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1 Construction Engineering and Management: Sustainable Construction Using Building Information Models (BIM) BIM for energy efficient building design BIMserver for storing and exchanging building information Rich building information and BIM-based tools enable us to efficiently design, construct and operate energy efficient, zero/low carbon buildings and civil infrastructure in a better collaborative work environment.

Departmental Event An informal gathering was organised for all undergraduate students of

It was a good opportunity for our students to meet their teachers and discuss matters of

Staff Awards/Activities/News Awards Activities Dr. W.

Advanced Membrane Technology VI: Water, Energy, and New Frontiers.

improving mass transfer in forward osmosis membranes, by J.Y.

Yang was awarded the Certificate of Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing from the Soil

Yue was awarded the Certificate of Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing from the

Lourenço joined the COST Action TU1202 Impact of Climate Change on Engineered Slopes for

He is also a member of the Working Group 3 on Soil Climate Vegetation Interactions.

Pan delivered an invited presentation entitled Lean Thinking in Construction: Paradigms

in Construction: Prefabrication and Industrialization for Reducing Production Wastes at

2 Departmental Event An informal gathering was organised for all undergraduate students of the Department on January 30, 2015 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Around 30 students and 15 teachers joined the event. It was a good opportunity for our students to meet their teachers and discuss matters of interest or concern in an informal setting. Staff Awards/Activities/News Awards Activities Dr. W. Pan was appointed to serve as a Fellow of Asian Energy Studies Centre for one year from December Dr. C.Y. Tang and his co-authors received the Runner Up Poster Award in the ECI Conference on Advanced Membrane Technology VI: Water, Energy, and New Frontiers. The poster award is given to Metal-organic framework-based porous matrix membranes for improving mass transfer in forward osmosis membranes, by J.Y. Lee, F.W. Hou, Tang C.Y., Poster Presentation, February 8-13, 2015, Sicily, Italy. Dr. J. Yang was awarded the Certificate of Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing from the Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering and Dr. Z.Q. Yue was awarded the Certificate of Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing from the Computers and Geotechnics. Dr. S.D.N. Lourenço joined the COST Action TU1202 Impact of Climate Change on Engineered Slopes for Infrastructure as a member of the Management Committee and Hong Kong Representative. He is also a member of the Working Group 3 on Soil Climate Vegetation Interactions. This is an EU research network involving 18 countries and running until Dr. W. Pan delivered an invited presentation entitled Lean Thinking in Construction: Paradigms and Future Development to members of the HKIE MI Division at their Seminar Lean Thinking in Construction: Prefabrication and Industrialization for Reducing Production Wastes at the HKIE on October 24, Dr. W. Pan joined by a blend of local and overseas speakers spoke at the seminar Zero Carbon Buildings: International Practice and Stakeholder Engagement at the ZCB, Hong Kong on January 6, Nearly 200 professionals from government, industry, institutions and academia attended this seminar which witnessed the launch of the Hong 1

Kong Zero Carbon Partnership which is led by Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development, HKU, with funding support from the Construction Industry Council, in collaboration

Dr. C.Y. Tang delivered the following invited lectures/ seminars: 1. Recent developments in forward osmosis technology, Invited Talk, VTT, February 19, 20

