The Great White Sharq

The Great White Sharq

An insight into the Sharq Crossing Project in Doha, QatarDoha TodayQatar’s capital city Doha is home to nearly 2 million people and its population is increasing significantly. Transport is a top

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

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 Construction in Statistics 4Q2013

Hong Kong Construction in Statistics 4Q2013

The Hong Kong Government Census and Statistics department’s recently released the figures for Q4 of last year and 2013 turned out to be another great year for the Hong Kong construction industry

The Liantang Border Crossing Project: Yet Another Major Hong Kong Project!

The Liantang Border Crossing Project: Yet Another Major Hong Kong Project!

 Within the past 10 years in Hong Kong, the concentration of new construction projects being approved and constructed has been staggering. New infrastructure jobs in Hong Kong have included rail

Will BIM Help or Hinder the Job of a Quantity Surveyor?

Will BIM Help or Hinder the Job of a Quantity Surveyor?

With more than 50% of construction firms using BIM (Building Information Modelling) in the UK will it live up to the UK government’s expectations? More importantly how will it affect the work of

Hong Kong Construction Projects: Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link (TM-CLKL) and Tuen Mun Western Bypass (TMWB)

Hong Kong Construction Projects: Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link (TM-CLKL) and Tuen Mun Western Bypass (TMWB)

This month, I will look at the progress, cost and job opportunities that the Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link (TM-CLKL), together with the Tuen Mun Western Bypass (TMWB) will create. The project is