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    Hong Kong

    First Quarter 2013

    QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION

    COST REVIEW

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    Contents

    1. Running out of sand?

    2. Approximate Building Costs in Hong Kong

    3. Construction & Installation Price Index - Mainland China

    4. Tender Price Index - Hong Kong

    5. Materials

    6. Labour

    7. Gross Value of Construction Work Performed - Hong Kong

    8. Approximate Building Costs for Major Cities in Asia

    Statistical data are compiled from sources deemed reliable but accuracy is not guaranteed. All rightsreserved. Reproduction of this data, in whole or in part, is permitted providing the source is quoted.

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    QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION COST REVIEWFIRST QUARTER 2013 1

    1 Running out of sand?

    Sand is currently indispensable in constructionworks. It is not only used in concrete, but it

    is also the main component in mortar which

    we use for plastering and nishing. For sand

    to be usable, it must be clean and free from

    corrosive minerals. Because of this, dredged

    river sand has traditionally been the main

    supply source. However, recent reports by

    Mainland media on ready-mixed concrete

    factories in Shenzhen using marine sand in

    lieu of river sand for production suggeststhat our insatiable appetite for new buildings

    is gradually exhausting this natural resource.

    The use of (untreated) marine sand in

    concrete raises the chlorine content leading

    to corrosion of the embedded reinforcement

    bars and weakening of the whole structure.

    Such news brings back unpleasant memories

    of the salt-water buildings that were built

    in Hong Kong in the 1960s when contractors

    added sea water to supplement fresh water

    in mixing concrete. The corrosion in those

    buildings became so severe that most of them

    had to be demolished in the 1980s.

    Guangdong Province has always been the

    main source of river sand for Hong Kong. But

    now that shortages are impacting their own

    construction industry, what does this mean

    for Hong Kong?

    Sufcient and stable, for now .....

    Almost all river sand used in Hong Kong is

    imported from the Mainland and this is not the rst

    time that Hong Kong has had to face shortages

    in supply. In 2006, the Ministry of Commerce

    and the General Administration of Customs in

    the Mainland jointly announced an export ban

    on river sand. The ban was eventually lifted in

    early 2007 when the Mainland and Hong Kong

    Trade Co-operation Mechanism on Natural Sandwas signed. This was under the framework of

    the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic

    Partnership Arrangement (CEPA).

    This Mechanism has meant that the overall supply

    since resumption has been sufcient and stable.

    In June 2012, the Mechanism was updated and

    further strengthened to ensure the supply of river

    sand for Hong Kong's major construction projects.

    But for how long .....

    Supplies of river sand on the Mainland have

    been shrinking each year due to accelerated

    extraction to meet growing development demand.

    Many local governments have imposed annual

    quotas on river sand mining and many have had

    to adjust such quotas downwards every year.

    It is estimated that the total licensed volume of

    river sand extraction can satisfy only half of thedemand of these regions themselves.

    Guangdong Province, which used to have rich

    sand reserves, is facing an even more difcult

    situation. In 2012, the provinces strong economic

    growth drove the annual demand for sand to an

    estimated 100 million tonnes whilst licensed

    mining volume could deliver only 14 million

    tonnes.

    Although Hong Kong needs only about 1.5 million

    tonnes a year, it would be hard to ensure that

    adequate supply can be maintained under such

    circumstances. Even if supply can be maintained,

    the cost of sand will be inated due to market

    demand.

    Why can't we use marine sand?

    The use of marine sand in concrete mixes is in

    fact permitted in the Mainland, provided that the

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    QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION COST REVIEWFIRST QUARTER 2013 2

    1 Running out of sand?

    sand is washed and its chloride content reduced

    to 0.06% or below, as per National Standard GB/T

    14684-2011. Ready mixed concrete production

    facilities in Guangdong can handle both river

    and marine sands and Government Authorities

    there do carry out regular inspections on sand

    quality. The problem seems to lie in the fact that

    so far there are no standards or Government

    approved processes for desalination. Relying on

    the inspection of sand samples as the only and

    nal check point can be risky as there is always a

    possibility that the samples are not representative

    enough. Whether Hong Kong should consider

    adopting marine sand as a substitute for river

    sand, and how to exercise quality control on the

    desalination process itself, should be a topic for

    consideration.

