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21/12/2020 |
Modular Integrated Construction Network of Excellence and Transformation (MiCNET.org)
Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) is a disruptive solution to innovate construction for enhanced quality, productivity, safety and sustainability of delivered buildings and facilities. MiC builds on the modular construction approach which has been utilised worldwide with significant benefits demonstrated.
Modular Integrated Construction Network of Excellence and Transformation (MiCNET) has been established to promote modular construction excellence and transformation in Hong Kong and internationally. The MiCNET portal provides a platform to share Knowledge on disruptive MiC for sustainable development with industry and society, shape Attitude of stakeholders towards innovation, and guide Practice of innovation-driven sustainable development.
MiCNET.org is maintained at the Centre for Innovation in Construction & Infrastructure Development (CICID), the University of Hong Kong. |
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27/09/2019 |
Knowledge Exchange on Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) for Sustainable Development in Hong Kong
The public and CPD events cover the critical topics of MiC for sustainable development and the target of the event is the wide range of public and stakeholders in order to maximise the knowledge exchange and impact. |
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25/6/19 |
1- DAY CONFERENCE ON "NEC CONTRACTS IN HONG KONG --- THE LEGAL LANDSCAPE AND BEYOND"
This 1 Day Conference on "NEC Contracts in Hong Kong - The Legal Landscape and Beyond", was co-organised by the Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development of the University of Hong Kong HKU CICID), Construction Disputes Resolution Committee of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE CDR Committee) and the Hong Kong Legal Training Institute (HKLTI). The Conference was hailed as a success by participants. Apart from practical insights into the implementation of NEC Contracts including NEC4, the international and local landscape of relevant emerging legal issues was also discussed. These included trends in collaborative contracting, sub-contracting practices, dispute handling and resolution and innovative developments such as with the introduction of smart contracts. |
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24/6/19 PM
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INNOVATIVE SUBCONTRACTING MODELS: Advantages, Disadvantages and Lessons Learned from their Use - A US Perspective
Prime contracting models for a wide variety of Project Delivery Methods (PDM) have been described with great detail in the practice-oriented and academic literature. However, the same depth of understanding about contractual relationships between general and specialty contractors is less known, especially as specialty contractors are being increasingly involved in earlier project phases. This seminar will describe subcontracting models, owner involvement scenarios, and their variations across the United States. Results of a nationwide survey and follow-up semi-structured interviews with industry practitioners indicate many subcontracting models are currently in use and that project owner involvement is widely variable. Seminar attendees should expect to gain a greater understanding of each of the identified subcontracting models as well as to learn the advantages, disadvantages, regional variations, and owner involvement under each. |
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28/5/19 PM
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MiC Strategy Paper Launch Event
Modularisation for Modernisation (MfM):
A Strategy Paper Rethinking Hong Kong Construction
Modular integrated construction (MiC) has been brought forward in the Chief Executive's Policy Address 2017 and 2018 as a new policy initiative to promote innovative construction. This strategy paper elaborates on the MiC policy initiative by providing a definition grounded in the modularisation and production theories and recommending strategies for successful adoption of MiC in Hong Kong in a multi-level systems framework. Modularisation carried by the MiC approach offers a golden opportunity to unleash productive forces, shape the relations of production and enhance construction productivity, quality, safety and sustainability, hence supporting the modernisation of Hong Kong construction.
There are many significant benefits achievable from the adoption of MiC, but there co-exist multifaceted challenges. Success strategies are required for securing the technical feasibility, ensuring the regulatory compliance, enhancing the commercial viability, increasing the supply chain competency and shaping the market preference of MiC adoption in Hong Kong. With the suggested framework of MiC policy scenarios in the short, mid and long term against a range of policy areas of MiC technologies and systems categorised by material, design, supply chain location, procurement method, building type, building status, funding source, functional area, location, and building height, there is a promising future of marching towards a modern construction industry and society.
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25/4/2018
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Modular Integrated Construction (MiC)
Technical Training Course
Modular integrated construction (MiC) is a game-changing disruptively-innovative approach to transforming fragmented site-based construction of buildings and facilities into integrated value-driven production and assembly of prefinished modules. MiC brings the opportunity for achieving enhanced quality, productivity, safety and sustainability. The factory-controlled process leads to reduced material waste and improved air quality. Concurrent prefabrication and site work accelerates construction schedule, improves construction safety, and achieves better quality control. Modular construction process also enables better building engineering and greater BIM application for advancing design opportunities. This one-day MiC Technical Training Course is organized by the CICID, Department of Civil Engineering, HKU. The course provides a comprehensive introduction and detailed explanation of modular construction methods and technologies. It also demonstrates the benefits of modular construction through project case studies and compares different modular construction design codes and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
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16/06/2017
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1-DAY SEMINAR ON LEGAL AND CONTRACTING ESSENTIALS FOR BELT AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Opportunity favours the prepared mind. It is a valuable and vital path for Hong Kong corporates and professionals to explore the full opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative.
This Legal and Contracting Essentials for Belt and Road Infrastructure Projects Seminar, is co-organised by the Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development (CICID) of the University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Legal Training Institute (HKLTI), and Alternative Disputes Resolution Committee of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE ADR Committee), for highly practical and insightful training focusing on common contracting issues facing construction professionals every day that bring about contractual disputes.
For further enquiries, please feel free to contact us at +852 2869 6322 or email us at email@hklti.hk.
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25/04/2017 PM
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HKU-CIC 2nd International Consultation Forum: Shaping a More Productive Construction Industry
The construction industry makes a significant contribution to securing a sustainable future of Hong Kong. Productivity measures the output to input ratio and provides valuable insights into the long-term potential of an economy. Therefore, construction industry productivity has long been an important issue for Hong Kong. However, the industry faces severe challenges including cost escalation and labour shortage. This 2nd international consultation forum is part of a study funded by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and led by The University of Hong Kong (HKU), which aims to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the Hong Kong construction industry by conducting a comprehensive and rigorous investigation on the practices, procedures and standards adopted in the industry.
The forum aims to shape a more productive construction industry by exploring strategies and measures, both locally and internationally, for improving construction industry productivity in five strategic areas, namely, policy formation; regulatory requirements; planning and design; project management and administration; and site construction. The forum will feature renowned international and local speakers to share latest knowledge and practices of enhancing construction productivity.
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21/03/2017 AM
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HKU CICID – 1st CIC International Consultation Forum:
Strategies for Enhancing Construction Industry Productivity
Productivity measures the output to input ratio and
provides valuable insights into the long-term potential of an economy. The construction industry makes a
significant contribution to securing a sustainable future of Hong Kong. Therefore, construction industry
productivity has long been an important issue for Hong Kong, which nevertheless is faced with severe challenges such as cost escalation and labour shortage. This international consultation forum is part of a study funded by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and led by The University of Hong Kong (HKU),
which aims to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the Hong Kong construction industry by conducting a comprehensive and rigorous investigation on the practices, procedures and standards adopted in the industry. The forum aims to explore strategies and measures, both locally and internationally, for improving construction industry productivity in five strategic areas, namely, (1) policy formation; (2) regulatory requirements; (3) planning and design; (4) project management and administration; and (5) site construction. The forum will feature renowned international and local speakers to share the state-ofthe-art knowledge and practice of enhancing construction productivity at industry, project and activity levels.
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14/12/2016
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Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership
International Seminar: Technology and Innovation for Zero Carbon Building
The zero carbon building approach has been adopted in many countries as a government strategy for addressing climate change. Technology and innovation are crucial to the delivery of zero carbon buildings, and addressing the challenges requires the socio-technical systems approach to be embedded in all stages of buildings' life cycle including planning, design, procurement, construction and facility management. This event is organised under the Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership funded by the Construction Industry Council (CIC). The Partnership aims to help position Hong Kong as a world-class knowledge-based, innovation-driven and multi-stakeholder-engaged hub for zero carbon building in urban environments. The Partnership has attracted support from a wide range of stakeholder groups covering the demand, supply, regulation and institution aspects of buildings. The event will feature renowned international and local speakers to share the state-of-the-art technology and innovation for low or zero carbon buildings, and enable a continuous dialogue on our journey towards zero carbon and sustainability.
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17/06/2016
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Construction Contract Essential 2016
Arbitrators' Perspectives on Construction Disputes-
The Unique Picture
Disputes in construction projects are often left resolved eventually by arbitration after attempts of other ADR means do not turn fully fruitful. How these are approached from the perspectives of construction arbitrators are surely more than insightful. The Construction Contract Essentials 2016 with the theme Arbitrators’ Perspectives on Construction Disputes --- The Unique Picture, co-organised by the Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development (CICID) of the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Legal Training Institute (HKLTI), showcases a panel of eminent arbitrators and construction practitioners, for highly practical and insightful training focusing on common contractual issues facing construction professionals every day that bring about contractual disputes.
Email: email@hklti.hk
website: www.hklti.hk
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28/04/16 |
Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership Seminar cum
Zero Carbon Building Public Policy Research Forum
Systems Zero Carbon Building: Policy and Partnership
The zero carbon building approach has been adopted in many countries as a government strategy for addressing climate change. It is also realised to be important to adopt socio-technical systems in policy making and stakeholder engagement in order to achieve zero carbon of buildings. This event is part of two research projects: Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership funded by the Construction Industry Council (CIC), and Hong Kong Zero Carbon Building Public Policy Research funded by the Central Policy Unit (CPU) of the HKSAR Government. The Partnership project aims to help position Hong Kong as a world-class knowledge-based, innovation-driven and multi-stakeholder-engaged hub for zero carbon building in urban environments. The Partnership has also attracted support from a wide range of stakeholder groups covering the demand, supply, regulation and institution aspects of buildings. The policy research aims to examine the opportunities, risks and recommendations for establishing a possible zero carbon building policy for Hong Kong. The event will feature renowned international and local speakers to share the state-of-the-art research, practice, policy and partnership for low or zero carbon buildings, and enable a continuous dialogue on our journey towards zero carbon and sustainability.
