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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

Annabeth Leow

Published Tue, Feb 4, 2020 · 09:50 PM

    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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