Adhering to the spirit of Building Homes with Heart, SHKP is committed to developing quality properties that meet the needs of both homebuyers and the community. Recently, SHKP was named one of the Top 10 Developers in Hong Kong by BCI Asia for the 13th straight year. Developers and architectural firms in seven Asian jurisdictions, including Hong Kong and Singapore, are judged on various criteria for this annual award, which recognizes the awarded organizations’ achievements in endorsing and promoting excellence in construction and sustainability throughout the industry.

Many young people spend their long summer vacation working as summer interns to gain knowledge about the workplace and identify their work interests. This year, SHKP launched several summer internship programmes to help university students in Hong Kong and the mainland obtain valuable work experience.

Thirty young students participate in the Summer Internship Programme (Hong Kong)

This year, 30 university students are participating in the company's Summer Internship Programme, taking part in two months' training and internship work. The interns are assigned to various departments and engage in daily work under the guidance of experienced colleagues to identify their strengths and unleash their potential. The company also organizes various training workshops to help the young students equip themselves. If the interns perform well during this period, they will have an opportunity to join the Graduate Trainee Programme and become members of the SHKP family.

Four young people embark on internships on the mainland

SHKP also supports the Scheme on Corporate Summer Internship on the Mainland and Overseas, which is initiated by the government. Four young participants will embark on an eight-week internship programme in SHKP offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, and engage in retail leasing work. The company also provides the interns with accommodation and transport support, enabling them to have a valuable internship experience without any worries. 

Working overseas is a precious opportunity for young people to broaden their horizons and gain valuable life experience. Following the previous edition in 2021, SHKP again supported the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme, initiated by the government, providing young people with training opportunities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The company enrolled six university graduates from leading local or mainland universities. After completing orientation training, the trainees will be stationed in offices in Guangzhou or Zhongshan to gain experience with various projects in different departments. Experienced colleagues based in the GBA will serve as mentors to help the newcomers adapt to the work culture and life in the GBA.

SHKP is committed to promoting sustainable development. To support the Government's efforts to encourage the use of electric vehicles (EV) and provide greater convenience to The Point members, SHKP recently officially launched the EV Super Charging service exclusively for members, which is the first of its kind in Hong Kong, to enhance the shopping, commuting and living experience. 

Double benefits with a single app

There are currently more than 54,000 electric private cars in Hong Kong, accounting for more than 60% of all newly registered private cars this year. In response to the growth of EVs and the significant demand for EV charging, SHKP installed high-performing chargers at its shopping malls exclusively for The Point members. Members can even use points to redeem this service, which is yet another exclusive benefit for them, in addition to our popular contactless parking service, allowing members to enjoy double benefits with a single app.

The Point EV Super Charging service excels in three areas

The Point EV Super Charging service was piloted in six shopping malls – East Point City, Tsuen Wan Plaza, V city, Mikiki, Tai Po Mega Mall and YOHO MALL. SHKP plans to install super-fast EV chargers in 18 SHKP malls (including the above six malls) across the territory by the second quarter of 2024. This member-exclusive EV charging network will span Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, strengthening SHKP's competitive edge in the market.

Contactless parking service extended to 100 Wilson car parks

Starting in July 2023, the member-exclusive contactless parking service will be gradually extended to 55 designated car parks managed by Wilson Parking. The service will be further extended to 100 Wilson car parks by the end of this year. This will allow The Point members to enjoy added convenience as they can enter and exit these designated car parks across the city using the contactless mode and pay parking fees hassle-free via The Point app.

SHKP's property management subsidiary Kai Shing has actively leveraged various innovative technologies to enhance the sustainability performance of its managed properties. Recently, Kai Shing launched a charter to achieve a 24-month energy reduction target with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), CLPe Solutions, Jardine Engineering Corporation and Trane Service Hong Kong.

Eight properties managed by Kai Shing, including International Commerce Centre, New Town Plaza, Metroplaza, YOHO MALL and Kowloon Commerce Centre, will adopt comprehensive AI controls in their air-conditioning systems. This is expected to save a significant three million kWh of electricity, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of about 900 three-person households, from July 2023 to June 2025. Through this collaboration, Kai Shing will help tenants save energy by utilizing innovative technologies, collectively enhancing energy efficiency and contributing to building a green environment. 

The company has always placed great emphasis on developing young talent. Recently, Chairman and Managing Director Raymond Kwok and other senior executives had an engaging dialogue with university students in a meeting arranged by Project Melo, a not-for-profit organization supporting youth empowerment. During the exchange, Mr. Kwok shared his perspectives on personal development, encouraging the students to learn more about the opportunities for growth and development in the Greater Bay Area and to build a strong social network. He also advised them to remain curious and resilient in a rapidly changing world. The students very much enjoyed the discussion and found the tips useful and inspiring. 

Hong Yip has supported an age-friendly culture and provided older people with opportunities to unleash their talent and expertise in the workplace over the years. Recently, Hong Yip became the sole company in the property and facility management sector to receive the Age-Friendly Employer Award under the Jockey Club Age-friendly City Partnership Scheme 2022.

Hong Yip believes that the older employees bring a wealth of work experience and knowledge to the company, which are beneficial to team building, thus extending the official retirement age for frontline staff to 70 years of age. Depending on their expertise and work experience, the older employees are offered positions as contractual consultants, trainers or auditors in various departments to pass on the corporate culture, and their knowledge and experience to the next generation of employees. In addition to supporting the Post-50 Internship Programme, organized by the Employees Retraining Board, Hong Yip launched the Mentorship Training Programme, equivalent to Qualification Framework Level 3, to groom senior employees to become mentors of new employees. Retired employees were appointed to be mentors of the programme and to conduct regular assessments. 

Wetland Seasons Park, developed by SHKP, was awarded the Grand Award in the Hong Kong Residential (Multiple Buildings) category in the Quality Building Award 2022, the highest honour in the category. The award is recognition of Wetland Seasons Park's achievements in urban-rural integration and striking the right balance between development and conservation.

SHKP Executive Director Robert Chan said: "Wetland Seasons Park, located next to Hong Kong's only Wetland Park, enjoys a unique ecological landscape. Despite facing challenges in the planning, design and construction phase, the various teams worked closely together in the spirit of Building Homes with Heart and strived for excellence in all aspects of the project. The development now offers residents a healthy lifestyle, promoting nature conservation (Green), physical and mental wellness (Wellness), and smart living (Smart), and helping to build a sustainable community in Hong Kong."

The Quality Building Award is a prestigious biennial event in the industry, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Construction Association, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects, the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, The Hong Kong Institute of Housing, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, the Hong Kong Chapter of the International Facility Management Association, and The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong. The award aims to recognize project teams that demonstrate excellence and teamwork in designing and constructing quality buildings. This year's theme is "Smart | Sustainable | Superior".

The Quality Building Award 2022 received 42 entries, and after a rigorous judging process that included site visits and presentations, Wetland Seasons Park was selected as the winner in the category by a 15-member panel of industry leaders.

The ICC Light and Music Show recently presented a brand-new two-minute animation, called Infinite Timing, illuminating Victoria Harbour and taking the public on a special time journey. Starting from today, the light show will be displayed every evening from 7 to 10pm, transforming the façades of the International Commerce Centre into Hong Kong's tallest 'clock tower'. The animation reminds us of the quick passing of time via various devices and inspires us to cherish the present and live life to the fullest.