    Substitute to river sand

    The industry in Hong Kong is fully aware of the

    potential threat and has been progressively

    shifting to substitutes as far as practicable.

    Concrete production plants have been gradually

    replacing river sand with crushed rock nes (CRF)

    for years, without causing signicant variance in

    prices. In 2012, the amount of river sand that

    concrete plants consumed was markedly reduced

    by 62%, bringing the overall consumption down

    by 24%, comparing with that in 2008.

    Consumption of Imported Natural Sand of Hong Kong

    (Source: Civil Engineering and Development Department)

    However, adopting crushed rock nes in mortar

    mixes has not been practical, mainly due to its lower

    cohesiveness and workability. As a result, mortar

    mixes are still highly dependent on river sand.

    Research has been conducted on manufactured

    sand (i.e. factory-produced rock nes where

    the shape of the nes can be rounded) as an

    alternative for use in mortar. As certain properties

    of manufactured sand, like grain texture and

    water absorption rate, are not very similar to that

    of river sand, its performance in cohesiveness

    and workability in preliminary practical tests are

    still not yet satisfactory. Although total substitution

    of river sand by manufactured sand in mortar

    applications is unlikely at this moment, there

    are some situations, such as for oor screeds

    or paving where cohesiveness is not so critical,

    where it is being used. Results so far are

    promising with further research in this eld.

    Any options?

    The cost of sand is insignicant when considered

    as a proportion of overall construction works,

    accounting for only HK$150 million out of the

    HK$160 billion gross construction output in

    2012 in Hong Kong. However, sand shortages

    will directly affect many major work trades, like

    concreting, bricklaying and plastering, making

    them inoperable. Apart from using natural cousins

    like crushed rock nes and manufactured sand,other forms of substitution, using alternative

    technologies, have been researched.

    One such option has been the adoption of

    proprietary tile adhesive systems in lieu of

    cement sand mortar. These systems are usually

    pre-mixed and ready for mixing with water and

    then laying. They may contain sand in the pre-mix

    but the separate purchase of sand is eliminated.

    For normal applications, it adds HK$30~50/m2 tothe unit costs of nishes, but the range of choices

    is broader.

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    QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION COST REVIEWFIRST QUARTER 2013 3

    1 Running out of sand?

    Other alternative materials under study include the

    use of furnace bottom ash (FBA) generated from

    the burning of coal for electricity and waste glass

    as substitutes. Although FBA is a good substitute,

    much of the available capacity has already been

    taken up in the manufacture of cement and has a

    market of its own. It is therefore not an economically

    viable substitute.

    Another possible substitute is waste glass. HongKong produces about 120,000 tonnes of waste

    glass every year. A small proportion of this total

    has been successfully used in the production

    of precast paving blocks. Further support by

    Government in promoting recycling technology

    would likely increase its application and help to

    ease the river sand shortage problem.

    Possible Substitute for River Sand

    Marine Sand Natural deposit at seabed Chloride content (after washed):

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    QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION COST REVIEWFIRST QUARTER 2013 4

    2 Approximate Building Costs in Hong Kong

    Building Type HK$/m2 CFA Outline Specication

    DOMESTIC 1. Public rental housing based on Hong KongHousing Authority Non-standard CruciformBlock design

    2. Private housing estates with 2 or moretowers, 30-50 storeys high, with averageunit size not greater than 100m2. Singleglazed windows. Tiled or plastered nishes- in general. Average quality built-infurniture and ttings.

    3. Private luxury apartments with unit averagesize greater than 100m2. Provisionsgenerally of high quality. Premium gradestone nishes/ttings.

    4. Private housing, apartments and housesequipped with air-conditioning, kitchencabinets and home appliances, butexcluding decorations and loose furniture.

    Public rental housing estates, high rise 9,300 - 11,050

    Private housing estates, high rise 20,750 - 24,000

    Private luxury apartments, high rise 27,500 up

    Terraced houses 26,300 - 31,500

    Detached houses 36,700 up

    OFFICE / SHOPPING CENTRE 1. Ofces based on buildings 20 - 30 storeyshigh with oor plans minimum 1,000m2 perlevel.

