Group Photo of the Speakers
Opening Ceremony of the Forum
Prof. Yin Jian-hua (PolyU) introduced his project to the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul CHAN
Prof. John Shi (PolyU) introduced his project to the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul CHAN
The Development Bureau and the University-Government-Industry Consortium (UGIC) for Sustainable Urban Development co-organised the Construction R&D Forum – Bringing Applied R&D to a New Height on 4 November. Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) of PolyU, as the host office of UGIC, were happy to work with the Development Bureau and see the Government playing a key role in driving construction innovation, in particular promoting applied R&D in public works.
About 400 participants from local universities and stakeholders from the Government and the construction industry exchanged views at the forum on the promotion and adoption of applied research and development (R&D) to enhance the industry's performance in order to cope with the challenges ahead.
Financial Secretary, Mr Paul CHAN Mo-po delivered an opening remark, while our President, Prof Jin-Guang TENG, Ms Bernadette LINN, Secretary for Development of the Development Bureau and Ir Dr Andrew CHAN, Chairman of Steering Committee of the UGIC delivered keynote speeches at this forum.
Ir WAI Chi Sing, Managing Director of the Urban Renewal Authority and Ir Ricky LAU, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) of the Development Bureau chaired and made concluding remarks of the plenary session, respectively.
The forum consisted of presentation and discussion sessions, and project exhibition. Five research projects from our RISUD’s researchers were selected to showcase at the forum.
