HKU Department of Real Estate and Construction

Welcome to the HKU Surveying family! 🥳 We are so excited to kick off this new academic journey with you. Get ready to learn, innovate, and shape the future of our cities. See you on campus! ✨

Welcome to the Faculty of Architecture, UG Class of 2026! 🎉

We were delighted to meet our new undergraduate students at the UG Induction Talk 2026. The session was filled with energy, interaction and excitement as students connected with the Faculty, took part in a fun mini game and received a special Faculty gift bag.

A warm welcome to all our new students — we look forward to seeing you learn, grow and innovate with us in the years ahead! 💚

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港大𝐢𝐋𝐚𝐛以區塊鏈技術革新建造業

推動建造業數碼轉型是未來的發展趨勢。有見及此，港大房地產及建設系系主任呂偉生教授與其率領的iLab研究團隊研發「組裝合成建築（MiC）區塊鏈監督系統」，為業界提供了一套完善的智慧解決方案。

這套系統猶如工程的「智能把關者」。它利用區塊鏈技術及物聯網，打破傳統工程的資訊壁壘，實時監督 MiC 組件的每一個流程。這不僅大大提高了數據的透明度，更能確保整個建築工程能夠準時、有序且安全地推進。

歡迎點擊以下連結，深入了解港大 iLab 的最新科研成果與應用：
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港大研發「組裝合成建築」區塊鏈監督系統 智能把關確保工程準時、有序且安全 | am730 在香港創新科技署及「物流及供應鏈多元技術研發中心」的支持下，港大呂教授與iLab研究團隊研發的MiC三寶系統，涵蓋追蹤組件生產、跨境運輸及工地安裝等關鍵建築流程。系統利用區塊鏈、物聯網及數碼管理技術，收集到的.....

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📣立即報名 – 文物保育論壇 2026

📅 日期：2026年9月12日（星期六）
🕘 時間：上午 09:30 – 下午 12:30
🏢 地點：香港薄扶林道香港大學黃麗松講堂
🎯 主題：連接過去與未來：歷史建築保育的新興趨勢與科技應用
👤 主禮嘉賓：古物諮詢委員會主席 許焯權教授

本研討會由香港測量師學會建築測量組（BSD-Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors）與香港大學房地產及建設系 (HKU REC) 聯合主辦，旨在探討創新科技與傳統保育方法的融合。萬勿錯過與業界領袖交流的機會，一同了解科技如何推動歷史建築的可持續保育！

報名連結：https://www.hkis.org.hk/en/professional_cpd2.html?id=6825

🏆Huge congratulations to our PhD graduate, Dr. Yijie Wu, on winning the prestigious Li Ka Shing Prize 2024/25!

Dr. Wu earned this top recognition for her thesis: "A Building Skeleton Theory for Automatic 3D Reconstruction of BIM and CIM."

Her thesis introduces a novel theory that simplifies complex 3D building scans into compact "skeletons." By capturing the essential shape and structure of a building, her method makes digital modeling for both individual buildings and entire cities significantly more manageable.

Her experiments demonstrate that this theory not only accurately and compactly reconstructs building surfaces and volumes, but also enables advanced analysis of building shapes and patterns for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and City Information Modeling (CIM).

We are incredibly proud of Dr. Wu’s achievement, which perfectly exemplifies our department’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of digital technology and innovation in the built environment.

📖 Dive into her award-winning research here: https://hub.hku.hk/handle/10722/374464

🎧 Tune in to ARCHITALKS with Prof. Wilson Lu!

What happens when Digital Construction meets Architecture? Find out in the newest episode of ARCHITALKS, the flagship podcast organized by the HKU Department of Architecture. This series explores the dynamic intersections of architecture, space, technology, society, and the environment across Asia, with a special focus on Hong Kong's global impact.

In this episode, our Head of Department, Prof. Wilson Lu, explores the fascinating discipline of surveying and the vital teamwork between surveyors, architects, and engineers.

He also shares his expert insights on some of the hottest topics in the industry today, including tackling construction waste, leveraging Big Data in construction, and the rise of Modular Integrated Construction (MiC).

Grab your headphones and gain some fresh perspectives on the future of Hong Kong's built environment!

👉 Stream it now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71q0JAtgzgiNkub4uYBXpZ?si=JwbEUliyQE60b2AVqFQp3g&utm_source=whatsapp

Inspiring the future of sustainable architecture!

Earlier this month, Prof. Wilson Lu and PhD candidate Yuchen Gao visited the Aedas Taikoo office to share cutting-edge insights on Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) with industry professionals and future architects. Aedas is an architecture firm that has a long presence in Hong Kong market and beyond.

Yuchen shared her research on a "Generative approach for low carbon MiC design" with architecture interns from HKU and CUHK, offering them a glimpse into the future of the field alongside some great career advice. Following this, Prof. Lu took the stage to deliver a company-wide keynote on "MiC Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA): Perspectives from MiC Trio." The engaging session highlighted cutting-edge sustainable innovations and further strengthened the collaborative bridge between academic research and world-class architectural practice.

We love seeing our academic research connect directly with leading industry practices. A big thank you to Aedas for hosting us!

