Building Surveyor Awards 2023 Presentation Ceremony Recognising Contributions and Applauding Excellence

HONG KONG,June 21,2023 -- The Building Surveyor Awards 2023 (BSA 2023) Presentation Ceremony-cum-Gala Dinner,organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Building Surveying Division (HKIS BSD),was held on 16 June at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong with great success. The Institute was very honoured to have Ms Bernadette LINN Hon-ho,JP,Secretary for Development,HKSAR Government,as the Guest of Honour. Sr Paul WONG Kwok-leung,President of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors,Sr Arthur CHEUNG Man-to,Chairman of The HKIS BSD,Sr Kenny TSE Chi-kin,Chairman of Organising Committee of BSA 2023,jury panel members,finalist project teams,sponsors and other guests attended the ceremony-cum-Gala Dinner and shared the joy of BSA 2023.

Group photo of (first row from left) Mr CHUA Hoi-wai,Chief Executive,The Hong Kong Council of Social Service,Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung,SBS,Chairman,Hong Kong Green Building Council,Ms YU Po-mei,Clarice,Director of Buildings,Buildings Department,Sr Paul WONG Kwok-leung,Ms Bernadette LINN Hon-ho,Mr TSE Cheong-wo,Edward,Director of Architectural Services,Architectural Services Department,Sr Prof HO Chi-wing,Daniel,Professor and Associate Dean,Faculty of Design and Environment,Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi),Sr CHOI Shing-lam,Sunny,Quantity Surveying Division,The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors,Ir C S HO,Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency,(second row from left) Prof WONG,Kelvin S K,Department of Real Estate and Construction,Faculty of Architecture,The University of Hong Kong,Sr TANG Hoi-kwan,Edwin,Past President,Mr LEUNG Kin-man,Stephen,Deputy Director (Development & Construction),Housing Department,Ir Thomas HO On-sing,Construction Industry Council,Mr HO Chun-hung,Deputy Director of Buildings,Mr. LAM Sair-ling,HKIA CIOH HKICON Reg.Architect RPHM AP,Head of Property,Caritas Hong Kong,Mr Barry SIN,Immediate Past Vice-President (Building),Hong Kong Construction Association,Sr Prof. WONG Bay,Founding Member and Past President,The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and Ir Prof. Michael C. H. YAM,Head of Department of Building and Real Estate,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

The Building Surveyor Awards have been widely supported and highly recognized by the construction industry over the past four sessions. HKIS BSD is pleased to host the BSA 2023 again under the theme of "Inspiring Our Next," which exemplifies the importance to inspire and influence the peers by impactful projects,with remarkable professional practices of Building Surveyors. To keep up with the trend of the wide adoption of innovative architectural technologies in the surveying industry,the Award adds "Research and Innovation" category to recognise innovation and technology practices that have a positive impact on the industry. In terms of awards,Best Stage Presentation Award,Inspiring Our Next Award and Heritage Conservation Award are newly introduced.

"The theme of BSA 2023 is 'Inspiring Our Next'. It echoes the Government's view on sustainable development and livable future,that developments should not meet only today's but also future generations' needs," said Ms BernadetteLINN Hon-ho,HKSAR Government.

"(The theme) not only promotes communication within the building surveying industry,but also encourages building surveyors to bring creative and innovative building solutions to the industry,inspiring more innovative ideas and seizing different market opportunities," said Sr Paul WONG Kwok-leung,President of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors at the welcome speech. Sr Arthur CHEUNG Man-to,Chairman of The HKIS BSD believes that the award can recognise the contributions and outstanding achievements of the surveying community in the Hong Kong construction industry.

The competition opened from November 2022 to February 2023. A total of 28 entries advanced to the finals,successfully passed the first screening process,and competed for various prestigious awards. Our jury panels,constituted of veterans from academics and renowned industry professionals,assessed the 28 finalists' projects by the following criteria: design,innovation,management,conservation,originality,application,sustainability,and/ or value enhancement. During BSA 2023,a Grand Award and six Special Awards were granted across four categories,including New Development,A&A and Conversion,Maintenance and Rehabilitation,and Research and Innovation. Within each category,Winners and Merit awards were also given out.

