Past Event

Welcoming Our Freshmen: CMI Orientation for Undergraduate Programmes

《Welcoming Our Freshmen: CMI Orientation for Undergraduate Programmes》 CMI proudly welcomed our incoming freshmen across our Building Engineering and Management, Surveying, and Property Management undergraduate programmes at the Orientation this week as they embark on an exciting and rewarding academic journey. The orientation opened with key briefings on the General University Requirements and Student Exchange Programme. Prof. Michael YAM, Head of CMI, welcomed the freshmen by highlighting the refreshed departmental identity and key programme strengths, followed by tailored academic and subject selection guidance from our Programme Leaders and Academic Advisors. The day concluded with an immersive tour of CMI’s facilities where students got hands-on exposure to technologies including 3D Printing, Human-Robot Collaboration in Construction, Smart Tower Cranes, and the CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment.

FCE Build A Smart City Competition – CMI Session - Surveying the Future: A Smart Solution for Double Ageing

《FCE Build A Smart City Competition – CMI Session - Surveying the Future: A Smart Solution for Double Ageing》 What a remarkable day! Under the CMI theme ‘Surveying the Future: A Smart Solution for Double Ageing’, eight student teams showcased their visionary ideas at the PolyU FCE Build A Smart City Competition on 14 August. Building on the insights from the earlier two-day workshops, the teams delivered compelling presentations and innovative models. Every team demonstrated a strong collaborative spirit and creativity while proposing smart solutions for our city's double ageing challenges. We sincerely thank all the promising young minds for their hard work and innovative thinking. Special thanks also go to our distinguished panel of judges, Ir Phyllis CHEN, Senior Construction Manager of Dragages Hong Kong; Sr Carmen LAI, Associate Director (Project) of Emperor Group; and Prof. Esther YUNG, Associate Head (Teaching) of CMI, for their valuable expertise and constructive feedback. Your support made this event an inspiring learning experience!

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

CICES Presidential Courtesy Visit

《CICES Presidential Courtesy Visit》 It was our honour to welcome a delegation from the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), comprising Mr Marek SUCHOCKI, Senior Vice President; Mr Simon HAMLYN, Chief Executive Officer; Mr WONG Hon Fai, Chair, HK Region; Ir Ralph LEUNG, Senior Vice Chair, HK Region; Sr KEUNG Shun Lok, Vice Chairman (Geospatial Engineering-Membership), HK Region; and Mr Henry TSOI, Vice Chairman (Membership), HK Region. The visit featured overviews of BRE’s operation and our MSc in Project Management (PM) programme by Prof. Esther YUNG, Associate Head (Teaching) and Prof. FAN Ying, Programme Leader of PM, respectively. The delegation engaged in discussions and toured our facilities, including an immersive demonstration of the CAVE and Motion Platform by Prof. CHI Hung Lin’s research team and an exploration of the Smart Infrastructure Management Systems Laboratory led by Prof. Tarek ZAYED’s team. The exchange strengthened our professional bonds and showcased BRE’s commitment to driving innovation in construction research and education.

PolyU Homecoming 2026 (BRE Session)

《PolyU Homecoming 2026 - BRE Session》 Riding on last year’s success, BRE enjoyed a fantastic day with our alumni and visitors at the PolyU Alumni Homecoming in April. Through our virtual reality device, participants immersed themselves in simulated environments to explore site hazards and construction challenges in a safe and controlled setting. BRE was inspired by the enthusiastic participation and positive feedback from all who visited.