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16/10/15
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Seminar Series of Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership
Zero Carbon Buildings: State-of-the-Art International
Research and Development
The zero carbon building approach has been adopted in many countries and regions as a government strategy for addressing climate change. However, how stakeholders can work in partnership for delivering zero carbon buildings remains a socio-technical challenge. The Construction Industry Council has funded a research project led by The University of Hong Kong to establish a Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership for enhancing public and stakeholder engagement. This project aims to help position Hong Kong as a world-class knowledge-based, innovation-driven and multi-stakeholder-engaged hub for zero carbon building in urban environments. In this research zero carbon buildings are interpreted as complex socio-technical systems that embrace low or zero carbon products, innovative processes and multiple stakeholders. A portal is being developed with real-time measurement and monitoring of Hong Kong�s public and stakeholders� understanding, attitude and behaviour regarding zero carbon building. This event will feature renowned international and local speakers to share state-of-the-art research and development in the area of zero carbon buildings.
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16/10/15 |
Workshop Series of Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership Public and Stakeholder Engagement for Building towards Zero Carbon
The zero carbon building approach has been adopted in many countries and regions as a government strategy for addressing climate change. However, how stakeholders can work in partnership for delivering zero carbon buildings remains a socio-technical challenge. The Construction Industry Council has funded a research project led by The University of Hong Kong to establish a Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership for enhancing public and stakeholder engagement. This project aims to help position Hong Kong as a world-class knowledge-based, innovation-driven and multi-stakeholder-engaged hub for zero carbon building in urban environments. In this research zero carbon buildings are interpreted as complex socio-technical systems that embrace low or zero carbon products, innovative processes and multiple stakeholders. A portal is being developed with real-time measurement and monitoring of Hong Kong�s public and stakeholders� understanding, attitude and behaviour regarding zero carbon building. This event will feature renowned international and local speakers to share the state of the art of zero carbon buildings and the role of public and stakeholder engagement.
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27/08/15
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Workshop: Lean Construction for Improving Productivity in the Hong Kong Construction
The construction industry has long been criticised in many countries and regions for low levels of performance in relation to cost and time overruns, poor quality, disputes, and other problems leading to impaired efficiency and waste. Lean construction has been widely recognised as an effective approach to improving productivity in the construction industry. However, the take-up of the lean approach in the Hong Kong construction industry appears low, coupled with few lean construction standards and tools in use. The University of Hong Kong has conducted a research project to examine lean construction standards and tools for Hong Kong and explore its potential in improving productivity. This project is supported by a range of organisations including Analogue Group of Companies (ATAL), MTECH Engineering Company Ltd., British Standards Institution (BSI HK) and the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE HK). This workshop will report the findings of this research, covering the knowledge of lean construction, the status quo, benefits and future develop-ment of lean construction in Hong Kong. The workshop will also explore future research and develop synergies for collaboration in the relevant areas.
Welcome and Overview
Ir Prof C K Mak, Vice Chairman, CICID, The University of Hong Kong
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Lean Construction Status Quo, Benefits and Future Development(PDF)
Dr Wei Pan, Associate Director, CICID, The University of Hong Kong
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Applying Lean Thinking in Construction Project Management (PDF)
Ir Dr Sammy Wan, Head of Quality, Safety and Environment, ATAL
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BIM and Mobile Technology for Construction Wastage Reduction (PDF)
Mr Stephen Au, Managing Director, MTECH Engineering Company Ltd
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Lean Construction Standards: International Practices (PDF)
Mr Coleman Tse, Sales and Marketing Director, BSI HK
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09/07/15
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Public Seminar: The Art and Science of Research (HKU, Hong Kong)
by Professor Ghassan Aouad, President of Applied Science University, Bahrain; President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Doing research is in part art and in part science. In this lecture, Professor Aouad will share his 25 years experience in order to demonstrate that doing research requires artistic as well as scientific skills. In this lecture, issues related to key performance indicators (KPIs) of research, PhDs and methodological approaches, publications, research bidding process, creating research capacity, linking research and innovation, and linking Research and teaching will be addressed with practical examples. This lecture will be of interest and useful to established as well as early career researchers and PhD students. For more information, please click on ‘Details’.
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26-27/06/15
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Construction Contract Essentials 2015
Building Legal Norms in Innovative Landscape
The Hong Kong construction industry is undergoing fundamental changes. With the evolving legal landscape and surfacing innovative approaches of collaborative contracting and dispute resolution, this 2-Day Seminar aims at enhancing and refreshing the legal essential knowledge of government officials, architects, surveyors, engineers and other construction professionals and practitioners for the better discharge of their daily tasks.
The Construction Contract Essentials 2015 --- Building Legal Norms in Innovative Landscape, co-organised by the Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development (CICID) of the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Legal Training Institute (HKLTI), showcases a panel of eminent arbitrators and construction practitioners, with a view to providing participants with crucial insights on the updated norms and developing innovations affecting the daily administration of construction contracts and the resolution of the commonly associated disputes.
Additional information and registration form can be found in the Details.
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12-14/06/15
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The 4th World Construction Symposium Sustainability and Development in Built Environment (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) and Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka are jointly organizing the 4th World Construction Symposium on 12-14 June 2015. The Symposium will provide a special forum for researchers and practitioners in the area of sustainable construction worldwide to share their knowledge, experience and research findings. The symposium is sponsored by International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB). Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development (CICID), The University of Hong Kong, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), CIB-TG 72 (Public Private Partnership), CIB- W092 (Procurement Systems) are the Associate Partners of the Symposium. Built Environment Project and Asset Management (BEPAM), a journal published by Emerald Group Publishing, has arranged for the BEPAM Best Paper award and the BEPAM Highly Commended Paper award. For more information, please visit http://2015.ciobwcs.com/. |
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06/01/15 |
Half-Day Seminar:
Zero Carbon Buildings: International Practice and Stakeholder Engagement
Seminar Series of Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership
The zero carbon building approach has been adopted in many countries and regions as a government strategy for addressing climate change. However, how stakeholders can work in partnership for delivering zero carbon buildings effectively remains a socio-technical challenge. The Construction Industry Council has funded a research project being carried out by The University of Hong Kong to establish a Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership for enhancing public and stakeholder engagement. The project aims to help position Hong Kong as a world-class knowledge-based, innovation-driven and multi-stakeholder-engaged hub for zero carbon building in urban environments. In this research zero carbon buildings are interpreted as complex socio-technical systems that embrace zero carbon products, innovative processes and multiple stakeholders. A portal will be developed with real-time measurement and monitoring of Hong Kong�s public and stakeholders� understanding, attitude and behaviour regarding zero carbon building. This event will formally launch the Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership and set out the project plan. There will be a blend of local and overseas speakers at the seminar to share the state-of-the-art knowledge and practices of zero carbon building.
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30/09/14 |
Public Seminar: Policy and Practice of Low and Zero Carbon Building
The UK is a world leader with very ambitious low energy targets. Their Government has set out a timetable for the progressive tightening of Building Regulations (Part L) in 2010 and 2013, with the aim of achieving zero carbon new homes by 2016. In order to achieve the "Zero Carbon Homes" journey, the Zero Carbon Hub has partnered with Government and Industry to devise various policies, perform research and create methods/techniques/solutions. This session will therefore provide information on the UK's approach to building, alongside a comparison with other cities, countries and continents around the world. These will include the increasingly popular fabric first, carbon compliance, and allowable solutions hierarchy.
It is perceived that in many countries there is not enough housing stock for rising populations. It is also necessary that any new homes are sustainable for future generations in order to avoid fuel poverty and reduce fossil fuel dependency. When houses are being delivered it can be perceived that their performance differs to design for a number of reasons, which also affects the sustainability on future proofing question. In order to tackle these major areas which are integral to the zero carbon journey, the discussion will focus on outlining barriers and potential solutions from a UK-centric perspective.
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29/09/14 |
Half-Day Seminar:
Working Towards Zero Carbon Buildings
Reducing energy use and carbon emissions of buildings is an important aspect of green building, and is highly significant to ensuring energy security, minimising environmental impact and safeguarding quality of life of people. There have emerged many zero carbon buildings worldwide, while to achieve zero carbon for high-rise buildings is very challenging. This seminar aims to enhance the understanding and practices of the Hong Kong construction industry of working towards zero carbon buildings. There will be a blend of local and overseas speakers who will share with the audience the state-of-the-art of knowledge and practices of low or zero carbon buildings.
Welcome and Introduction Dr Guiyi Li, Director, ZCB, Construction Industry Council |
Zero Carbon Building: Policy and Practice in the UK (PDF) Mr Rob Pannell, Managing Director, Zero Carbon Hub, UK |
Zero Carbon System 2.0 (PDF) Mr Steven Dai, COO, ZED Pavilion, China |
Zero Carbon Building: Requires Much More Than the Current Rating Tool (PDF) Ir Prof Conrad Wong, Chairman, Hong Kong Green Building Council |
Opportunities and Challenges of Zero Carbon Buildings (PDF) Dr Jimmy Tong, Associate, Arup |
Feasibility of High-rise Zero Carbon Building: Progress & Plan (PDF) Dr Wei Pan, Associate Director of CICID, HKU |
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20-21/06/14 |
Construction Contract Essentials 2014
Legal Attitude for Dispute Resolution
With the construction industry keeps evolving, legal knowledge on contracts is even more crucial to the daily works of construction professionals and government officials and is further essential for securing the proper discharge of their functions and duties in the emerging ADR landscape.
The Centre for Infrastructure & Construction Industry Development (CICID) of the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Legal Training Institute (HKLTI) co-organise this 2014 Annual Showcase Event. Riding on the overwhelming successes of the 2012 & 2013 Seminars, this 2-day Seminar provides an updated and enhanced focus for the latest development of the law regulating construction contracts and emerging alternative dispute resolution methods.
Additional information and registration form can be found in the details.
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20-22/06/14 |
Third World Construction Symposium Sustainability and Development in Built Environment: The Way Forward
The Symposium aims at providing a forum for exchanging ideas between construction researchers in the areas of sustainability with a view to fostering a better link between industry and academia. The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) and Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka are jointly organizing the Third World Construction Symposium. The symposium is sponsored by International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB). Glasgow Caledonian University, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom and Centre for Infrastructure & Construction Industry Development, The University of Hong Kong are the Associate Partners of the Symposium.
