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2003 MOC Conference on "Construction Services and Managementˇ¨ in Wuhan - Oct 20th - 22nd 2003
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Top level
Function Report
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Author: Paul Chong
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Publishing date: 15.11.2003 12:11
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The annual construction industry conference between Mainland and China is the most significant cross-border function of its kind, supported and participated actively by key stakeholders in both territories. It is the E&M sector's turn to shoulder up the responsibility of being the leading co-organiser this year. Though we have picked up substantial experience through heavy involvement in previous exercises, we took no chance to be relaxed. A highly dedicated team led by Mr Herman Hu, with the President Mr. James Chiu and Mr. P. H. Ho being members, started working on it from March 2003, in collaboration with other organising parties of course.
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There was some hiccup with the choice of venue, partially due to SARS hitting Hong Kong hard in the second quarter. Finally it was held in Wuhan, the city by the famous Yangtze River.
A total of 50 technical papers were submitted from the Hong Kong side, and all selected for publication. A similar quantity was contributed by the Mainland counter-parties. 148 representatives from Hong Kong attended, with 32 being from the E&M field - which is a record so far! Without doubt, the magnitude, the unity, the discipline, all enhanced by our impressive uniform and tie, draw the attention if not appreciation of all. Through participation in such profile, we have gained better recognition and affirmed our position in the construction industry, which are important in our continuous interaction with other parties whether up or downstream for our welfare.
Needless to say, this is an excellent event and forum for members to strengthen relationship with other players in the industry, whether from Hong Kong or the Mainland. Networking effort yields wonderful result, usually, under such atmosphere which cannot be generated through ordinary business functions. This is one area which we may consider promoting further in the future - organising small forums with specific topics for members to develop connection with their potential Mainland partners.
Financially this is also a success. A surplus (tentative) was concluded, without need for the co-organisers to foot any bill. The reserve will be transferred to the next leading co-organiser soon.
A full set of publications and other printed material for the conference has been kept in the Federation's office. Be free to contact our secretariat to view. Early birds may be able to get spare copies too. Photo albums are also available for your reading pleasure. A selection is attached here.
Let's look forward to your support again in the next session.
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FEMC Delegation
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FEMC toasting
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Site Visit - Beautiful Scenery (1)
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Site Visit - Beautiful Scenery (2)
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Site Visit - Cultural Programme
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