To nurture talent for the construction industry, Sanfield Construction (Sanfield), SHKP's construction arm, organized a Summer Internship Programme to provide college students studying construction engineering-related subjects with extensive hands-on experience and opportunities to learn about the latest technology applied in construction. This year, 82 university students took part in the internship programme. After working with the experienced colleagues, most of them are interested in working at Sanfield to build a career after graduation.

Nurturing over 220 interns during the pandemic

Owing to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is difficult for young people to find a job. To help young people equip themselves with skills and experience before entering the workforce, since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, Sanfield has increased the quota for the internship programme and has trained 227 interns in total. This year, the programme received an overwhelming response, with more than 180 applications. The recruited undergraduates are studying at various colleges, such as The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and The University of Hong Kong, and majoring in civil engineering, structural engineering, building construction, building services engineering, quantity surveying, electrical engineering, fire engineering, drainage and air-conditioner engineering, and other related fields.

Integrating innovation and technology elements

Under the instruction of their seasoned colleagues, the interns took part in different construction processes and acquired hands-on experience in the workplace. In addition, to offer the interns opportunities to get experience with the latest construction-related technology, Sanfield arranged a one-week Building Information Modelling (BIM) course to help them learn how to apply BIM in daily operations. For instance, they uploaded data recorded by a drone to the BIM and used the installation to see how the BIM is visualized in the virtual reality.

At the graduation ceremony of the Sanfield Summer Internship Programme, SHKP Executive Director Adam Kwok said, "With more innovative technologies being applied in the construction industry, we hope that the interns can learn both basic construction knowledge and more about the latest technology. This will help enhance their competitiveness to complement innovation and technology development in Hong Kong."

The Sun Hung Kai Centre property management team keeps up with the latest technology advances and actively promotes intelligent and digital management. Recently, the team introduced the Building Information Modelling – Facility Management (BIM-FM) platform, which collects and integrates various information about the building, such as operational efficiency and daily management data. With this innovative platform, this 40-year-old building has entered the new era of smart management.

The BIM-FM platform is usually applied in new buildings. However, SHKP’s subsidiaries, Hong Yip and Lik Kai Engineering, jointly developed the BIM-FM platform, which was tailor-made for Sun Hung Kai Centre, the company's headquarters, to enhance its ESG performance. They conducted a thorough laser scan of the building, and collected and surveyed various data about the building, such as the exterior and the structure, from different angles to create a 3D BIM with extremely high precision. Through the platform, the management team acquired comprehensive data about the building's performance and then conducted a big data analysis of the building maintenance and energy efficiency to adjust the management strategy appropriately. The platform has greatly increased energy efficiency and maintenance effectiveness of the building.

Looking forward, Hong Yip will introduce BIM-FM platform for other commercial buildings it manages and build an efficient smart-management network. These technologies help the management team identify and analyse potential risks, and predict and plan operation and maintenance issues early to reduce the likelihood of emergency accidents and mitigate the impact on its clients, in addition to creating a comfortable and safe work environment.

SHKP's property management subsidiary Kai Shing often introduces innovative technology applications to enhance service quality and work efficiency. International Commerce Centre (ICC) introduced the innovative, avant-garde 'metaverse' concept and integrated it into the equipment and tools used by frontline staff in daily operation.

Applying augmented reality in management and maintenance work

ICC is now applying augmented reality technology in daily security patrols, facilities management and training. The management team uses a laser scanner and a three-dimensional camera to scan the whole building thoroughly to acquire its virtual environment information. The team members can then see the combination of virtual information and facilities data with the real world views through smart glasses or intelligent installations and report various information such as patrol time, abnormal points and inspection record. The new technology streamlines the process, reduces the labour cost and enhances the operational efficiency.

In addition, ICC has also applied other new technologies to greatly enhance management and energy efficiency:

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, as well as the 50th anniversary of SHKP's public listing in Hong Kong. In this special year, sky100, a subsidiary of SHKP, has collaborated with Japan's nanoblock to launch the world's first limited edition "sky100 x nanoblock Hong Kong Skyline model" to demonstrate the prosperous development of Hong Kong since its return to the motherland and the Group’s commitment to developing Hong Kong with the longstanding belief in Building Homes with Heart. Since its sale has commenced, the model has been acclaimed as an exceptional collectible by many model enthusiasts.

