Xiqu Centre project team wins the Excellent Construction Team Award

HONGKONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 27December 2018 - Dedicated construction professionals who playan unsung role in crafting Hong Kong's world-famous cityscape were celebratedat the Construction Management Awards (CMA) 2018, organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM).

Theteam from Hip Hing Engineering Co., Ltd. for the project Xiqu Centre went home with the coveted Excellent Construction TeamAward, the most prestigious of 17 awards categories recognising teams and individuals which have excelled in their professionalismand execution. Judges praised the Xiqu Centre team's outstandingperformance in project management, cooperating with the client, consultants andsub-contractors to deliver high quality work within a limited time schedule.

"The CMA covers a broad scopeof proficiencies and various positions in the project team. This wide assessment scope allows us to recognise the contribution of people indifferent roles with different professional capabilities." said CMA2018 head Juror, Dr Cheung TinCheung, JP.

The second CMA were presented at the HKICM 21st Anniversary Dinner cum CMA 2018 Presentation Ceremony, hosted at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on16 November 2018, and boasting the theme "Taking Up Challenges for a Better Tomorrow", representingthe constructionprofessionalism and industrial sustainability.

A total of 52 project teams and individualswere singled out for honours by CMA, with Grand Award(s) and Merit in each category -- and lastly the standalone ExcellentConstruction Team Award for the most impressive project team.

In addition, two new awards were launched: HKICMOutstanding Achievement Award and Young Construction Manager Award. The firstAward recognises awardee lifelong contributions to the profession, while thesecond award affirms the leadership and efforts of the new talented constructionprofessionals.

"With respected leaders from the constructionindustry serving as the jury panel, CMA has been regarded as 'The Oscars' for constructionmanagement professionals in Hong Kong," said HKICM President, Cr Tang Chi Wang. "I'd like tocongratulate all the awardees from every category for the highest, and reallyappreciate your effort and contribution to the construction industry."

SEE BELOW FOR ACOMPLETE LIST OF AWARDEES.

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*Awardees are indicated inalphabetical order.

About HKICM

Established in 1997, Hong KongInstitute of Construction Managers (HKICM or Institute) is the only localprofessional institution representing the construction management profession inHong Kong. As of 1 November 2018, the number of HKICM members reached 2,814.

Thevision of the Institute is to pursue excellence in construction management. Itaims to promote professionalism and integrity, pushing the registration ofprofessional construction managers, and enhancing the recognition ofconstruction supervisors. We think that all sites should be managed byconstruction managers, handling works related to workers and sub-contractors,quality, cost, time, site safety and environmental requirements. Theprofessional status of construction supervisors is accepted and recognized bythe government and the industry.

About CMA

The ConstructionManagement Awards (CMA) was firstorganised by the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM) in 2016.It aims to recognise the achievements of construction management teams andpractitioners, and also to maintain and strengthen the utmost standards ofprofessionalism and competitiveness in the construction industry.

There are more than 1,000 construction projects in Hong Kong per yearand each requires a professional working team to oversee planning, design, andconstruction for project completion. The Awards provides a platform forindividuals and management teams to exhibit their projects with the highestexpertise in terms of project management, complexity and innovation, timemanagement, safety, health and environmental management, and financialmanagement, which are the crucial principles of an architectural project.

CMA 2018 Honorary Patrons include:

• Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok, SBS, MH, JP

Legislative CouncilMember (Functional Constituency - Engineering), HKSAR

• Mr Abraham SHEK Lai-him, GBS, JP

Legislative Council Member (FunctionalConstituency - Real Estate and Construction), HKSAR

• Mr Tony TSE Wai-chuen, BBS

Legislative Council Member (FunctionalConstituency - Architectural, Surveying, Planning and Landscape), HKSAR

CMA 2018 JuryPanel Members included:

Head Juror:

• Dr CHEUNG TinCheung, JP

Director of Buildings, Buildings Department,HKSAR

Jury Members:

• Sr CHAN Ka-Kui, SBS, JP

Chairman, Construction Industry Council

• Ir CHAN Sau Kit, Allan

President, The Hong Kong ConstructionAssociation

• Mr CHONG Kit Lin, Paul, BBS, MH

President, The Hong Kong Federation ofElectrical and Mechanical Contractors Limited

• Sr KWOK Ngok Chung, Dick

President, The Hong Kong Institute ofSurveyors

• Ir YU Shek Man, Ringo

President, The Hong Kong Institution ofEngineers

• Cr TANG Chi Wang

President, Hong Kong Institute of ConstructionManagers

For more details about CMA 2018, please visit the official website at https://www.hkicm-cma.com/ .

To download Event Photos, please find the link below:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_tqAS_11whfU3X2f2IXV0kqchY3IMftm

Photo Captions:
001 The team from Hip Hing Engineering Co., Ltd. for the project Xiqu Centre winsthe Excellent Construction Team Award
002 Awardee of HKICM Outstanding Achievement Award is Cr Ho On Sing, Thomas, JP,Award is presented by Mr Walter Chan, SBS, Chairman of Hong Kong HousingSociety (second from theright), Mr Lam Sai Hung, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works),Development Bureau, HKSARG (first from the right), Dr Cheung Tin Cheung, JP, CMA2018 head juror (second from the left) and Cr Tang Chi Wang, HKICM President(first from the left).
003 Awardee of Young Construction Manager Award is Cr Michael Wong, Award ispresented by Sr Chan Ka-kui, SBS, JP, Chairman of Construction Industry Council
004 Souvenirs are presented to CMA 2018 Jury Panel Members
005 Cr Tang Chi Wang, HKICM President, gives the opening speech