Hong Kong and Macau Airport Expansion Construction Projects

Hong Kong and Macau Airport Expansion Construction Projects

The special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau are served by international airports which are both due for expansion in the coming years. With rapid growth in air traffic passengers expected within the region the new expansion projects are needed to ensure the airports can cope with expected increase in international flights and passenger numbers. These large scale construction projects will create thousands of new jobs for construction professionals and will help further strengthen the construction market outlook in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong: A New Year, A New Start

Hong Kong: A New Year, A New Start

2014 was a good year for the Engineering and Construction industry. In 2003, Hong Kong’s construction sector experienced some down time. But over the past year, it has been booming. Data from the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department indicates that the city's construction sector achieved positive growth in 2014. Real growth for construction industry value grew by 3.1% in real terms in Q1 2014.

Dubai World Expo 2020 – On Track and Beneficial?

Dubai World Expo 2020 – On Track and Beneficial?

Where are plans and construction of the World Expo site currently at over a year after the bid was victorious? What benefits will the Expo bring to Dubai and the UAE?

Hong Kong Construction 2015 Outlook

Hong Kong Construction 2015 Outlook

Demand for infrastructure and civil projects will be high in 2015, and the number of high profile projects has increased noticeably leading to a somewhat of a resurgence of the construction industry in Hong Kong.

Site Visit: MTR Contract 903 - Ocean Park Station and Wong Chuk Hang Station

Site Visit: MTR Contract 903 - Ocean Park Station and Wong Chuk Hang Station

On 17th Jan I went to the MTR 903 site visit organized by APM (Association for Project Management). MTR Contract 903 is a part of South Island Line (East). The line aligns Admiralty to South Horizons

Archaeological Discoveries During MTR Construction: Balancing Cultural Preservation and Construction Costs

Archaeological Discoveries During MTR Construction: Balancing Cultural Preservation and Construction Costs

Archaeological Discoveries During MTR Construction: Balancing Cultural Preservation and Construction Costs Ancient relics have been discovered during recent MTR construction works, which are like

Land Yourself a Quantity Surveying role in Dubai before the New Year

Land Yourself a Quantity Surveying role in Dubai before the New Year

December in the Middle East is often a frustrating time for recruiters and construction employers who are trying to find candidates for key roles in Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Engineer

The Dubai Tram Project Opens

The Dubai Tram Project Opens

The Dubai Tram was finally opened to the public this month.  The Dubai Tram has been under construction for the past few years and like many other RTA projects there has been a few setbacks and d

Political Uncertainty to Affect UK Infrastructure Construction Projects?

Political Uncertainty to Affect UK Infrastructure Construction Projects?

Political uncertainty was highlighted this month when UKIP won their second parliamentary seat in the House of Commons. Nigel Farage claims that this party listens to the voters and are more in touch

Time to Go Ahead: Construction of Macau's Public Transport Interchange

Time to Go Ahead: Construction of Macau's Public Transport Interchange

In addition to all the hotel and casino projects which are planned for and already under construction in the near future in Macau, the Public Transport Interchange (PTI) project at Barra is also about

Thames £4bn ‘Super Sewer’ Gets Go-ahead from Government

Thames £4bn ‘Super Sewer’ Gets Go-ahead from Government

With another super-size UK infrastructure project on the horizon, here at Maxim Recruitment we are following its progress with great interest. The £4bn super-sewer planned for the River Thames

Hong Kong’s Current and Future Rail Strategy

Hong Kong’s Current and Future Rail Strategy

Hong Kong’s MTR rail system is already known as one of the world’s leading transport systems and it has regularly been expanded with further lines, stations and improvements.