Applauding Construction Management Excellence with 52 awards at Construction Management Awards 2018

Xiqu Centre project team wins the Excellent Construction Team Award

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

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

"The CMA covers a broad scope of proficiencies and various positions in the project team. This wide assessment scope allows us to recognise the contribution of people in different roles with different professional capabilities." said CMA 2018 head Juror, Dr Cheung Tin Cheung, 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 on 16 November 2018, and boasting the theme "Taking Up Challenges for a Better Tomorrow", representing the construction professionalism and industrial sustainability.

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

In addition, two new awards were launched: HKICM Outstanding Achievement Award and Young Construction Manager Award. The first Award recognises awardee lifelong contributions to the profession, while the second award affirms the leadership and efforts of the new talented construction professionals.

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

SEE BELOW FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF AWARDEES.

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*Awardees are indicated in alphabetical order.

About HKICM

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

The vision of the Institute is to pursue excellence in construction management. It aims to promote professionalism and integrity, pushing the registration of professional construction managers, and enhancing the recognition of construction supervisors. We think that all sites should be managed by construction managers, handling works related to workers and sub-contractors, quality, cost, time, site safety and environmental requirements. The professional status of construction supervisors is accepted and recognized by the government and the industry.

About CMA

The Construction Management Awards (CMA) was first organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM) in 2016. It aims to recognise the achievements of construction management teams and practitioners, and also to maintain and strengthen the utmost standards of professionalism and competitiveness in the construction industry.

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

CMA 2018 Honorary Patrons include:

• Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok, SBS, MH, JP

Legislative Council Member (Functional Constituency - Engineering), HKSAR

• Mr Abraham SHEK Lai-him, GBS, JP

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

• Mr Tony TSE Wai-chuen, BBS

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

CMA 2018 Jury Panel Members included:

Head Juror:

• Dr CHEUNG Tin Cheung, 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 Construction Association

• Mr CHONG Kit Lin, Paul, BBS, MH

President, The Hong Kong Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Contractors Limited

• Sr KWOK Ngok Chung, Dick

President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

• Ir YU Shek Man, Ringo

President, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

• Cr TANG Chi Wang

President, Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers

For more details about CMA 2018, please visit the official website at http://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 wins the 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 Housing Society (second from the right), Mr Lam Sai Hung, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau, HKSARG (first from the right), Dr Cheung Tin Cheung, JP, CMA 2018 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 is presented 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