Supported by the Construction Industry Group
Speaker:
Ir John Kwong, JP, Head of Project Strategy and Governance Office, Development Bureau, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
A New Chapter for Hong Kong Construction
The Government’s annual capital works expenditure will exceed HK$100 billion over the next few years, and Hong Kong’s overall construction volume will soar to some HK$300 billion a year. To meet the opportunities and challenges ahead, the Government is taking a proactive role in collaborating and working closely with the whole supply chain, with the aim to uplift the productivity, sustainability and safety of the construction industry.
In this breakfast briefing, John will share the relevant initiatives under the 2023-24 Budget (to be delivered on 22 February 2023) and how the industry and its supply chains could contribute and take advantage of the great opportunities on the horizon.
About the speaker
Ir John Kwong was appointed Head of Project Strategy and Governance (PSGO) in April 2019 for formulating strategic initiatives to strengthen governance and uplift performance of public works through reinforcing the existing gateway process for cost management; enhancing project delivery capability; leading strategic developments to enhance cost-effectiveness and enhancing collaboration with international counterparts and local industry stakeholders.
Ir KWONG is a civil engineer by training. He graduated from the University of Hong Kong in 1987 and obtained several postgraduate degrees in engineering and laws. He was the Contract Advisor of the Drainage Services Department, looking after procurement and contractual matters on works contracts. He joined the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau later to take forward the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal project as well as other tourism projects. He was the Chief Assistant Secretary (Works) and the Head of Project Cost Management Office (PCMO) of the Development Bureau before his appointment as the Head of Project Strategy and Governance Office.
This event is hosted by Guy Fulton.
Ticket includes a full hot English breakfast buffet.
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Pricing
- Start-up Member: HK$440
- Member: HK$550
- Non-Member:
HK$680
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