Construction Innovation Expo 2019

Building Asia Forum18 December 2019

Ir LAM Sai Hung, JP, FICE, FHKIEPermanent Secretary for Development (Works)The Government of the HKSAR

Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Hong Kong

– Challenges and Opportunities

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Infrastructure History of Hong Kong1960s

Now

1900s1850s

First reclamation: Bonham Strand Praya (文咸海旁)

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Tai Po

Tsuen Wan

Tuen Mun

Tung Chung

Tseung Kwan O

Sha TinHung Shui Kiu Yuen Long

Fanling/Sheung Shui

New Town Development and Supporting Infrastructure

Tin Shui Wai

Kwu Tung North/ Fanling North

Tung Chung Tuen Mun

Tseung Kwan OSha Tin

1960s

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Hong Kong 2030+ Proposal

One metropolitan business core

Two strategic growth areas

Three emerging development axes

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Infrastructure DevelopmentShenzhen

Express Rail Link (Hong Kong Section)

Central Wanchai BypassHong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge –Hong Kong Link Road

Three-Runway System

Fanling North

Hospital Development Programme

Three-Runway System

New Town Expansion / New Development Areas

Kwu Tung North

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-MacaoBridge

Express Rail Link (Hong Kong Section)

Central Wanchai Bypass

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Investing in Our Future

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.….. leading the industry to make changes by implementing

“Construction 2.0”advocating “Innovation”, “Professionalisation” and

“Revitalisation” ………

Innovation

Revitalisation

Professionalisation

Overcoming the Challenges: Construction 2.0

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Building Information Modelling (BIM)& Prefabricated Steel Reinforcement

Adoption of BIM inPublic Works Projects

Use of prefabricated steel reinforcement products

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Modular Integrated Construction (MiC)

How we can promote :• Lead by example – Pilot projects• Rationalise regulatory issues• Establish technical feasibility• Financial incentives• GFA concessions

Pilot Projects (commencing in 2018 - 20) :• FSD Quarters at Pak Shing Kok, Tseung Kwan O• InnoCell project at Science Park• HKU Student Hostel at Wong Chuk Hang• Office Building in HK International Airport

Others :• Demonstration project at Zero Carbon Building

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$1 BillionBIM

Prefabricated rebars Robotics Virtual reality

MiC

Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF)

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Pro-innovation and More Business Friendly Procurement

Collaboration with

business sector

• Encourage innovation in works and non-works procurements

• Enhance overall benefits of procurement

• Coordinated publication of procurement plans

• Market engagement

• Division of larger contracts

• Simplify essential requirements, tender documents and submissions

• Remove unnecessary financial vetting requirement

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Public Procurement Policy in Hong Kong• Competitive

• Discrimination-free

• Transparent

Stores and Procurement Regulations

Project Administration

Handbook

Contractor Management

Handbook

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Hong Kong’s Edge• Professional services• International standards• Connectivity

Opportunities in Greater Bay Area

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Every Challenge is an Opportunity!