Past Event

Anti-heat Stress Research Projects Showcased at Construction Innovation Expo 2019

Anti-heat Stress Research Projects Showcased at Construction Innovation Expo 2019 (17-20 Dec) Spearheaded by Prof. Albert Chan, the award-winning anti-heat stress research projects were showcased in the ‘Construction Innovation Expo 2019’ (CIExpo) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 17 to 20 Dec 2019. In particular, the project ‘Cooling Vest’ aroused plenty of interest and enquiries from visitors at CIExpo. In addition to enjoying a fruitful exchange of ideas with the industry throughout CIExpo, the research team continually places a priority on remaining responsive and exploring innovative approaches for the sustainable built environment.   CIExpo was a signature event of the Development Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Centre of Science and Technology Industrial Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People’s Republic of China and the Construction Industry Council. It aimed to provide the excellent knowledge sharing and business matching platform with the vision to drive a new era in construction. The 4-day CIExpo attracted the participation of 228 local and overseas organisations from 15 countries, featuring the four key themes, namely Offsite Construction, Robotics and Automation, Digital Solutions, and Advanced Technologies and Materials, with a target for attracting 10,000 visitors.  

School Talk for Pui Ching Middle School

Gathering with Exchange Students

OPAA Master Class 2019/2020 Mentorship Programme: Call for Mentees

OPAA Master Class 2019/2020 Mentorship Programme: Call for Mentees The OPAA Master Class 2019/2209 Mentorship Programme is now open for student application. This Mentorship Programme is part of the annual signature event organized by the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Association with the aim to provide a platform for students to learn from outstanding PolyU alumni in respect of their invaluable expertise and experience. Please click here for more details, and submit your application on or before 7 October 2019.  傑出理大校友協會大師班2019/2020  師友計劃：學員招募 傑出理大校友協會大師班2019/2020  師友計劃現正接受學生報名。此計劃是協會其中一個重點活動，邀請多位來自不同界別的傑出校友與學生分享他們的豐富經驗。請按此瀏覽計劃詳情，報名表格須於2019年10月7日前遞交。

New BRE PhD Student Orientation

Belt & Road Cross-Professional Advancement Programme - Workshop 6 : Dispute Management and Law for International Project

Belt and Road Cross-Professional Advancement Programme - Workshop 5 : International Project Management and Relational Contracting Systems

BRE Workshop on Research Grant Application

"The BRE Workshop on Research Grant Application was successfully organized on 28 August 2019 in Ng Wing Hong Laboratory for Sustainable City. The workshop was kicked off with a warm welcoming speech by BRE DRC chair – Prof. Meng Ni. The 6 RGC GRF/ECS winners shared with colleagues their experiences in RGC grant applications, including Prof. Heng Li, Prof. Michael Yam, Prof. Eddie C.M. Hui, Dr. JoonOh Seo, Dr. H.H. Wei, and Dr. H.L. Chi. Then Prof. Geoffrey Q.P. Shen shared his views and experiences of serving as a panel member in RGC Engineering Panel. Prof. Geoffrey Q.P. Shen and Dr. Esther Yung shared their experiences of PPR application. Dr. Francis Siu and Dr. Ivy Wong shared their successful experiences in winning research grants from Able Engineering and Ford Foundation, respectively. The workshop provided valuable suggestions for colleagues to prepare their research grants application. Prof. Ni greatly appreciates the great support of the speakers and the participants. Hope BRE colleagues can win more research grants from various funding agencies in the near future." Shared by Prof. Ni Meng 3 Sept 2019   Photo Gallery : BRE Workshop on Research Grant Application

BRE Orientation Programme

BRE Workshop on Digital Construction

Our colleagues and research students enjoyed an insightful workshop on ‘Digital Construction’ in the Ng Wing Hong Laboratory for Sustainable City on 19 August 2019, morning. Kicked-off by the welcome remarks and introduction from Prof. Ni Meng, Associate Head (Research) of BRE, this workshop embraced a comprehensive pack of talks and presentations.  One highlight was the inspiring keynote talk on ‘Three Decades of Robotics for Road Construction and Maintenance: Path to the Future’ by Prof. Miroslaw J. Skibniewski, BRE Distinguished Chair.  Shortly after that, Dr Jacky Chung was invited to share his perspectives on the topic of 3D Printing. This workshop concluded with a finale of the four presentations on ‘Digital Construction’ by our PhD students including Mr. Ali Abbas, Mr. Yue Gong, Mr. Xincong Yang, and Miss Yantao Yu.  It was encouraging to see their great hard work that was highly appreciated by the panel formed by Prof. Miroslaw J. Skibniewski, Prof. Heng Li, Dr. JoonOh Seo, Dr. Minkoo Kim, and Dr. Hung Lin Chi.  Particularly, Yantao’s outstanding performance was praised with the Best Presentation Award.  Congratulations to Yantao and her supervisor, Prof. Heng Li!   Thanks to everyone making this morning fruitful.  We look forward to more wonderful sharing in the near future.   Photo Gallery : BRE Workshop on Digital Construction