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About BTRi

About BTRi

Building Technology Research Institute (BTRi) is a limited company wholly owned by the Financial Secretary Incorporated.

The BTRi will conduct research and development (R&D) activities in areas covering innovative construction materials, construction methods and technologies, as well as devise standards, conduct testing and provide accreditation. Hong Kong has unique advantages with a wealth of knowledge and experience in applying international construction standards. Through collaboration with government authorities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the BTRi will foster interconnectivity and integrated development of the GBA, and help build the brand of "GBA Standards" by developing standards for different domains of construction, such as materials, design and construction methods, with a view to developing the GBA into one of the regions with the most advanced construction technologies in the country and transforming the construction industry into a new quality productive force.

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Vision

  • To underpin the global and regional leading position of Hong Kong in infrastructure and urban development, through spearheading construction innovation and enabling a high-performing industry and sustainable built environment in Hong Kong

Mission

  • To promote adoption of innovative construction materials, methods, equipment and technologies through applied R&D in the construction industry
  • To advance standards for the construction industry in Hong Kong and build the brand of "GBA Standards", supporting the GBA to be the leading region in advanced construction technologies
  • To lead in building up the accreditation, certification and testing capabilities of the local construction industry
  • To foster closer collaboration among academic institutions, research institutes, government departments, private organisations in spearheading construction innovation
  • To attract and nurture talents and build a sustainable talent pipeline for industry development in Hong Kong

Values

  • Striving for Excellence
  • Open-mindedness
  • Professionalism
  • Partnership

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Board of Directors
Chairperson

Chairperson

Ir HON Chi-keung, GBS, JP
Vice Chairperson

Vice Chairperson

Dr CHAN Ka-kui, GBS, JP
Official Director

Official Director

Ir LO Kwok-kuen, Joseph, JP
Director

Director

Ir John Kwong, BBS
Chairperson

Chairperson

Ir HON Chi-keung, GBS, JP

Ir HON Chi-keung, GBS, JP has over 40 years of experience working in the engineering profession and public administration. Ir. Hon joined the Government since 1983 and was the Director of Civil Engineering and Development from 2011 to 2015 and Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) from 2015 to 2018. During his tenure in the Development Bureau, he instigated the regeneration of the construction industry by advocating the “Construction 2.0 – Time to change” roadmap and strengthen the leading role of Hong Kong construction industry and promote long term sustainable development in the industry.

Ir Hon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and a Master degree in Public Administration from the University of Hong Kong. He also holds a degree in Bachelor of Laws (external degree) from University of London. He is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences.

Ir Hon was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2018 for his exemplary contributions to the areas of infrastructure development and promotion of quality improvements in the construction industry. He has served as the Chief Executive of Secretary of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers from 2020 to 2023. He is currently a Board member of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.

Vice Chairperson

Vice Chairperson

Dr CHAN Ka-kui, GBS, JP

Dr CHAN Ka-kui, GBS, JP is currently the Non-Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Authority Board. Before his tenure in the Urban Renewal Authority, Dr. Chan served as the Chairman of the Construction Industry Council from 2016 to 2022. During his six-year of tenure, he led the Construction Industry Council to successfully implement various initiatives to improve the overall performance of the construction industry.

Dr Chan graduated from the then Hong Kong Polytechnic, and is a Registered Professional Surveyor and a Fellow Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors with over 40 years of experience in the construction field.

As a tribute to his outstanding achievements in the construction industry, Dr. Chan was appointed by the Hong Kong Construction Association as its first ever Honorary Supervisor in 2021. He was further awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star by the HKSAR Government in the 2022 Honours List. He also conferred the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa from the Hong Kong Metropolitan University in the same year.

Official Director

Official Director

Ir LO Kwok-kuen, Joseph, JP

Ir LO Kwok-kuen, Joseph, JP is the Head of Project Strategy and Governance Office of Development Bureau leading the dedicated office with multi-disciplinary professionals for formulating strategic initiatives to promote innovation, strengthen project governance and uplift performance of public works.

Ir Lo graduated from the University of Hong Kong and is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. He joined the Government in 1999 and has since then worked in Development Bureau and various Government departments including the Highways Department and Civil Engineering and Development Department.

Director

Director

Ir John Kwong, BBS

Ir John Kwong, BBS possesses over 30 years’ experience in overseeing and delivering a wide range of major projects in various Government Bureaux and Departments.

Ir Kwong graduated from the University of Hong Kong and obtained several postgraduate degrees in engineering and laws.

Ir Kwong established the Project Strategy and Governance Office (PSGO) of the Development Bureau in 2019. During his tenure, he oversaw the Capital Works Program to ensure the portfolio of public works projects were delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner. He was also responsible for formulating strategies to strengthen governance and enhance the performance of capital works projects as well as the construction industry. He is currently the Vice-President for Development at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.