Awards and Achievements (Teaching)

HKIS Outstanding Dissertation Awards 2025: Outstanding Final Year Dissertation Awards

In recognition of our undergraduate students’ outstanding dissertations, the following undergraduate students were awarded the Hong Kong Institute of Surveying – Outstanding Dissertation Awards 2025.   Award Project Title Student Name Programme Supervisor Finalist (Building Surveying)   Investigate the Links Between ESG Environmental Scores and Green Innovation: The Case Study of Green Patents for Building and Construction in the United States CHAN Hiu Ying Grace BSc (Hons) in Surveying Prof. TENG Yue Finalist (Building Surveying) A Study on the Advantages of the Smart Site Safety System (4S) and the Barriers to its Extensive Adoption in Hong Kong CHEN Yingying BSc (Hons) in Surveying Prof. YI Wen Top Award (General Practice)    A Critical Study on Building Control Policies for Subdivided Units (SDUs) in Hong Kong to Ensure Healthy Housing CHOW Lok Yee BSc (Hons) in Surveying Prof. TENG Yue Finalist (General Practice)  Analysing the Impact of Urban Renewal on Gentrification in Hong Kong: A Case Study of Lee Tung Street Redevelopment LEUNG Wing Fai BSc (Hons) in Surveying Prof. TENG Yue Finalist (Planning and Development)  A Critical Study on the Full Adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Building Plan Preparation and Submission in Hong Kong CHAN Nok To BSc (Hons) in Surveying Mr KONG Wai Kei Finalist (Planning and Development)  An Evaluation of the Social and Economic Sustainability of Heritage Building Revitalisation Practices in Hong Kong POON Kin Yu BSc (Hons) in Surveying Sr Prof. Ivy WONG Siu Wai Finalist (Property and Facility Management)  The Impact of ESG Rating on Financial Performance and Investor Confidence: Evidence from Hong Kong Real Estate Sector ZHENG Wen BSc (Hons) in Property Management Prof.WEI Hsi Hsien Top Award (Property and Facility Management) Integrating ESG Principles into Property Management Practices: Challenges, Strategies, and Performance Implications in Hong Kong ZOU Xintong BSc (Hons) in Property Management Prof.WEI Hsi Hsien Finalist (Quantity Surveying)  Advancement in Construction Industry – The Adaptability of New Engineering Contracts to Mega Modular-Integrated Construction Projects in Hong Kong LAM Wai Kit BSc (Hons) in Surveying Prof. ZAYED Tarek Finalist (Quantity Surveying) A Critical Study on the Implementation of and Barriers to Applying Building Information Modelling (BIM) Technology in Facilities Management (FM) of Smart Green Buildings (SGB) in Hong Kong YAU Shun Kit (Matthew) BSc (Hons) in Surveying Cr Prof. Daniel CHAN Wai Ming      

CMI Student Awarded HSBC Hong Kong Scholarship

《CMI Student Awarded HSBC Hong Kong Scholarship》 Well-done to Mr Hugo CHEUNG Pak Yin, a student of our BSc (Hons) in Surveying programme, who has been awarded the HSBC Hong Kong Scholarship for the 2025/26 academic year! This well-deserved recognition highlights Hugo’s exceptional academic performance and dedicated community involvement. Throughout his studies, he has demonstrated a strong professional drive and global perspective, gaining hands-on experience through quantity and building surveying internships, heritage preservation work in Germany and BIM research in South Korea. The achievements of this year’s cohort were celebrated at the HSBC Scholars Day at the HSBC Main Building where Ms Joyce CHEUNG, Section Head (Student Resources and Support), commended the awardees. Since launching its first scholarship scheme in 1965, HSBC has been dedicated to empowering young talent to excel professionally and give back to society. The rigorous selection process evaluates academic excellence, English proficiency, leadership, commitment to service and overall potential. Join us in celebrating Hugo’s brilliant achievement!

BRE Students Recognised in 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Graduates in Civil Engineering from Universities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

《BRE Students Recognised in 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Graduates in Civil Engineering from Universities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area》   Mr CHAN Chun Wang and Mr NG Chun Hong, two   final-year surveying students, were honoured to receive the Outstanding Undergraduate Graduates in Civil Engineering from Universities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in June. Supported by the Guangdong Association for Science and Technology, the Guangdong Society of Civil Engineering and Architecture has officially established the ‘Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area University Civil Engineering Outstanding Undergraduate Graduate Award.’  The Award aims to enhance the quality of civil engineering talent cultivation in the Greater Bay Area. By highlighting the exemplary leadership of outstanding graduates, the initiative seeks to inspire students to pursue academic excellence and   well-rounded development, ultimately driving the   high-quality progress of civil engineering education across the region.

Miss CHAN Chui Yee Received HKIE Best Individual Dissertation Award 2026

《Miss CHAN Chui Yee Received HKIE Best Individual Dissertation Award 2026》 Miss CHAN Chui Yee, a final-year student of the BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management programme, was awarded the Best Individual Dissertation Award 2026 by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) (Building Division) in May. Supervised by Prof. WEI His Hsien, Associate Professor of BRE, Chui Yee achieved outstanding success with her dissertation, ‘Exploratory Technology Acceptance Study: Analysing Drivers and Barriers for Shoulder Exoskeletons in Hong Kong Construction’. This study established the first context-specific Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for shoulder exoskeletons in Hong Kong’s construction industry. Using a mixed-methods approach, it identified thermal burden and PPE incompatibility as major adoption barriers, while ease of use and usefulness equally drive intention. The findings proposed a three-level intervention framework addressing device-level thermal management and PPE integration, site-level peer familiarization and policy-level regulations.  During the HKIE Building Division Annual Dinner 2026, Prof. CHI Hung Lin, Acting Associate Head (Research) of BRE, accepted the Award on Chui Yee’s behalf, receiving warm congratulations from Ir Cedric SC CHAN, Chairman of HKIE (Building Division).