"Regardless of which accolades our finalists ultimately receive,they all merit recognition,having undergone rigorous assessments,including written submissions,site visits,and presentations. Their exceptional performance has set a remarkably high benchmark for the industry,and they are to be commended for their outstanding achievements," said Sr Kenny TSE Chi-kin,Chairman of Organising Committee of BSA 2023.

Jury Panel

New Development:

Chairman:

Mr TSE Cheong-wo,HKSAR Government

Members:

Mr LEUNG Kin-man,Housing Department

Ir C S HO,Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency

Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung,Hong Kong Green Building Council

A&A and Conversion:

Chairman:

Ms YU Po-mei,HKSAR Government

Members:

Mr CHUA Hoi-wai,The Hong Kong Council of Social Service

Ir Thomas HO On-sing,Construction Industry Council

Mr Barry SIN,Hong Kong Construction Association

Maintenance and Rehabilitation:

Chairman:

Ir WAI Chi-sing,GBS,FHKEng,Managing Director,Urban Renewal Authority

Members:

Mr. LAM Sair-ling,Caritas Hong Kong

Sr CHOI Shing-lam,The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr Prof. WONG Bay,The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Research and Innovation:

Chairman:

Sr Prof HO Chi-wing,Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)

Members:

Ir Prof. Michael C. H. YAM,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Sr TANG Hoi-kwan,The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Prof WONG,The University of Hong Kong

Building Surveyor Awards 2023 (BSA 2023) Awardee List

Grand Award

Freevision Limited - Modular Social Housing at 1 Cheong San

Special Awards

Inspiring Our Next Award

Modular Social Housing at Nam Cheong 220 - Freevision Limited

Value Enhancement Award

Electronic Submission Hub - Buildings Department,HKSAR Government

Community Caring Award

Redevelopment of Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple - Jones Lang LaSalle Limited

Heritage Conservation Award

HBIM for Cultural Heritage Conservation at Tai Fu Tai Mansion - Architectural Services Department,HKSAR Government

Best Stage Presentation Award

Modular Social Housing at Nam Cheong 220 - Freevision Limited

Sustainability Award

Electronic Submission Hub - Buildings Department,HKSAR Government

New Development Category

Winner

Modular Social Housing at 1 Cheong San - Freevision Limited

Merits

Sablier - Chevalier International Holdings Limited

Modular Social Housing at Nam Cheong 220 - Freevision Limited

Redevelopment of Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple - Jones Lang LaSalle Limited

Residential Development at One Eighty - Freevision Limited

A&A and Conversion Category

Winner

Alteration and Addition Works for Tak Tin Market - Lemon Design & Build Limited

Merits

Alteration and Addition Works at Hong Kong Seeing Eye Dog Training School - KC Surveyors Ltd.

MARS Manufacturing Centre at Tai Po Innopark - David S.K. Au & Associates Ltd.

Maintenance and Rehabilitation Category

Winners

Major Renovation for Woodland Heights - David S.K. Au & Associates Ltd.

Pok Hong Market Improvement Works - Hong Kong Housing Authority,HKSAR Government

Merit

Refurbishment of Pound Lane Public Toilet and Bathroom - Architectural Services Department,HKSAR Government

Research and Innovation Category

Winner

Building Rehabilitation Strategy: Innovative Idea & Big Data to Arrest the Urban Decay of HK - Urban Renewal Authority

Merits

Application of Robotics and AI Analytics in External Wall Inspection - Architectural Services Department,HKSAR Government

Electronic Submission Hub - Buildings Department,HKSAR Government

HBIM for Cultural Heritage Conservation at Tai Fu Tai Mansion - Architectural Services Department,HKSAR Government

Sports Flooring Inspection Robot for Quality Check of Ball Court Resurfacing Works - Architectural Services Department,HKSAR Government

To Improve the Hygiene of Vent Pipe by Developing a Smart Vent Protector - Samson Wong & Associates Property Consultancy Ltd.