The launch of the miniature model is a government-accredited event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Comprising 2,190 micro-sized building blocks, the model presents many iconic buildings along Victoria Harbour, including the three tallest buildings in Hong Kong, developed by SHKP – ICC, Two IFC and Central Plaza – and shows the world-famous, captivating skyline, with the impressive "Victoria Harbour Gateway" formed by ICC and Two IFC. The model also displays other landmarks, including Sun Hung Kai Centre, which is SHKP's headquarters, The Central Government Complex of the HKSAR, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, and the Hong Kong Space Museum.

SHKP Executive Director Christopher Kwok said, "To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, we especially present the 'sky100 x nanoblock Hong Kong Skyline model' for all to enjoy. I think people will experience a great sense of joy and satisfaction as they build the Hong Kong skyline model with their own hands. In the past half century, the Group has developed many premium residential and commercial properties and has always remained confident in Hong Kong. The Group will continue to contribute to the development of the city and help Hong Kong integrate into the national development."

He said, "We are very pleased to collaborate with nanoblock, a renowned toy manufacturer in Japan, on this project. Comprising micro-sized blocks, the model displays the contours and detailed features of carefully picked iconic buildings, including Hong Kong's three tallest commercial buildings. It is a good showcase of the city’s status as an international financial centre, as well as an exceptional collectible that everyone should not miss out."

To provide the public with an opportunity to appreciate the world's first nanoblock Hong Kong skyline model, SHKP will exhibit the model at different SHKP malls and landmark buildings, namely New Town Plaza Phase III, YOHO Mall I, APM, ICC, IFC, Sun Hung Kai Centre, Central Plaza, and from End August onwards at East Point City, Metroplaza and V City. 

There are two versions of the "sky100 x nanoblock Hong Kong Skyline model": a 25th anniversary version and a retail version. Pre-orders for the retail version have commenced and generated huge response. Visit the sky100 online gift shop to pre-order this exquisite limited edition model while stock lasts! 

The annual SHKP Summer Internship Programme provides college students with a valuable opportunity to identify their work interests and abilities, and equip themselves with work skills before entering the workforce. This year, 21 university students are taking part in the two-month training and internship programme.

The interns are assigned to various departments and participate in daily work under the guidance of seasoned colleagues to gain experience. They are also given opportunities to take part in training workshops. The division head will assess the performance of the interns and provide feedback to help them identify their strengths and unleash their potential. If the interns perform well during this period, they will have an opportunity to join the SHKP Management Trainee Programme and become future pillars of the company.

To ensure the best quality of each unit to be handed over to owners, the SHKP inter-departmental handover team, comprising construction, project monitoring, and property management professionals, closely monitors the construction quality to make sure that all items are in perfect condition from the preliminary stage of project development to the handover stage to give owners peace of mind about the quality of their new homes. As a result, the quality of SHKP properties has earned the trust of consumers and the recognition and praise of practitioners. 

In the recent 2021 Hong Kong Professional Building Inspectors Academy Awards, SHKP and its subsidiaries garnered multiple major awards, including Building of the Year, Contractor of the Year, and Handover Team of the Year. These accolades demonstrate the industry's recognition of the professionalism and performance of the SHKP project teams.

Major awards received by SHKP:

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland. To celebrate this memorable moment, many organizations have organized various events and activities. Sponsored by the Sun Hung Kai Properties Charitable Fund and others, "Better Than Ever—Art Exhibition by Renowned Artists in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s Return to the Motherland" was launched to display the beauty of Chinese art and bless Hong Kong with a bright future. The exhibition features about 70 classic paintings and calligraphy works, providing the public with an opportunity to appreciate the masterpieces by over 20 Chinese painting masters, including Qi Baishi, Lin Fengmian, Fu Baoshi and Pan Tianshou.

The exhibition also displays the works of masters and young Chinese artists in the mainland and Hong Kong, which illustrate their observations and imagination about the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and bless the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

In the recent opening ceremony of the exhibition, John Lee, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, was invited to make a video speech. He praised the exhibition for presenting a journey of rich Chinese culture and arts to Hong Kong citizens, and fostering Hong Kong's development into an East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange. The guests attending the opening ceremony included Regina Ip, Convenor of the Executive Council; Wang Kaibo, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR ; Mao Chaofeng, Chairman of Bauhinia Culture Group Co., Ltd., which is the host of the art exhibition; Wen Hongwu, General Manager of Bauhinia Culture Group Co., Ltd.; Tu Huilong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Culture Association; Raymond Kwok, SHKP Chairman and Managing Director; and Betty Fung, Chief Executive Officer of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority.

