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Guangdong and Hong Kong jointly promote construction standardisation to enhance competitiveness of GBA's construction industry (with photos)
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     The Development Bureau (DEVB) and the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Guangdong Province (DHURDGP) today (June 2) signed the Cooperation Agreement on Guangdong-Hong Kong Construction Standardisation (Agreement) to establish a collaborative mechanism for construction standardisation between Guangdong and Hong Kong, co-ordinating and leading the formulation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) construction standards.

     The Agreement was signed by the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, and the Director‑General of the DHURDGP, Mr Guo Haoyu. Deputy Director of the Department of Standards and Norms of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Mr Fan Hongzhu, and the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau, also attended the signing ceremony.

     Under the mechanism, the Guangdong and Hong Kong governments will jointly set up a working group and a technical committee, and invite experts from relevant sectors to form expert committees. The Building Technology Research Institute and the Guangdong Provincial Academy of Building Research Group Co, Ltd will serve as the secretariats for Hong Kong and Guangdong respectively. Both sides will jointly co‑ordinate and steer the formulation of construction standards in designated areas, with a view to enhancing the competitiveness of the GBA's construction industry.

     Ms Linn said that the DEVB is grateful to the Ministry of Housing and Urban‑Rural Development and the DHURDGP for supporting the work on Guangdong-Hong Kong construction standardisation. She noted that the outline of the National 15th Five-Year Plan supports Hong Kong in leveraging its strengths in professional services to help enterprises go global. The signing of the Agreement signifies a major milestone for Guangdong and Hong Kong in deepening institutional alignment and promoting the overall upgrading and mutual recognition of construction standards. Reflecting the national policy directions, it capitalises on Hong Kong’s international advantages to bridge national and international standards, thereby enhancing the global competitiveness of the country's construction industry.

     Mr Guo said that the signing of the Agreement marks an important milestone in strengthening institutional alignment between the two sides. The DHURDGP and the DEVB have achieved fruitful results in co-operation in various construction areas. Going forward, both sides will continue to strengthen co‑ordination on construction standards, jointly develop standards, progressively promote alignment of existing standards, and advance mutual recognition, thereby enhancing the global competitiveness of the construction industry of the GBA.

     Mr Fan said that the signing of the Agreement is of significant importance to expanding institutional openness in construction standards. It supports the collaborative work on Guangdong-Hong Kong construction standardisation, aligns with national standards, promotes mutual recognition, and leverages Hong Kong's connection to international standards. Through standardisation, the two places can achieve deep integration in construction technologies, standards, and industries, thereby contributing to the national strategies on regional co‑ordinated development and high‑level opening up.
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     Before the signing ceremony, Ms Linn, Mr Guo, Mr Fan and Mr Lau exchanged views on the latest developments of the construction industry in Guangdong and Hong Kong, as well as deepening co‑operation between the two places and promoting high-quality development of the construction industry in the GBA. They also explored how construction standardisation could drive the collaborative development of the construction industry and advanced construction technologies, including optimising the application and collaboration of the Modular Integrated Construction method, with a view to jointly leading the GBA's construction industry onto the international stage.
 
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The Development Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Guangdong Province today (June 2) signed the Cooperation Agreement on Guangdong-Hong Kong Construction Standardisation to establish a collaborative mechanism for construction standardisation between Guangdong and Hong Kong, co-ordinating and leading the formulation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area construction standards. Photo shows the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, speaking at the signing ceremony.
The Development Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Guangdong Province today (June 2) signed the Cooperation Agreement on Guangdong-Hong Kong Construction Standardisation to establish a collaborative mechanism for construction standardisation between Guangdong and Hong Kong, co-ordinating and leading the formulation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area construction standards. Photo shows Deputy Director of the Department of Standards and Norms of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Mr Fan Hongzhu speaking at the signing ceremony.
The Development Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Guangdong Province (DHURDGP) today (June 2) signed the Cooperation Agreement on Guangdong-Hong Kong Construction Standardisation to establish a collaborative mechanism for construction standardisation between Guangdong and Hong Kong, co-ordinating and leading the formulation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area construction standards. Photo shows the Director-General of the DHURDGP, Mr Guo Haoyu, speaking at the signing ceremony.
The Development Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Guangdong Province (DHURDGP) today (June 2) signed the Cooperation Agreement on Guangdong-Hong Kong Construction Standardisation to establish a collaborative mechanism for construction standardisation between Guangdong and Hong Kong, co-ordinating and leading the formulation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area construction standards. Photo shows the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn (second left); and the Director-General of the DHURDGP, Mr Guo Haoyu (second right), signing the agreement. Deputy Director of the Department of Standards and Norms of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Mr Fan Hongzhu (first right); and the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau (first left), also attended the signing ceremony.
The Development Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Guangdong Province (DHURDGP) today (June 2) signed the Cooperation Agreement on Guangdong-Hong Kong Construction Standardisation to establish a collaborative mechanism for construction standardisation between Guangdong and Hong Kong, co-ordinating and leading the formulation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area construction standards. Photo shows (front row, from fourth left) the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Director-General of the DHURDGP, Mr Guo Haoyu; Deputy Director of the Department of Standards and Norms of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Mr Fan Hongzhu and representatives from both sides at the signing ceremony.
The Development Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Guangdong Province (DHURDGP) today (June 2) signed the Cooperation Agreement on Guangdong-Hong Kong Construction Standardisation to establish a collaborative mechanism for construction standardisation between Guangdong and Hong Kong, co-ordinating and leading the formulation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) construction standards. Photo shows (from third left) the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Director-General of the DHURDGP, Mr Guo Haoyu; and Deputy Director of the Department of Standards and Norms of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Mr Fan Hongzhu, meeting before the signing ceremony to exchange views on the latest developments of the construction industry in Guangdong and Hong Kong, as well as deepening co-operation between the two places and promoting high-quality development of the construction industry in the GBA.