Residents in Monschau were evacuated as a Belgian wildfire neared the border before stopping its advance. Meanwhile, low river water levels threaten construction supply chains, and new statistics show rising domestic tourism and youth NEET rates.
Hong Kong's construction industry will explore AI and robotics at the Global AI and Smart Construction Conference and Exhibition on June 24-25. The event features over 50 exhibitors and 40 speakers, showcasing solutions for automation, safety, and efficiency, alongside the CIC AI Award.
Germany's construction sector anticipates stagnant business in 2026 due to rising inflation, material costs driven by the Middle East conflict, and a severe housing shortage. The BVB forecasts minimal nominal growth of 0.3% to €433 billion, with employment expected to decline.
As Hong Kong prepares for another major push in public works, one question deserves far more attention than it has received: are we buying infrastructure in a way that is sustainable for the construction industry and the public as a whole? In his February budget, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced that HK$150 billion (US$19.1 billion) will be transferred from the Exchange Fund to support the Northern Metropolis and other infrastructure projects in the coming two years. This major...