【🤖🏗️以AI驅動建造業智能轉型】「智慧測量創新賽2026🏆」(Smart QS Hackathon 2026) 正式啟動🎉

由房屋局、房委會 - 公屋人情風貌 Housing Authority - Public Housing Vistas、Cyberport 數碼港及香港大學合辦🤝，全港首個結合人工智能🤖與工料測量(QS) 📐的創新應用比賽，今日(7月29日)於數碼港舉行「歡迎典禮暨簡介會」🎤👏，凝聚各界推動建造業智能化轉型🔄💡，提升公共工程管理及服務效能📈⚙️。

比賽設有「指定挑戰」及「公開挑戰」兩大類別，涵蓋合約諮詢（Contract Advisory）📄、進度款估值（Payment Valuation）💰等行業痛點，並設有一系列工作坊🛠️📚、專家導師指導及「48小時創新賽」⏳環節，參賽隊伍須於限時內設計及開發創新方案💡💻，並向評審團展示成果📊✨。

優勝隊伍除可贏取高達港幣20,000元獎金外，更有機會與主辦機構及房委會進一步探討概念驗證（Proof-of-Concept）及方案落地嘅合作機會🤝💡，推動創新成果應用於實際業務場景🏗️。

比賽現正接受報名📝，截止日期為2026年8月14日。歡迎QS領域專業人士、人工智能及科技人才、以及創科愛好者踴躍報名參加🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️，把握與業界專家交流合作嘅寶貴機遇🤝，攜手推動行業邁向智能化🤖🚀。

詳情請瀏覽官方網頁🔗：https://www.cyberport.hk/zh-hk/smart_qs_hackathon_2026/

🔎睇埋相關新聞稿：https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202607/29/P2026072900228.htm
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【🤖🏗️Driving Smart Transformation in the Construction Industry with AI】The Smart QS Hackathon 2026 🏆 has officially kicked off 🎉

Co-organised by the Housing Bureau, Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA), Cyberport, and The University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong’s inaugural innovation competition combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) 🤖 and Quantity Surveying (QS)📐 held its Welcome Ceremony & Briefing Session 🎤👏 today (29 July) at Cyberport, bringing together various sectors to promote the smart transformation 🔄💡 of the construction industry and enhance the efficiency of public works management and services 📈⚙️.

The hackathon features two categories — "Assigned Challenges" and "Open Challenges" — addressing industry pain points such as contract advisory📝 and payment valuation💰, and includes a series of workshops 🛠️📚, expert mentorship, and a "48-hour Hackathon"⏳. Participating teams must design and develop innovative solutions 💡💻 within a limited timeframe and present their results to a panel of judges 📊✨.

Winning teams will not only receive a cash prize of up to HK$20,000, but also have the opportunity to collaborate with the organisers and HA on Proof-of-Concept projects, driving their innovative achievements 🤝💡 in real-world business scenarios 🏗️.

Registration is now open 📝, and the deadline is 14 August 2026. We warmly welcome QS professionals, AI and technology talents, as well as I&T enthusiasts to actively register 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️. Seize this valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and collaborate with industry experts🤝, and join hands to propel the industry toward a smarter future! 🤖🚀

For details and registration🔗: https://www.cyberport.hk/en/smart_qs_hackathon_2026/

🔎 Please also check out the press release: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202607/29/P2026072900232.htm?fontSize=1

On July 10, Prof. Wilson Lu and Lennon Choy had the pleasure of accompanying Mr. Ricky Wong , Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Wheelock Properties, and our Adjunct Professor, along with his development team, on a site visit to the HKU High West Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) project.

Guided by Dr. Louis Chu, Associate Director of the HKU Estate Office, the delegation explored this government pilot initiative, which serves as a benchmark for adopting MiC technology in private property development. The High West project integrates several HKU-developed technologies, including Prof. Wilson Lu’s pioneering blockchain system for e-inspection.

We are incredibly proud of our iLab PhD candidates for actively engaging in international Knowledge Exchange (KE) and sharing their research in AI, sustainable design, and architecture across the globe this summer. Here are some recent highlights:

2026 ASHRAE Annual Conference (Austin, Texas | June 27 – July 1)
Ms. Zihan Xu presented her innovative research on occupancy-driven generative design for modular buildings. Her study explores how heterogeneous occupancy schedules can optimize early-stage design to enhance both thermal comfort and energy efficiency. The conference provided a fantastic platform for fruitful exchanges with international experts in AI-driven building performance!

2026 AASA/ACSA International Conference (Brisbane, Australia)
PhD candidates Wang Bolun and Zhang Yi represented us at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) conference, delivering compelling oral presentations on the future of Generative AI (GenAI) in architectural applications, namely, “Agentic AI-Enhanced Multi-Agent System for Facade Optimization of Cost-effective Well-being” and “Bridging Words and Worlds: Latent Space Alignment for Text-Conditioned 3D Architectural Generation.”

These international conferences are vital for Knowledge Exchange, allowing our students to connect with global peers and bring fresh, tech-driven perspectives back to HKU. Congratulations on your successful presentations!

𝐇𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐊𝐔 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to announce that our talented students have swept multiple awards at the 𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 held on July 21!

Organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS), these awards are a strong testament to the hard work, innovation, and exceptional academic standards of our students. Being recognized by such a leading professional body highlights the impact our future leaders are ready to make in the surveying and built environment professions. 🏗️✨

Join us in congratulating the following brilliant minds:

🎓 𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬

🥇 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞: Wong Cheuk Fung Rayden and Chan Chun Hei
🥈 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞: Wong Tik and Pang Tin Yan

📜 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 - 𝐁𝐒𝐜(𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠)

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
HSU Lam Lam
LAM Ho Wang Harold

𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
LEUNG Lok Yiu
LUK Wing Yin
KWOK Wai Shing

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭
CHAN Ho Hin
FUNG Chin Ying
LEE Ho Long
LEE Wai Hung
LEUNG Ka Kit
NG Yam Kiu
YIP Wai Lam

📜 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Dr. YUAN Liang

𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Dr. LEE Mun Wai Wendy

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭
Dr. XU Ke

Your dedication to excellence inspires us all. Please join us in congratulating our outstanding awardees!