BRE Distinguished Lecture: Be the Excellence for Future Construction Industry

Speaker

Ir Prof. Thomas HO On-sing, JP

• Chairman of the Construction Industry Council (CIC)
• Recipient of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award (2009)
• Recipient of the Outstanding BRE Alumni Award (2012)
  
  
  

About the Speaker

Ir Prof. Thomas HO is the Chairman of the Construction Industry Council (CIC). The mission of CIC is to CONNECT, LEAD and EXCEL. He possesses over 40 years of experience in construction industry. He has been dedicated to spearheading project management and general management, safety initiatives, sustainable development and innovation excellence in the construction industry. He is recognised by the industry as the figurehead in promoting excellence in construction management, safety leadership, as well as sustainable and quality construction. After joining CIC, he promoted Mi-Infinity, Integrated Common Data Environments and holistic Robotic Construction, he also insisted Design for Safety, High Productivity and Sustainability in the future of Construction. Livability and Well-being will be the ultimate game. In recognition of his advanced mindset in advocating innovative and green construction initiatives, Ir Prof. Ho received the Outstanding Achievement Award from Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers in 2018. He was elected as a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering.

About the Lecture

The construction industry is rapidly evolving as safety standards, resilience needs, and emerging technologies reshape how projects are delivered.

In this lecture, Ir Prof. Thomas HO will share forward looking insights on how AI, MiC, robotics and data driven practices are transforming the way we build. He will highlight the skills, innovations, and leadership approaches required for future professionals to excel in an increasingly technology enabled and safety focused environment.

This session will offer a concise roadmap for achieving excellence in the next generation of the construction industry.