Chinachem Group and Urban Renewal Authority wins at HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2022

Property developer Chinachem Group and the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) won the PropTech - Real Estate category at the recently-held Hong Kong Business (HKB) Technology Excellence Awards 2022 for their redevelopment at Tonkin Street.

Their Tonkin Street redevelopment project is the first private residential project built by Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) by a private developer in Hong Kong.

It is a composite development comprising one private residential tower, a retail podium, landscaped staircase, an urban plaza, clubhouse, and sky garden.

Chinachem Group has combined property technology with humanistic design, aiming to create a better community and bring positive impact through their shared corporate philosophies.

MiC has an unprecedented advantage over conventional construction methods in that waste generated during the construction process can be substantially reduced. Since the majority of formation work is carried out in factories, pollution at the site and disturbance to the neighbourhood are also minimised. nuisance caused to the communities.

Future residents at the Tonkin Street redevelopment will be encouraged to lead an inspirational and sustainable lifestyle, including green living, healthy eating, and a smoke-free environment. Post-occupancy evaluation will be conducted to ascertain user satisfaction, the effectiveness of sustainable measures, and possible improvements to promote sustainable policies and wider engagement.

The redevelopment project exemplifies Chinachem Group’s commitments to providing healthy, smart and green living properties in compliance with the WELL Building Standard and the Building Environmental Assessment Method Plus Certification requirements, as well as building a more liveable city

The project is estimated to achieve a 68% cut in construction waste, a 75% reduction in noise pollution and a reduction in carbon emissions, thereby reducing any

The HKB Technology Excellence Awards honour companies that have made exceptional contributions in the pursuit of technological innovation in Hong Kong.