Construction workers' leave of absence raises fears of project delays
BCA says public-sector project contractors may ask for more time; workers from approved non-China markets can mitigate shortage
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Annabeth Leow
Singapore
CONSTRUCTION players are bracing themselves for possible missed deadlines, with some workers stuck in mainland China or away from work and the epidemic shaping up to be a force majeure event.
The sector employs 341,200 foreigners - three-quarters of the construction workforce - although there is no public breakdown of their nationality.
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