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This Chairman’s message is also a warm welcome message from me. For those of you who didn’t know, I was elected as Chairman of Lighthouse Club International at June’s AGM, and therefore you have me at the helm for the next two years. If we don’t know each other, I hope we shall meet in the near future; for those of you who do know me, I hope everything is going well, and to all, feel free to reach out and we can grab a coffee if we are in each other’s neighbourhoods.
The Lighthouse Club has been a beacon in my life from the way back at the beginning of my career. It drew me, like many friends, colleagues, and beneficiaries to it. I can’t put my finger on why so many of us end up volunteering for the club in our spare time, but the common theme always seems to be a kind of camaraderie with likeminded people who also all have a desire to pay it back, or forward (I will explain that in a minute) to the industry we all make a living from.
I first learned of the Lighthouse Club in the United Kingdom as a newly-minted Quantity Surveyor, but was unfortunately not in a position where I could help. It was only when a bend in the river brought me to Singapore (shout out to my wife) that I joined the Club as a member. I found in the Club an excellent network of interesting individuals, great opportunities for service, and after a few months, a job that set me on the course which I am still on today. In the Singapore Branch of the Club, I held numerous positions over the years, in fact I think all position except Treasurer (ironic for a QS I know). As the immediate past President of LHC Singapore and now the new Chairman of LHCI, I’m honoured to be offered this opportunity to put my mark on the brand.
In this way, and in many others for many other members, the Lighthouse Club has been an avenue for professionals to connect and grow together, a compass for compassion with those who have been less fortunate and needed help (financially, physically or mentally), and a starting point for those coming in to our industry - this is the paying it forward by attracting the future leaders of our industry, mentoring them, and providing them with the continued professional development they need.
If you haven’t joined any of the events held in your locale, I urge you to pop along and hear some great stories from the ‘regulars’. As I take on the responsibility of Chairman for LHCI—an exciting and challenging arc in my journey with the Club—I hope to work closely together with the Committee, current and new members, and our network of international chapters, to keep these elements of compassion, networking, and incubation central to the nuts and bolts of the Lighthouse Club experience. We are after all, a networking club. The development of LHCI was designed to enable local branches across the globe to operate under one banner.
As our industry continues to evolve, new challenges present themselves in all directions: safety, technology, attracting young talent, and more. Lighthouse Club International has both a unique opportunity and important responsibility to expand upon the motto of the Club: Allis cum Humanitate - Consideration for Others, so that we can answer these challenges.
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About The Lighthouse Club
“The Lighthouse” is the magazine of Lighthouse Club International, originally established in 1998 as Lighthouse Club Asia Pacific Region and superseded in November 2017 by Lighthouse Club International. With its roots in England in 1956, the Hong Kong Branch was formed in 1986.
The aims of the Lighthouse Club are to promote good fellowship amongst its members who work in or are associated with the construction industry and to provide charitable assistance to those in need within the construction industry and to their dependents in qualifying cases.
In addition to the charitable works of the individual branches of the Lighthouse Club, Lighthouse Club International supports two related Hong Kong based charities which provide charitable assistance internationally. The James Battersby Lighthouse Club Educational Trust which provides assistance for education and training to qualifying young persons in the Asia Pacific Region; The Lighthouse Club International Benevolent Trust which provides assistance to relieving poverty and financial support to persons currently or previously employed in the building and civil engineering and allied trades
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Jim Chessell, jchessell@bkasiapacific.com
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Steve Tennant, stevetennanthongkong@gmail.com
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Neil Roberts, neilr.lighthouseclub@gmail.com
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Elected Branch Representative:
Australia Todd Spiller todd.spiller@corrs.com.au
Hong Kong Glenn Haley glenn.haley@blplaw.com
Macau Carlos Tang carlos.tang@topbuildersgroup.com
Malaysia Ronan Collins ronan.collins@intelibuild.com
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Philippines Bert de Munck bdmunck@gmail.com
Singapore Thomas Goh Thomasg@xypex.com.au
Vietnam Colin Johnston cjohnston@bkasiapacific.com
United Sarah Bolton
Kingdom sarah.bolton@lighthouseclub.org
Observers:
Cambodia Kerr Thomson kerr.thomson@covathinking.com
Myanmar John Anderson johna@meinhardt.net
Thailand Gareth Hughes Gareth.hughes@rsmthailand.com
Honorary President and Honorary Life Chairman
John Battersby
Honorary Life Members
Keith Buckley - Macau
Phil Clarke - Melbourne
Willie Kay - Singapore
Les Leslie - Hong Kong
Nick Longley - Hong Kong & Australia
Bert de Munck
Malaysia & Philippines
Steve Tennant
Hong Kong
Phil Thoburn
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Mapei Philippines & The Lighthouse Club Manila help to rebuild housing for over 600 families made homeless following a
devastating
fire in Tondo, Manila
On 21 March 2024, a devastating fire broke out in Barangay 105, completely destroying four buildings that had been home to 652 families. The fire originated from sparks emitted by a charcoal stove, which ignited a curtain and quickly spread. This disaster left 2,409 individuals without shelter, many of whom escaped with only the clothes on their backs.
