by In the face of digital transformation, digitalization of construction industry information has become a major trend. In various construction fields, the application of Building Information Modeling (Building Information Modeling, BIM) technology can improve the efficiency and productivity of the industry, improve the quality and safety level, so as to achieve the goal of “increasing quantity, speed, efficiency and quality” in the 2022 policy address Target. Facing future development, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) has been actively promoting the development of BIM, improving overall technology for Hong Kong’s construction industry, cultivating young talents, and promoting the development of Hong Kong’s construction industry. In order to attract young people to understand BIM, the Construction Industry Council has organized the “Construction Industry Council BIM Competition” since 2019, allowing young people and students to unleash their creativity and try different innovative technologies in the construction industry; through group collaboration, The learning method of competition and competition promotes the practical application of building information simulation to students of higher education institutions studying construction-related disciplines.
Students contribute ideas to improve the design of “transitional housing”
The 2022 Construction Industry Council BIM Competition is divided into two rounds and the theme is “Transitional Housing”.The competition is open to full-time higher educationeducate(Post-secondary) students, each team consists of at least 3 to 5 members from at least two architecture-related disciplines. The participating teams need to use building information modeling to develop transitional housing with reuse concepts to solve the plight of families who are waiting for public housing or living in harsh environments. Students need to use their creativity and professional knowledge to design transitional housing, including designing other surrounding facilities and providing a more comfortable living environment for transitional housing residents.
In the competition, participating teams from various universities in Hong Kong showcased their innovative concepts through exchanges and cooperation, and also received guidance from industry experts in different fields. This year’s competition included the use of a comprehensive digital common platform as one of the submission requirements for the first time. It is hoped that through the competition, students can experience digital project coordination and collaboration.
Two rounds of competition
In the first round of the competition, each team needs to build residential units at a designated location using the reusable “assembly and synthesis” construction method according to project design requirements, and plan supporting public facilities. The judging committee composed of well-known BIM experts selected ten teams from the submitted works to enter the second round of the competition. The shortlisted teams must revise the first-round works on the spot according to the new requirements issued on the day, such as adding new kindergarten classrooms, within 12 hours, and report the final works to the judging committee on the next day.
Award-winning teams are awarded for their creativity
In the end, due to the average strength and jingling horses’ heads this year, the competition decided to award the runner-up to a total of 3 teams. One of the runner-up teams “Urban Theorist” is composed of students from Zhuhai College and the Hong Kong Institute of Higher Education and Technology. Their works use building information simulation software to analyze sunlight and shadows, so that the building can absorb natural light to the maximum extent, and at the same time provide several small squares to provide places for cultural activities with green areas. Another runner-up team “YWEB Studio” is composed of students from the Hong Kong Design Institute and the University of Hong Kong. Their works can make it easier for families to share resources. The area with the most sunshine is set as the central courtyard and multiple small courtyards; design considerations Depending on the direction of the wind, there are natural winds blowing to the ground activity area in all seasons. The third runner-up team “I still want to work hard” designed each unit to be able to see the surrounding environment. The single-person house and the two-person house are arranged with plum blossoms and bamboos to promote the connection between people. These teams all use different plug-ins in the BIM software for different BIM purposes to help and optimize the design.
▲Ir. Ho On-shing, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council (first from the left), presented the runner-up award to the winning team I still want to work hard
▲Ir. Ir. Ho On-shing, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council (first from left), presented the runner-up award to the winning team YWEB Studio
▲Ir. Ir. Ho On-shing, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council (first from left), presented the runner-up award to the winning team Urban Theorist
▲Ms. Yu Pomei, Director of Buildings (first left) and Mr. Leung Kin-man, Deputy Director of Transport and Housing (first right), presented the third runner-up award to the winning team Vanguard
▲Mr. Leung Tak-ming, Director of the Urban Renewal Authority (first left) and Ir. Wong Ka-wo, General Manager of the Hong Kong Airport Authority (second left), presented the third runner-up and the best performance award in online voting to the winning team Revitary
Transitional housing improves family plight in poor living environment
Transitional housing can relieve the pressure of families living in poor living conditions and waiting for a long time for public housing. The government develops transitional housing. In addition to providing social housing in vacant private residential buildings and vacant government premises, it also uses the method of “assembly and synthesis” to build transitional housing on vacant government land and private land. The government has launched the “Funding Scheme to Support Transitional Housing Projects of Non-Government Organizations” in 2020, increasing the number of transitional housing units to 20,000.
2022 List of Winners of Construction Industry Council BIM Competition
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awards |
winning team |
institutions |
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runner up |
Urban Theorist |
i. Chu Hai College (Master of Architecture) |
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YWEB Studio |
i. Hong Kong Design Institute (Higher Diploma in Architectural Design) |
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I still want to work hard group |
i. Chu Hai Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture) |
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runner-up |
revival |
i. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (BSc (Honours) in Surveying) |
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Vanguard |
i. The University of Hong Kong (Bachelor of Engineering) |
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Merit Award |
Aces |
i. Hong Kong university |
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ArchiBim |
i. Hong Kong Design Institute (Higher Diploma in Architectural Design) |
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Dream Explorers |
i. Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering) |
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Make Dream Come True |
i. Hong Kong Design Institute (Higher Diploma in Architectural Design) |
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Poly-Thei Joint Venture |
i. Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
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Online Voting for the Best Performance Award |
revival |
i. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (BSc (Honours) in Surveying) ii. The University of Hong Kong (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering) |
2023 Construction Industry Council BIM Competition Opens for Entries
Entering the fifth edition, the new “2023 Construction Industry Council BIM Competition” is open for registration! Dear students, if you want to have a platform to display your innovative ideas, strengthen your understanding of BIM and explore your potential, don’t miss this opportunity.ContestFull-time higher education (post-secondary) students and part-time top-up bachelor students are allowedwith 3 to 6 members from more than one architecture-related discipline participating in a team.
“Construction Industry Council BIM Competition 2023”
Closing date for application: February 3, 2023
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