Past Event

The Inaugural CMI Reception Marked an Exciting New Chapter

《The Inaugural CMI Reception Marked an Exciting New Chapter》 The Inaugural CMI Reception marked a momentous occasion on 29 July as our very first large-scale gathering under our new name—the Department of Construction Management and Intelligence (CMI)! As our premier annual gathering, the event was a wonderful celebration of both our rich legacy and exciting evolution toward a more innovative future in built environment education. It also served as an ideal platform for networking and bonding among industry practitioners, professional institutions, donors, alumni, Work-Integrated Education representatives, mentors, faculty members and students. Most importantly, it provided us with the opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for their unwavering support. Following a warm welcoming speech by Prof. Michael YAM, Head of CMI, the evening was graced by our Guest of Honour, Sr Kevin SIU Ka Yin, JP, Commissioner of Rating and Valuation of the HKSAR Government and Chairman of our Departmental Advisory Committee. His insightful remarks made the occasion memorable. Expressing the collective gratitude of our graduating students, Mr Andrew PANG Yin Yui, Outstanding Student of the Department 2025/26, then proposed a vote of thanks. The atmosphere was made even more vibrant through lively student performances by Andrew and Mr Kevin CHEN Jiaxuan as well as the engaging games. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us in marking this exciting new chapter! More photos are available on our website. https://polyu.hk/RfrAb

Joint Institutional and Cross-Disciplines Discussion Forum: How Data Technology Applies in Construction Industry

《Joint Institutional and Cross-Disciplines Discussion Forum: How Data Technology Applies in Construction Industry》 Last Friday, the PolyU campus hosted the Joint Institutional and Cross-Disciplinary Discussion Forum on ‘How Data Technology Applies in the Construction Industry’. The Forum was jointly organised by the Department of Construction Management and Intelligence (CMI) of PolyU, the Department’s Alumni Association (BREDAA), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors-Building Surveying Division (HKIS BSD) and the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM). We were inspired to receive such wonderful support from the industry professions, including over 800 online and in-person registrations. The event was kicked off with a warm welcome speech by Prof. Esther YUNG, Associate Head (Teaching) of CMI at PolyU. Under the expert moderation of Ms Ivy LAM, Director of Ankura, our panel of distinguished speakers, Ir Dr Derick PANG, JP, CEO of Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.; Ir Terence LUI, Founder & CEO of Varadise Ltd. and Mr Xiangrui KONG, Managing Director of Ankura shared invaluable and multi-disciplinary insights on operational optimisation, data sharing and digital infrastructure security in smart construction. A special thanks to everyone who made the event a great success, particularly, our distinguished guests, the BREDAA Executive Committee and the organising team. We look forward to more inspiring collaborations ahead!

《BRE Distinguished Lecture》

《BRE Distinguished Lecture》 Last evening marked a significant chapter for our signature event, the ‘BRE Distinguished Lecture’ series. The comprehensive presentation by Ir Prof. Thomas HO On-sing, JP, on ‘Be the Excellence for Future Construction Industry’ was met with resounding applause. As the Chairman of the Construction Industry Council and the recipient of both the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award and the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU BRE, Ir Prof. Ho delivered an inspiring lecture, taking us on a journey through the realms of AI and digitalisation in construction. We hope the participating students, alumni, colleagues and industry professionals enjoyed a rewarding evening.

BRE Retreat

《BRE Retreat》 Against a perfect backdrop of a stunning sky, the BRE Retreat was a great success last week. As an important part of our agenda, the two-day retreat provided a valuable platform for colleagues to share achievements for the academic year and engage in productive discussions on key topics across partnership, teaching and research for our forward planning. In a supportive atmosphere, colleagues presented ideas and exchanged insights which made the days both fruitful and enjoyable.

PolyU JUPAS Admissions Q&A 2026

《PolyU JUPAS Admissions Q&A 2026》 A huge thank you to the students, parents and teachers who joined us for ‘PolyU JUPAS Admissions Q&A’ last Saturday! It was wonderful to see many of you engaging in our face-to-face consultations and admissions talk. We hope our session provided you with a clearer picture of our admissions updates and a glimpse into campus life. Still have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to us directly. We are here to support you on your academic journey!

Big News from BREDAA AGM 2026

《Big News from BREDAA AGM 2026》 The Executive Committee (ExCo) of the Building and Real Estate Departmental Alumni Association (BREDAA) was successfully elected during the AGM last night where the new constitution was formally adopted by members in attendance. The whole process was conducted in the presence of representatives from BRE. The BREDAA remains dedicated to fostering strong connections among the members. By facilitating networking opportunities and knowledge exchange, it aims to strengthen the bond between alumni and BRE while cultivating a vibrant and supportive community for years to come. To encourage greater participation, membership fees for Student, Life, Associate and Honorary members are now officially waived under the new constitution. The ExCo includes Ir Cr Phyllis CHEN, Sr Carmen LAI, Ir Dr David KWOK, Ir Cr Amy SIU, Ms Ivy LAM, Mr Marco LEUNG, Sr Fiona LEUNG, Ms Michele LUI, Sr Daniel Ng, Sr Westing TSOI and Cr Dr Angela YUEN. They will count on the support of all BRE alumni. The ExCo highlighted an exciting lineup of upcoming activities including industry sharing talk, site visit, sports activity and reunion dinner. Stay tuned for more updates! More about the BREDAA Executive Committee: https://polyu.hk/AtUmF

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 hosted 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, the Conference featured a day of insightful presentations and high-level discussions.  We were privileged to have Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation), deliver the Welcoming Speech and our Guest of Honour, Mr Ricky LAU, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) Development Bureau of the Government of the HKSAR, for the Opening Address.  Our distinguished speakers shared innovative strategies for navigating the growing complexities of global infrastructure delivery. With the theme ‘Strategy & Sustainability’, the morning session was packed with a wealth of knowledge disseminated by our distinguished speakers: • Prof. Jennifer WHYTE  (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 Kevin O'BRIEN (Chief Executive, Gammon Construction Limited)  One of the morning’s highlights was the signing of three  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, respectively. 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 morning 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 and featured 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 the 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 (BRE Distinguished Research Professor and Director of CeIDE) • Mr Sam FARRANDS (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 an insightful panel discussion. The Conference culminated in closing remarks by Ir Prof. Michael YAM, Head of BRE. Participants undoubtedly 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

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

《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!