Building and construction

‘One city, one people, one future’: Port Moresby’s vision for 2030

20 Jan 2021 by Gabriella Munoz 1 Comment

With its estimated 760,000 population expected to grow by between 2.5 and four per cent annually, Port Moresby has a challenge to grow successfully. A new urban development plan outlines how it could be achieved.
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Beyond the pandemic: new Steamships MD sees growth in Papua New Guinea

21 Oct 2020 by Business Advantage PNG 5 Comments

The new Managing Director of Steamships Trading Company, Rupert Bray, says the company has ‘performed admirably’ during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Top-end woes: expat flight affects Papua New Guinea’s high-end real estate

20 May 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

The upper end of the housing market in Papua New Guinea is being adversely affected by the closure of the international borders, according to Tom Snelling, General Manager of property classifieds site Hausples.com. But he expects that there will be more movement in the cheaper areas of the real estate market.
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Virtual reality and village homestays: a Papua New Guinea approach to architecture

9 Oct 2019 by Sarah Byrne 1 Comment

Pawa Architecture uses 3D renders and virtual reality technology to illustrate its designs. Managing Director Andrew McFadden tells Business Advantage PNG that the company looks to deliver buildings that meet community needs.
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Bishops looks to service Papua LNG project

22 Jul 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Equipment supplier Bishop Brothers is positioning itself to be a major supplier to the forthcoming Papua LNG project, according to General Manager Len Pianta. He tells Business Advantage PNG the company is also looking at opportunities to expand into Fiji and New Caledonia.
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Manufacturing and transportation up in Papua New Guinea despite challenges in other sectors

8 Jul 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Quarterly Economic Bulletin reports sales were strong in the manufacturing and transportation industries during the September quarter of 2018. But in other sectors revenues were revealed to be either patchy or poor. David James gives us an overview of these sectors.
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Conditions tough in Papua New Guinea’s construction industry but hopes are rising

15 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's construction industry continues to face challenges, says Frank McQuoid, Chairman of manufacturer Steel Industries. But others say it is on the edge of a boom that will extend beyond the resource sector. David James examines both sides of the story.
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Property still prohibitively expensive in Papua New Guinea

24 Apr 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

A new report indicates that most Papua New Guineans still consider house prices to be out of reach, although some believe this is an ideal time for buying.
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Papua LNG expected to drive development of Special Economic Zone in Gulf Province

5 Mar 2019 by Kevin McQuillan 20 Comments

A fifteen-year plan to develop the Ihu Special Economic Zone is expected to be approved this month. Driving its development will be the infrastructure requirements for Papua New Guinea’s second liquefied natural gas project—Papua LNG.
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Seven management tips for operating a construction business in Papua New Guinea

9 Oct 2018 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

Managing Director of manufacturing and construction company Rhodes, Emanuel Papas, tells Business Advantage PNG that operating a business in Papua New Guinea requires a distinct set of managerial skills. He lists seven things his business has done to ensure success.
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Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]
Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition
With a strong decade on the horizon for mining and energy in Papua New Guinea, Business Advantage PNG is set to publish its first special edition devoted solely to these sectors. As PNG’s resources sector gears up for an anticipated decade or more of new investment, with an estimated US$50 billion pipeline of projects lined […]

Building and construction

‘One city, one people, one future’: Port Moresby’s vision for 2030

Beyond the pandemic: new Steamships MD sees growth in Papua New Guinea

Top-end woes: expat flight affects Papua New Guinea’s high-end real estate

Virtual reality and village homestays: a Papua New Guinea approach to architecture

Bishops looks to service Papua LNG project

Manufacturing and transportation up in Papua New Guinea despite challenges in other sectors

Conditions tough in Papua New Guinea’s construction industry but hopes are rising

Property still prohibitively expensive in Papua New Guinea

Papua LNG expected to drive development of Special Economic Zone in Gulf Province

Seven management tips for operating a construction business in Papua New Guinea

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