Professional Achievement
Throughout a career that spans three decades, Ir Lau has made remarkable contributions to Hong Kong's construction industry by spearheading various mega-projects. He is a staunch advocate of the "Construction 2.0" strategy, driving innovative technology application for advancement of the construction industry, including through artificial intelligence, virtual reality, building information modelling and modular integrated construction. To encourage close University-Government-Industry collaboration, he has facilitated the application of PolyU's innovative technologies in public works, such as the use of Advanced Welding Technology developed by the PolyU Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction in the fabrication of the Double Arch Steel Bridge of the Cross Bay Link at Tseung Kwan O. Ir Lau is currently Chairman of the Departmental Advisory Committee of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
He is a recipient of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in Professional Achievement.