Andy obtained his PhD from the Civil Engineering Department, Loughborough University of Technology, UK, on "An Integrated Information System for Hong Kong Contractors". He joined the University in 1987 after 10 years working with contractors and consultant firms in a wide range of aspects: quantity surveying, contract administration, project management, quality assurance and computer applications for construction management. He has been involved in various consultancy jobs for the Department, and has also been appointed to various government committees: such as the District Council, Town Planning Appeal Board, the Hospital Governing Committee and ICAC Corruption Prevention Committee etc.