Message from the Director

Our strategic approach to sustainability is grounded in concrete action. Last year, we launched our Carbon Neutrality Strategic Framework, establishing a cornerstone for achieving deep decarbonisation across all our projects. To ensure holistic carbon management, we have also started integrating carbon appraisal from the initial design phase through to construction.

This commitment is demonstrated through our robust trials and pioneering applications. These include employing reinforced concrete Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) for the Po Leung Kuk Siu Hon Sum Primary School, and piloting an “Advancing Net Zero” design that achieved a remarkable 60% reduction in embodied carbon during the refurbishment of toilet blocks at the Central and Western District Promenade’s Pet Garden. Furthermore, the integration of blue-green concept at Tseung Kwan O South Park exemplifies our progress. Collectively, these initiatives mark significant strides in turning our sustainability commitment into tangible reality.

The Light Public Housing project offers breakthrough opportunities for pioneering the MiC approach, utilising full prefabrication for multi-storey residential development and building cores (e.g. lift shafts, staircases, and electrical and mechanical plant rooms). This project has not only set a new benchmark for high-rise construction speed in Hong Kong, but also redefined public development by simultaneously prioritising productivity, quality, and social inclusion while reducing environmental impact. Building on this achievement, we are exploring ways to increase the adoption of these smart, modular technologies for other building types, including schools, offices, and hospitals. Our goal is to leverage greater standardisation to achieve safer, more cost-effective, higher-quality and efficient outcomes.

We design to serve and uplift our communities. The Light Public Housing project is a prime example of building smart for better living, providing an effective modular solution to tackle Hong Kong’s housing shortage and directly improve the living environment for grassroots communities. Through community-centric design, the project incorporates essential ancillary facilities, actively gauging and adapting to diverse needs to foster social inclusion.

In 2024, we achieved significant milestones in creating vibrant, inclusive, and liveable communities. Our efforts ranged from elderly-friendly designs at the North District Community Health Centre Building that promote community health, to delivering cultural landmarks such as the East Kowloon Cultural Centre and preserving the historic Tai Fu Tai Mansion through Heritage BIM. Projects like the Sha Tau Kok Visitor Facilities and the Po Pin Chau Viewing Platform further demonstrate our commitment to revitalising urban living, protecting pristine landscapes, and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Our accomplishments are a testament to our culture of innovation and collaboration, which have incubated advancements in techniques, technologies, and materials. We are proud to have received over 80 industry awards, including the prestigious Global and Hong Kong Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise (MIKE) Award, which affirm our excellence in innovation, project management, creative design, and environmental stewardship.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated team and partners. Together, we will continue to advance high-quality development, strengthen community bonds, and fulfil the aspirations of our communities.