3 Kong Zero Carbon Partnership which is led by Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development, HKU, with funding support from the Construction Industry Council, in collaboration with Zero Carbon Building Limited, Hong Kong Housing Authority, Hong Kong Green Building Council, China Trend Building Press, Pennsylvania State University, and Zero Carbon Hub. News Professor S.H. Lo has published a book entitled Finite Element Mesh Generation by CRC Press in December Dr. C.Y. Tang delivered the following invited lectures/ seminars: 1. Recent developments in forward osmosis technology, Invited Talk, VTT, February 19, 2015, Helsinki. 2. High performance forward osmosis and pressure retarded osmosis membranes - Structures, performance, and future perspectives, Invited Talk, ECI Advanced Membrane Technology VI: Water, Energy, and New Frontiers, February 8-13, 2015, Sicily, Italy. Dr. C.Y. Tang has been named as one of the eleven Desalters to Watch for his combination of excellent analytical skills, imagination and energy and his breakthroughs in the development of osmotic membrane technology and biomimetic membranes. Professor S.C. Wong was reappointed as a member of the Construction Industry Council for two years with effect from February 1, was reappointed as a Member of the Development Committee of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority from January 1 to December 31, Optical coherence tomography, Invited Talk, International Workshop on Membrane & Water Systems - Fouling and Monitoring, February 6, 2015, Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Singapore. Membrane technology for clean water, energy, and beyond, Invited Presentation, Hong Kong Institute of Engineers Seminar Series, January 27, 2015, Hong Kong. Colloidal interaction and membrane fouling, Invited Talk, Second International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization, January 7-9, 2015, Hong Kong. Forward osmosis for desalination and wastewater treatment, Oral Presentation, DSD International Conference 2014, November 12-13, 2014, Hong Kong. Forward osmosis for nutrient recovery from urine, Invited Talk, IWA Regional Conference on Water Reuse and Energy, October 21-24, 2014, Daegu, Korea. Membrane technology for water and energy, Invited Talk, October 17, 2014, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. was appointed as a Panel Member of the Built Environment Panel, Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2014, University Grants Committee, The Government of HKSAR. was elected as a Council Member of the Chartered Institution of Logistics and Transportation in Hong Kong for two years with effect from October 1, was appointed as the Chairman of Education and Examinations Committee, and also a Member of the Qualification and Membership Board, Accreditation Board, Conference Committee, Continuing Professional Development Committee, Training Review Subcommittee ( TRSC) Group I, Civil Discipline Advisory Panel, and Logistics and Transportation Discipline Advisory Panel of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers for the term Four of our staff received the Long Service Awards, Mr. Mak Sung Yee has served the University for 40 years, Mr. Lo Yiu Fu has served the University for 35 years, Ms. Lam Oi Wah Bridget has served the University for 25 years and Miss Leung Yee Shan Shanny has served the University for 15 years. The Presentation Ceremony was held in Loke Yew Hall on February 26,

Project Mingde Update Progress of on-going projects The construction

is well underway with 95% of the concrete structure having completed

Construction activities related to internal finishes, preparation of

and surrounding landscape features have begun since mid-november 2014.

transportation of required materials difficult.

It is planned to have the construction work resumed in early March

also envisaged that the project can be completed within 3 to 4 months.

Team had paid 3 visits* to the site to check the progress of the

concrete walls A new potential project, the construction of a new

Team and the feasibility study has started in August 2014.

and these sections should provide useful information about the Sancun

project costs which will be included in the report to be completed in

* Name of students joined the site visits: September 26-28, 2014: Chan

Cheung Ho, Chui Ho Chun, Deng Yunqiao, Hau Ho Kai, Ho Steve King Wui,

So Hoi Kin, Wong Kwun Hung, Yang Ziyuan, Yuen Mandy Man Ting January

4 Project Mingde Update Progress of on-going projects The construction work of the current project, Dabao Tun Community and Cultural Centre, is well underway with 95% of the concrete structure having completed till now. Construction activities related to internal finishes, preparation of bamboo for the bamboo walls as well as earthwork for basketball court and surrounding landscape features have begun since mid-november However, the wet and frosty weather in winter has made the transportation of required materials difficult. As a result, the work on site was suspended in mid-december It is planned to have the construction work resumed in early March If there is no abnormal weather condition in the region, it is also envisaged that the project can be completed within 3 to 4 months. During the period from September 2014 to February 2015, the Project Team had paid 3 visits* to the site to check the progress of the construction work and to discuss the existing and potential problems with the contractor. Students performing measurement and examining the strength of the concrete walls A new potential project, the construction of a new village school in Sancun Village, has been identified by the Project Team and the feasibility study has started in August Students have visited the site and conducted land surveying as well as discussed with the villagers. The background sections of the feasibility report are being drafted, and these sections should provide useful information about the Sancun Village, local perspective, and engineering constraints and considerations. The team is now working on a few preliminary schemes and the estimated project costs which will be included in the report to be completed in around May * Name of students joined the site visits: September 26-28, 2014: Chan Wing Chuen, Yang Ziyuan and Lee Chak Fai October 16-20, 2014: Chan Cheung Ho, Chui Ho Chun, Deng Yunqiao, Hau Ho Kai, Ho Steve King Wui, Kong Brian Long Chi, Lam Wai Sum, Lin Stefany Hai Man, Pung Chun Nok, So Hoi Kin, Wong Kwun Hung, Yang Ziyuan, Yuen Mandy Man Ting January 5-8, 2015: From the Department of Civil Engineering Lu Yulin, Liu Ka Chun, Poon Tsing, Tse Yat Sing, Wong Pak Yue, Yang Ziyuan, Chou Sio Hin, Chu Wing Nin, Lau Cheuk Yin, Kwok Kristie Ka Ki, Kwok On Ki From the Department of Landscape Architecture Wong Oi Ling, Yuen Ho Shun, Zhang Yan, Xu Jia Yue, Chong Sai Bond Engineering surveying teams Smiles on children faces after receiving gifts Architecture students introducing themselves 3

