Construction Industry Group

Driven by demographic changes, the aging workforce, low birth rates, dramatic increases in dual earner couples and the changing expectations of the younger generation workers, there is an ur

In 2007, the Chief Executive set out in his 2007-2008 Policy Address the Administration’s determination to push ahead with the 10 large-scale infrastructure projects in order for Hong Kong to boost its economy and to keep pace with the latest developments in the South China region.  Many construction projects are in the pipeline. 

James Stewart is Chairman of KPMG’s Global Infrastructure practice responsible for providing advice to Governments and private sector companies across the infrastructure spectrum. In the last six months James has visited some 25 countries to discuss their infrastructure investment plans.

At the breakfast, James will talk about the following:

•         Global infrastructure themes
•         Merits of the different infrastructure procurement models
•         What does private sector investment bring to infrastructure delivery?
•         How can the UK and China work better together?

Richard Coackley is currently the President of the Institution of Civil Engineers in the United Kingdom and Director of Power and Energy Development for the global professional services group of URS Scott Wilson.

Richard plans to detail his vision of how we can best harness the energy of our natural renewable resources and engineer our built environment to lead to a more sustainable low carbon future, whilst maintaining commercial and cost-effective energy for the global market place.

The Chief Executive's policy address this year has highlighted the needs for Hong Kong to expand its land resources in order to cope with the demand for supplying 40,000 housing units per year and other developments in the coming decade. In this regard, the Government has recently launched the first stage of the public engagement on Enhancing Land Supply Strategy through reclamation outside the Victoria Harbour and cavern development. 

 With the developments of Hong Kong's ten major infrastructure projects in the place, the construction industry is entering into its golden ten years. The Chamber's Construction Industry Group has invited Thomas Ho, the new President of the Hong Kong Construction Association and Chief Executive of Gammon Construction Ltd, to speak on the risks and opportunities for the industry.

 

People management is an important factor for a company's success. However, managing talents in a multi-cultural emerging markets is a differnet story.Today emerging markets are the fastest growing sector for the Hilti Corporation, a global leader in providing solutions and services to construction professionals. 

Peter Stracar, President of Asia Pacific, Hilti Corporation, believes that understanding cultural diversity, adjusting business strategy accordingly and developing strong local leaders are the keys to success in emerging markets.

With the developments of Hong Kong's ten major infrastructure projects in the place, the construction industry is entering into its golden ten years. The Chamber's Construction Industry Group has invited Thomas Ho, the new President of the Hong Kong Construction Association, and Chief Executive of Gammon Construction Ltd, to speak on the risks and opportunities for the industry.

The Chamber's Construction Industry Group has invited Dr. Man Wai Chan to give an update on the current status of the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) project. Dr. Chan is currently Executive Director of Project Delivery at the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. Prior to this, he was Vice President, Projects & Facilities at the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation. Dr. Chan has over 30 years of experience overseeing the planning, construction, and management of large-scale development projects. He is the founding president of the Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management.

 It is no longer enough to make design and specification decisions based on the financial cost alone without giving due consideration of any environmental impact witnessed throughout the life of the project.

The awareness of cost and environment coupled with legislative pressures, spiralling energy costs and higher profile public ethics is resulting in a need to demonstrate design choices that incorporate intelligent and sensible green sustainable solutions.

The presentation addresses the concept and methodology of linking the measurement processes for cost and carbon, in order to develop measurement efficiency and consistency in the industry.