SHKP places great emphasis on young talent. This year, the company recruited 14 university graduates in the mainland and Hong Kong to take part in its three-year Management Trainee Programme. Group Training recently organized a five-day induction programme to allow trainees to develop an all-round understanding of the company.

New arrangements amid the pandemic

Mainland and Hong Kong management trainees used to participate in an induction programme in Hong Kong. While the mainland trainees were not able to come to Hong Kong this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they met the Hong Kong trainees via online video conferencing. Through sharing by senior staff, the participants learned about SHKP's corporate culture and the Group's different business functions. Site tours were arranged for the local management trainees to visit the Group's residential premises, office buildings, malls, retail operations and construction sites to familiarize them with SHKP's diversified businesses.

Facilitating the career development of young people

The management trainees undertake internships in a variety of roles throughout the programme to gain wide exposure. A senior staff member is assigned to each trainee as a mentor to offer valuable work advice and life coaching. In addition, the company provides multifaceted training to develop the potential of the trainees and allow them to take on more important roles in the future.

The construction industry has not only driven the economic growth of Hong Kong, but has also transformed the city's urban landscape. To mark the 100th anniversary of the Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA) this year, the HKCA is hosting a Construction Industry Century Memories roving exhibition, titled 'Memorable Structures in the Past Century', with SHKP a platinum sponsor of the event. 

In addition to showcasing precious historical artefacts and the development history of the HKCA, the exhibition features a 12 x 2.5-metre animated artwork, named 'Transforming Stones into Today's Hong Kong'. Created by a young Hong Kong artist based on more than 100 photos of Hong Kong during different periods, the watercolour painting employs interactive animations of urban transformation, the evolution of construction technologies, and building developments, illustrating inspiring stories of Hong Kong construction projects and people over the past century. The International Commerce Centre, developed by SHKP, is vividly featured in the artwork as one of Hong Kong's iconic landmarks (see animation). Visit the exhibition, and get a first-hand look at the fascinating artwork!

Schedule and venue of the Memorable Structures in the Past Century exhibition:

From now until 26 October – The Oval Atrium in IFC Mall, Central
Note: For the latest information on the two subsequent exhibitions, please visit the related website: https://www.hkca100.com.hk/en/exhibition.php

Every summer, SHKP organizes Summer Internship Programmes to let young people gain valuable work experience. As the local economy is affected by the pandemic this year, it is challenging for graduates entering the work force. In view of this, Sanfield Building Contractors (Sanfield), the construction arm of SHKP,  increased the number of places in this year's Summer Internship Programme and introduced learning elements involving technology application to help nurture young people for career development in the industry. 

102 participants join the Summer Internship Programme

This year's Summer Internship Programme received an overwhelming response, with close to 350 applications from university students majoring in construction engineering, civil engineering, building services engineering, quantity surveying, building safety and related fields. Sanfield admitted a record 102 interns. For one and a half months, the company arranged for the interns to work on tasks related to their major and engage in other construction processes. The interns also learnt about cutting-edge Building Information Modelling (BIM) and gained experience with SHKP's proprietary vertically integrated smart handover app. It is hoped that through learning about and mastering the latest industry technology, the participants' employability will be enhanced.

An intern majoring in building services engineering, Ng Wing-yan, said: "We learn about theory in class and get to know how everything actually works only through an internship. After learning from industry experts on site, I now have a better understanding of what I learned at school." An intern majoring in civil engineering, Cheuk Chi-yeung said he was glad to have the opportunity to experience BIM operations first-hand. "I was assigned to the Siu Hong site, which has mature BIM applications," he said. "The experience opened my eyes! The project has implemented BIM since the design stage, so different departments can upload the construction component details to the same platform. Site conditions can be determined at a glance, effectively boosting construction efficiency and safety."

Full-time four-year Apprenticeship Training scheme

Sanfield has continued to co-organize with the Construction Industry Council and the Vocational Training Council a four-year Apprenticeship Training scheme for students at the level of DSE or above. The company arranges on-the-job training for the participants and fully subsidizes them to pursue Higher Diploma programmes. Upon completion of their studies, the apprentices may be promoted to junior management and enjoy a career path in the construction industry. 

