Country focus Hong Kong
Language: English Series: Building ; 274 (8590) 31 July 2009, 58-60 (3)Publication details: 2009Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L148175 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 148175-1001 |
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.