    2. Shopping centres and average standardofces exclude nishes, A/C ducting & lightttings to tenant areas.

    3. Prestige ofces are tted with raised oor,suspended ceiling, A/C ducting and lightttings to tenant areas.

    Average standard ofces, high rise 19,600 23,300

    Prestige ofces, high rise 26,200 up

    Average standard shopping centres 19,600 - 23,300

    Prestige shopping centres 26,800 up

    INDUSTRIAL 1. Flatted factories and industrial-ofcebuildings exclude manufacturingequipment, special services provisions,air-conditioning and electrical distributionsystem to tenant areas.

    Light duty atted factories, high rise, 7.5kpa(150 lb.) loading

    11,500 - 13,700

    Heavy duty atted factories & warehouses,high rise, 15kpa (300lb.) loading

    12,600 - 15,300

    Industrial - Ofce buildings 15,500 - 19,100

    HOTEL 1. F.F.&E. includes interior decoration andloose furniture etc. but excludes pre-opening expenses and hotel operationsystem & equipment costs (e.g. cutlery,crockery, linen, uniform, etc.).

    2. Buildings include 1 level of basement.

    3-Star hotels, inclusive of F.F.&E 25,400 - 28,100

    5-Star hotels, inclusive of F.F.&E 31,700 up

    OTHERS 1. Carparks to be multi-storey, open sided.

    2. Primary and secondary schools are allowedwith standard government provisions.

    3. Schools include external works but excludeF.F.&E.

    Carparks, above ground 8,400 - 9,700

    Primary and secondary schools 17,500 - 18,500

    International schools 19,200 - 20,900

    1. The costs for the respective categories given above are averages based on xed price competitive tenders. It must be understoodthat the actual cost of a building will depend upon the design and many other factors and may vary from the gures shown.

    2. The costs per square metre are based on Construction FloorAreas (CFA) measured to the outside face of the external walls /

    external perimeter including lift shafts, stairwells, balconies, plant rooms, water tanks and the like.

    3. All buildings are assumed to have no basements (except otherwise stated) and are built on at ground, with normal soil and sitecondition. The cost excludes site formation works, external works, land cost, professional fees, nance and legal expenses.

    Notes:

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    QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION COST REVIEWFIRST QUARTER 2013 5

    3 Construction & Installation Price Index- Mainland China

    Construction & Installation Price Index

    IndexPublished (by NBS of China)

    (Base : Corresponding Quarter inPreceding Year = 100)

    Projected (by Langdon & Seah)(Base : Q4/2002 = 100)

    (see explanatory notes below)

    Quarter / Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2010 2011 2012 2013

    1st Quarter 102.5 109.1 103.2 99.8 133.1 145.2 149.8 150.1

    2nd Quarter 104.8 109.4 102.4 138.7 151.7 155.4

    3rd Quarter 104.7 110.2 100.4 144.4 159.1 159.8

    4th Quarter 107.8 107.9 100.5 149.4 161.2 162.0

    Source : National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China

    Explanatory Notes:

    Data are published on a quarterly basis, measuring the year-on-year change in price level of each quarter, but the quarter-on-quarter change is notpublished, ie. the changes between consecutive quarters are not given.

    To give an illustration of the price trend over time, Langdon & Seah (L&S) applies a hypothetical calculation to derive the data table and chart asabove, basing on the following understanding and assumptions:

    1. Only indices from 1st Quarter 2003 and onwards are published.

    2. For 2002 and before, indices were only published annually. This annual index indicates that the average uctuation of 2002 was moderate.Observation of our ofce further substantiates that the construction costs in 2002 were rather stable throughout quarters of the year.

    3. On the basis of above, changes among quarters in 2002 are assumed to be evenly distributied throughout the year. This establishes a notionalrelationship among the 4 quarters in 2002 and allows the published data for 2003 to compare with to nd their notional quarter-on-quarterchanges.

    4. For comparison purpose, 4th Quarter 2002 is referred as base and the base index as 100.

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    QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION COST REVIEWFIRST QUARTER 2013 6

    4 Tender Price Index - Hong Kong

    Source: Competitive tenders received by Langdon & Seah Hong Kong, Building Works Tender Price Index (BWTPI) and Building ServicesTender Price Index (BSTPI) of Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) of HKSAR.

