Hong Kong Construction Conference

Key topics

• Land Supply and Housing Initiatives: Hong Kong's affordable housing crisis demands urgent attention. Attendees will explore the government's strategic land supply initiatives, including reclamation projects, Northern Metropolis, and Kowloon East, to meet housing demands.
• Sustainability and Compliance: Balancing stringent environmental regulations and green building standards with rising project costs is a significant challenge.  Participance will learn how to examine energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and circular economy innovations while addressing risks such as greenwashing.
• Smart Cities and Digital Transformation: Technology integration, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), is reshaping urban construction and infrastructure development in line with Hong Kong's Smart City aspirations.  Through a tailored discussion to explore how emerging technologies are transforming design, construction, and urban management.
• Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation:
• Hong Kong’s high-density environment faces increasing risks from extreme weather and rising sea levels. Professionals in the field will see a focused talk on building resilient infrastructure and integrating climate adaptation strategies into urban planning.
• Cross-border Infrastructure and Regional Connectivity: Emphasizing developments like the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and other cross-border infrastructure projects that integrate Hong Kong into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) should be a focus. You will see why these actions are pivotal in facilitating economic growth and enhancing connectivity.
• Diversity and Inclusion in Construction: As the construction industry diversifies, sessions focusing on creating inclusive work environments and the role of women in construction could help shape the future workforce. Audience will join us to identify benefits of a diverse workforce in improving productivity and innovation.
• Labor Shortages and Skills Gaps: The construction industry is facing a severe shortage of skilled labor in Hong Kong and across the APAC region. This is exacerbated by an aging workforce and the challenge of attracting young talent into the sector. You will be finding out how to addressing this gap through training programs, automation, and robotic solutions will be key.
• Supply Chain Disruptions: Ongoing global supply chain issues, exacerbated by the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, continue to disrupt the availability and cost of construction materials. This is a challenge for projects that are already cost-sensitive, particularly in Hong Kong's high-density market. You will learn strategies to localize sourcing and integrate technology for better supply chain forecasting.