Afterthoughts from team members: Oliver: Having been to site of our project, I learnt that we should not take everything for granted. We are the fortunate ones and should treasure what we have.

I hope that I can have more opportunities to interact with the local people and listen to their stories in the next trip.

5 Afterthoughts from team members: Oliver: Having been to site of our project, I learnt that we should not take everything for granted. We are the fortunate ones and should treasure what we have. Martin: The trip gives me a fruitful experience to deeply understand the hardship faced by the Miao community. I hope that I can have more opportunities to interact with the local people and listen to their stories in the next trip. Marcus: I am glad that we, the next generation of Project Mingde, are going to foster the spirit of the past participants of Project Mingde. We hope that many people in need can be benefited from the new project. On the day when the construction finished, I hope that I can take my graduation photos with the new building and our team members. Project Mingde 10 th Anniversary Celebration Group photo of all participants from Hong Kong and the village children at the celebration ceremony It has been 10 years since the commencement project, Mingde Building, serving the community in Rongshui, Guangxi, was completed. A group of passionate alumni and current students formed a taskforce to organize a celebration trip back to Guangxi and to call for sponsorship on the refurbishment work at Mingde Building. The taskforce members were all active in Project Mingde before and they are Joe Chan, Albert Chong, Melody Deng, Felicia Ding, Kornel Lam, Demi Sun, Sharon Wong, Stone Chan, Eddie Chui, Candy Lam, Samson Pung, Ben So and Mandy Yuen. A generous donation of HKD$103,000 was received to carry out the paint renewal of main teaching block, provision of 6 outdoor benches and replacement of damaged basketball stands. The benches decorated by the students The 10th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony was held at Xiali Primary School (Site of the first project, Mingde Building), in the morning of October 20, Over 50 guests and participants from UK, US, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Nanning, and of course Guangxi joined this joyful celebration. Project Mingde was honored to have Professor Peter Mathieson, the Vice-chancellor and President of HKU as the guest of honour of the celebration ceremony. He recognized the efforts of Project Mingde in the past decade. I am very proud of the role of The University of Hong Kong has played over the years in contributing to this project, he said in the opening speech. He believed that the opportunity for the students and staff to work on challenging circumstances that benefits the community would be very integral to the mission of the University. Mr. Jianfei Huang, the former Mayor of Dalang Village, expressed his gratitude to Project Mingde. Local children and senior villagers performed Miao-style dance and singing, followed by a tree-planting event to mark the end of the ceremony. The celebration continued in the afternoon as the group visited Rongshui Vocational School (Site of Gewu Building), which was the second project of Project Mingde. Students and staff had lunch with local students at their school canteen and visited the campus. The sharing between HKU students and the students from Guangxi was rewarding and the school appreciated what Project Mingde had contributed to them. It was a memorable experience for all the participants and we are looking forward to the 20th Anniversary Celebration! 4

Professor Mathieson and his wife with the local students Professor Mathieson delivering the opening speech Participants having lunch while sharing with the local

Ng Tsz Man (Year 3 CivE student) and Mr.

