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
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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