A Healthy Construction Market – The Hong Kong Health Sector

A Healthy Construction Market – The Hong Kong Health Sector

A Healthy Construction Market – The Hong Kong Health SectorHong Kong is currently the location for some of the most groundbreaking civil infrastructure projects to be seen anywhere in the constr

UK Construction News 4Q2012

UK Construction News 4Q2012

Down South Gatwick Airport has confirmed that Vinci has won the Pier 1 contract valued at GBP184m. After Gatwick changed ownership 3 years ago, this is their largest

Hong Kong's MTR Extension Project

Hong Kong's MTR Extension Project

The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) system in Hong Kong is a key transport railway network consisting of nine lines, a total route length of around 175 kilometres and it carries nearly 4 million passengers

The History of Hong Kong Construction (Part 2)

The History of Hong Kong Construction (Part 2)

The History of Hong Kong Construction (Part 2)The history of the construction industry in Hong Kong can best be seen in the broader context of the wider world in terms of successive economic booms (an

Studying for a Construction Qualification in Hong Kong

Studying for a Construction Qualification in Hong Kong

Studying for a Construction Qualification in Hong KongAfter 10 years’ working as a Quantity Surveyor, I fancied a career break to study a MSc in Construction and Project Management – fun (

DELAY ANALYSTS: IN A DIFFERENT WORLD? (Forensic Planners)

DELAY ANALYSTS: IN A DIFFERENT WORLD? (Forensic Planners)

Imagine a parallel universe; far, far away.We are working in the construction industry.  In our strange, Utopian new world, each Contractor studies it obligations carefully and meticulously progr

Why I moved to Qatar: A Snapshot of Life and Work in Doha, Qatar

Why I moved to Qatar: A Snapshot of Life and Work in Doha, Qatar

If you are considering making the move to Qatar for a job in the construction industry in 2012 or early 2013 let me give you a professional and personal overview of the attractions including why I mad

The History of Hong Kong Construction (Part 1)

The History of Hong Kong Construction (Part 1)

If you thought history, or heaven forbid the history behind the construction industry in Hong Kong was boring and irrelevant – or has little or no relationship to your everyday working life &nda

Why Are Construction Planning Engineers So Important & Well Paid?

Why Are Construction Planning Engineers So Important & Well Paid?

As the ubiquitous metal hoardings, traffic diversions and “men at work” signs sprout unabated across Hong Kong, good construction Planning Engineers are increasingly in demand not only in

Middle East Construction Recruitment Upturn Underway Now

Middle East Construction Recruitment Upturn Underway Now

As a Recruitment Consultant with nearly 5 years experience of recruiting Construction Professionals in the Middle Eastern market, I have come to notice the period between the end of Ramadan (Eid) and

The NEC Form of Construction Contract in Hong Kong

The NEC Form of Construction Contract in Hong Kong

Recent arrivals from the UK construction industry into Hong Kong may be interested to know that the NEC (New Engineering Contract) forms are being trialled in Hong Kong and those with NEC experience m

Hong Kong Construction Networking - Is it Worthwhile?

Hong Kong Construction Networking - Is it Worthwhile?

Some people think that networking is great fun; others feel that it has to be avoided at all costs.  The reality is it depends on your level of motivation and what you want to get out of it.&nbsp