LONDON: Activity growth in Britain's construction sector slowed more than expected in October to its weakest in eight months, a survey showed on Tuesday, suggesting a key prop of recent economic growth may be starting to crumble.

PUTRAJAYA: Putrajaya's outlook is set to become more vibrant from commercial activities, said Putrajaya Holdings (PjH) director and chief executive officer, Datuk Azlan Abdul Karim.

He also said Putrajaya's vibrancy in the near future comes with the completion of the commercial development there.

Azlan was speaking during an exclusive media tour of Putrajaya conducted by PjH.

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday, Nov 2 the city-state's red-hot property market was a matter of concern and needed careful monitoring to avoid the creation of a bubble.

KUALA LUMPUR: Building contractors were on Tuesday, Nov 2 reminded to be too dependent on cheap labour, but instead use more highly-skilled manpower and practise efficient cost management.

Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor said over-dependence on cheap labour would be counter productive and make the construction industry less competitive and efficient.

KUALA LUMPUR: Leaders of the steel industry should seize the various opportunities offered by the Economic Transformation Plan (ETP), especially key projects under the Greater KL Plan, said Public Works Department director-general Datuk Seri Judin Abdul Karim.

KUALA LUMPUR: Speedy implementation of high impact projects is a key challenge to ensure the success of the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP).

"Any delay in implementation will mean additional costs to the project," said Kwan Foh Kwai, president of the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) during his welcome address at the Third Malaysian Construction Summit 2010 on Tuesday, Nov 2.

KUALA LUMPUR: Sufficient human capital — particularly a skilled labour force — is crucial to the success of the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP) and the New Economic Model (NEM).

KUALA LUMPUR: Boustead Holdings Bhd hopes to achieve 25% annual growth in terms of revenue from its property segment, said group managing director Tan Sri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin.

He said on Tuesday, Nov 2 the property segment contributed about 20% of group revenue at present.

LONDON: England's home owners will be able to fit their properties with energy-saving insulation at no upfront cost from the end of 2012 onwards, the government said on Tuesday, Nov 2.