Hong Kong Center for Construction Robotics (HKCRC) is established in 2020 by the joint collaborations of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), University of California, Berkeley, and Tsinghua University, as an effective platform to promote the intelligent development of the construction industry. Unlike typical academic research institutes, the Center focuses on problem-driven researches, frequent stakeholder engagements, and cross-pollination of different project teams. Our goal is to derive technologies from advances in robotics, electronics, AI and other areas to deliver prototype solutions and start-up teams for transformative changes of the construction industry.