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Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Department of Architecture City University of Hong Kong - Department of Building and Construction CIVCAL, Virtual Site Visit - CIVCAL is designed as a multimedia educational package that contains photographic images, animations, video clips and other devices with explanatory text that aim to convey useful experiences from past and present Hong Kong construction and engineering services sites Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Department of Civil & Structural Engineering Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Department of Civil Engineering University of Hong Kong - Department of Civil Engineering | ||||
| Construction Firms | ||||
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Gammon Construction Limited
- A leading general contractor covers the entire spectrum of construction activities from design and site
investigation through to construction and interior fitting-out. Leighton Asia Limited - Construction firm using precast construction and climb formwork-under construction Yau Lee Holdings Limited - Construction firm using precast construction | ||||
| Directories | ||||
| Building
Contractors in California
- A list of Contractors based in California with web links to Contractors Building Materials Directory for Hong Kong - Searchable material list from suppliers in Hong Kong Environment Search Engine - Amazing Environmental Organization Web Directory Environmental Building News - On-line version of publication dealing with all aspects of sustainable buildings | ||||
| Local Agencies | ||||
| Architectural Services
Department of Hong Kong - Description of projects carried out by agency in Hong Kong Building Department of Hong Kong - To help in developing and sustaining a safe, healthy and pleasant built environment for the community. Civil Engineering Department of Hong Kong - Description of projects carried out by agency in Hong Kong Clean Hong Kong - The objective of the Clean Hong Kong programme is to bring about visible and sustainable improvements on the ground through both active cleansing operations and public education and publicity efforts. Environment and Food Bureau (EFB) of Hong Kong - The Environment and Food Bureau is responsible for the policy areas of food supply, food safety, environmental hygiene, environmental protection and conservation. Environmental Protection Department (EPD) of Hong Kong - The EPD aims to establish an effective legislative and an efficient control framework to safeguard the health and welfare of the community from any adverse environmental effects. Government Information Centre (GIC) of Hong Kong - Information related to the Governmental Agencies. History/Future Video of Public Housing in Hong Kong - Video of the history of public housing in Hong Kong and its future trends Housing Authority of Hong Kong - Statutory body responsible for implementing Hong Kong's public housing policy Housing Bureau of Hong Kong - Housing policies for Hong Kong Housing Department of Hong Kong - Responsible for the production, maintenance and allocation of public housing Housing Types in Hong Kong - Illustrations of different types of public housing in Hong Kong categorised by design type Show flat-Concord Housing in Hong Kong - A 360 degree view of a Concord Flat Show flat-Harmony Housing in Hong Kong - A 360 degree view of a Harmony Flat Waste Reduction Committee of Hong Kong - The Waste Reduction Committee is one of the measures included in the Waste Reduction Framework Plan launched on November 5, 1998. It helps the Government devise, co-ordinate and implement waste reduction measures. Waste Reduction Task Force for the construction industry in Hong Kong - The Waste Reduction Task Force for the Construction Industry was formed in May 1999 to implement measures to reduce C&D material. It comprises representatives of professional bodies, academic institution, policy bureaux and works departments of the government as well as developers and contractor associations. Works Bureau (WB) of Hong Kong - Works Bureau is responsible for all public works related policies, which are very essential in supporting Hong Kong's economy and upgrading Hong Kong people's quality of life. | ||||
| Overseas Agencies | ||||
| Alameda
County Waste Management Authority & Alameda County Source Reduction
and Recycling Board - The
Authority manages a long range program for development of solid waste
facilities and offers a wide variety of programs in the areas of waste
reduction, market development, technical assistance and public
education. High-rise and Multiplies Innovation Group of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Information on residential buildings Public Works and Government Services Canada - Information on the greening of government buildings The European Topic Centre on Waste - The European Topic Centre on Waste contributes by providing the Community and Member States with objective, reliable and comparable information about waste and waste management in Europe enabling them to take the requisite measures to protect the environment, to assess the results of such measures and to ensure that the public is properly informed about waste and waste management in Europe. Waste Management Information Bureau - The Waste Management Information Bureau (WMIB) is the UK's national referral centre for information and advice on waste management issues | ||||
| Research Centers | ||||
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Research Establishment in UK - BRE
is the UK's leading centre for construction and fire expertise,
providing consultancy and information services to customers world-wide. Center for Resourceful Building Technology - CRBT is dedicated to promoting environmentally responsible practices in construction. It works to serve as both catalyst and facilitator in encouraging building technologies which realize a sustainable and efficient use of resources. Construction Industry Research and Information Association - CIRIA is a UK-based research association concerned with improving the performance of all involved in construction and the environment European Network of Building Research Institute - Co-operating in advising the Commission of the European Union, companies and consultants, and users and clients of the building industry throughout Europe. ENBRI's advice covers all technical aspects of building materials, components, systems and services. International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction - A global network for international exchange and cooperation in research and innovation in building and construction in support of an improved building process and of improved performance of the built environment Norwegian Building Research Institute - The national research and development centre for the building and construction industry in Norway SP Swedish National Testing and Research Institute - SP’s work is characterised by a high level of skills and a wide technical span: essential in dealing with the increasingly complex problems faced by the building sector. Targeted Research Action - Environmentally Friendly Construction Technologies - TRA aims to provide a European forum for the development, dissemination and exchange of scientific and technological knowledge, and of ideas relating to all aspects of construction The Canadian Centre for Housing Technology - Canada’s innovative new research, testing and demonstration resource for advanced housing construction technology. The Construction Best Practice Programme - The Construction Best Practice Programme identifies, publicises and supports the use of improved business and management practices for the construction industry. The Construction Industry Board - The Construction Industry Board provides strategic leadership and guidance to improve the performance and efficiency of UK construction. The European Council for Construction Research, Development and Innovation - The European organisations participating in ECCREDI represent the principal sectors involved in the construction sector: contractors, engineering consultants, architects and designers, product and material producers as well as research bodies. The International Solid Waste Association - ISWA is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit making association. ISWA's objective is the maximum exchange of information and experience world-wide on all aspects of solid waste management. Whole Building Design Guide - The Whole Building Design Guide is a complete Internet resource to a wide range of building-related design guidance, criteria and technology. | ||||
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