Collaboration between Works Collaboration between Works Departments and Innovation and Departments and Innovation and

Technology CommissionTechnology CommissionMr C S WaiMr C S Wai

Permanent Secretary for Development (Works)Permanent Secretary for Development (Works)Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionGovernment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

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Collaboration MechanismCollaboration Mechanism

Problem

Expertise

R & D

Sector

Works

DepartmentsITC

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Current R & D ProjectsCurrent R & D Projects

Trial use of R & D Products : LED lamps Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and

Mobile technologies for use in construction works attendance management

Ground receiving station for gathering environmental change data

Galvanized steel with enhanced corrosion-resistance performance

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Current R & D ProjectsCurrent R & D Projects

Central Geo-Data Hub for Government-wide Geographic Information Systems

Slope Movement Monitoring System

Building Information Modeling

Enhancing efficiency of solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems for electricity generation

Use of algae tubes to improve air quality

Identification of water seepage in buildings

Solution for odour problem of drainage system

New materials of temporary road markings

Ground penetrating Rader (GPR) for detecting and diagnosing tree roots

Joint undertaking of R & D Projects

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Challenges AheadChallenges Ahead

Sustainable Built

Environment

Building Safety

Shortage of Construction

Manpower Resources

Better Asset

Management

Research Opportunities

NewInfrastructure Development

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Let’s work together to make HK to become an

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Thank youThank you