The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Centre of Science and Technology Industrial Development (CSTID) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Mainland and Hong Kong Construction Forum 2024 on March 26.
The MoU seeks to strengthen the Industry-University collaboration on exploring opportunities to promote the effective use of modular integrated construction (MiC) for quality housing and to support the research and development of MiC in Hong Kong and the Mainland.
Professor PAN Wei, Head of Department of Civil Engineering and Director of MiCLab, HKU and Mr ZHANG Feng, Chief Engineer of CSTID represented the two parties in the signing. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr ZENG Xianxin, Director-General, Department of Construction Market Supervision of MOHURD, Ms Bernadette Linn, Secretary for Development of the HKSAR Government, Mr ZHANG Yong, Director-General, Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Guangdong Province, and Mr. YE Shuiqiu, Deputy Director-General, Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR.
The collaborative efforts between the parties encompass the development of technical guidance and standards for MiC buildings, secure research funding, conduct collaborative research and consultation, explore state-of-the-art research and development opportunities and apply for recognition as a national or provincial lab or centre for innovations.
