Event Highlight

Prof. Poon exchanges souvenir with Mr Kerr.

Continuing search for building advancement

The Faculty of Construction and Land Use (FCLU) held a three-day international conference on building technology from 4 to 6 December as a finale for the University's 65th Anniversary.

Officiated at by Prof. Poon Chung-kwong, President of PolyU and Mr Keith Kerr, Chairman of Provisional Construction Industry Co-ordination Board, the conference was one of the firsts of its kind to be held in Hong Kong.

Mr Kerr speaks at the conference opening.

"Known for its rapid growth and as a gateway to China, Hong Kong has impressed many with its fine buildings and its state-of-the-art infrastructure such as the 158 billion worth Airport Core Construction Projects completed in 1997. Other ongoing projects, including extension of the existing subway and railway systems, have also made international building experts to set their eyes on Hong Kong," said Prof. Ko Jan-ming, Dean of FCLU and Chairman of the Conference Organizing Committee.

Prof. Poon took the opportunity to announce establishment of joint ventures between FCLU and leading universities of the Chinese mainland. These collaborations include a Joint Research Centre for Structures and Foundations with Zhejiang University, a Joint Research Centre for Information Technology in Construction with Tsinghua University and a Joint Research Centre for Water and Wastewater Treatment with Harbin Institute of Technology.

About 250 delegates took part in the event. Through various seminars and discussion sessions, participants were encouraged to shed light on advances in construction, architecture, surveying and engineering. Discussions were focused on the three main themes of the Conference, including structures and materials, information technology and environmental technology.

 

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