Having now become a feature on the urban infrastructure calendar this year the Sustainable Urban Infrastructure did not disappoint attendees looking for updates on over HKD200bil in government projects that are currently underway in Hong Kong. Head of MTR projects TC Chew outlined current thinking in rail projects including an east west line in the north of Hong Kong potentially linking the proposed new development areas in the new territories. Meanwhile speakers from the development bureau, the CEDD and the airport authority outlined other innovative solutions to urban land requirements including further reclamation and developing underground land.

Two other stand out presentation were King & Wood Mallesons game show styled presentation and Construction Association Chair, Thomas Ho’s, moving assessment of the future of the industry. For the industry to be truly sustainable it must not just be green but take case of the workers that contribute to it. The next conference in Facility Media’s urban infrastructure serried is on Transport Oriented Development (TOD) to be held in June, 2013.

Recognised as one of the top global infrastructure dispute specialists, Starr’s discussion will touch on the following hot topics:

• Fair allocation of risk
• Proper dispute resolution
• Avoidance of dinosaur contracting

These topics will be raised with a focus on how to develop practical solutions to legal challenges that meet objectives appropriate to the context of the deal, while offering sufficient protection to infrastructure and construction businesses.

Keeping up to date with developments in this area is vital for both public and private sector participants in the infrastructure and construction arena. Attending the conference will give delegates the opportunity to learn from a range of expert speakers, as well as to network with hundreds of other professionals facing the similar challenges.

KWM will be joining a line up of expert speakers that include many government representatives, including top-level speakers from the Development Bureau, the MTR and various other authorities.

About KWM:

With unrivalled experience in major infrastructure projects across all business segments, King & Wood Mallesons’ construction practice is widely regarded as a market leader in Hong Kong, across Asia and beyond. King & Wood Mallesons is the only international legal network to be headquartered in Asia with 21 office globally. Worldwide, the firm has over 380 partners and 1,800 lawyers.

King & Wood Mallesons’ construction team is widely regarded as a regional market leader. The team’s capability includes back-end construction as well as front-end capability, which enables the team to advise clients through the entire project life-cycle of major infrastructure and construction projects.

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As a global leader in the lighting industry, Philips strives to harness new technology and advanced methodology, to create solutions for illuminating the streets of developing cities in a sustainable manner. According to a spokes person “Our solutions can save up to 44% in terms of energy consumption, and reduce the carbon dioxide emissions while ensuring that roads are safe and comfortably illuminated.”

Philips is working to light up a number of key infrastructure and building projects in Hong Kong and the SUI Conference offers a unique opportunity to showcase  its latest products that meet engineers, designers and project managers needs by offering a sustainable, maintenance friendly lighting design solution while keeping within the time and cost criteria.

Philips will be joining a range of other sponsors demonstrating their expertise in the field including one of Hong Kong’s top construction and development companies, Chun Wo Development and leading construction law firm King & Wood Mallesons.

About Royal Philips Electronics:
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2011 sales of EUR 22.6 billion and employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located atwww.philips.com/newscenter.

Comprehensive industry support

The conference is supported by the industry’s leading professional organisations who are offered preferential group discounts for companies and government departments sending multiple delegates. Apart from the Construction Industry Council check if you or your colleagues are members of: RICS, HK Institute of Architects, Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, Association for Project Management, HK Institute of Planners, AIA and the HK Institute of Landscape Architects.

Get the low down on green initiatives

With the support of the above groups along with environmental crusaders the Business Environment Council and China based Econet,  the conference will emphasise Sustainability, which is now a prerequisite in Hong Kong infrastructure projects with practical implications stemming from initial the initial environmental assessments and public consultations through to on site. Don’t miss out on vital updated information from our speakers!

Inside news on Government Projects

With the conference topping 180 senior level delegates for each of the past two years running a great deal of its success is due to high level government participation. This year is no exception with both updates and new projects being discussed by:

• TC Chew, Projects Director, MTRC
• Kevin Poole, Deputy Director – Projects, Airport Authority Hong Kong
• Deputy Director, Drainage Services Department
• Raymond Lee, Head – EKEO, Development Department….amongst others.

Chun Wo has worked on a number of the latest infrastructure projects in Hong Kong including the Central-Wanchai Bypass along with numerous other rail and construction projects. Of particular interest at the SUI conference is the Drainage Services Department project that will see overflow water from the hills around Hong Kong’s Happy Valley area into a massive underground storage facility underneath the world-famous Happy Valley Racecourse. This technically complex, landmark project will be discussed at the SUI Conference buy a representative from the DSD who Chun Wo is working with on the project.

Chun Wo will be joining a range of other sponsors attending the event including Philips, offering solutions in the area of low energy lighting and King & Wood Mallesons, whose construction and dispute management partner and practice lead, Paul Starr, will discuss legal challenges in infrastructure projects.

About Chun Wo:

Chun Wo was founded in 1968 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1993. Apart from developing its core property development and construction businesses, Chun Wo has been diversifying its business into property investment, property management and security services in recent years. The projects are widely distributed in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macau, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates. Possessing the expertise required for large-scale integrated construction projects, the Group is capable of undertaking a wide range of activities which include civil engineering, building construction, foundation works, fitting out and interior design, electrical and mechanical engineering, track-work engineering and maintenance works. Its signature projects included the Central-Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel, Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, Expansion of Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Tuen Mun Western Trunk Sewerage, MTR Corporation – South Island Line and The Kwun Tong Line Extension. Chun Wo has also seized opportunities involving property development in the PRC, with presence in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province; Shanwei, Guangdong Province; Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province and Shenyang, Liaoning Province.

Already the third year that MTRC has spoken at the conference and many of the projects discussed have since enjoyed rapid development. This year Chew will update the industry on the MTR projects such as the new Shatin to Central link and developments in conjunction with the new Kaitak redevelopment, South Island line and other upcoming projects that form part of the MTRC’s expansion strategy.

The MTRC will be joining a line up of expert speakers that include many government representatives including top-level speakers from the development bureau, private sector industry professionals and various other authorities.

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This conference will provide detailed updates on ongoing infrastructure projects in Hong Kong and the Governments commitment to sustainable infrastructure development with over HK$200 billion in investment.

Keynote presentations:

• Hong Kong Interational Airport Development Plans
• East Kowloon Development Progress
• Kai Tak Project Updates
• Proposed New Town at Hung Shui Kiu
• Legal Challenges on large construction projects
• Happy Valley Stormwater Scheme

Plus timely updates on:

• MTR Projects
• West Kowloon Cultural District
• HK – Macau – Zhuhai Bridge
• Sustainability in Construction and Infrastructure projects in HK

CPD Recognition: 6 hours CPD issued by The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
CES Recognition: 6 LUs for AIA Hong Kong members

For speaking and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Claire Saeki (cs@facilitymedia.com) or call +852 2851 9923

For attending, please contact Nicholas Ball (nb@facilitymedia.com) or call +852 2850 8907