Messages from Summer Internship Programme participants

The company values corporate social responsibility (CSR) and prioritizes environmental, social and governance (ESG) elements in its business decision-making process to promote sustainability. Recently, SHKP exceeded the overall average score in different categories of the 50 Hang Seng Index (HSI) constituent companies this year, and ranked the sixth in the fifth Hong Kong Business Sustainability Index (HKBSI) and fourth in the first Greater Bay Area Business Sustainability Index (GBABSI). Both indices are organized by the Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School's Centre for Business Sustainability. The company was ranked a 'Pace-setter'.

The HKBSI measures the ongoing development and recognizes the performance of Hang Seng Index constituent companies on business sustainability. The debut GBABSI aims to encourage and motivate companies in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to adopt CSR as a progressive business model. It covers Hong Kong-listed companies with operations in the GBA that are eligible for southbound trading under the Stock Connect scheme.

SHKP is fully committed to environmental protection. Its property management subsidiaries, Kai Shing and Hong Yip, and Chun Fai Construction, won 20 awards at the 2019 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence, which is testament to the company's exceptional performance in following eco-friendly construction and management practices.

Uptown Plaza and YOHO Midtown win the gold and silver awards respectively 

Uptown Plaza won the gold award in the Property Management (Commercial & Industrial) category. It has introduced a wide range of energy-saving and waste-reduction measures in recent years, including removing the spotlights from its outdoor advertising signboards and enhancing the energy efficiency of its chiller plant, thus reducing energy consumption by over 9%. At the same time, the mall launched a recycling programme, which encourages its tenants to reduce the consumption of renovation materials. Also, the mall installed recycling machines, collecting more than 7,000 plastic bottles in three months. In addition, in recognition of Uptown Plaza's efforts to promote green vegetarian food and green living, its Green Manager won the first Outstanding Green Achiever award. 

YOHO Midtown won the silver award in the Property Management (Residential) category. Its Owners' Committee joined hands with Kai Shing to promote green living to households under the theme 'Environmental to accompany, to share, to innovate'. The residential estate set up Three-in-one Recycling Cum Garbage Container rubbish bins and implemented a Green Audit Scheme, which assesses residents' performance in categories such as food waste, energy use and carbon emissions, and provides recommendations for improvement. The residential estate also collects rainwater and recycles pool water for cleaning, making the best use of water resources.

Certificates of Merit received for outstanding management in various projects

Kai Shing, Hong Yip and Chun Fai also won a number of Certificates of Merit. Hong Yip introduced the Internet of Things technology in various shopping malls and residential estates, using automation and intelligence to reduce power consumption and manpower, in order to extend energy saving to daily property management work. Chun Fai received a Certificate of Merit for its outstanding management and green measures at TSWTL33 in Tin Shui Wai, an integrated residential development.

Putting customers first, SHKP has excelled in developing premium properties and providing thoughtful service over the years. SHKP was named a Platinum Trusted Brand, the highest honour, by Reader's Digest for the 15th consecutive year, and was selected by consumers as the most trusted developer in Hong Kong. SHKP's Wilson Parking (Holdings) Limited won the platinum award in the car park category, and APM received the gold award in the shopping mall category. The Group's two property management subsidiaries, Hong Yip and Kai Shing, were recognized with gold awards in the property management category. 

SHKP recruits local and overseas undergraduates every year through its Summer Internship Programme for various departments and business units. Apart from providing work opportunities, SHKP arranges on-the-job training to help interns identify their strengths and unleash their potential. This year, 17 young people joined SHKP's Summer Internship Programme. During the recent orientation session, the company arranged for the interns to visit the iconic International Commerce Centre, whose daily operations deeply interested them. With this eagerness to learn, we are convinced that they will greatly benefit from the upcoming two-month internship.

The company is constantly adding new functions to the SHKP Malls App and expanding The Point by SHKP to cover more shopping malls in order to leverage the application of new technology to elevate the shopping experience.

