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CEDD and PolyU sign MoU on research studies (with photos)
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     The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (May 4) to affirm their initiative to make collaborative effort on research studies for sustainable infrastructure development and land formation.
      
     The MoU was signed by the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong, and the Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment of PolyU, Professor Li Xiangdong, and witnessed by the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau, and the President of PolyU, Professor Teng Jin-Guang.
      
     Mr Fong said at the signing ceremony that the CEDD has been working closely with academia and the construction industry to develop new technologies for application in public works projects to cope with the limitations of existing engineering technologies and reduce construction time. With the CEDD's experience in construction projects and PolyU's renowned research team, he said he hoped that the collaboration between the two parties would promote the research in sustainable infrastructure development and land formation, enhancing productivity, quality and site safety of the construction industry.
      
     Professor Li said that PolyU would work hand in hand with the CEDD to promote the development and application of specialised technologies, as well as to conduct research and development activities on infrastructure construction and smart city to create a safe, green and sustainable environment for the benefits of the society.
      
     The CEDD has been working closely with institutions and the construction industry to develop a number of smart and innovative technologies to enhance productivity, project quality and site safety. The CEDD has partnered with PolyU to adopt their research results for developing engineering solutions after considering practical operations, optimisation and testing. Examples included the use of high strength grade 690 steel in the building of the Cross Bay Link and the use of artificial intelligence techniques to carry out automated identification of landslide trails on aerial photographs for slope safety management. 
 
Ends/Thursday, May 4, 2023
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The Civil Engineering and Development Department and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on research studies for sustainable infrastructure development and land formation today (May 4). Photo shows the Director of the Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong (front row, left), and the Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment of PolyU, Professor Li Xiangdong (front row, right), signing the MoU as witnessed by the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) of the Development Bureau, Mr Ricky Lau (back row, left), and the President of PolyU, Professor Teng Jin-Guang (back row, right).
The Civil Engineering and Development Department and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University signed a Memorandum of Understanding on research studies for sustainable infrastructure development and land formation today (May 4). Photo shows the Director of the Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong, speaking at the signing ceremony.
The Civil Engineering and Development Department and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on research studies for sustainable infrastructure development and land formation today (May 4). Photo shows the Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment of PolyU, Professor Li Xiangdong, speaking at the signing ceremony.