Miss Chen Bingqing (June 2014 Grad) received the Chow Che King Prize 2013-14, the Ms Chu Yuk Baw Prize in Structural Engineering 2013-14 and the Civil Engineering

Lee Wai Ming, Miss So Wing Sze and Miss Tam Wing Sze Eunice (Year 2 CivE students) were awarded the Ms Chu Yuk Baw Prize in Civil Engineering (Engineering Design

Cheung Yan Long (Year 2 CivE student) was awarded the CL Tse Prize in Civil Engineering 2013-14 and the Ho Iu Kwong Prize in Civil Engineering 2013-14. Mr.

6 Professor Mathieson and his wife with the local students Professor Mathieson delivering the opening speech Participants having lunch while sharing with the local students at Gewu Building Student Awards/Activities Awards Mr. Chau Tsz Kin, Mr. Cheng Kam Hung, Mr. Lam Yan Wai (Year 2 CivE students), Mr. Ng Tsz Man (Year 3 CivE student) and Mr. Kan Chi Cheung (Year 3 CivE-Law student) were awarded the Reaching Out Award under the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund Miss Chen Bingqing (June 2014 Grad) received the Chow Che King Prize , the Ms Chu Yuk Baw Prize in Structural Engineering and the Civil Engineering Project Prize Miss Cheng Hoi Yi, Miss Ching Lok Si Mandy, Mr. Larik Sharjeel, Mr. Lee Wai Ming, Miss So Wing Sze and Miss Tam Wing Sze Eunice (Year 2 CivE students) were awarded the Ms Chu Yuk Baw Prize in Civil Engineering (Engineering Design and Communication) Mr. Cheung Yan Long (Year 2 CivE student) was awarded the CL Tse Prize in Civil Engineering and the Ho Iu Kwong Prize in Civil Engineering Mr. Hu Tsz Fung (June 2014 Grad) was awarded the Wing Lung Bank Ltd Prize in Civil Engineering Mr. Chen Long, Mr. Chen Mantai, Miss Lin Lin, Miss Meng Boyang and Miss Wang Fangying (current PhD students) were awarded the Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF) in for their excellent academic record. The Award Presentation Ceremony was held on December 9, Mr. Huen Ka Yu (Jan 2014 Grad) and Mr. Wang Li Cheng (Year 3 CivE student) were awarded the YS and Christabel Lung Undergraduate Scholarship for Engineering Students (Renewal in ). 5

Mr. Lee Ho Yin Matthew (June 2014 Grad) was awarded the Ms Chu Yuk Baw Prize in Civil Engineering (Final Year Project) 2013-14. Mr.

Miss Li Yun (current PhD student) received the Best Master s Thesis Award of ASCE Hong Kong Section for her MPhil thesis on Formation and Stability of Aerobic Granular Sludge in Biological Wastewater

Miss Wong Cho Kwan (June 2014 Grad) was awarded the Tai Tung-Ngok Prize in Civil Engineering 2013-14. Mr.

Yang Gengchao (June 2014 Grad) was awarded the Gammon Construction Limited Prize in Civil Engineering 2013-14. Miss Zhang Jing (Jan 2014 Grad) was awarded the Environmental Engineering Prize 2013-14.

7 Mr. Lee Ho Yin Matthew (June 2014 Grad) was awarded the Ms Chu Yuk Baw Prize in Civil Engineering (Final Year Project) Mr. Lee Hok Man (June 2014 Grad) was awarded the HK Cheng Prize in Civil Engineering Miss Li Yun (current PhD student) received the Best Master s Thesis Award of ASCE Hong Kong Section for her MPhil thesis on Formation and Stability of Aerobic Granular Sludge in Biological Wastewater Treatment. The Award Presentation Ceremony was held on November 4, Mr. Wan Hon Ming (Year 2 CivE student) was awarded the HKU Engineering Alumni Association Scholarship Miss Wong Cho Kwan (June 2014 Grad) was awarded the Tai Tung-Ngok Prize in Civil Engineering Mr. Xing Bodong (Year 2 CivE student) was awarded the Edward Keller Achievement Award in Civil Engineering Mr. Yang Gengchao (June 2014 Grad) was awarded the Gammon Construction Limited Prize in Civil Engineering Miss Zhang Jing (Jan 2014 Grad) was awarded the Environmental Engineering Prize Activities Mr. Chen Long, Mr. Chen Mantai, Miss Lin Lin, Miss Meng Boyang and Miss Wang Fangying (current PhD students) were awarded the Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF) in for their excellent academic record. The Award Presentation Ceremony was held on December 9, Seven PhD students (Mr. Chen Long, Miss He Qiong, Mr. Jiao Yujie, Miss Sun Sujun, Mr. Wei Ya, Miss Xie Siqi and Mr. Zhang Li) participated in the 2nd PhD Workshop at South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, China, from November 28 to December 1, It was an academic exchange workshop with an aim to enhance the research knowledge of both sides. 30-Hour Low Carbon Campaign Last summer, we joined 30-Hour Low Carbon Campaign, an environmental marathon event organized by the Link, Commercial Radio and World Green Organization, and experienced low carbon living in both Hong Kong and Japan. The campaign included two events: a 30-hour low carbon contest and a 6-day Low Carbon Journey. Dickson and Anthony visited the Mega Solar in Osaka. It is the Japan s largest solar power plant, providing electricity for about 3,000 households 6