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18/06/14 |
Global benchmarking of low energy-carbon urban districts
The talk introduces a method of energy performance based urban design, a forward-looking modeling approach to address the issue of how the scientific-based analysis articulates design. Seven global cities and their 11 central urban districts are chosen for mapping the urban form structure, energy performance, carbon footprint and solar availability of the built environment. The relationship between urban form and its energy and carbon efficiency is explored through benchmarking their performance. A sample urban block modeling is conducted and an interventional design approach is taken for showing how new urban form and internal organization of cities affect energy and carbon intensity. Urban design is seen as a tool to synthesize complex factors for projecting a forward-looking future urban system.
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04/12/13 |
Un-Fixing the Smart City
This seminar looks at the widespread limits of the smart city perspective and conceptualisation, and reflects on its major selling point: successful urban management. It argues that prevalent smart city visions tend to be based on hierarchy, centralised control, �good� management based on economy of scale efficiencies, and expert algorithms, whilst making only few, tokenistic concessions to what Sassen describes as the need to �talk back to the city�.
An alternative vision is that it considers the city as a �learning� organisation that needs trial-and-error to thrive. Once the need for highly adaptable, pluralistic and context-rich cities is taken into account, the �smart� way to go about them can change from what is normally proposed at present. |
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05/11/13 |
Optimization, Costs, Emissions and Production in Surface Mining and Earthmoving
The above seminar explores the relationship between the optimum unit cost and optimum unit emission solutions for surface mining and earthmoving operations. For operations involving excavators and trucks, it is demonstrated that for truck numbers as the control variable, that the optimum unit cost and optimum unit emissions solution are the same. An argument based on finite source queuing analysis and the gradients of the objective functions is used. The result extends to the case involving multiple excavators and dump points, where an additional control variable of truck allocation is introduced and trucks are dispatched optimally between excavators and servers. An argument based on finite source queuing analysis and linear programming is used. For operations involving scrapers, because of nonlinear load growth curves of scrapers, the coincident unit cost and unit emissions result changes, but still the optimum unit cost and optimum unit emissions solutions do not differ by much. Collectively, these results show that surface mining and earthmoving configurations traditionally designed on unit cost also impact the environment the least or are close to lowest impact on the environment.
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30/10/13 |
Consultation Forum -
HKGBC Green Building Product Labelling Scheme
The purpose of this full-day consultation forum was to verify the certification process of the proposed HKGBC Green Building Product Labelling Scheme, and to formulate implementation strategies for the Scheme in Hong Kong. Two prominent speakers shared overseas experiences on Eco-labelling schemes: (i) Mr. Robin TAYLOR, Chair of Global Ecolabelling Network and General Manager of Environmental Choice New Zealand; (ii) Professor LEE Siew Eang, Honorary Advisor to the Singapore Green Building Council Board.
About 80 participants attended the consultation forum and the participants included those from the governmental sector (e.g. Housing Department, Hong Kong Housing Authority, Architectural Services Department, Environmental Protection Department, Planning Department, Civil Engineering and Development, Electric and Mechanical Service Department, etc.), professional associations (e.g. Hong Kong Association of Energy Engineers, The Association of Architectural Practice, etc.), educational institutions and private companies.
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21-22/06/13 |
Public Seminar:
Construction Contract Essentials 2013 - Law, Practice And Cases In Hong Kong
The above 2-day seminar is supported by CICID and will be held on 21-22 June 2013 in Hong Kong. This seminar is delivered highlighting areas in those contracts commonly used in daily situations. The seminar will also cover the key case laws regulating the main areas of contractual disputes in the construction industry, with reference to local and overseas experience.
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28/06/13 |
Research Methodology Workshop: The Role of Research Methodology in Post Graduate (PG) Built Environment Research
Research methodology can be considered one of the most important elements in conducting research, particularly at the PG level. In fact, the essence of conducting PG research involves demonstration of mastery of research methodology in conducting research at the appropriate level with the thesis/dissertation as the tangible product of such demonstration. By the workshop Dr. Monty Sutrisna introduced research methodology to PG research students, particularly in their early stage. The discussion encompassed the level of contribution to the knowledge expected at PG level, the ontology and epistemology issues, deductive and inductive research, quantitative and qualitative research, as well as validity and reliability issues in research.
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31/05/13 |
CICID 10th Anniversary Conference
The realisation of the ten mega infrastructure projects and a huge demand for housing and construction facilities in Hong Kong has generated an unprecedented opportunity for the local construction industry. However, to succeed in a rapidly changing environment requires the deployment of novel ideas and innovative practices. The recent advances in zero carbon building and sustainable construction, building information modelling and integrated project procurement and delivery, would undoubtedly help the clients, consultants, contractors and government to add considerable value to their facilities / services and overcome the challenges they are facing in the next decade and beyond. The purpose of this Conference was firstly to showcase the latest research and development in infrastructure and construction industry development and secondly to inspire more innovations and integration initiatives as our industry forges forward in developing sustainable infrastructure.
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02/05/13 |
Conference:
Construction and Housing in the 21st Century in Hong Kong
The above conference supported by the CICID will be held on 2-3 May 2013 at LE Meridien Cyberport, Hong Kong. The purpose of the conference is to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners to present research findings, case studies and best practice to both academics and practitioners in the housing and construction industries, in a way that facilitates in-depth knowledge exchange, enhances project performance and co-creates a strong and successful construction and housing industry.
Conference Website
http://fac.arch.hku.hk/rec/constructionhousing/ |
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18/03/13 |
Conference:
International Conference on ‘PPP
Body of Knowledge’ in the UK
The above conference on Public Private Partnerships (PPP) was co-organised by CICID and was held on 18th March 2013 in the UK. Under the international banner of the CIB Task Group TG72 on PPP and other organisers, this conference provides a special platform to exchange ideas, research findings and lessons learned, towards our planned 'PPP Body of Knowledge' (P3BooK).
Conference Website
http://www.pppconference2013.com/
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28/02/13 |
Public Seminar: Towards Integrated Working Arrangements for Optimizing Potential Overall Benefits from BIM
The above seminar was held at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to share the research findings of Mr Shawn A.X. REN, an MPhil candidate from the Dept. of Civil Engineering of The University of Hong Kong. Research findings derived from semi-structured interviews, a questionnaire survey and a case study were presented, along with proposed integrated working arrangements to advance BIM implementation. A validation questionnaire was also issued to collect the feedback and opinions of participants on the reported research findings.
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26/01/13 |
Focus Group Meeting: Integrated Working Arrangements for Building Information Modeling
The above focus group meeting was organised to discuss, validate and improve the relevant findings of the research entitled ‘Towards Integrated Working Arrangements for optimizing potential overall benefits from Building Information Modeling’. BIM experts from different stakeholders in the Hong Kong industry provided feedback and brainstormed further on the research findings on identified barriers and proposed improvements in BIM implementation.
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06-07/12/12 |
Conference: International Conference on Value Engineering and Management 2012
The above conference supported by CICID and organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Hong Kong Institute of Value Management, provided a platform for government officials, construction professionals and academia to exchange their knowledge and experience in Value Management for the purpose of enhancing the value of those large-scale public projects. The renowned guest speakers included Mr. Enoch T.S. LAM from HKSAR Govt., Mr. James D. BOLTON from SAVE International and, Prof. Chimay J. ANUMBA from Pennsylvania State University. A total of 23 speakers from 8 countries and over 80 delegates from Hong Kong participated in this conference.
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05/12/12 |
Public Seminar: BIM-based Integration of Virtual and Physical Building Components
With a large number of new building projects being dependent on BIM for resolving coordination, schedule, integration, estimating and other issues, a potential application area is in extending the use of BIM models beyond design and into the construction, operation and maintenance phases of a facility?s lifecycle. This seminar provided a brief historical perspective of BIM and described ongoing research on the development of BIM-based systems for integrating virtual and physical building components for improving progress monitoring, construction process control, archiving as-built status and active control of building components and sub-assemblies.
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03/11/12 |
Workshop on “Relationally Integrated Value Networks (RIVANS) for Total Asset Management (TAM)”
This Workshop brought together 30 experts with substantial experience in design and construction (D&C) and/or operations and maintenance (O&M) to discuss, brainstorm and formulate strategies for the industry to promote and facilitate the appropriate integration of Infrastructure Project Management (IPM) and Infrastructure Asset Management (IAM) teams where useful, through bridging and synergising the Project Management supply chains (in Planning, Design & Construction) of built infrastructure with those in their Asset Management (Operations & Maintenance). Presentations from HKU (HK), UCL (UK) and NUS (Singapore) introduced concepts of RIVANS and interim findings from ongoing studies in Hong Kong, UK and Singapore. A general discussion among all workshop participants was followed by a briefing and group brainstorming within three groups on specific themes. The presentation of each group’s conclusions was followed by a consolidation discussion.
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24/10/12 |
Public Seminar: The 4see Framework – Characterising an Economy by its Socio-economic and Energy Activities
Current national economic activity modeling has some shortfalls that may be addressed by the 4see whole-economy framework developed at Arup. This framework harmonises multiple national accounting procedures within the constraints of an internationally accepted system and maintains disparate accounts (economic stocks and flows, energy use, employment, transport etc.) in parallel, but retains their own unique requirements. Time-series ratios between different accounting currencies give key functional relationships that vary gradually over time, are robust and thus useful to national policy complexities such as decarbonisation, employment and investment. Results were presented for 4see models of the UK and Taiwan.
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19/09/12 |
Public Seminar: Building Information Modelling and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
Collaborative working and ‘lean’ processes supported by technology are key to meeting the challenge of delivering a future built environment that meets rising needs, while reducing environmental impacts. Building Information Modelling (BIM) being mostly about exchanging and getting more value out of information, is important in reducing the consumption of resources and enhancing efficiency through the life of an asset. In design, BIM and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) are closely aligned. BIM helps in more efficient assessment of options and help non-technical stakeholders visualize the proposed asset and reduces rework. In construction, BIM allows much greater control and allows greater opportunities for design for off-site prefabrication. |
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10/09/12 |
Award in the ‘BIM & Safety Competition
At the CIB W099 International Conference on “Modelling and Building Health and Safety” held in Singapore, a HKU Student team, comprising Aoxiang REN and Jingkai LI , won an award in the ‘BIM & Safety Competition’.
