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Press Coverage on Prof. Tarek ZAYED’s Research on Intelligent Sewer Systems

《Press Coverage on Prof. Tarek ZAYED’s Research on Intelligent Sewer Systems》 To protect public health, Prof. Tarek ZAYED and his research team at BRE are leading the way with a new approach to urban infrastructure. By combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), they developed a multi-tiered model for sewer system management. This innovation enables more cost-effective and intelligent solution by predicting exfiltration severity, pinpointing leakage-prone zones, monitoring and forecasting overflows in high-risk areas. Explore more details about the research in the press coverage below: o Wen Wei Po (Print A14) - https://polyu.me/3OjGn8a; o Wen Wei Po Education Tech - https://polyu.me/41WeB4V o Ta Kung Pao (Print A05) - https://polyu.me/3OrIxmm o Mirage - https://polyu.me/41nOG64 More about Prof. Tarek ZAYED: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.../academic.../prof-tarek-zayed/  

PolyU Ranked High in Subjects, ‘Architecture and Built Environment’ and ‘Civil and Structural Engineering’ in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

《PolyU Ranked High in Subjects, ‘Architecture and Built Environment’ and ‘Civil and Structural Engineering’ in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026》 In this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject, PolyU has attained commendable results, with the subjects ‘Architecture and Built Environment’ and ‘Civil and Structural Engineering’ securing the 21st and 18th positions, respectively. These achievements reinforce PolyU’s status as a key driver of Hong Kong’s global education reputation and reflect the University’s enduring excellence in both teaching and research. BRE is honoured to have made long-standing contributions to these disciplines.

Highlights from International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices

《Highlights from International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices》 We are proud to have launched the inaugural ‘International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices,’ a significant milestone organised by the Centre for Infrastructure Delivery (CeIDE) of the Department of Building and Real Estate at PolyU on 26 March 2026. Bringing together top scholars, senior government officials and industry professionals, this conference featured a day of insightful presentations and high-level discussions.  We are privileged to welcome Prof. Christopher CHAO, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) at PolyU, for the Welcome Speech and our Guest of Honour, Mr Ricky LAU, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) Development Bureau, the Government of the HKSAR, for the Opening Address.  Our distinguished speakers shared innovative strategies to navigate the growing complexities of global infrastructure delivery. With the theme ‘Strategy & Sustainability’, the morning session was packed with a wealth of knowledge from our distinguished speakers: • Prof. WHYTE Jennifer (Professor, School of Project Management Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney) • Ir FONG Hok Shing, Michael, JP (Director, Civil Engineering and Development Department, The Government of the HKSAR) • Prof. GOH Yang Miang, (Director, Centre for Project and Facilities Management (CPFM) National University of Singapore) • Mr O'BRIEN Kevin (Chief Executive, Gammon Construction Limited) One of the morning’s highlights was the signing of three separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Centre of Excellence for Major Project Leaders (CoE) under the Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government, the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University. By establishing the International Alliance of Infrastructure Delivery, we have solidified a collective determination to bridge borders in the pursuit of excellence. This alliance will pool global expertise through joint research, knowledge exchange, and policy development to transform infrastructure delivery into a more sustainable, resilient and equitable process. The session concluded with a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Prof. CHAN Man Wai, Organising Committee Chairman and Associate Director (Partnership and Executive Education) of CeIDE, featuring our special guest, Ir Prof. Thomas HO On-sing, JP, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council. Following the morning’s engaging presentations and discussions, the momentum continued into the afternoon session. The distinguished speakers below shared their words of wisdom on the theme ‘Innovative Practices’:   • Prof. FANG Dongping (Professor, Director of Institute for Future Cities and Infrastructures, Tsinghua University) • Ir KWAN King Fa, Alex (Chief Executive Officer, Asia Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.) • Ir Prof. CHAN Ping Chuen, Albert, MH (Distinguished Research Professor and Director of Centre for Infrastructure Delivery (CeIDE) of BRE at PolyU) • Mr FARRANDS Sam (Honorary Advisor, IPPP and Head of Projects, King & Wood Mallesons) In addition, Prof. SHEN Qiping, Geoffrey, Associate Vice President (Global Partnerships) of PolyU and Associate Director (Research) of CeIDE was invited to lead the insightful panel discussion. The conference culminated in closing remarks by Ir Prof. Michael YAM, Head of BRE. Certainly, participants left with not only fresh insights but also newly forged professional bonds. The success of this inaugural conference has laid a strong foundation for CeIDE’s future impact and our next conference. A big thank-you goes to everyone who made this event a great success!

Highlights from International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices

《Highlights from International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices》 Following the morning’s engaging presentations and discussions, the momentum continued into the afternoon session. The distinguished speakers below shared their words of wisdom on the theme ‘Innovative Practices’: • Prof. FANG Dongping (Professor, Director of Institute for Future Cities and Infrastructures, Tsinghua University) • Ir KWAN King Fa, Alex (Chief Executive Officer, Asia Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.) • Ir Prof. CHAN Ping Chuen, Albert, MH (Distinguished Research Professor and Director of Centre for Infrastructure Delivery (CeIDE) of BRE at PolyU) • Mr FARRANDS Sam (Honorary Advisor, IPPP and Head of Projects, King & Wood Mallesons) In addition, Prof. SHEN Qiping, Geoffrey, Associate Vice President (Global Partnerships) of PolyU and Associate Director (Research) of CeIDE was invited to lead the insightful panel discussion. The conference culminated in closing remarks by Ir Prof. Michael YAM, Head of BRE. Certainly, participants left with not only fresh insights but also newly forged professional bonds. The success of this inaugural conference has laid a strong foundation for CeIDE’s future impact and our next conference. A big thank-you goes to everyone who made this event a great success!

