, which will include the restoration of the town's Corn Exchange.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 October, 07:13

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Govender to lead Whitfield's Scottish expansion

Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS), with offices in London and Armagh, will open a new office in Edinbugh, led by Shane Govender.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 October, 06:59

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Less fuel, same power, for Booth

Warrington's Booth Ventures has been using a 36t Next Generation Hyundai HX360L crawler excavator supplied by Taylor & Braithwaite at its Ravenhead Quarry, achieving the same productivity as the larger machine it replaced, with less fuel costs.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 6 October, 06:51

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