Hong Kong launches Construction 2 - Revision history

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	A series of actions is being implemented in Hong Kong, including establishment of a [http://www.cic.hk/eng/main/innotechcentre/ Construction Innovation and Technology Application Centre] and a [http://www.cic.hk/eng/main/CITF/ Construction Innovation and Technology Fund.]<br />		A series of actions is being implemented in Hong Kong, including establishment of a [http://www.cic.hk/eng/main/innotechcentre/ Construction Innovation and Technology Application Centre] and a [http://www.cic.hk/eng/main/CITF/ Construction Innovation and Technology Fund.]<br />
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−	In addition, ~~[https://www.ice.org.uk/knowledge-and-resources/civil-engineering-resources#041547735188718~~ building information modelling] (BIM) is being mandated in all major capital works projects and off-site construction, such as modular integrated construction ([https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/full/10.1680/jcien.2018.171.4.148 Pan et al., 2018]), is being encouraged.	+	In addition, building information modelling (BIM) is being mandated in all major capital works projects and off-site construction, such as modular integrated construction ([https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/full/10.1680/jcien.2018.171.4.148 Pan et al., 2018]), is being encouraged.

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	Other actions include enhancing the professionalism of subcontractors and enhancing professional skills within the workforce. For continual learning from the global construction industry, the government is also exploring collaboration with international counterparts such ICE in the UK.<br />		Other actions include enhancing the professionalism of subcontractors and enhancing professional skills within the workforce. For continual learning from the global construction industry, the government is also exploring collaboration with international counterparts such ICE in the UK.<br />
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−	In this regard the government has already adopted ICE’s suite of ~~[https://www.ice.org.uk/knowledge-and-resources/professional-practice/nec-contracts-and-ice-conditions-of-contract~~ NEC contracts] as its default procurement mechanism for public-sector works and maintenance projects.	+	In this regard the government has already adopted ICE’s suite of NEC contracts as its default procurement mechanism for public-sector works and maintenance projects.

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	As one of the world’s leading cities, [https://www.ice.org.uk/about-ice/near-you/asia-pacific/hong-kong Hong Kong] relies on a remarkably complex but effective infrastructure system delivered and maintained by its construction industry.<br />		As one of the world’s leading cities, [https://www.ice.org.uk/about-ice/near-you/asia-pacific/hong-kong Hong Kong] relies on a remarkably complex but effective infrastructure system delivered and maintained by its construction industry.<br />
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	But despite many outstanding achievements, the industry is facing a challenging future and urgently needs a strategy to carry it forward.<br />		But despite many outstanding achievements, the industry is facing a challenging future and urgently needs a strategy to carry it forward.<br />
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−	In the next few years, Hong Kong’s annual construction output will increase to over HK$300 billion (£30 billion).~~<br />~~	+	In the next few years, Hong Kong’s annual construction output will increase to over HK$300 billion (£30 billion). While this growing pipeline is encouraging, it has raised questions about the capabilities and resources of the construction industry in its current form.<br />
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−	While this growing pipeline is encouraging, ~~it’s~~ raised questions about the capabilities and resources of the construction industry in its current form~~.<br />~~	+
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−	~~Costs are high, the workforce is ageing and productivity is declining; there’s also a lag in innovation and adoption of new technology~~.<br />	+
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−	Furthermore, the industry has witnessed a series of incidents related on a number of mega-projects in recent years, including budget overruns, delays, site accidents and alleged quality and site- supervision problems.<br />	+	Costs are high, the workforce is ageing and productivity is declining; there’s also a lag in innovation and adoption of new technology. Furthermore, the industry has witnessed a series of incidents related on a number of mega-projects in recent years, including budget overruns, delays, site accidents and alleged quality and site- supervision problems.<br />
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	All these have led to heightened levels of media scrutiny, impaired public confidence and shortage of new recruits.		All these have led to heightened levels of media scrutiny, impaired public confidence and shortage of new recruits.
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	This article was written by Lam Sai-hung of Hong Kong's Development Bureau. It was first published as a blog on the website of The Institution of Civil Engineers [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-civil-engineer/january-2019/hong-kong-launches-construction-2 https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-civil-engineer/january-2019/hong-kong-launches-construction-2]		This article was written by Lam Sai-hung of Hong Kong's Development Bureau. It was first published as a blog on the website of The Institution of Civil Engineers [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-civil-engineer/january-2019/hong-kong-launches-construction-2 https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-civil-engineer/january-2019/hong-kong-launches-construction-2]

