Technology in new buildings touted as way to lower pollution

Advanced building technologies will get a big boost in China, thanks to the nation's ongoing economic upgrade, its renewed efforts to cut emissions and strong support from the government, experts and companies said on Monday ahead of a major industrial conference in Shanghai.

Liu Qianwei, chief engineer of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Construction, said that with higher standards for energy conservation and emission reduction in China, advanced building technologies have drawn attention due to their shorter construction periods, lower impacts on environment and longer life cycles of buildings.

Advanced building technologies are expected to be showcased in a big way at the 2014 Shanghai International Building Industrialization Exhibition, being held from Tuesday through Thursday at Shanghai New International Exposition Center. The event also will highlight how Europe's industrialization experience can be best combined with Chinese practices.