Opening Welcome: Rethinking Built Spaces

Dr CHEUNG is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Green Building Council. He is also an Adjunct Professor of City University of Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong and the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong. In addition, he is a member of the Private Columbaria Licensing Board, the Appeal Tribunal Panel under section 45 of the Buildings Ordinance, the Expanded Building Committee of the Buildings Department, the Project Board for New Railway Projects of the Transport and Logistics Bureau, and the Independent Railway Expert Advisory Committee for New Railway Projects of the Transport and Logistics Bureau.

Dr CHEUNG holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Estate Management from the University of Reading, UK, a Master of Science Degree in Construction Management from the University of Bath, UK, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Fire Engineering from the City University of Hong Kong. He has held professional qualifications in building surveying, property management and facility management. He is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, a Registered Professional Surveyor (BS), an Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management, and a Fellow of the World Institute of Sustainable Development Planners.

Dr CHEUNG was previously Director of Buildings in the HKSAR Government and received the Silver Bauhinia Star Award in 2019 for his dedicated and meritorious service to the Government, particularly in promoting building safety and a sustainable built environment in Hong Kong. He previously also served as an Honorary Professor in the Department of Building and Real Estate at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and is a recipient of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in Professional Achievement.

Mr. Ho, as the director of the Industry Development Division, is at the forefront of transforming the construction industry in Hong Kong. His initiatives focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies and new methodologies to enhance productivity, sustainability, safety, and quality. He leads efforts in several key areas:

1. Adopting Cutting-Edge Technologies: Mr. Ho oversees and promotes the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, including Digital Twin, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and the Smart Site Safety System (4S) in the industry.

2. Enhancing Construction Safety: Mr. Ho promotes a safety culture and measures to prevent accidents and a secure working environment on construction sites.

3. Managing the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF): Mr. Ho incentivises the industry to adopt advanced technologies and develop its workforce by leveraging the $2.2 billion CITF.

4. Promoting Sustainability and Green Practices: Mr. Ho contributes to sustainability efforts by developing initiatives such as the Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme, Carbon Assessment Tools, Smart Waste Management Tool and Green Product Certificate.

5. Showcasing Sustainable Construction and Innovative Construction technologies: Mr. Ho highlights and promotes innovative sustainable designs and practical technology implementations at the Zero Carbon Park (ZCP), MiC Resource Centre, Digital Twin Hub and the Construction Innovation and Technology Application Centre (CITAC).

6. Strengthening Collaboration with the Mainland: Mr. Ho fosters collaboration between the construction industry in Hong Kong and the mainland, particularly in the Greater Bay Area.

7. Industry Research and Best Practices: Mr. Ho manages the CIC Research and Technology Development Fund (R&D Fund) to encourage industry research, spearhead industry standards and develop reference materials to ensure best practices are followed.

Mr. Ho, a Chartered Engineer, boasts over 30 years of experience specialising in digital solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner-operated industry. He holds the distinction of being a Founding Board Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM) from 2008 to 2016. Additionally, he is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Civil and Building Information Management.