Construction

Hundreds of the world’s thought-leaders  –  urban planners, architects, engineers, property developers, academics –  arrive in New Clark City (NCC) Tarlac this week, as the Philippines hosts a historic global congress from Sept. 10-13. Planners, architects, and enthusiasts join this pivotal moment in urban, regional, and environmental planning. The 60th World Planning Congress (Diamond Edition) or WPC60@NCC, alongside the 1st …

By Jinky Jorgio Due to transport infrastructure by the government, particularly the rail and road developments, the Philippines’ construction sector will rebound strongly this year according to Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research. In its report, the Fitch unit noted an increase in construction activities and infra expenditures over the past months. The same report noted that the Philippine …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported the completion of infrastructure projects worth P121 million in the provinces of Nueva Ecija and Negros Occidental. DPWH Region 3 Central Luzon Director Roseller Tolentino identified the five infrastructure projects in the towns of Aliaga and Carranglan and the cities of San Jose and Munoz with a combined cost of P34.55 …

The Department of Energy (DOE)  is currently studying a policy for the repurposing of diesel-fired power plants by integrating biofuel blends of as much as 55% (or B55) by volume. Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella said they are developing a strategy for B55 to enable the continued operation of diesel power plants. But Fuentebella also admitted there are major concerns …

A world-class International Convention Center will soon rise in Tacloban City. The world-class venue will be built within the 6.1-hectare complex of the former Leyte Park Resort Hotel, according to a report by the  Department of Public Works and Highways.  DPWH Regional Information Officer Cressida Paula Mangaporo revealed that a budget of P70-million for the feasibility  study has already been …

A P100 million solar-powered irrigation project is set to be constructed in two towns of Davao Del Norte, according to the National Irrigation Administration-Davao Region (NIA-11). Nelson Sahot, acting division manager of NIA-Davao del Norte Irrigation Management Office, said that the project is expected to irrigate 100 hectares, with the potential to expand to 130 hectares in the villages of …

Businessman Kevin Wong is diversifying into real estate with his Height Realty Inc. breaking ground for a new exclusive gated residential development in the south of Metro Manila. Height Realty is considered a new player in the property space after Wong, its president and CEO, along with Las Pinas Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery, City Councilors Mark Anthony Santos and Henry …

The Philippines is hailed as among the fastest-growing construction markets, according to the experts from YCP Solidiance, a business management consultant.  Research made by YCP Solidiance showed that the local construction industry is expected to grow by another 9.6 percent until 2025 at a value of US$8.4 billion from the projected increase of 21.2 percent between 2020 and 2023.  The …

CLARK could become a major engine of growth for Central Luzon and the whole country. This was stressed by Senator Mark A. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, as he cited Clark’s potential on the back of several high-impact projects in the special economic zone.  In a forum held last month, Villar expressed excitement …

By Jinky Jorgio The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the construction of a multi-billion peso Taguig Integrated Terminal Exchange (TITX).  DOTr and partner Ayala Land Inc. plan to break ground for TITX before the end of 2024.  Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the project, originally planned more than a decade ago, could finally begin construction as the government is close …