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31/08/12 |
Case Study Site Visit ‐ Yau Lai Estate (EHC5)
This site visit provided first‐hand insights into one of the case study projects in the collaborative research with the HK Housing Authority (HKHA) entitled "Capacity Building of SMEs for Sustainable Housing Development" |
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14/07/12 |
Focus Group Meeting - Public-Private-People Partnership (4P) for disaster preparedness, mitigation and post-disaster reconstruction
A 4P framework is proposed as a new procurement approach in this research project by integrating ‘people’, a 4th ‘P’, into the Public Private Partnership (PPP) approach in specific disaster management scenarios, targeting better infrastructure reconstruction, vulnerability reduction and sustainable development. ‘People’ refers to key stakeholders in post-disaster reconstruction, namely the communities, NGOs, professional organizations, academia and media. This focus group meeting helped to discuss and validate the proposed 4P framework. |
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14/06/12 |
Kick-off Meeting on ‘Capacity Building of SMEs for Sustainable Housing Development’
The kick-off meeting on 14 June 2012, arranged with Ms. Ada Fung, Deputy Director of Housing Authority (HA), helped launch the above study. The introductory presentation from HKU triggered brainstorming with senior HA officials on objectives and deliverables in terms of sustainable housing, along with capacities needed by the relevant supply chains including SMEs.
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02/06/12 |
Half-Day NEC Seminar -
Evolution of Partnering Contracts - NEC Trial
in Government Projects
This
landmark event was jointly organized by HKIE
ADR Committee, Building and Civil
Divisions, and HKU CICID. The deliberations
highlighted the imperative for cultural change
in our construction industry along with needs
to better prepare for such change and for
more upcoming NEC projects; based on specific
experiences gained from implementing NEC
in the pilot Government projects and general
principles and practices in ‘relational
contracting. The keynote speech was by the
Permanent Secretary for Works of the HKSAR
and the event attracted over 270 participants.
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24/02/12 |
Consultation Forum - Carbon Labelling Scheme
for Construction Materials
The purpose of this consultation forum was
to supplement, validate and consolidate a proposed
carbon labelling scheme for construction materials
and implementation strategies developed. Three
prominent speakers shared recent development
on carbon footprinting in construction: (i)
Professor Geoffrey Hammond from University
of Bath, UK; (ii) Dr. Y.M. Gao, Managing Director
of British Standards Institution (BSI), China;
and (iii) Ir Dr. William Sin Tong LAU, Technical
Director of SGS Hong Kong, Ltd., HK. About
80 experienced industry practitioners including
government, developers, architects, builders,
professional institute representatives, material
suppliers and academics also provided valuable
comments through a panel discussion.
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02/02/12
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NEC
Workshop 2 - Experience Sharing on HKSAR
Government’s 1st NEC Project:
Improvement of Fuk Man Road Nullah
This workshop was jointly organized by HKIE Civil Division, Building Division, ADR Committee, and HKU CICID. It was a follow-up to the NEC Workshop 1 of 04/01/ 2012 as below. This event was also over-booked, as was the Workshop in January. The Opening Address was by Ir T.C. Chew of our CICID Management Committee who is also Chairman, NEC Users? Group (Asia-Pacific).
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04/01/12
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NEC
Workshop 1 - Experience Sharing on Improvement
of Fuk Man Road Nullah in
Sai Kung jointly organized by HKIE CV Division,
BD Division and HKU CICID
The
objective of this NEC Workshop was to share
the experience of administrating
HKSAR
Government’s first NEC pilot project
which was a nullah improvement project – “Improvement
of Fuk Man Road Nullah in Sai Kung” under
the management of Drainage Services Department
(DSD). The contract adopted Option C – Target
contract with activity schedule. The project
team, in particular, shared their experience
on the establishment of partnering and collaborative
working attitude, the management of risks
and compensation events, and financial management
of this target cost contract. The Welcome
Speech was by Ir Gary Soo – of
our CICID Management Committee and Chairman
of our Construction Law Task Force.
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14/10/11
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Focus
Group Meeting II: ‘Construction
Industry Development Comparison and Acceleration
(CIDCA) – Validation of Research Findings’
This
focus group meeting was an important milestone
of a RGC funded research project
titled ‘Construction Industry Development
Comparison and Acceleration (CIDCA)’ and
presented the consolidated findings of the
project to date. Feedback and comments on
the research findings were elicited in order
to refine and validate before compiling the
final set of findings. Additionally, research
findings from a connected research project
titled ‘Management of Infrastructure
Rehabilitation, Redevelopment or Revitalisation
(MIRROR)’ were also presented and validated
at the focus group.
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23/07/11 |
Focus
Group Meeting II - Integrated Whole Life
Cycle Value Evaluation Framework for Infrastructure
Megaprojects
This
was the second focus group meeting on Integrated
Whole Life Cycle Value Evaluation (IWLCVE)
following
on from the first meeting held on 16/04/11.
To inject more specific and expert inputs from
the industry,
a select group of industry practitioners from
public and private sectors were invited to
join this meeting which aimed to validate the
refined IWLCVE framework.
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09/06/11 |
UTM
visit to HKU & ProMaRC Meeting
IV
A group of senior academic
guests and their research students from the
UTM University, Malaysia, visited our CICID
Centre and Dept. of Civil Engineering on 9
June 2011. An academic exchange session was
organised to explore more joint research opportunities
between HKU and UTM, following on from collaboration
within a specially set up 4-University Project
Management Research Collaboration (ProMaRC)
forum. This was followed by a presentation
by Versitech Ltd. (a HKU wholly-owned subsidiary)
introducing successes in technology transfers
from our university to local industries and
a post-lunch ProMaRC Research Forum sharing
knowledge on selected current research projects
at HKU and UTM. These sessions proved interesting
and valuable to the over 30 faculty members
and students who attended. |
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16/04/11 |
Focus Group Meeting I -
Integrated Whole Life Cycle Value Evaluation
Framework for Infrastructure Megaprojects
In
order to develop a whole life cycle value based
project evaluation framework for improving project
evaluation, our research team member, Miss Hong-bo
XIE, conducted a series of semi-structured interviews
with a wide range of experts between June 2010
and January 2011. These interviews aimed to (i)
investigate the current practice of project evaluation
in Hong Kong’s construction industry and
(ii) explore the use of whole life cycle value
(WLCV) in the process of evaluation. To invite
the inputs from the industry, a small and select
group of industry practitioners brain-stormed
in a focus group meeting to validate and refine
the interview results.
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17/03/11 |
Brainstorming
Workshop on: Latest Developments in PPPs
in Asia by Mr. Alex Wong from the Hogan
Lovells, Singapore
Mr.
Alex Wong is a Partner in Hogan Lovells'
Singapore office with extensive experience
advising multilateral agencies, governments
and quasi-governments, sponsors and corporates
on all aspects of PPP projects in Singapore
and across Asia. The workshop was attended
by around 20 participants. Mr Wong first gave
a 30-minute presentation on the latest developments
in PPPs in the Region covering the project
of Singapore's National Stadium, which won
the Project Finance International's Asia Pacific
PPP Deal of the Year 2010. It was followed
by Q&A and discussion. |
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17/03/11 |
Public
Seminar - Some pleasant surprises about the
performance of recycled construction materials
by Prof. Charles T. Jahren from the Iowa
State University, USA
In
this presentation the performance of recycled
pavement materials used for base or intermediate
pavement layers was examined. Both Cold
In-place recycled asphalt roads and recycled
Portland cement concrete pavements were
discussed. In both cases, the performance
of the recycled pavements was as good as
or better than the non-recycled alternative.
An analysis of field and laboratory testing
was reviewed to identify characteristics
that were associated with good performance.
The results were somewhat counterintuitive,
because some of the characteristics that
were associated with poor performance in
new materials appear to be associated with
good performance in the recycled materials.
Conclusions were drawn on how the use of
these recycled materials affects design
and construction processes.
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10/03/11 |
Brainstorming
Workshop with Delegation from Ministry of
Public Works, Indonesia on Construction
Industry Development
A brainstorming workshop with Delegation from
Ministry of Public Works, Indonesia was successfully
hosted by CICID on 10 March 2011, with direct
participation from Prof. Dr. Ir. Danang Parikesit
who is the Special Adviser for the Minister
of Public Works, Ir. Dadan Krisnandar, Dr.
Ir. Akhmad Suraji and Ir. Budi Setiawan from
The Directorate General of Construction Development,
Ministry of Public Works in Indonesia.
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01/03/11 |
Public
Seminar: Evaluating the cost of PPPs in
transport by Prof. Jean Shaoul
The
turn to private finance via Public Private
Partnerships has been justified in terms
of providing the additional finance that
the state could not provide and/or deliver
value for money through the greater efficiency
of and the transfer of risk and costs to
the private sector. The seminar points to
the way that transport policy in the future
will be governed by the financial needs of
the transport providers rather than the needs
of the broader public and future generations. |
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26/01/11 |
Seminar at
the Highways Department
A
CICID research team member, Dr Jacky Chung
was invited to present a seminar
at the Highways Department of the HKSAR Government
on "The e-Engagement of stakeholders in
the delivery of public works projects".
This seminar was delivered in a workshop approach
and attended by over 28 professionals from
the department. |
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18/01/11 |
Symposium:
Construction Industry Development – Comparison
and Acceleration
This
event was an important milestone in a research
study on ‘Evaluating Construction
Industry Development’, supported
by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council,
and launched in parallel with comparative
studies in Singapore and UK. The morning
Conference brought together industry experts
to provide a panoramic overview of construction
industry development in Hong Kong and the
way forward. These were juxtaposed against
overviews of construction industry developments
in Singapore and UK. Over 170 participants
benefited from the morning Conference.
At the afternoon Workshop, 28 expert invitees
brainstormed on specific themes in three
groups. Outcomes and further details are
in a Summary report on the CICID website.
