構設香港:香港機場管理局“第三跑道系統”(3RS)

構設香港:香港機場管理局“第三跑道系統”(3RS)

跟英國構思中擴建希思羅機場,蓋特威克機場和城市機場的計畫不一樣,我一直認為香港赤臘角機場擴建第三跑道設施的計劃事在必行。在現階段雖然還不知道這個計劃會否真的實行, 但顯然在法律的觀點上,此計劃所引起有關環境方面和實際進行的關注及擔憂已經被克服。

5 Reasons to Move to Vietnam

5 Reasons to Move to Vietnam

Construction, engineering and property companies in Vietnam are desperate to hire engineers, managers and professionals. Urban construction, mega highway and rail infrastructure, and social housing programmes are booming!

Hong Kong QS Job Market Update

Hong Kong QS Job Market Update

Hong Kong has many ongoing projects experiencing significant delays leading to a strong demand for Quantity Surveyors - particularly local Hong Kong residents with Cantonese language skills. Read more about the 4 main areas with the most demand

Constructing Hong Kong: Airport Authority ‘Three Runway System’ (3RS)

Constructing Hong Kong: Airport Authority ‘Three Runway System’ (3RS)

Expansion of Hong Kong’s Chek Lap Kok Airport to a 3 runway facility has always had the air of inevitability about it in my opinion. Whether this is true or not, some significant concerns about environmental and practical issues have been overcome, from a legal point of view at least. Read my assessment of the goings ons

Will Building 3D Printed Office in Dubai Affect Construction Industry?

Will Building 3D Printed Office in Dubai Affect Construction Industry?

3D printing has been acknowledged as a great advance in technology especially useful for the world of medicine. But did we see it taking over the construction industry? Do we think it will?

Hong Kong Construction Professionals: Employment Market Trends 2015Q3

Hong Kong Construction Professionals: Employment Market Trends 2015Q3

Hong Kong’s employment market for construction professionals has shown strong growth in recent years. However, the market is changing and with it the types of professionals in demand change. Let’s take a brief look at where the job opportunities are in 2015 and where they are likely to be moving in to 2016.

Construction Claims Jobs Available in Hong Kong

Construction Claims Jobs Available in Hong Kong

Our roundup of construction claims jobs available in Hong Kong and Asia. Projects will be mainly in civil engineering, railway and infrastructure sectors. Quantity surveying background with construction chartership, such as RICS, CIArb desired.

Civils Infrastructure – Where Does the Future Lie?

Civils Infrastructure – Where Does the Future Lie?

The construction market, just like any market, is cyclical. Hence, the question for many ambitious engineers will be – where should I go to take advantage of the best projects and career opportunities?

Hong Kong Construction: Past and Present

Hong Kong Construction: Past and Present

Hong Kong ranks first in the world in terms of both skyscraper and high-rise building count. We are always in the process of building something - be it a highway, tunnel, new subway line or adding to the iconic skyline.

Major Rail Projects: Malaysia & Singapore

Major Rail Projects: Malaysia & Singapore

Both Singapore and Malaysia look to strengthen their transport links further and the rail construction market boom looks set to continue. Let’s take a look at 3 major rail projects planned for completion over the next decade within the 2 regions.

Getting a Construction Claims job in Hong Kong

Getting a Construction Claims job in Hong Kong

Construction claims professionals are greatly in demand in Hong Kong due to the significant cost and time overrun of the major civil and railway projects in recent years. As a recruitment consultant who specializes in recruiting claims consultants with various levels for my international and Hong Kong based claims clients, I would like to share what makes an attractive talent for my clients and why Hong Kong is worth moving to!

Construction Contracts and Disputes

Construction Contracts and Disputes

One of the most important elements of a construction project is the contract. The construction contract is a legal agreement between the owner and the contractor based on certain policies and conditions recorded in documentation form. The construction contract defines the contractor's scope of work and compensation, and also establishes the responsibilities, liabilities, and warranties of both the contractor and the owner....