Tag: construction

Construction of sewage rising mains at Tui Min Hoi, Sai Kung proposed *********************************************************************      ​The Government has proposed to construct twin sewage rising mains of approximately 120 metres in length and 375 millimetres in diameter at Tui Min Hoi, Sai Kung to minimise the risks of sewage rising mains failure and enhance the reliability of the related sewerage system. The extent of the area of foreshore and seabed affected is described in a notice gazetted today (March 31).      The proposed works are scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2024 for completion by the first quarter of 2027.        The ... Read more

Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme promotes occupational safety and health culture (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      ​The Labour Department (LD) held the 23rd Award Presentation Ceremony of the Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme today (March 26) to recognise principal contractors, sub-contractors, site personnel and frontline workers with good performances in occupational safety and health (OSH). The scheme aims at enhancing OSH awareness and fostering a culture of safety in the construction industry.        This year’s award scheme received an overwhelming response with participation of 203 construction sites. Among them, 67 sub-contractors, 137 safety teams and 142 frontline foremen competed for awards in three ... Read more

Proposed construction of escalator link system between Wah Sing Street and Castle Peak Road – Kwai Chung gazetted ******************************************************************************************      The Government gazetted today (March 17) the proposed construction of a covered escalator link system at the pedestrian ramp between Wah Sing Street in Kwai Chung and Castle Peak Road – Kwai Chung to provide convenience for the public to travel between the residential area near Castle Peak Road – Kwai Chung and the downhill public transportation facilities.      Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at ... Read more

 New York and Florida-based Construction Litigation and Arbitration firm, The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C., has launched a secondary website (ftlconstructionlaw.com), to create a distinction between its parent site, (liconstructionlaw.com). Focusing primarily on Solar Panel issues, FTL Construction Law touches on the legal disputes and issues thousands of Florida residents are currently facing with their solar panels installed. From roof specs, relocating, leasing vs owning solar energy panels, solar companies’ reputations, property damage, and more, FTL Construction Law is a gateway to needed information when debating on researching legal options. With a singular focus on construction law and a ... Read more

 U.S. Construction Ranking 2022 The new Construction ratings for 2022 have just been released by RealRate. These are the top three US Construction companies with best financial health, measured by Economic Capital Ratio: KB Home – 2108.49%NVR – 2035.51%Century Communities – 1464.37% The complete rating of 44 companies is published on their website. Founded in 1857 as Kaufman & Broad in Detroit, Michigan, KB HOME is an American homebuilding company. They rose from 3rd place in 2021 to take the top spot this year. NVR are a lot newer, starting out in 1980, and is one of America’s biggest homebuilders, ... Read more