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13/12/10 |
Conference:
The 10th International Value Management
Conference 2010
(IVMC10)
The above conference was organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Value Management (HKIVM) and the Department of Real Estate of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPolyU), along with CICID. This was successfully held on 13th December 2010 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The main theme of IVMC10 was “Enhancing the value of major public projects in Hong Kong”, focusing on the use of Value Management in Hong Kong’s construction industry in addressing the 10 major infrastructure projects launched by the Chief Executive in January 2008. 11 renowned expert speakers shared their view on this topic with over 160 professionals from local industries. |
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03/11/10
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Public
Seminar: "Enlightenment or punishment – which
approach is producing the better results
in improving behaviour in the UK construction
industry?" by Jim Mason
The
major development in terms of government
sponsored initiatives since 2009 in the
United Kingdom has come in the shape of
Never Waste a Good Crisis (Wolstenhome
2009) . Punishment in the form of fines
totalling £129 million levied on
103 main contractor companies has been
dished out in the last two years. This
has taken the form of an investigation
into price fixing and bid rigging within
the construction industry by the Office
of Fair Trading - a non ministerial government
department created by the Fair Trade Act
1973. Such behaviour has been condemned
as anti-competitive and was outlaws in
the United Kingdom by the Competition Act
1998. The seminar investigated the
background to the investigation, the reaction
and improvements it has brought about.
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03/11/10 |
Construction
Law Task Force Meeting
CICID
held a meeting of its Construction Law
Task Force, with Jim
Mason, the UK-based Joint Co-ordinator of
the CICID-CIBW113 ‘LARC’ Working
Group (on ‘Legal Aspects of Relational
Contracting). Note: CIB is the International
Council for Research & Innovation in
Building & Construction. The meeting
was chaired by Adjunct Prof. Ir Gary Soo
and helped take stock of previous LARC outputs
and to formulate firm plans for future outputs
e.g. through a Special issue in an international
built environment law journal.
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26/10/10 |
Agreement
Signing Ceremony between CIC and HKU
for Research on Construction Materials’ Carbon
Labelling
Researchers
of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are
embarking
on a research project on “Establishing
a Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Framework
for Construction Materials”, backed
by the funding support from the Construction
Industry Council (CIC). The signing ceremony
held at HKU on 26 Oct 2010 signified the
commitment of both sides into the research
agreement. The agreement was signed by Professor
Paul Tam, HKU’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor
and Vice-President (Research), and Mr. Lee
Shing-see, Chairman of CIC. The research
team is led by Dr. S. Thomas Ng and Professor
Albert K.H. Kwan of the Department of Civil
Engineering, The University of Hong Kong. |
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05/10/10 |
ProMaRC Forum III
The
3rd ProMaRC inter-University Forum was hosted
by UTM, Malaysia on 5 Oct. 2010, with
direct participation from a delegation from
the National University of Singapore (NUS)
and Prof. Ron McCaffer of Lougborough University,
UK; while a large group of CICID researchers
at HKU, participated via Web-Conferencing.
The first forum in this series was at NUS in
Aug. 2008 leading to the formation of ProMaRC – an
inter-University group on Project Management
Research Collaboration. ProMaRC II was hosted
by NUS in Feb. 2010. ProMaRC will next co-organise
an international conference in Kuala Lumpur
in Sep. 2011. Meanwhile HKU research postgraduate
project summaries were presented to the participants
at ProMaRC III on 5 Oct. 2010. |
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13/09/10
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Public
Seminar: "Research and publication
trends in the built environment" by
Prof. Will Hughes
As
Universities around the world face increasing
costs and decreasing income, there are
ever greater pressures on academics to
do more for less. Recent developments in
league tables and University rankings have
added to the usual pressures of carrying
out good teaching and good research. This
seminar aimed at exploring these issues
and tensions so that attendees can develop
tactics and strategies that will help them
to develop effective research and publication
agendas.
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31/05/10
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Conference:
Innovation Management in Infrastructure
Development
The
above conference was organised to promote
knowledge exchange & dissemination on
innovations in infrastructure development.
Speeches from Hong Kong Housing Authority,
RSM Erasmus University Netherlands and the
National University of Singapore, were followed
by a panel discussion.
PowerPoints Download:
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30/03/10 |
Construction
Industry Development reforms: Institutional
Framework, Drivers
and Challenges
A
focus group meeting on this topic was held
under the RGC funded
project entitled ‘Evaluating Construction
Industry Development Programmes in Hong Kong’ (Working
title: ‘CIDCA - Construction Industry
Development: Comparison and Acceleration’).
This focus group meeting supplemented, validated
and consolidated the preliminary interview
findings towards identifying and refining
the specific / detailed issues to be further
investigated in the research project through
a questionnaire survey, case studies and
a workshop in the future course of this study. |
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20/03/10, 23/03/10
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Focus
Group Meeting III on Construction Briefing
in Hong Kong
This was the third focus
group meeting on construction briefing following
on from the first and second meeting held
on 07/02/09 and 16/07/09 respectively. This
is the last meeting focusing on the validation
of a proposed Integrated Collaborative Briefing
approach. To inject more specific and expert
inputs from the industry, a select group
of industry practitioners from public and
private sectors as well as academic researchers
were invited to join this meeting.
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22/02/10 |
ProMaRC
Forum II
An
inter-University Forum on ‘Research
Collaboration in Construction Project Management’,
was organised at the National University of
Singapore (NUS). This was the second in the
series, following the first in Aug. 2008 which
led to the formation of ProMaRC – an
inter-University group on Project Management
Research Collaboration. ProMaRC Forum II involved
24 participants from four Universities – with
16 (including HKU and UTM, Malaysia representatives
being on-site in Singapore), while others from
UK and HKU joined through web-conferencing.
ProMaRC is expected to actively involve, and
facilitate synergies between postgraduate and
doctoral researchers in its next stage developments.
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12/02/2010 |
Research Seminar in Singapore
The
CICID Executive Director presented a Research
Seminar at the National University
of Singapore,
on “Bridging ‘Knowledge Gaps’ in
Construction Project Management: in Academic
Research; in Industry Development; and between
Research and Development”.
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09/12/2009 |
Construction
Law Task Force Meeting
CICD
hosted Dr. Paul Chynoweth, the Co-ordinator
of CIB W113 on ‘Law and Dispute Resolution’ at
The University of Hong Kong. Updates on
CIB W113, and the affiliated LARC and COPA
Study Groups were exchanged. Relevant developments
and ongoing initiatives in the UK and Hong
Kong were reviewed, while future directions
and activities were identified.
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24/11/09 |
Knowledge sharing session on Target-Cost mechanisms
and NEC Contracts
Dr
Gangadhar Mahesh gave a presentation on "Selection
of Gain / Pain Share in TC / GMP Contracts". Participants
from the Architectural Services Dept., Drainage
Services Dept. and Highways
Dept., together with research students contributed
to
the ensuing constructive discussion on various
options and good practices in NEC and other
Target Cost contracts.
These deliberations contribute to the continuing
work and findings of the LARC (Legal Aspects
of Contractual Partnering) Study Group of
the CICID Construction Law Task Force.
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29/10/09 |
Presentation by CICID Executive Director on
Procurement Approaches
Prof
Mohan Kumaraswamy, the Executive Director
of the CICID gave a presentation
on alternative contract procurement approaches
entitled 'Procurement Approaches: Revolving
while Evolving?' at the 2009 HKCA Conference. |
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28-29/10/09 |
CICD
supported Conference: The New Economic
Reality, Implications for the Construction
Industry
in Hong Kong
This
was a two-day charity Conference organized
by the Civil Engineering Committee of the
Hong Kong Construction Association, together
with the CICID and other professional and
industry bodies. The conference explored
the impact of last years ‘financial
tsunami’ on the construction industry
in Hong Kong whilst drawing comparisons
with Asia and other parts of the World.
Issues such as the availability of credit
facilities, the importance of cash flow
throughout the supply chain and the positive
response by Government to ease the impact
on Hong Kong’s construction industry
were examined.
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24/09/2009 |
Public
Seminar: "Ensuring Effective Time
Management in Construction Projects Using
Lean Principles" by Dr. David Chua
Projects
are becoming more complex and dynamic.
This poses a greater challenge for project
management to better manage the various
trades, meet owner’s requirements
and project constraints. Traditionally,
a project is viewed as a sequence of activities
that converts inputs to outputs to meet
project goals. This has been the model
for current project management systems.
In this seminar various key ideas in lean
construction have been presented: theory
of constraints, shielding the production
process, getting to plan and flow reliability,
identifying bottleneck constraints in project
schedules.
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16/07/2009 |
Focus
Group Meeting II on Construction Briefing in
Hong Kong
This
was the second focus group meeting on construction
briefing following on from the first meeting
held on 07/02/09. To inject more specific
and expert inputs from the industry, a select
group of industry practitioners from public
and private sectors as well as representatives
from Association of Project Management (HK
Branch) and Hong Kong Institute of Value Management
were invited to join this meeting which aimed
to validate the potential for applying
our
proposed "value
based briefing
methodology" to the construction industry. |
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08/07/2009 |
Keynote speech at
International Conference on Construction
Research Funding in the XXI Century
The
Executive Director of CICID was one of four
International Keynote Speakers
for the “International Conference on Construction
Research Funding in the XXI Century: A Partnership
between Academia, Industry, and the Public Sector”.
This was held in Urbana, Illinois, USA from July
8-10, 2009; and sponsored by the National Science
Foundation (of USA), the International Development
Grant Program at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign),
and the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN).
It explored successful partnerships between academia,
the construction industry, and the public sector
at different institutions around the world, in
order to identify the critical success factors
and the way forward. |
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26/06/2009 |
Focus
Group Meeting on Bridge Maintenance Management
This
focus group exercise aimed to test and
verify research findings with practitioners,
as well as to assess their applicability
and usefulness in improving the maintenance
management strategies and practices in
respect of specific bridge elements. Performance
prediction models were developed for each
specific element such as expansion joints
and parapets. Decision-making models based
on such performance prediction, will be
refined with a view to help select optimal
maintenance strategies, including inspection
intervals and protocols, over a planning
horizon that should eventually minimize
the life-cycle cost of the element network.
It is expected that such potentially improved
life cycle management plans for each element
type can be integrated and applied to enhance
maintenance strategies for entire bridge
networks through the envisaged comprehensive
life-cycle maintenance management framework.