    Notes:

    Quarter / Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

    ASD BW TPI (Base = 100, at Year 1970)

    Q1 685 711 714 821 1,118 1,074 1,134 1,273 1,414

    Q2 712 716 730 859 1,305 983 1,161 1,320 1,438

    Q3 704 718 751 906 1,401 1,111 1,249 1,369 1,467

    Q4 701 697 789 998 1,262 1,107 1,266 1,408 1,496

    ASD BS TPI (Base = 100, at Year 1989)

    Q1 109 112 116 124 148 128 130 149 149

    Q2 113 110 119 120 163 134 135 162 200

    Q3 113 114 124 127 170 129 143 187 281

    Q4 112 113 122 147 145 133 148 175 203

    L&S TPI (Base = 100, at Year 1970)

    Q1 940 945 970 1,020 1,239 1,245 1,297 1,385 1,511 1,688

    Q2 952 955 980 1,074 1,360 1,242 1,315 1,425 1,552 1,718*

    Q3 933 963 985 1,175 1,355 1,253 1,342 1,452 1,595 1,754*

    Q4 930 970 990 1,150 1,281 1,273 1,367 1,491 1,632

    1. [*] denotes forecast gures.

    2. Both BWTPI (ArchSD) and L&S TPI measure the trend of general builders works only. Special works and Mechanical and ElectricalServices would have to be considered separately.

    3. All indices were published quarterly. For reference purpose, only indices from 1st quarter of 1998 and onwards are given in details,whereas indices of the Year 1970 - 1997 are shown with their 4th Quarter gures.

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    QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION COST REVIEWFIRST QUARTER 2013 7

    5 Materials

    Construction Material Prices

    Year-on-Year Change

    Quarter / Year 2011 2012 2013

    1st Quarter (+)9.3% (+)1.0% (-)3.1%

    2nd Quarter (+)9.0% (-)1.2%

    3rd Quarter (+)9.7% (-)3.9%

    4th Quarter (+)6.7% (-)3.9%

    Source : National Bureau of Statistics of China

    Basic Construction Materials

    Mainland China

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    QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION COST REVIEWFIRST QUARTER 2013 8

    6 Labour

    Source : National Bureau of Statistics of China

    Source : Census & Statistics Department, HKSAR, ChinaAge Distribution of Workers

    Construction Labour Prices

    Year-on-Year Change

    Quarter / Year 2011 2012 2013

    1st Quarter (+)11.6% (+)10.4% (+)9.4%

    2nd Quarter (+)13.5% (+)9.9%

    3rd Quarter (+)14.8% (+)9.1%

    4th Quarter (+)14.2% (+)9.4%

    Mainland China

    Hong Kong SAR

    Age Group

    No. of Workers Employedby Construction Industry

    Age 15 - 24 16,200 5.4%

    Age 25 - 39 88,800 29.5%

    Age 40 196,100 65.1%

    Total (as at Dec 2012) : 301,100 100.0%

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    QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION COST REVIEWFIRST QUARTER 2013 9

    7Gross Value of Construction Work Performed- Hong Kong

    * Provisional

    Source : Census and Statistics Department, HKSAR, China

    QuarterValue Performed (HK$ Million)

    2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

    A. Private sector sites

    1st Quarter 9,259 6,892 6,725 6,051 6,959 8,382 8,600 6,349 7,529 11,209

    2nd Quarter 9,065 6,911 6,421 6,161 7,429 8,122 9,055 9,276 8,458 12,260

    3rd Quarter 8,766 6,840 6,524 6,016 6,582 7,688 8,408 7,360 9,192 12,481

    4th Quarter 8,097 7,377 6,685 6,627 8,004 9,303 7,543 7,322 10,102 12,564*

    Year Total : 35,187 28,020 26,355 24,855 28,974 33,495 33,606 30,307 35,281 48,514*

