The Government today (January 1) announced the appointment of four new members and the reappointment of 11 incumbent members to the Steering Committee on Construction Innovation and Technology Fund for a two-year term starting from January 1, 2025.
The Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, said, "The Steering Committee has made valuable recommendations on the operation of the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF) and launched various enhancement measures in partnership with the Construction Industry Council. We look forward to working closely with members of the new term to continue driving innovation in the industry through the CITF."
Ms Linn welcomed the new members, Mr Chan Che-bun, Mr John Kwong Ka-sing, Mr Dick Li Tak-hong and Mr Ringo Shea Tat-chi. She also expressed gratitude to the outgoing members, Mr Antonio Chan Chi-ming, Mr Cheung Man-tim, Professor Christopher Leung Kin-ying and Mr Billy Wong Kin-yee for their contributions to the work of the CITF.
Since its inception in 2018, the CITF has received a total of $2.2 billion of Government financial injections to boost the capacities of enterprises and practitioners in the construction industry to adopt new technology, and support the industry in harnessing innovative technology. As at November 2024, the CITF has approved grants of more than $1,470 million, funding over 1 200 construction enterprises and over 16 000 training places to adopt innovative technologies.
The Steering Committee, comprising members of various professions in the industry, advises the Government on the implementation of the CITF. Membership of the Steering Committee with effect from January 1, 2025, is as follows:
Chairperson
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Permanent Secretary for Development (Works)
Members
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Mr Chan Che-bun*
Mr Anthony Chan Yin-chung
Mr Kenneth Cheung Tat-fai
Ms Rachel Chow Ka-wing
Mr Alex Kwan King-fai
Mr Kwok Yim
Mr John Kwong Ka-sing*
Dr Barry Lee Chi-hong
Mr Dick Li Tak-hong*
Mr Sam Lin Ching-sum
Ms Rainie Pan Hailin
Mr Ringo Shea Tat-chi*
Mr Gilman Wan Tsz-kin
Chairperson of the Management Committee on CITF
Executive Director of the Construction Industry Council
Director of Buildings
Deputy Director of Housing (Development and Construction)
Secretary
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Principal Assistant Secretary (Works) 1, Development Bureau
* New members
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