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02/06/2009 |
Public
Seminar: "Understanding the Duties
and Liabilities of Construction Industry
Professionals" by Dr Asanga Gunawansa
This
seminar focused on understanding the
key duties and liabilities of construction
industry professionals in contract and
tort. The emphasis was on the practical
aspects of professional negligence. Further,
the recent legal developments in the following
areas were addressed: (a) Economic loss
and defective buildings; (b) Claims by
contractors in tort against consultants;
and (c) Standard of care
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01/06/2009 |
Public
Seminar: "Managing Payment Disputes
through legislation and contract – a
comparative analysis" by Dr. Philip
Chan
Under-payment
and non-payment must rank as common disputes
in the construction industry. The speaker
looked at the provisions of the Building
and Construction Industry Security of Payment
Act 2004 to verify this statement. The
speaker then moved on to the USA where
payment bonds were common and prompt payment
was ensured by an Act of the same name,
Prompt Payment Act. Other related payment
US legislations were examined.
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13/05/2009 |
Public
Seminar: "Flexibility in construction
procurement"
by Prof. Will Hughes
The
procurement of construction is complex and
difficult, and the clients' requirements vary
enormously. However, a lot of effort is directed
towards standardizing procurement processes
and contract forms, as if the same procedures
could
be used for all projects. A range of questions
related to the future of professional roles
form the context for
a discussion
on what contracts are for, challenging the
assumptions on which they are prepared, and
introducing the
concept of performance-based contracting as
a vehicle for demonstrating how the newest
forms
of procurement are strongly rooted in very
well-established practices. |
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30/03/2009 |
Public
Seminar: PPP
and Energy Saving Performance
Contracting’ (EPSC) in France
Apart
from the usual expectations from PPP procurement,
it is also seen in France
as a way to develop Energy Saving Performance
Contracting (ESPC). Growing
awareness on climate change issues motivates
public authorities to be
proactive in the field of energy efficiency.
They are also aware that building and
construction are the largest energy consuming
and greenhouse gas emitting sectors.
The presentation highlighted the main elements
of the new PPP procurement
process, examining how it can be used for ESPC
and why local authorities have been reluctant to use it so
far. |
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28/02/2009
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Symposium:
REVAMPING PPPs - from ‘Revisiting
and Rethinking’ to ‘Revamping
and Revitalising’ PPPs
This
symposium attracted an audience of over 200
with interests in PPP, who attended the morning
Seminar. Of these, over 60 participants had
also registered for, and interacted in the
afternoon Workshop, which included focus
group and combined sessions. Speakers were
from Australia, China, Denmark, Greece, Hong
Kong SAR, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore,
South Africa, UK and USA. The presentations
and papers covered a wide spectrum of topics
on "Revamping PPPs" as per Programme
and Proceedings.
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07/02/2009 |
Focus
Group Meeting I on Construction Briefing
in Hong Kong
The
importance of briefing (i.e. Architectural
Programming and Scope
Managemnt) is generally recognised in construction.
With a view to improving the briefing process,
a comprehensive questionnaire survey collected
data from current practice in both building
and civil engineering sub-sectors in Hong
Kong’s construction industry. To invite
the inputs from the industry, a small and
select group of industry practitioners brain-stormed
in a focus group meeting to validate and
refine the survey results.
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06/02/2009 |
Meeting with Martin Davis
from Strategic Forum, UK
Martin is a Consultant to
the Office of Government Commerce, UK Treasury
as well as a Champion for Integration for
the Strategic Forum for UK Construction.
He discussed and shared his views on an on-going
research project investigating the use of
collaboration technology in enhancing important
aspects of construction briefing. |
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06/02/2009 |
Public
Seminar: 'INTEGRATED TEAMWORKING - Update
from UK on the “Business
Case” and innovative developments in
procurement, contract and insurance of potential
relevance to ‘RIVANS’?'- by Martin
Davis
This
seminar described the emerging “Business
Case” FOR Integrated Teamworking, together
with various innovations in procurement, contract
and insurance that are under development and/or
trial to remove the obstacles of lowest price,
legal liability and unfair payment. He also
related these to the ‘RIVANS’ (Relationally
Integrated Value Networks) concepts originally
developed and presented in Hong Kong (by CICID);
and gave examples of relevant framework and
project experiences
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21/11/2008 |
Meeting
with Professor Shunji Kusayanagi from Kochi
University of Technology
The University of Hong Kong is a founder member
of the International Construction Management
Forum in Asia (ICMFA) launched by Professor
Shunji Kusanayagi and his team at the Dept.
of Infrastructure System Engineering of Kochi
University of Technology, Japan. Professor
Shunji Kusanayagi visited The University of
Hong Kong, soon after the inaugural meeting
of ICMFA. He briefed the HKU Head, Dept of
Civil Engineering, Prof Albert Kwan and CICID
researchers about ICMFA and how it can help
in addressing current needs in International
Construction Management. CICID researchers
also presented some of their work and a lively
exchange of ideas consolidated the common ground.
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01/11/2008 |
International
Talks at Yogyakarta A
series of International Talks was given
by CICID executive Director Professor
Mohan Kumaraswamy, to a large group of
public and private sector participants
at Yogyakarta, Indonesia on 01 Nov. 2008.
This special programme was co-organised
by: (a) Govt. of Yogyakarta Special Region;
(b) Regional Construction Services Development
Board, Yogyakarta; and (c) Construction & Human
Resources Development Agency, Ministry
of Public Works, Indonesia.
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29/10/2008 |
Keynote
speech on ‘Relational Integration and
Value Networks in PPPs
A
keynote speech on ‘Relational Integration
and Value Networks in PPPs’ was delivered
by the CICD Executive Director Professor Mohan
Kumaraswamy, at the ‘Konstruksi Indonesia
2008 International Conference’ in Jakarta
on 29-30 Oct. 2008. The Conference theme was
on “Construction Sector Policy & Sustainable
Development’. The opening Keynote
address was by the President of Indonesia,
while
other speakers included Ministers and high
Govt.
officials, as well as experts representing
the World Bank,
ADB and ILO.
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28/08/2008 |
CIB TG72 on PPP is launched
The CIB Programme Committee established a
new Task Group: TG72 on Public Private Partnership
(PPP), with Prof. Akintola Akintoye from the
University of Central Lancashire, UK and Prof.
Mohan Kumaraswamy from the University of Hong
Kong as its Joint Coordinators.
CIB stands for "Conseil International
du Bâtiment" (International
Council for Building), but is now known
in full as
the International Council for Research
and Innovation in Building and Construction.
The CIB General Secretariat is located
at
Rotterdam
in the Netherlands.
Planned TG72 activities follow-on very well,
and indeed link well to those of the PPP Task
Force in CICID.
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26/08/2008 |
Inter-university
research forum at NUS A
four-University Research Forum on ‘Project
Management” was initiated during a visit
to NUS; and hosted by the Centre for Project
Management & Construction Law, and
the Department of Building of NUS on 26
Aug.
2008. The participating Universities were
Loughborough
University (represented by Ron McCaffer),
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia represented
by five staff
members led by Muhd Zaimi Abd Majid), National
University of Singapore (represented by
many staff members led by Tham Kwok Wai,
George
Ofori and Low Sui Pheng) and The University
of Hong Kong (represented by Mohan Kumaraswamy).
Proactive exchanges on ongoing research
and emerging focal areas led to ideas for
deeper
collaboration.
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31/05/2008 |
CICID
'RIVANS' Workshop II: "BUILDING RIVANS” WORKSHOP
Boosting VALUE by Building RIVANS (Relationally
Integrated
Value Networks)
40
participants from the Hong Kong construction
industry and academia, together
with Prof. Derek Walker from RMIT, spent
an interesting and invigorating Saturday
morning
in building RIVANS up to new levels.
See Summary and Photos. |
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13/05/2008 |
Research Collaboration with the University
of Padua
Further research collaboration with The University
of Padua, Italy was discussed during the 3rd
visit to HKU by Dr Paolo Franchetti. Topics
discussed included (1) bridge maintenance and
rehabilitation strategies; (2) road network
vulnerability assessments and improvements
optimisation strategies; (3) joint research
projects and (4) postgraduate student exchange
possibilities.
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07/05/2008 |
Construction
Law Task Force meetings
Meetings
of the LARC and COPA Study Groups were held
at The University of Hong Kong. The meetings
reviewed recent activities and developments,
while planning future initiatives. |
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07/05/2008 |
Public
Seminar: 'Promoting ethical improvements
in the construction industry – a single
professional code?' - by Jim Mason
The above Seminar was presented by Jim Mason,
a Senior Lecturer in Law with the Department
of Construction and Civil Engineering, Faculty
of the Built Environment, University of the
West of England. The subject of ethics
is currently
a high profile topic within the construction
industry. The key professional bodies have
well established ethical codes applying
to their members.
Increasing numbers of contractors promote
ethical code as part of their literature.
This seminar
examined the benefits and barriers to the
promoting of a single ethical code for
the construction
industry using the Society of Construction
Law Code of Ethical Principles. Interesting
discussions
ensued on how this may be popularised.
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11/04/2008 |
Public
Seminar: 'Planning the design process
using design structure matrix' - by Professor
Koshy Varghese Prof.
Koshy Varghese of the Department of Civil
Engineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), gave
a Seminar on "Planning the design process
using Design Structure Matrix". The
presentation by Prof. Vargehese provided
an overview of current issues in planning
design and how the Design Structure Matrix
(DSM) approach can be used to represent,
analyze and improve design information flows
and optimise the sequencing of design activities.