    B. Public sector sites

    1st Quarter 7,662 7,569 6,924 4,693 4,293 3,819 3,967 6,511 9,880 13,168

    2nd Quarter 9,061 7,256 5,895 3,998 3,575 3,762 4,652 6,937 9,263 12,023

    3rd Quarter 8,090 6,890 4,951 3,918 3,105 3,653 4,428 8,651 10,814 12,137

    4th Quarter 7,564 6,818 4,565 4,526 3,530 4,105 5,605 9,117 12,113 16,047*

    Year Total : 32,377 28,533 22,335 17,135 14,503 15,339 18,652 31,216 42,070 53,375*

    C. Locations other than sites

    1st Quarter 7,854 8,607 9,579 11,229 10,995 11,883 11,750 11,926 12,172 13,347

    2nd Quarter 7,555 8,744 10,027 12,305 11,979 13,213 12,415 12,109 11,620 13,245

    3rd Quarter 7,970 9,432 11,137 12,368 13,057 12,818 11,969 12,620 12,953 14,358

    4th Quarter 8,088 9,835 11,417 12,338 13,358 12,851 12,552 13,097 14,439 16,796*

    Year Total : 31,467 36,618 42,160 48,240 49,389 50,765 48,686 49,752 51,184 57,745*

    Annual gross value performed (A + B + C)

    Total : 99,031 93,171 90,850 90,230 92,866 99,599 100,944 111,275 128,535 159,634

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    QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION COST REVIEWFIRST QUARTER 2013 10

    8 Approximate Building Costs for Major Cities in Asia

    Shanghai BeijingGuangzhou/Shenzhen

    Chongqing/Chengdu

    Dalian Shenyang

    RMB / m2 CFA

    DOMESTIC

    Average standard apartments, high rise

    - Shell and core

    - Full t

    2,6504,650

    2,6004,200

    2,4003,600

    2,5003,700

    2,6004,100

    2,5003,700

    Luxury apartments, high rise- Shell and core

    - Full t

    3,200

    11,200

    3,100

    10,100

    3,000

    6,000

    3,100

    6,100

    3,100

    7,500

    3,000

    6,000

    Average standard terraced houses

    - Shell and core

    - Full t

    3,000N/A

    3,000N/A

    2,700N/A

    2,800N/A

    3,000N/A

    2,800N/A

    Luxury houses- Shell and core

    - Full t

    4,500

    N/A

    4,800

    N/A

    3,700

    N/A

    3,800

    N/A

    4,000

    N/A

    3,700

    N/A

    OFFICE / SHOPPING CENTRE

    Average standard ofces, high rise 6,400 6,000 5,250 5,800 5,900 5,800

    Prestige ofces, high rise 8,500 8,100 7,230 7,800 7,900 7,500

    Average standard shopping centres 6,800 6,700 5,000 5,100 5,300 5,000

    Prestige shopping centres 8,800 9,000 7,400 8,500 8,000 7,700

    INDUSTRIAL Light duty atted factories, 7.5kpa (150lb.)

    loadingN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

    Heavy duty atted factories & warehouses,15kpa (300lb.) loading

    N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

    Single storey conventional factory withstructural steel roof

    3,500 3,400 3,400 3,400 N/A N/A

    HOTEL

    Resort hotels, inclusive of F.F.&E. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

    3-Star budget hotels, inclusive of F.F.&E. 7,200 7,100 6,800 7,000 7,000 6,800

    5-Star luxury hotels, inclusive of F.F.&E. 14,100 12,500 11,000 13,000 12,000 11,000

    OTHERS

    Carparks, above ground 2,550 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450

    1. The costs for the respective categories given above are averages based on xed price competitive tenders. It must be understoodthat the actual cost of a building will depend upon the design and many other factors and may vary from the gures shown.

    2. The costs per square metre are based on Construction FloorAreas (CFA) measured to the outside face of the external walls /external perimeter including lift shafts, stairwells, balconies, plant rooms, water tanks and the like.

    3. All buildings are assumed to have no basements (except otherwise stated) and are built on at ground, with normal soil and sitecondition. The cost excludes site formation works, external works, land cost, professional fees, nance and legal expenses.

    4. The standard for each category of building varies from city to city and do not necessarily follow that of each other.

    5. Shell and core: generally covers ONLY base building elements. Shell refers to overall structure and foundations, exterior walls,oors and roof, completing with common areas, staircases, lift shafts, service ducts and re services systems to local statutoryrequirements. Core refers to fully-tted public areas (like lobbies, corridors and lavatories) and M&E main plant and upfeed, withtenant or occupant areas unfurnished.

