The Construction Industry is one of the main pillars of Hong Kong's economy. There are, however, always areas for further and continuous improvement in its operations and in the quality of its products. The Construction Industry Review Committee recognizes, inter alia, research as a key driver to steadily improve the overall performance of the construction industry through technology upgrading, and investment in construction research should be significantly increased to promote an innovation culture in the industry.
To respond to the committee's recommendation, a Construction Industry Institute (CII) model is adopted to help the industry to work in collaboration with the local research community. |