The stimulating presentation also led to
interesting Q&A and very positive feedback. |
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01/12/2007 |
CICID
'RIVANS' Workshop: 'Enhancing performance & overall
value through Relationally Integrated Value
Networks
(RIVANS)’
Industry
experts and experienced practitioners shared
their knowledge and views on the
potential and pitfalls in assembling integrated
teams
and supply chains for boosting overall
operations and outputs of construction
clients, consultants
and contractors. This Workshop reviewed
initial findings and generated priorities
for the
remaining work on the Hong Kong RGC funded
project on ‘Relationally Integrated
Value Networks’ (RIVANS) led by
Professor Mohan Kumaraswamy (Principal
Investigator)
with Co-Investigators Professor Steve
Rowlinson and Dr. Joseph Ugwu. Overseas
Collaborator
Professor Ron McCaffer provided overseas
insights and examples. As expected, Group
brainstorming under specific topics and
sub-topics generated valuable outputs
that would feed
into further developments. |
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30/11/2007 |
Visit
by Professor He Bai Zhou and 'COPA' Study
Group meeting
A
'COPA' meeting was held in connection
with the visit of Professor He Bai Zhou
, Dean,
School of Economics and Management Engineering,
of the Beijing University of Civil Engineering
and Architecture. The COPA Study Group
targets a “Comparative Study on Enforcement of
Payment and Adjudication in Construction Contracts
in Singapore, Hong Kong and Mainland China”.
Discussions were held on the ongoing joint
research project for the Ministry of Construction,
China, and other potential COPA activities
that are planned in collaboration with
Prof. He and his colleagues in Beijing. |
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29/11/2007 |
"Construction: Transitions,
the need for Innovation and the roles of Professionals
and Academics" - Technical Talk, organised
jointly with HKIE Civil Division by Professor
Ronald McCaffer.
ABSTRACT: Transitions in construction over
the decades show a shift from a site focus
to corporate and sector wide initiatives. This
has brought the conversion of what were previously
seen as intangibles, such as: knowledge accounting;
mitigation of environmental impacts; and the
management of risk at project and corporate
levels into direct and quantifiable costs.
To meet these changes, construction is pressed
to be more innovative and to measure innovation.
This brings challenges to professionals, academics
and academic departments. These trends and
challenges were explored in this seminar, and
generated interesting discussions. |
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19/11/2007 |
International Workshop on Collaborative Human
Futures
Around
20 leading international experts in the areas
of Architecture, Building, Civil
Engineering and Design from Australia,
Finland, France, Hong Kong, UK and USA participated
in the two-day Workshop called "Collaborative
Human Futures – A New Design Paradigm” at
Cyberport. This workshop aimed at providing
insights into the potential use, development
and limitations of the current collaborative
technologies and practices for researchers
and practitioners of the building and construction
industry. Prof. Mohan Kumaraswamy (Executive
Director, CICID) was invited to participate
in this workshop and made a presentation on "Accelerating
Collaboration - Soft System imperatives
for mobilising Hard System developments'.
Apart
from the interesting interactions and ideas
generated at the Workshop itself, the presented
papers will be published in a forthcoming
book.
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27/08/2007 |
Meeting
of LARC Study Group at HKU
'LARC" is the CICID initiated Study
Group on Legal Aspects of Relational Contracting.
It was launched by the CICID Construction
Law Task Force, and has strong support
from the CIB (International Council for
Research and Innovation in Building & Construction),
through the relevant Working Commission
CIB W113. The first formal meeting of LARC
was held on 27 Aug. 2007 at The University
of Hong
Kong. Dr. Cynthia Tsao's interesting presentation
on recent experiences in the USA, was followed
by discussions on initiating comparative
case studies.
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20/06/2007 |
SMILE-SMC
Signing Ceremony
HKU signed an
innovative University-Industry Partnership
Agreement with China Trend Building Press Ltd.
(China Trend) for a 2nd phase development and
operation of this SMILE-SMC web-site. Aiming
at spreading and multiplying the SMILE-SMC
benefits to a wider community, China Trend
will launch the revamped website within four
months. It will also be responsible for the
continuous up-dating, upgrading, maintenance
and further promotion of the website.
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15/06/2007 |
Meeting
of ‘COPA’ Study Group at HKU
‘COPA’ targets
a “Comparative Study on Enforcement
of Payment and Adjudication in Construction
Contracts in Singapore, Hong Kong and Mainland
China”. It is one of two Study Groups
initiated by the ‘Construction Law’ Task
Force of CICID, and brings together local
and overseas experts.
The first photo shows (from left to right):
Mr Wu Jin PhD research student HKU; Ir
Sam Chan of HKSAR Highways Dept., and Adjunct
Associate Professor at HKU; Prof. Mohan
Kumaraswamy of HKU, Associate Professor
Dr
Philip Chan of the National University of
Singapore; and Gary Soo, Chairman of
the CICID Construction Law Task Force, and
Adjunct Professor at HKU.
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13/06/2007 |
Lessons
Learned from Implementing Infrastructure
PPPs – A View from Singapore
Seminar on "Lessons Learned from Implementing Infrastructure PPPs – A
View from Singapore" by Mr Alex Wong, Consultant, Lovells Lee and
Lee, Singapore: jointly organised by HKU-CICID, the Dept. of Civil Engineering
of HKU, and the HKIE Civil Division.
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10/05/2007 |
International
Project Management Conference
CICID is proud to have been
a 'supporter' of the HKIE CVD & APM Joint
International Project Management Conference
2007
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01/03/2007 |
Research
Collaboration Discussion
Research
Collaboration Discussion: With Prof. Claudio
Modena and Dr Paolo Franchetti from the
University of Padua, Italy. Topics discussed
centred on (1) bridge monitoring, maintenance
and rehabilitation; and (2) seismic design,
monitoring and strengthening of infrastructure
in general, including historical buildings
and other masonry structures.
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SOME
PAST EVENTS 
2006 |
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10/11/2006 |
Public
lecture in Singapore on: Boosting business
efficiency and marketing reach through web-based
information & knowledge management.
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18/10/2006 |
Research
Seminar in Singapore on: Partnering, relational
contracting and public private partnerships. |
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15/09/2006 |
Research
Seminar in the UK on: “Emerging
Issues in Construction Industry Development” at
the University of Glamorgan, Wales, UK. |
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06/09/2006 |
Signing
Ceremony for Contract Research Project. A
signing ceremony was held on September 6,
2006 for
a contract research project on "Reinventing
Hong Kong Construction Industry for Sustainable Development", the
first of its kind funded by the Construction Industry Institute - Hong
Kong and
jointly conducted by The University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University. The Ceremony was officiated by the Honourable Sir David Akers-Jones,
Mr Keith Kerr and Professor C.F. Lee. |
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03/08/2006 |
Invited
talk in Sri Lanka on: “International
Trends in Construction Project Management” to
professionals of the Central Engineering
Consultancy Bureau. |
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12/05/2006 |
One
Day Seminar on Recent Developments in Project
Management in Hong Kong on 12th May 2006.
This Seminar included following Presentations:
1. ‘Some
Recent Advances in Projet Management from a
Public Sector Perspective’ by Ir. Mak
Chai-kwong, Highways Department of Hong Kong
SAR Government; 2. ‘Why Facilities Management
Needs Good Project Managers’ by Dr Keith
Futcher, ISS EastPoint Facility Services Ltd.,
3. ‘Project Managing the Business Case
as well as Construction’ by Mr Russell
Black, MTR Corporation Ltd., 4. ‘Relationship
Management – Drawing on International
Experiences’ by Prof. Stephen Michael
Rowlinson, HKU, 5. ‘Reducing Rework to
Enhance Project Performance Levels’ by
Dr Ekambaram Palaneeswaran, HKU, 6. ‘Improvement
through Cooperation – Integrating Partnering,
Value Management and Risk Management’ by
Mr Bryan Clifford, John Carlisle Partnerships
(SEA), 7. ‘Information & Communication
Technology for Collaborative Working in Project
Management’ by Dr Onuegbu Ugwu, HKU,
8. ‘Project Management – Experience
of The Hong Kong Housing Authority’ by
Ms. Ada Fung, Hong Kong Housing Authority.
Furthermore, Dr Mohan Kumaraswamy, HKU CICID
conveyed the benefits of SMILE-SMC to the
Construction Industry. |
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11/02/2006 |
3rd SMILE-SMC Dissemination Workshop on 11th
February 2006. The workshop sessions included
several valuable disseminating Presentations
and useful brainstorming Group Discussions. |
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09/02/2006 |
Visit
by Prof. Marton Marosszeky of the University
of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Prof
Marton from the Australian Centre for Construction
Innovation is an overseas advisor on our SMILE-SMC Project for helping
Small
and Medium Contractors. During his visit, he participated in various meetings
and brainstorming discussions with the Centre’s R&D team members. |
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2005 |
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17/12/2005 |
Visit by Prof. George Ofori of the National
University of Singapore. Prof. Ofori is an
overseas advisor on our SMILE-SMC Project for
helping Small and Medium Contractors. CICID
team presented updates on the SMILE-SMC project
to the overseas advisor and he provided some
valuable advice from his Singapore experiences. |
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15/12/2005 |
CICID team presented the details of the SMILE-SMC project to the members
of Hong Kong Contractors Association. |
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19/11/2005 |
Seminar
on ‘Dispute Settlement in International
Civil Engineering Contracts’ by Prof.
Jianjun Guo, China Road and Bridge Corporation. |
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17/11/2005 |
Dr
S Thomas Ng from CICID received the Outstanding
Young Researcher Award – 2005. The
Award Presentation ceremony for Excellence
in Teaching
and Research was organized by the University
of Hong Kong. |
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26/10/2005 |
Seminar
on ‘A Code of Practice for Highway Structures – An
Asset Management Approach’ by Mr Dick Feast, Amey Infrastructure Services
(A member of Ferrovial Group). This was organized in association with Centre
for Asian Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. |
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06/09/2005 |
Seminar
on ‘Water mains rehabilitation in Hong Kong’ by
Mr Ian Vickridge, Black and Veatch Hong Kong Limited. This was organized in
association with Centre for Asian Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. |
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09/07/2005 |
SMILE-SMC
Training Workshop on 9th July 2005. The workshop
sessions included a set of demonstrative
presentations and practice sessions for Small
and Medium Contractors – with a view
to impart practical training on various SMILE-SMC
deliverables. The demonstrations include ‘Available
Zone’ ‘Wanted Zone’, ‘Member
Zone’, ‘Discussion Forum’, ‘Information
Library’, ‘Electronic Information
Exchange’, and ‘Strategic Information
and Knowledge Manager’. The practical
training sessions covered Wanted Zone, Available
Zone, Member Zone, Discussion Forum, and
Information Library. |
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23/05/2005 |
Seminar
on ‘Forensic Project Management:
An exploratory examination of the causal behavior
of design induced rework’ by Prof Peter
Love School of Management Information Systems,
Edith Cowan University, Australia & Department
of Construction Management, Curtin University,
Australia. This was organized in association
with Centre for Asian Tall Buildings and
Urban Habitat. |
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21/05/2005 |
Visit
by Dr Chris Miller from Welsh Enterprise
Institute, University of Glamorgan Business
School, UK. Dr Miller is an overseas advisor
on our
SMILE-SMC Project for helping Small and Medium Contractors. During this
period, he participated in various meetings
and brainstorming discussions and presented
a lecture on “SME Development Experiences in the UK” at the
15th SMILE-SMC Team Meeting on 21st May 2005. |
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09/04/2005 |
SMILE-SMC
Dissemination Workshop 2 on 9th April 2005.
