Strategy

High Productivity
Construction

The Project Strategy and Governance Office actively supports High Productivity Construction (HPC) methods such as Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) and Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP) to address the challenges faced by the construction industry.

HPC enables labour-intensive construction activities to be carried out in factories, reducing on-site labour and enhancing productivity, quality of works, site safety and environmental sustainability.

Following the 2022 Policy Address, the Development Bureau established a cross departmental steering committee to co-ordinate the development of HPC methods and streamline related approval processes, with a view to removing barriers to their adoption by the industry. The steering committee is formulating measures to strengthen the MiC supply chain and fostering collaboration with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. In addition to expediting housing supply, these measures will strengthen Hong Kong’s leading regional position in the adoption of MiC.

The Government has also set up a dedicated team as a one-stop platform to provide technical support to the industry and strengthen communication and collaboration with relevant departments in facilitating project approvals. The team also promotes the adoption of HPC methods such as MiC and MiMEP in both the public and private sectors to expedite housing supply.

Three major principles of High Productivity Construction:

Off-site prefabrication

Multi-trade integration and module maximisation

Plug and play

MiC

Modular Integrated Construction

MiC is a construction method in which freestanding volumetric modules, complete with finishes, fixtures, fittings and building services, are manufactured off-site and then transported to the site for assembly.

DEVB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2026 – Modular Integrated Construction (MiC)

List of manufacturers accredited under the MiC Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Modular Integrated Construction Trading Guidebook (Chinese only)

MiC Annual Demand Forecast

MiC Resource Centre

MiC Week (2025)

By moving most of the work off-site, MiC modules can be produced by accredited manufacturers in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and transported to construction sites for installation, achieving cost savings of up to 10%, reducing on-site manpower requirements by up to 70%, and shortening construction time by up to 50%. In addition, the adoption of MiC can reduce construction waste and minimise the risk of site accidents, thereby delivering greater overall benefits.

To date, over 150 MiC projects in Hong Kong have been completed, are under construction or are in the planning stage, covering a variety of projects such as residential developments, staff quarters, student hostels, offices, schools and elderly homes.

By capitalising on the supply chain advantages in the GBA, we have not only positioned Hong Kong as a benchmark for MiC, but also successfully spearheaded the introduction of related technologies to the global market. At present, multiple regions, including the Middle East, Africa and Australia, have expressed keen interest in Hong Kong-accredited MiC technologies and services, and are actively exploring their adoption and application.

To ensure the highest quality and safety standards, the Government has adopted the MiC Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme (MiC-MAS), which is implemented by the Hong Kong Building Technology Research Institute. For all public works tenders invited on or after 1 April 2026, MiC modules must be sourced from accredited manufacturers under MiC-MAS.

For more details, please email the Modular Integrated Construction Dedicated Section at mic@devb.gov.hk.

DEVB Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2026 – Modular Integrated Construction (MiC)

List of manufacturers accredited under the MiC Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Modular Integrated Construction Trading Guidebook (Chinese only)

MiC Annual Demand Forecast

MiC Resource Centre

MiC Week (2025)

MiMEP

Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

MiMEP refers to the off-site integration of Mechanical, Electrical and/or Plumbing (MEP) trade components into a single volumetric assembly of prefabricated modules.

DEVB Technical Circular (Works) No. 5/2026 – Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP)

The modules are then transported to the site for installation, with a view to enhancing productivity and cost-effectiveness. MiMEP captures the full benefits of off-site construction technologies and offers significant benefits including reductions of at least 30% in on-site MEP installation time, manpower requirements and material waste.

The Government has been formulating and promulgating measures to strengthen the MiMEP supply chain and improve the efficiency and performance of MEP installations on construction sites. In June 2026, we mandated the adoption of MiMEP in suitable public works projects and Repair, Maintenance, Alteration and Addition (RMAA) works.

As of 2026, MiMEP has been adopted in more than 160 new projects and RMAA works across both the public and private sectors, spanning vital infrastructure and building projects.

DEVB Technical Circular (Works) No. 5/2026 – Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP)