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

HS2 and the Environment – Latest Update

HS2 and the Environment – Latest Update

As Maxim Recruitment offer senior roles on large UK infrastructure projects, we are always keen to keep up with the latest news about up-coming or contentious issues. One such project that is causing

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

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 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

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

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

Developing A Specialist Rail Desk At Maxim

Developing A Specialist Rail Desk At Maxim

I’ve been at Maxim Recruitment for a month now, and I would like to think I’m getting a good grasp of a new dedicated area of construction recruitment – that of the specialist rail

An Introduction to FIDIC Contracts

An Introduction to FIDIC Contracts

The following is a contribution from our Guest Blogger this month; Nick Longley from HFW. FIDIC Contracts are commonly used for construction and infrastructure projects across the globe

Middle East and Hong Kong Rail Projects for Planning Engineers

Middle East and Hong Kong Rail Projects for Planning Engineers

Planning Engineers with rail and heavy civil infrastructure experience are in very high demand both in Hong Kong, Asia and in much of the Middle East as the momentum of rail related projects gathers p