The workshop sessions included several
valuable disseminating Presentations and
useful brainstorming Group Discussions. The
interesting
array of presentations include: 1. ‘Minor
Works Regime’ by Mr Michael Y. L. Pang
and Ms. Denise W.Y. Ng, Buildings Department
of Hong Kong SAR Government, 2. ‘Strategic
Approaches for SMCs to Manage Environmental
Aspects of Development Projects’ by Mr
Elvis W. K Au, Environment Protection Department
of Hong Kong SAR Government, 3. ‘SMCs
in Hong Kong: Problems and Prospects’ by
Mr David Tse of Hop Yuen (Holdings) Ltd.,
4. ‘Practical Legal Issues for SMCs in
Hong Kong’ by Mr Peter Lau, Peter Lau
and Co. – Solicitors, 5. ‘Making
the most of your IT: Evaluation practices among
Australian SMEs’ by Prof. Peter Love,
Edith Cowan University, Australia (who is an
overseas advisor to the SMILE-SMC project).
Furthermore, the SMILE-SMC team presentations
include ‘An overview of SMILE-SMC’, ‘Information
Library & e-Bulletin’, ‘Electronic
Information Exchange’, ‘Available
Zone & Wanted Zone’, ‘Knowledge
Management for SMCs & Discussion Forum’. |
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02/03/2005 |
Seminar
on ‘Sustainable Building Design
and Planning’ by Dr Raymond Yau, Ove
Arup & Partner Hong Kong Limited. This
was organized in association with Centre
for Asian Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. |
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24/02/2005 |
Seminar
on ‘The relationship between
organizational culture and organizational effectiveness:
Case study of construction companies in Thailand’ by
Professor Stephen O Ogunlana, Asian Institute
of Technology, Thailand. This was organized
in association with The Department of Real
Estate and Construction |
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23/02/2005 |
Seminar
on ‘Conflict prevention on large
construction projects’ by Professor
Stephen O Ogunlana, Asian Institute of Technology,
Thailand. This was organized in association
with The Department of Civil Engineering |
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22/02/2005 |
A
Conference on “Public Private Partnerships – Opportunities
and Challenges” was jointly organized with the Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers – Civil Division at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre. |
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07/02/2005 |
CICID
Team presented 2 papers in the CIB W92
International Symposium on Procurement Systems – The
Impact of Cultural Differences and Systems
on Construction Performance, held in Las Vegas, USA |
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2004 |
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09/12/2004 |
CICID
team contributed to the International Conference
on Construction Partnering, that
was organized by the Construction Industry
Institute, Hong Kong and presented a paper
entitled “Relational Contracting for
Effective Teams and Added Value”. |
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07/12/2004 |
A
Public Lecture by Dr Roy Barton on “Value for Money in Public
Sector Projects” was jointly organized with Hong Kong Institute of Value
Management and HKU Faculty of Architecture, Department of Real Estate and Construction,
and Master of Interdisciplinary Design + Management. |
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17/11/2004 |
CICID
contributed to the International Symposium
on "Globalisation and Construction meeting
the challenges, reaping the benefits",
that was jointly organized by CIB W107 (Construction
in Developing Economies), CIB TG23 (Culture
in Construction) and the Asian Institute
of Technology, Thailand. |
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18/09/2004 |
SMILE-SMC Dissemination Workshop 1 on 18th
September 2004. Keynote speech was delivered
by Mr Daniel Chung (Chief Assistant Secretary,
Environment, Transport and Works Bureau, HKSAR).
The workshop sessions included several valuable
disseminating Presentations and couple of useful
brainstorming Group Discussions. |
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26/06/2004 |
SMILE-SMC
Development Workshop on 26th June 2004. The
SMILE team presentations in the Workshop
include ‘Introduction to SMILE-SMC & Workshop,
Overview of Project Development, Pilot Needs
Analysis & Questionnaire Survey, and Workflow
Analysis. From the SMILE-SMC ‘partner
contractors’, Mr Ma Ping and Mr Bill
Chong delivered speeches entitled ‘Views
from a Partner’. Furthermore, Prof. Chimay
Anumba of Loughborough University (UK), who
is an overseas advisor to the SMILE-SMC project
delivered special lectures on the following
two topics: (i) e-Hubs – an Example
from Europe; and (ii) Developments in Knowledge
Management and ICT. The post-lunch session
include valuable Small Group Discussions
(conducted
in Cantonese) and an Open Discussion in which
identified needs and priorities were shared
and discussed further. |
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08/06/2004 |
Prof.
Peter Love of the Edith Cowan University (Australia)
attended the SMILE-SMC project
team meeting on 8th June 2004. CICID team presented
updates on the SMILE-SMC project to the overseas
advisor for his valuable advice.
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24/04/2004 |
Sixth
SMILE-SMC Team Meeting |
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24/04/2004 |
Guest
Lecture on ‘Effective Inspection
and Monitoring of Post Tensioned Structures’ by
Mr Dick Feast of Parsons Brinkerhoff Infrastructure
Ltd.
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16/04/2004 |
Posters
on two CICID team R & D projects disseminated
main thrusts and outlines of these projects – at
the Exhibition on Engineering Research entitled “Advancing
the Frontiers of Technology” – held
at Loke Yew Hall at The University of Hong
Kong. |
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13/04/2004 |
The CICID team presented updates on the SMILE-SMC
project to Prof. Marton Marosszeky of the Australian
Centre for Construction Innovation and obtained
valuable feedback and advice. He then delivered
an illuminating talk on Defects Reduction by
Contractors, which was followed by a luncheon
meeting. |
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28/02/2004 |
Prof.
George Ofori of the National University of
Singapore attended the SMILE-SMC project
team meeting on 28th February 2004. CICID team
presented updates on the SMILE-SMC project
to the overseas advisor for his valuable advice. |
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07/02/2004 |
CICID
team presentation on Relational Contracting
for Sustainable Infrastructure, at the HKU
SPACE Built Environment Symposia, 3rd Symposium
on “Review of Construction Contracting System” Hong Kong |
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17/01/2004 |
Third SMILE-SMC Team Meeting |
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07/01/2004 |
CICID
Team presented 3 papers in the CIB W92 International
Symposium on Project Procurement
for Infrastructure Construction, held in Chennai,
India |
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13/12/2003 |
Overseas
visitors – Prof. Ronald McAffer
and Dr Francis Edum-Fotwe (from Loughborough
University, UK), Dr Emilia L.C. van Egmond-de
Wilde de Ligny (from Eindhoven University
of Technology, Netherlands), and Mr Paul
Christopher
Charlesraj (from Indian Institute of Technology,
Madras, India) participated in initial part
of the 3rd Central Core Team Meeting of SMILE-SMC
Project. Dr Mohan Kumaraswamy made an introductory
presentation on this project. This was followed
by interesting discussions and valuable suggestions
from the overseas visitors. |
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10/12/2003 |
CICID
Team presented 3 papers in the 2nd International
Conference on Construction in the 21st Century – Sustainability
and Innovation in Management and Technology |
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04/12/2003 |
CICID Team visited the Factory of Redland Precast
Products Limited, China. |
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22/11/2003 |
First
SMILE-SMC Team Meeting |
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19/09/2003 |
PPP (Public Private Partnership) Task Force
Meeting |
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30/06/2003 |
Participation
in the Special Workshop on ‘Integrated
Risk Management’ at the Ministry of Housing,
Spatial Planning & the Environment, The
Hague, Netherlands |
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26/06/2003 |
Presentation
of a paper entitled ‘Relationally
integrated value networks’ at the 2nd
International Conference on ‘Innovation
in Architecture, Engineering & Construction
at Loughborugh University, UK |
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17/06/2003 |
Management
Committee meeting of the Centre for Infrastructure & Construction
Industry Development. |
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12/06/2003 |
Guest
Lecture on ‘The Use of Trenchless
Technology for Improvement of Urban Habitats’ by
Mr Ian Vickridge of Ivy Associates (Ltd). This
was organized in association with “The
Centre for Asian Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat” |
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13/03/2003 |
Guest Lecture on ‘Evolutionary Design and Engineering Creativity’ by
Professor Tomasz Arciszewski of George Mason University, USA
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12/03/2003 |
The
Inaugural Centre Seminar on ‘Innovations
in Infrastructure and Construction Industry
Development’ was held on Wednesday,
12 March 2003 at Loke Yew Hall in The University
of Hong Kong |
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17/01/2003 |
Demonstration
of a prototype web based decision support system
(EOTDSS) for assessing Time
Extension Claims (developed by a team from
the Centre) to a group of delay analysis experts
including members from Pickavance Consulting
(HK) Ltd. |
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2002 |
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27/12/2002 |
Presentation
by Mr C.K. Ng of Maunsell Consultants
Asia Limited on a ‘Web-based Document
Management System’ and discussions
with the Centre team on links to GIS and
CAD systems
for improved infrastructure project management.
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06/12/2002 |
Interesting
discussions in areas of common interest and
potential linkages with Professor Tim Broyd,
the Chief Executive of CIRIA |
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03/12/2002 |
Presentation
of a paper entitled ‘Web-based
Decision support for improved Infrastructure
Project Management’ at the HKIE Seminar
on ‘Innovation and Sustainable development
of Civil Engineering in the 21st Century’ |
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02/12/2002 |
Guest
Lecture on ‘Intelligent and Knowledge-based
Systems for Construction’ by Professor
Chimay Anumba of Loughborough University, UK |
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