Sr KEUNG Shun Lok Received CICES Award 2026 - Civil Engineering Surveyor of the Year (Geospatial)

《Sr KEUNG Shun Lok Received CICES Award 2026 - Civil Engineering Surveyor of   the Year (Geospatial)》 Sr KEUNG Shun Lok, a student in our Doctor of International Real Estate and Construction (DIREC) programme, was named a ‘Civil Engineering Surveyor of the Year (Geospatial)’ at the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) (Hong Kong Region) Awards 2026 in April. He received warm applause and congratulations from attendees, including Prof. Michael YAM, Head of BRE; Prof. Daniel CHAN, Programme Leader of DIREC; and Prof. FAN Ying, Programme Leader of the MSc in Project Management. Shun Lok has been involved in several large-scale civil engineering projects in Hong Kong. Leveraging his strong background in geospatial and digital construction, he has been an early advocate of survey-BIM integration, including scan-to-BIM and aerial survey-BIM applications.

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.

Mr Shay CHUNG Ho Wai’s Team Awarded One of Top 30 Teams in JUMPSTARTER 2026

《Mr Shay CHUNG Ho Wai’s Team Awarded One of Top 30 Teams in JUMPSTARTER 2026》 Our surveying student Mr Shay CHUNG Ho Wai and his team secured a Top 30 spot at the JUMPSTARTER 2026 global pitch competition in March with their project ‘CanPan’, an AI-powered wellness platform. JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE 2026 is an AI innovation challenge focused on Wellness (Mental Health track).  Highlighting interdisciplinary collaboration, Shay’s team members comprised Mr LO Hin Yui, Arts and Education Visual, the Education University of Hong Kong; Mr CHEUNG Wai Ho, Computer Science, the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Mr CHAU Tsz Hong, Radiotherapy, Tung Wah College; and Dr Marco TAM Shing Yau from Tung Wah College.  Inspired by his BRE studies, Shay initially leveraged his knowledge of the construction industry to design a tool addressing the worsening mental health of construction workers battling cancer. However, applying the analytical skills honed through his surveying training, deeper research revealed a challenging issue. This led his team to pivot CanPan into a comprehensive support system for all cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals, proving how construction focused insights can spark life-changing technological innovations. Shay shared, “Through this journey, not only did I make friends with student innovators who share the same passion, but I also cultivated an in-depth appreciation of how innovation and technology can profoundly change lives.

Mr CHEN Rui Wins Rising Changemaker Prize from HKHS

《Mr CHEN Rui Wins Rising Changemaker Prize from HKHS》 Mr CHEN Rui, our BSc (Hons) Surveying student, has won the Rising Changemaker Prize organised by the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS). At the award presentation ceremony, Prof. LING Kar Kan, HKHS Chairman and PolyU’s Senior Advisor to the President, highlighted that the first-ever Rising Changemaker Prize aimed to challenge students to tackle complex housing topics through rigorous case studies and solution proposals. Out of 30 submissions, Rui stood out to the judging panel with a forward-thinking proposal to revolutionize estate management. His winning strategy integrates cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI, robotics and drones to enhance safety, streamline maintenance and elevate the overall living experience for residents. Rui shared, “I believe the greatest value of PropTech lies not merely in enhancing efficiency but in leveraging fault warnings and predictive management to shift estate management from a 'reactive' to a 'preventive' approach. My ultimate goal is to elevate the resident experience, improve service quality and promote aging in place.” Congratulations to Rui on this well-deserved recognition!

BRE Outstanding Dissertation Award 2024/25

Congratulations to the following recipients of the BRE Outstanding Dissertation Award! Name of Applicant Rank Chief Supervisor Dr YU Peiheng 1st Award Prof. YUNG Esther Dr LI Zheng 2nd Award Prof. NI Meng Dr BAKHTAWAR Beenish 3rd Award Prof. ZAYED Tarek

BRE Students Receive HKIPM Best Student Awards

《BRE Students Receive HKIPM Best Student Awards》 Two recent graduates from BRE were honoured at the Best Student Awards 2025, organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Project Management (HKIPM) in November 2025.  Ms Belle CHAN Tin Wai, a graduate of the MSc in Project Management (PM) programme and Ir Dr Stephen AU Ling Ming, a graduate of the Doctor of International Real Estate and Construction (DIREC) programme, received their Award certificates from Prof. Daniel CHAN, President of HKIPM and Prof. Kar-kan LING, Guest of Honour.  Prof. FAN Ying, Programme Leader of PM and Prof. Michael SING, Deputy Programme Leader of DIREC were also in attendance. The newly established Best Student Awards recognise graduate students with the highest GPA scores in project management-related programmes across Hong Kong’s universities, celebrating their academic excellence in the 2024/25 academic year.