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Visit Fee
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Highlights
The construction works at Yau Yue Wan and Pak Shing Kok sites at Tseung Kwan O under Contract No. CV/2021/04 comprise site formation works of land platforms with a total area of about 5 ha, and ancillary infrastructural works including drainage, sewerage, waterworks and landscaping works. During this visit, participants will first gather at the Site office. An experience sharing session on the works and challenges of the project will subsequently be provided, followed by a site tour to the construction areas.
Safety Requirements
Participants should prepare their own safety gears (including safety shoe, reflective jacket and safety helmet) and hold a valid safety Green Card.
Registration
The number of participants is strictly limited. Priority will be given to members of the AGS (HK). The number of attendees will be limited to 25 and the applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Successful applicants will be informed about 1 week before the event. CPD certificates will be provided. If you have any queries, please call Martin Yip at 6012 0019.
Book Prize
Professionals under 35 years of age are encouraged to submit a Book Prize Report (max. 500 words) on webinars and site visits arranged by AGS (HK).
Contributors to successful Book Prize Reports will be awarded a Book Prize that comprises of a book "Geology of Site Investigation Boreholes in Hong Kong" written by Chris Fletcher, and a coupon of HK$500 for Eslite Spectrum (誠品生活). The successful Book Prize Report will also be published on the AGS (HK) website to showcase your accomplishment.
Prior to report submission, please refer to the “The AGS Book Prize Reports – Assessment Framework”* on the AGS (HK) website. You may submit your Book Prize Report to our assessors by uploading the report file through the AGS (HK) website at https://www.ags-hk.org/book-prize. Should you have any questions, please contact us at agshk@meinhardt.com.hk.
*Link to the AGS Book Prize Reports – Assessment Framework:
https://www.ags-hk.org/_files/ugd/521a4c_b94496034732484687441cf4ed4d0bf9.pdf
Keywords: Digital and Innovation,Materials
RECAP OF THE DAY
On January 11, 2025, a technical visit was conducted at the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) Laboratory, a Research and Development Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, recognized by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong Government. NAMI is dedicated to conducting market-driven research on nanotechnology and aids local industries in developing and commercializing new technologies, with a strong emphasis on smart living and sustainability.
During the office discussion, NAMI representatives showcased the institutes' latest and key innovations in the construction sector. Highlight included: Self-Compacting Backfill Material for Road Pavements, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) Based Low Carbon Concrete for Pile Foundation, and Sol-Gel Technology for Accelerated Soil Stabilization. The hosts elaborated on the challenges faced, research and test methodologies employed, as well as the advantages and relevant applications of these products in the Hong Kong’s construction industry. Participants gained insights into the efficiency of self-compacting backfill compared to traditional methods, the decarbonation potential of low carbon concrete, increased productivity through accelerated soil stabilization, and how these innovations contribute to more sustainable construction practices.
A question-and-answer session was held to address the attendees' queries, followed by a guided tour of the NAMI Laboratory. During the tour, participants had the opportunity to view research materials, equipment and prototypes.
Overall, the visit and discussion experience were deemed successful. Participants acquired valuable knowledge regarding the industrialization, promotion of economic growth through research, and development of sustainable materials for the advancement of construction in Hong Kong.
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