The exhibition venue is located at Sky100, which is the highest indoor observatory deck in Hong Kong. To ensure that the significant exhibition event runs smoothly, the Sky100 team adopted meticulous  venue management measures, including light, temperature and humidity control in the venue, a 24-hour security patrol, and crowd management. From 3 to 13 July, registered participants are eligible to attend the exhibition for free.

Highlights of "Better Than Ever—Art Exhibition by Renowned Artists in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to the Motherland" (Chinese Only)

In the pursuit of excellence, SHKP is continually enhancing the quality of its products and services. To encourage our colleagues to provide creative ideas for quality improvement at work, the company organizes the Quality Raising Suggestion Scheme (QRSS) and the Work Safety Suggestion Scheme (WSSS) annually. In the live award-presentation ceremony and sharing session for this year's SHKP Quality Campaign, the awarded teams shared how they put their innovative proposals into practice. The participants also exchanged their experience and learned from each other.

Quality Raising Suggestion Scheme gold award winner – Rotational Bridge Launching at YOHO Hub

SHKP became the first developer in Hong Kong to introduce the rotational bridge launching technique, which was pioneered by the company’s Construction Department to link The YOHO Hub and Yuen Long Station within just a few days. Click the link below to learn more!

SHKP pioneers new 'Bridge Launching Technique by Rotation' to link The YOHO Hub to Yuen Long Station in just four days 

 Work Safety Suggestion Scheme gold award winner – Smart Ventilation Blind

Superpower Pumping Engineering Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of Hong Yip, leveraged Internet of Things technology to develop the Smart Ventilation Blind. The ventilation blind of the buildings’ electrical and mechanical rooms is automatically closed in extreme weather conditions to securely protect the installations around the clock. Explore more in the article below!

Superpower develops 'Smart Ventilation Blind System' to protect electrical and mechanical facilities from flooding

SHKP launched an all-new hotel loyalty programme, Go Royal by SHKP ("Go Royal") on 26th April 2022, covering its five Royal hotels – The Royal Garden, Royal Plaza Hotel, Royal Park Hotel, Royal View Hotel and ALVA HOTEL BY ROYAL, as well as the Shikigiku Japanese restaurant, located in the ifc mall. The programme has joined a coalition with The Point by SHKP, an integrated customer loyalty program. Both use The Point points as the loyalty currency. The coalition has become Hong Kong's largest hotel and shopping loyalty programme, enabling members to earn and redeem The Point points for desirable rewards while enjoying the hotel dining, stays and leisure, or shopping at the 25 SHKP malls.  

Visit https://bit.ly/3s9vzeT to download the Go Royal mobile app, on which people can register for free to become a Go Royal member. By showing the electronic membership card on the Go Royal App, Go Royal members can enjoy free WiFi and a 10% discount when dining at all the participating hotel and restaurant; and with an annual membership fee of just HK$1,388, membership can be upgraded to Go Royal Gold. Besides enjoying up to a 20% discount for food and beverages, Gold card members can have discounted offers for hotel rooms, banquets and events. After upgrading to the Gold card, members can receive dining coupons worth HK$1,200 and bonus vouchers for complimentary lunch buffets, birthday cakes and more for a chilling experience at Royal Hotels. Members of The Point can easily register for a Go Royal account with their login details for The Point; for non-members of The Point, by registering once, they can then become members of both Go Royal and The Point to enjoy the exclusive privileges of dual membership.

In addition, to celebrate the grand launch of Go Royal, from now until 31st July 2022, members will receive the following launch offers*: 

HK$100 Welcome Coupon
Upon becoming a Go Royal member after free registration.

Triple Welcome points
Upon earning points for the first HK$500 or above single qualifying spending at any participating hotel or restaurant with the Go Royal electronic membership card. Triple Welcome points can be earned for the first HK$500 spending, and every subsequent HK$1 in spending will earn 1 point.

Extra Double Bonus Points
Upon using the Government’s Consumption Vouchers at any participating hotel or restaurant on or before 31st May 2022, extra double bonus points can be earned^ (the points will be credited within three weeks after the campaign ends).

Enquiries: (852) 2827 8636 / info@goroyal.com.hk

Note:
*Welcome offers are available while stocks last, terms and conditions apply.
^Upon using Government’s Consumption Vouchers at a participating hotel or restaurant via Octopus or Tap & Go, you must contact the Go Royal Membership Services team for payment registration to earn double points within three working days via email (info@goroyal.com.hk) or telephone (852) 2827 8636. Late registration will not be accepted.