Alex Ho

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.