Construction

UK builders suffer longest downturn since global financial crisis

Many firms cite subdued demand and fragile client confidence, with delayed spending decisions resulting in weak sales

A fire in late November that ripped through seven high-rise towers and killed more than 160 people.

Hong Kong arrests 21 for corruption in building renovation crackdown

They include middlemen, project consultants and contractors

Executive chairman and managing director Choo Chee Onn has not ruled out exiting China, where KSH Holdings has property investments, if the market's economic conditions do not improve.
TOPLINE

Amid global economic uncertainty, KSH Holdings doubles down on Singapore for growth

The construction and property group is eyeing more laboratory construction projects, given its strong track record in the sector

China's fixed-asset investment is on track for its first annual decline in data going back to 1998.

China trapped in investment slump as infrastructure bonds dry up

The restraint is ushering in a new economic era for the country

Soilbuild Construction's shares traded at S$0.76 at the end of 2024 and rose to S$3.14 on Friday.

Soilbuild Construction proposes four-for-one stock split after 313% year-to-date rise

The company currently has an issued and paid-up share capital of S$107.9 million comprising 165.5 million shares

Activity in the commercial sector in November dropped at the sharpest pace in five-and-a-half years, with its subindex at 43.8.

UK construction output plummets in November, business confidence erodes

S&P Global’s monthly purchasing managers’ index for the construction industry fell to 39.4 in November from 44.1 in October

The offer is being made through a special purpose vehicle, Consistent Record, which is effectively controlled by managing director Marco Low and his family.

Low Keng Huat controlling shareholders launch delisting offer at S$0.72 a share

The cash offer price represents a premium of 17.1% over the last transacted price of S$0.615 per share

Pollisum's chief executive Chris Ang is the founder’s son, but had to earn his stripes – and the employees’ respect.
ENTERPRISE 50 AWARDS

Ambition lifts Pollisum to new heights – and perhaps even new shores

The group’s focus is on growing market share in Singapore and wooing strategic investors before venturing overseas

These Emerging Enterprise finalists are using technologies such as AI to improve practices and processes.
EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2025

Creating a safer, simpler world with technology

These finalists of the Emerging Enterprise Awards are using technology to improve work and lives