John Faulkner, Managing Director of Leighton Asia has won numerous awards for his contribution to the export of Australian engineering expertise and technology to Asia. Over the past decade he has built Leighton Asia into the largest and most profitable Australian construction group in Asia. His success is testament to his ability to practically apply engineering science and technology. He has pioneered the development and application of Australian pre-cast concrete systems to mass housing needs in Asia as well as providing leadership to the Hong Kong construction industry in occupational health and safety, environmental management and quality management.