Highlights from International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices

《Highlights from International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices》 With the theme ‘Strategy & Sustainability’, the morning session was packed with a wealth of knowledge from our distinguished speakers: • Prof. WHYTE Jennifer (Professor, School of Project Management Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney), • Ir FONG Hok Shing, Michael, JP (Director, Civil Engineering and Development Department The Government of the HKSAR), • Prof. GOH Yang Miang, (Director, Centre for Project and Facilities Management (CPFM) National University of Singapore), • Mr O'BRIEN Kevin (Chief Executive, Gammon Construction Limited). The session concluded with a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Prof. CHAN Man Wai, Organising Committee Chairman and Associate Director (Partnership and Executive Education) of CeIDE, featuring our special guest, Ir Prof. Thomas HO On-sing, JP, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council. Stay tuned for more updates!

Highlights from International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices

Today, we are proud to launch the inaugural ‘International Conference on Global Strategies for Infrastructure Delivery 2026: Strategy & Sustainability, and Innovative Practices,’ a significant milestone organised by the Centre for Infrastructure Delivery (CeIDE) of the Department of Building and Real Estate at PolyU. Bringing together top scholars, senior government officials and industry professionals, this conference features a day of insightful presentations and high-level discussions. Our distinguished speakers are sharing innovative strategies to navigate the complexities of global infrastructure delivery. Check out some snapshots from the event. Stay tuned for more updates!

BRE Students Receive FCE Presidential Leadership Award and Departmental Outstanding Student Award 2025/26

《BRE Students Receive FCE Presidential Leadership Award and Departmental Outstanding Student Award 2025/26》 Congratulations to Mr Hugo CHEUNG Pak Yin, our Surveying student, on receiving the Presidential Student Leadership Award of FCE 2025/26! Launched by PolyU in the 2022/23 academic year, this prestigious award recognises exceptional student leaders and encourages them to reach their full potential.  This inspiring achievement underscores Hugo’s remarkable leadership skills and commitment to serving the community and beyond.  Besides, our Surveying student Andrew PANG Yin Yui was presented with the Outstanding Student Award of the Department of Building and Real Estate 2025/26. This remarkable milestone highlights Andrew’s exceptional academic and non-academic endeavours.

Bridging Generations at BREDAA Mingling Night

《Bridging Generations at BREDAA Mingling Night》 Last Friday, the Building and Real Estate Departmental Alumni Association (BREDAA) and BRE jointly hosted a vibrant Mingling Night, bringing together a dynamic blend of alumni, students and faculty. The evening kicked off with a warm welcome from Prof. Tanya TAN from BRE, who highlighted the importance of alumni and student connections. She also expressed our sincere gratitude to Ir TSUI Tack Kong, a PolyU Fellow and Outstanding Alumnus, for his generous sponsorship and steadfast support. Ir Tsui offered inspiring insights on connecting industry professionals with emerging talent. In addition, Ir Phyllis CHEN, BREDAA President, encouraged our community to stay active and engaged in our growing alumni network. Amid a relaxed setting, attendees enjoyed free-flowing conversation and exchanged career perspectives. It was wonderful to see multiple generations of BRE talent under one roof. A huge thank-you to Ir Tsui, the BREDAA Executive Committee and everyone who made this event a success. We look forward to many more opportunities to connect the diverse generations of our BRE Community!

A Warm Welcome to Inbound Exchange Students

《A Warm Welcome to Inbound Exchange Students》 In line with the University’s dedication to internationalisation, BRE continues to embrace every opportunity for global student exchange. In early March, BRE hosted a welcoming gathering for our inbound exchange students from Chongqing University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Politecnico di Milano and The University of Newcastle. Prof. Michael YAM, Head of BRE, together with Prof. SUN Yi, Associate Head (Partnership) and Prof. YI Wen, Student Exchange Officer, warmly greeted these new arrivals. Apart from the welcome, this gathering provided a valuable networking opportunity for our students preparing for their outbound exchange in the next academic year to connect with their international peers. We look forward to fostering more global connections to empower our students on their academic journeys!

Successful Opening of the Architectural Studies Student Installation Exhibition

《Successful Opening of the Architectural Studies Student Installation Exhibition》 Last Thursday marked the successful opening of the Architectural Studies Student Installation Exhibition. This showcase features the creative work from our Year 1 BSc (Hons) in Architectural Studies (AS) students for the Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (UABB). The event brought together a gathering of 60 industry professionals, academics and students. In attendance were Mr LIU Sing Cheong, JP, Adjunct Professor and University Fellow of PolyU, representatives from the Architectural Services Department (ASD) of the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA), UABB officials. This Opening featured insights from Prof. Xiangdong LI, the Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment, Prof. Tris KEE, AS Programme Leader, Ms Miffi CHENG, Senior Architect of ASD and Mr LIU LEI, Secretary-General of Shenzhen Biennale Foundation. They celebrated the students' creativity and the collaboration with the PolyU Industrial Centre. One of highlights was the announcement of the students' work being featured in the ASD’s 40th anniversary celebration. The event successfully demonstrated the strong link between our architectural curriculum and the professional industry, paving the way for future regional collaborations.