The construction sector has the potential to satisfy the housing demands of Trinbagonians, improve the transport infrastructure and support economic growth over the long term. Local professionals have been largely responsible for the built environment of Trinidad and Tobago until recently, and the domestic sector still has strong potential to develop local capabilities outside T...
Displaying 337 - 342 of 1400
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2018
Optimism is returning to Trinidad and Tobago after years of recession. With the IMF forecasting GDP expansion of 1% in 2018 and 0.9% in 2019, the government now has the opportunity to shift their focus from tackling short-term economic problems to implementing long-term reforms and policy initiatives.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Matthew Lewis, Managing Director, Hornibrook NGI: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2018
How would you characterise the outlook for Papua New Guinea’s construction sector in 2018?
Articles & Analysis | As urban populations rise globally, planners strive to create efficient spaces from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2018
In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of humanity was living in urban areas. Perhaps the most remarkable observation about this trend is the speed at which it has happened: as recently as 1900 urban areas accounted for 13% of the global population. Towns and cities are seen as the crucibles of opportunity for many rural...
Articles & Analysis | Major construction projects in PNG ahead of APEC 2018 from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2018
While resources-related projects will always be the engine of the sector, the rising number of residential, hotel, retail, transportation and office developments are becoming increasingly important, as the country’s hosting of APEC events in 2018 and the expanding middle class continue to shift Papua New Guinea’s construction priorities. The...
Articles & Analysis | Demand grows for construction supplies produced in PNG from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2018
In the absence of a well-developed local manufacturing base for building materials, Papua New Guinea’s construction sector has largely depended on imported materials over the years, which has translated into high costs and slow development. However, recent government policy changes geared towards reducing imports of capital goods and...