    6. Full t buildings should complete with all elements that allow the buildings to be ready for operation, including public and tenants(or occupants) areas (i.e. with ALL nishes, ttings and M&E distributions).

    7. Fluctuation in exchange rates may lead to changes in construction costs expressed in U.S. dollars.

    Notes:

    Building Type

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    8 Approximate Building Costs for Major Cities in Asia

    Hong

    KongMacau

    Singa-pore

    KualaLumpur

    Bangkok Jakarta Brunei Manila Seoul

    USD / m2 CFA (See also exchange rates per U.S. dollar below)

    HK$ 7.80 MOP 7.99 S$ 1.24 RM 3.08 BAHT 29.07 IDR 9,650 B$ 1.23 PHP 40.7 KRW 1,086

    DOMESTIC

    Average standard apartments, high rise

    - Shell and core

    - Full t

    N/A2,870

    N/A1,530 - 1,750

    N/A1,695

    431574

    654860

    N/A651

    8771,044

    650920

    1,0041,386

    Luxury apartments, high rise- Shell and core

    - Full t

    N/A

    3,525

    N/A

    2,350 up

    N/A

    2,785

    792

    1,131

    843

    1,204

    N/A

    885

    1,240

    1,420

    820

    1,250

    1,056

    1,723

    Average standard terraced houses

    - Shell and core

    - Full t

    N/A3,705

    N/A3,050 - 3,320

    N/A2,060

    301391

    413619

    N/AN/A

    528603

    485680

    N/AN/A

    Luxury houses- Shell and core

    - Full t

    N/A

    4,705

    N/A

    3,650 up

    N/A

    2,420

    732

    1,017

    757

    1,032

    N/A

    550

    756

    864

    980

    1,360

    1,184

    2,121

    OFFICE / SHOPPING CENTRE

    Average standard ofces, high rise 2,750 2,100 - 2,540 2,100 795 808 636 877 890 1,251

    Prestige ofces, high rise 3,360 2,540 - 2,780 3,340 1,168 1,101 946 1,200 1,390 1,419

    Average standard shopping centres 2,750 1,860 - 2,780 2,260 795 832 549 854 820 1,718

    Prestige shopping centres 3,440 3,050 - 3,740 2,500 969 980 606 1,095 1,140 2,059

    INDUSTRIAL Light duty atted factories, 7.5kpa

    (150lb.) loading1,615 1,250 - 1,380 1,130 463 626 N/A 486 455 N/A

    Heavy duty atted factories &warehouses, 15kpa (300lb.) loading

    1,790 N/A 1,375 551 N/A N/A N/A 510 N/A

    Single storey conventional factory withstructural steel roof

    N/A N/A 970 460 626 295 457 435 752

    HOTEL

    Resort hotels, inclusive of F.F.&E. N/A N/A 2,500 1,409 2,339 1,322 1,447 1,425 1,640

    3-Star budget hotels, inclusive of F.F.&E. 3,430 2,630 - 3,000 2,585 1,275 1,376 1,079 1,570 1,340 1,861

    5-Star luxury hotels, inclusive of F.F.&E. 4,070 3,500 - 5,630 3,470 2,369 1,995 1,536 2,177 1,670 2,487

    OTHERS

    Carparks, above ground 1,160 960 770 302 378 295 497 520 617

    1. The costs for the respective categories given above are averages based on xed price competitive tenders. It must be understoodthat the actual cost of a building will depend upon the design and many other factors and may vary from the gures shown.

    2. The costs per square metre are based on Construction FloorAreas (CFA) measured to the outside face of the external walls /external perimeter including lift shafts, stairwells, balconies, plant rooms, water tanks and the like.

    3. All buildings are assumed to have no basements (except otherwise stated) and are built on at ground, with normal soil and sitecondition. The cost excludes site formation works, external works, land cost, professional fees, nance and legal expenses.

    4. The standard for each category of building varies from city to city and do not necessarily follow that of each other.

    5. Shell and core: generally covers ONLY base building elements. Shell refers to overall structure and foundations, exterior walls,oors and roof, completing with common areas, staircases, lift shafts, service ducts and re services systems to local statutoryrequirements. Core refers to fully-tted public areas (like lobbies, corridors and lavatories) and M&E main plant and upfeed, withtenant or occupant areas unfurnished.

