Country focus Hong Kong

Robinson, Tim

Country focus Hong Kong - 2009 - Building 274 (8590) 31 July 2009, 58-60 (3) .

Examines Hong Kong's economy and its construction market. Reports that GDP in Hong Kong has fallen by 16% since this time last year. Suggests that Hong Kong's construction industry has suffered from reduced workloads in China and Macau. Shows that private fit-out contractors have a turnover of 30 to 40% less than the previous year. Forecasts a fall in building construction costs for the second half of 2009 and the first half of 2010. Tables of Hong Kong's economy at glance and construction costs.


Hong Kong