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Government tackling high construction costs

The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»

Category: newsSource: philippinetimes philippinetimesFeb 20th, 2024

Mayor Chan inspects construction of Pangan-an bridge

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan of Lapu-Lapu City led an ocular inspection for the construction of a bridge linking the islet barangay of Pangan-an to mainland Olango Island. Accompanied by representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), City Engineering Office, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), City Planning.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Imee Marcos: CBRT disagreement should ve been resolved prior to construction

Imee Marcos: CBRT disagreement should ve been resolved prior to construction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Netizens want Cebu BRT construction to proceed: ‘Ipadayun na’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The fate of the long controversial Cebu Bus Rapid Transit or Cebu BRT project faces yet another crossroads after local politicians argue over the possible repercussions of its continued construction. The transportation project aims to create a bus express lane within Cebu City, with its first phase in continuous operations for.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Training program on construction law and contracts

The Center for Global Best Practices will host a two-session MCLE-accredited online training titled “Best Practices Guide to Construction Law and Crafting Contracts” on March 13 and 14 via Zoom......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Cebu City council seeks halt to CBRT construction due to heritage concerns

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council resolved to halt the ongoing civil works of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, citing concerns that the construction poses a visual intrusion on the iconic building. Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia brought forth the motion, urging the Office of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Gwen orders to halt Cebu BRT construction in heritage buffer zones

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has ordered proponents of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to halt civil works near Fuente Osmeña and the Capitol building for heritage protection purposes. Garcia has issued a memorandum, addressed to the Cebu BRT Team and the contractor, Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Group Ltd., to cease.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Cuenco calls for halt of BRT construction

Cuenco calls for halt of BRT construction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

AyalaLand Logistics to begin construction on 3 cold storages this year

AyalaLand Logistics said that it will begin construction on three cold storages in 2024, with one facility in Luzon and the other two in VisMin......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Capelinha pilgrim grounds construction underway

Capelinha pilgrim grounds construction underway.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Basic Energy, Renova sign MOU for construction of 50MW Mabini Wind Energy Project

I reported last week on Basic Energy and its progress toward signing a memorandum of understanding with Renova Inc. to set the framework for signing an eventual Joint Development and Shareholders Agreement for the construction of the 50MW Mabini Wind Energy Project......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands

China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday.  "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands

China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday.  "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Lazatin inspects construction of Pampang public market

Lazatin inspects construction of Pampang public market.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

NCR construction materials price growth eases in 2023

Retail price growth of construction materials in Metro Manila eased in 2023 from the previous year as all commodity groups posted slower increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Construction of two super health centers in Caloocan underway

The construction of two super health centers in Caloocan, which aims to provide the best health services for residents of the city, is underway......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Foreign investment pledges plummet in Q1

Investment pledges from foreign firms approved by investment promotion agencies plunged by nearly 64 percent from January to March compared to last year’s level amid a stubbornly high inflation and steep borrowing costs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

“MIE nlc fittings: Your ultimate choice for quality and durability”

In daily life, modern plumbing plays a pivotal role, facilitated by a commitment to innovation and the use of high-quality materials, ensuring longevity and reliability, ultimately leading to reduced maintenance costs and dependable performance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Alliance Global Posts Record-Breaking P30-B Net Income in 2023

Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan, achieved a record-breaking net income of P30.3 billion, up 20% year-on-year despite higher inflation, which pushed overall costs and expenses up during the period. Attributable net profit stood at a new high of P19.6 billion, reflecting a 21% increase from the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

AGI posts record P30.3 billion profit

Alliance Global Group Inc., the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, saw its profit rise by a fifth to reach record high levels in 2023 despite higher inflation, which pushed overall costs and expenses up during the year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Inflation quickens to 3.4 percent in February

Inflation quickened to a two-month high of 3.4 percent in February from 2.8 percent in January, snapping four straight months of decline amid faster upticks in food prices such as rice and meat and transport costs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024