More shopping malls covered by The Point by SHKP

Since its launch, The Point by SHKP, the well-received SHKP malls integrated loyalty programme, has brought an all-new shopping experience to consumers with the SHKP Malls App. This year, HomeSquare, K-Point and Uptown Plaza were added to the scheme, which now covers 20 SHKP shopping malls. Members can earn points for every purchase at participating malls, which they can redeem for great offers and rewards.

In addition, the SHKP Malls App recently introduced the 'Biometric Authentication' function, which allows members to log in with a facial map or fingerprint in place of a password, providing quicker and easier reward redemption.

The 20 participating malls in The Point by SHKP

Upgraded Contactless Parking experience

After launching Hong Kong's first Contactless Parking service last year, SHKP recently rolled out another new initiative – Auto Payment Parking service. After activating this new function, users can enjoy a truly seamless driving experience. With automatic number plate recognition, members can drive in and out of the car parks of designated SHKP malls without stopping to tap their card. The gate arm rises automatically and the parking fee is deducted automatically from the credit card registered in The Point by SHKP account when the member leaves the mall. 18 SHKP malls with Contactless Parking now provide Auto Payment Parking service.

The 18 SHKP malls that provide Contactless Parking and Auto Payment Parking service

The portfolio of TOWNPLACE, SHKP's residential leasing brand for millennials, includes TOWNPLACE SOHO, in Central, and TOWNPLACE KENNEDY TOWN, both conveniently located. The neighbourhoods blend the hustle and bustle of city life with a local leisure lifestyle. Now let's look at these two chill-out living spaces. 

Duo Social Space

Millennials are on the lookout for quality life. In addition to the comfort and character of their apartment, common space is very important to them. TOWNPLACE KENNEDY TOWN and TOWNPLACE SOHO feature an integrated Duo Social Space with about 30,000 square feet to connect 'TOWNERs' from the two projects. Facilities range from TOWNPLACE SOHO's sky garden, swimming pool and outdoor yoga area to TOWNPLACE KENNEDY TOWN's sky gym, with a panoramic seaview, and space for leisure and work.

Diverse interior design

TOWNPLACE provides flexible leasing options, including various leasing terms, furnishing styles and hospitality services, to personalize every stay.  Flexible leasing terms range from one month to multiple years. On top of that, on offer are three types of housing options – serviced, furnished, and unfurnished apartments. TOWNPLACE KENNEDY TOWN offers one- to three-bedroom apartments, some featuring a spacious balcony, while TOWNPLACE SOHO provides studios to four-bedroom apartments, with all three-bedroom apartments enjoying a stunning harbour view.

TOWNPLACE KENNEDY TOWN

TOWNPLACE SOHO

Smart living

At TOWNPLACE properties, technology is applied in various ways to enhance the overall quality of life. 'TOWNERs' can enjoy high-speed business grade Wi-Fi in both properties. Also, with a dedicated mobile app, 'TOWNERs' can use smartphone authentication technology to open their apartment's electronic door lock^ and get notified when they receive post in their mailbox, which is equipped with a smart sensor^. By simply using QR codes generated by the mobile app, residents can access the lobbies and different facilities, replacing residence cards, and allow visitors to access the estates with an electronic pass.

'TOWNERs' need only download the TOWNPLACE App or Google Home Mini smart speaker^ to control the home automation system. They can also browse information, and book laundry and housekeeping services through the TOWNPLACE App for hassle-free living.

In addition, TOWNPLACE provides online and offline interactive services. By logging in to the TOWNPLACE mobile app's MY TOWN page, 'TOWNERs' can sign up for exclusive workshops, browse 'TOWNERs'-only discount offers, or connect with like-minded 'TOWNERs' for leisure or work. The brand’s Community Team organizes a variety of exciting exclusive events, such as floral art and yoga classes, to help build a close-knit community.

The company is now presenting the TOWNPLACE staff referral scheme. Colleagues who successfully refer a new resident can receive a referral bonus. For more details, please contact Elee Lee (Tel: 2828 7896) or Ronnie Chung (Tel: 2828 5147).

^ Some facilities/equipment/services are applicable only to TOWNPLACE SOHO
* Subject to terms and conditions