    6. Full t buildings should complete with all elements that allow the buildings to be ready for operation, including public and tenants(or occupants) areas (i.e. with ALL nishes, ttings and M&E distributions).

    7. Fluctuation in exchange rates may lead to changes in construction costs expressed in U.S. dollars.

    Notes:

    Building Type

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    Langdon & SeahOfces in China

    HONG KONG38/F, AIA Kowloon TowerLandmark East100 How Ming StreetKwun Tong, Kowloon

    Hong KongT: (852) 2830 3500F: (852) 2576 0416E: [email protected]

    BEIJINGSuite 1225 - 1242, South WingCentral Tower, Juneeld Plaza10 Xuan Wu Men Wai StreetBeijing 100052, ChinaT: (86 10) 6310 1136F: (86 10) 6310 1143E: [email protected]

    CHENGDURoom 807Block A Times Plaza2 Zong Fu RoadChengdu, Sichuan Province 610016ChinaT: (86 28) 8671 8373F: (86 28) 8671 8535E: [email protected]

    CHONGQINGRoom 3409 - 3410International Trade Centre38 Qing Nian RoadCentral DistrictChongqing 400010ChinaT: (86 23) 8655 1333F: (86 23) 8655 1616E: [email protected]

    DALIANUnit 07, 32F, Xiwang Tower136 Zhongshan RoadZhongshan DistrictDalian, Liaoning Province 116001ChinaT: (86 411) 8800 8018F: (86 411) 8800 8823E: [email protected]

    FOSHAN3/F, Foshan Ling Nan Tian Di

    Zu Miao Road Shop Nos. Z01-Z11Zu Miao Road, FoshanGuangdong Province 528000ChinaT: (86 757) 8203 0028F: (86 757) 8203 0029E: [email protected]

    GUANGZHOUUnit 2711 - 2713Bank of America Plaza555 Ren Min Zhong RoadGuangzhou

    Guangdong Province 510145ChinaT: (86 20) 8130 3813F: (86 20) 8130 3812E: [email protected]

    HANGZHOURoom 2305, WinNing International100 Min Xin RoadHangzhouZhejiang Province 310016ChinaT: (86 571) 2829 7766F: (86 571) 2829 7622E: [email protected]

    MACAU14 Andar BEdifacio Comercial Rodrigues599 Avenida da Praia GrandeMacauT: (853) 2833 1710 / 2833 1705F: (853) 2833 1532E: [email protected]

    SANYA1206 Skyline Tower119 Yingbin RoadSanya, Hainan Province 572000ChinaT: (86 898) 3828 0878F: (86 898) 3828 0678E: [email protected]

    SHANGHAI6F, City PointNo. 666 Huaihai Road WestShanghai 200052ChinaT: (86 21) 6091 2800F: (86 21) 6091 2999E: [email protected]

    SHENYANGRoom 1801, 1806 - 1809E Tower of Fortune Plaza59 Beizhan Road, Shenhe District

    ShenyangLiaoning Province 110013ChinaT: (86 24) 3195 8880F: (86 24) 3128 6983E: [email protected]

    SHENZHENRoom E & F, 42/FWorld Finance Centre, Block A4003 East Shen Nan RoadShenzhen

    Guangdong Province 518001ChinaT: (86 755) 2598 1841F: (86 755) 2598 1854E: [email protected]

    SUZHOURoom 906, Century Financial Tower1 Suhua Road, Industrial ParkSuzhouJiangsu Province 215021ChinaT: (86 512) 8777 5599F: (86 512) 8777 5600E: [email protected]

    TIANJIN4002, 40F, Tianjin World FinancialCentre Ofce Tower2 Dagubei RoadHeping DistrictTianjin 300020ChinaT: (86 22) 2329 8611F: (86 22) 2319 3186E: [email protected]

    WUHANRoom 1008, 10/FCorporate Centre 5Wuhan Tiandi1628 Zhongshan RoadWuhanHubei Province 430010ChinaT: (86 27) 5920 9299F: (86 27) 5920 9298E: [email protected]

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