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	This article was written by Lam Sai-hung of Hong Kong's Development Bureau. It was first published as a blog on the website of The Institution of Civil Engineers [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-civil-engineer/january-2019/hong-kong-launches-construction-2 https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-civil-engineer/january-2019/hong-kong-launches-construction-2]		This article was written by Lam Sai-hung of Hong Kong's Development Bureau. It was first published as a blog on the website of The Institution of Civil Engineers [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-civil-engineer/january-2019/hong-kong-launches-construction-2 https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-civil-engineer/january-2019/hong-kong-launches-construction-2]
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Editor at 10:51, 24 January 2019

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	In summary, Construction 2.0 outlines the government’s vision for the upgrading the construction industry and provides a roadmap for its future. The publication is also intended to stimulate discussions within the industry and garner feedback. It will be piloted on selected upcoming public works projects.		In summary, Construction 2.0 outlines the government’s vision for the upgrading the construction industry and provides a roadmap for its future. The publication is also intended to stimulate discussions within the industry and garner feedback. It will be piloted on selected upcoming public works projects.

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		+	This article was written by Lam Sai-hung of Hong Kong's Development Bureau. It was first published as a blog on the website of The Institution of Civil Engineers [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-civil-engineer/january-2019/hong-kong-launches-construction-2 https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-civil-engineer/january-2019/hong-kong-launches-construction-2]

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	* China's New Silk Road - what you need to know.		* China's New Silk Road - what you need to know.
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	* Government construction and infrastructure pipelines.		* Government construction and infrastructure pipelines.
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	In summary, Construction 2.0 outlines the government’s vision for the upgrading the construction industry and provides a roadmap for its future. The publication is also intended to stimulate discussions within the industry and garner feedback. It will be piloted on selected upcoming public works projects.		In summary, Construction 2.0 outlines the government’s vision for the upgrading the construction industry and provides a roadmap for its future. The publication is also intended to stimulate discussions within the industry and garner feedback. It will be piloted on selected upcoming public works projects.

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	In summary, Construction 2.0 outlines the government’s vision for the upgrading the construction industry and provides a roadmap for its future. The publication is also intended to stimulate discussions within the industry and garner feedback. It will be piloted on selected upcoming public works projects.		In summary, Construction 2.0 outlines the government’s vision for the upgrading the construction industry and provides a roadmap for its future. The publication is also intended to stimulate discussions within the industry and garner feedback. It will be piloted on selected upcoming public works projects.

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	In summary, Construction 2.0 outlines the government’s vision for the upgrading the construction industry and provides a roadmap for its future. The publication is also intended to stimulate discussions within the industry and garner feedback. It will be piloted on selected upcoming public works projects.		In summary, Construction 2.0 outlines the government’s vision for the upgrading the construction industry and provides a roadmap for its future. The publication is also intended to stimulate discussions within the industry and garner feedback. It will be piloted on selected upcoming public works projects.

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	In summary, Construction 2.0 outlines the government’s vision for the upgrading the construction industry and provides a roadmap for its future. The publication is also intended to stimulate discussions within the industry and garner feedback. It will be piloted on selected upcoming public works projects.		In summary, Construction 2.0 outlines the government’s vision for the upgrading the construction industry and provides a roadmap for its future. The publication is also intended to stimulate discussions within the industry and garner feedback. It will be piloted on selected upcoming public works projects.

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