Hyakudanen, one of the distinctive feature in Awaji Yumebutai, has 100 square-size flower beds which were built on exploited slopes In the first half of the campaign, our team had to complete a

8 Hyakudanen, one of the distinctive feature in Awaji Yumebutai, has 100 square-size flower beds which were built on exploited slopes In the first half of the campaign, our team had to complete a series of low carbon tasks. During the marathon, we can practice low carbon living in different ways, such as riding a bicycle to checkpoints, collecting recycled materials, making environmentally friendly musical instruments. Further, we had an opportunity to promote low carbon lifestyle to public by games, encouraging them to fulfill low carbon lifestyle in their daily lives. The most unforgettable experience in this 30-hour contest was the camping in Gilwell Campsite. In the camp, the host provided us an organic cleaning agent, Camellia Seeds Powder, to replace inorganic detergent and shampoo for washing our cutlery and hair respectively. This powder not only can alleviate water pollution, but also reduce carbon footprint due to traditional cleansing. In the second part of the campaign, our team had a chance to participate in a visit tour to Japan, learning and practicing new low carbon ideas and methods. As we are civil engineering students, we would be more interested in attractions related to our discipline, particularly the technology and efficiency of those low carbon attractions. For instance, the environmental education center in Kyoto designed a ventilation plan to increase efficiency of airconditioning system, and also installed green wall and green roof to reduce energy consumption. Newsletter by The most impressive infrastructure that we visited is the Awaji Yumebutai on Awaji-shima Island, which is a complex of memorial park, conference center and hotel. It is also an excellent example showing the co-existence of economic development and environmental protection. Rocks and soil had been excavated from the mountains for land reclamation. In order to achieve a sustainable development, the government had proposed the Awaji Yumebutai project to restore the original ecology of the island. They had designed to build a series of ascending terraces on the exploited slope, and planted flowers and herbs on those terraces. This project eventually reconstructed the nature beauty and ecology of the island successfully, and also has brought an economic growth to the island through tourism and travelling business. Moreover, the design of the rainwater drainage system in Awaji Yumebutai is remarkable as well. They use the system to collect rain and use them for recreational and irrigation purpose, reducing the amount of freshwater supplied by other areas. Through engaging in these two events, we have practiced low carbon lifestyle, and broadened our horizon through visiting infrastructures with lots of eco-friendly concepts in Japan. We wish that everyone can protect and cherish our environment by our own means. Meanwhile, as a civil engineer, we can practice low carbon lifestyle in our field, such as consuming resources wisely, and improving the efficiency of recent technology or machinery. Hopefully, our society and environment will be much more sustainable if we adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Participants: CHU Shing Yip Thomas LAU Chun Kit Anthony LEUNG Kai Yin Daniel WONG Kin Wai Dickson To view the electronic version of this Newsletter, please visit our Department website on civil.hku.hk/, or if you prefer to receive the electronic version of this Newsletter by , please send notification to civdept@hku.hk. Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong Tel: (852) Fax: (852) civdept@hku.hk Editors: Dr. T.F.M. Chui, Dr. S.D.N. Lourenco 7

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