In response to this tragic event, the Lighthouse Club Manila reached out to its members for assistance. Gold Member Mapei Philippines stepped up to the call, donating over 28 tonnes of essential building materials. These materials, including seven different powder products, are intended for floor and wall levelling, tile installation, reinforcement anchoring, grouting, and steel protection.
Mapei Philippines conducted a training session at their new technical centre in Laguna. The session focused on the mixing and application of these products and was attended by personnel from the Upskills+ Foundation Inc. This charity organization is aiding the displaced families in their efforts to rebuild their homes and lives. With this new found expertise, beneficiaries are better equipped to commence reconstruction efforts promptly and efficiently.
Deliveries of all materials have been scheduled, ensuring a steady supply of essential resources for the ongoing rebuilding process. The collaborative efforts between Mapei Philippines, the Upskills+ Foundation, and other stakeholders exemplify a shared commitment to supporting the affected families as they endeavour to rebuild their homes and lives in the wake of this tragic event.
Following the generous donation from Mapei Philippines, significant progress has been made in the distribution of the building materials to the affected families in Barangay 105. All the bags of cement were immediately distributed, with fire survivors meeting us at the roadside to receive their supplies. Each family signed to acknowledge the receipt of their donation, ensuring transparency in the distribution process.
Most of the grout has also been distributed, with only a few bags remaining. The bags of Mapefer, designed for the protection of reinforcing rods, were not as widely needed by the families. To address this, we partnered with Fair Building, an NGO that offers surplus building supplies to other NGOs with construction contracts. Through this collaboration, some of the Mapefer rust protector has been successfully distributed to these approved organizations.
Overall, we are pleased to report that the vast majority of materials have already been distributed, representing a major milestone in the rebuilding efforts and providing vital support to thousands of affected people.
Thereʼs no substitute for expertise
Pink Provocations and Green Innovations
Text: Julienne
Yau Lee Holdings' Deputy Chair Rosana Wong has a colourful vision for Hong Kong’s urban landscape. She talks digital twins, immersive hospitality, modular building, and blockchain.
Rosana Wong admits she doesn't own a single pink item. Yet, in a move that reflects her approach to innovation, she's installing a shocking pink washroom in the Group's latest hotel project: Motto by Hilton Hong Kong SoHo in Sheung Wan.
This paradox captures Wong's leadership style: unexpected, daring, and always pushing boundaries. If you could travel back in time and tell the Rosana Wong of 2003 what she'd be doing in 2024, she might not believe you. After years of academic and professional growth in the British capital — where she ascended from O Levels to postgraduate studies, launched her career, and started a family — Wong found herself at a crossroads.
As Hong Kong emerged from the SARS crisis, she made the decision to return to her roots. Over two years, Wong meticulously orchestrated her transition, balancing the demands of her London life with the promise of a new chapter. Her return marked not just a geographical shift but a generational one, as she stepped into a leadership role at Yau Lee, her family's construction empire. This move, merging Western experience with Eastern heritage, would set the stage for over two decades of innovation in Hong Kong's evolving skyline.
WORLD’S GREENEST HIGH-RISE HOTEL
Yau Lee Holdings Limited, founded in 1958, evolved into a fully integrated corporation under the leadership of Wong and her family. The company went public in 1991 and has since expanded its operations to cover nearly every aspect of the construction industry, from building and renovation to manufacturing and technology development.
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Hong Kong’s first Full MiC Public Housing Development at Kwu Tung North Area 19 Phases 1A and 1B
Since Wong took the helm of Yau Lee, she has been instrumental in steering the Group towards innovation and sustainability, a direction illustrated by their hotel developments.
The Group's first hospitality real estate initiative, which Wong refers to as "Hotel 1.0," was the Holiday Inn Express in Causeway Bay. The project, while successful, revealed opportunities for improvement, particularly in energy efficiency.
Wong recalls, “We had to pay HK$5.5 million per year in energy bills. We found that ridiculous and therefore set ourselves a new target: to create the greenest building in the world. That became our vision."
This realisation led to the development of "Hotel 2.0" in the Soho area. Wong proudly states, "Hotel 2.0 is still the world's greenest high-rise hotel on record with the four highest level green certificates."
These certifications include Hong Kong BEAM Plus Platinum, China Three Star Certification, Singapore Green Mark Platinum, and U.S. LEED Platinum.
The results were impressive. "We saved 58.5% of energy just like that,” says Wong. “And then in terms of dollars, we only pay HK$2.2 million per year. We further reduced 7.91% of energy by applying AI." Over a seven-year period, this project achieved a reduction of 10.4 million kg tonnes of carbon emissions.
Now, Yau Lee is working on "Hotel 3.0," which represents the next leap in their sustainable hotel development. This project, a rebranding of their Soho hotel to "Motto by Hilton," implements a smart command theatre and various digital twin solutions to improve sustainability performance.
BLOCKCHAIN IN THE BLUEPRINT
At Yau Lee, digital twin technology has become the backbone of construction and sustainability efforts, propelling the Group to the forefront of Hong Kong's building expansion.
"Right now I have six levels of digital twin to cater four pillars of analysis including descriptive, diagnostics, predictive and prescriptive on a real-time basis," Wong explains, her eyes gleaming.
Wong has been awarded the Medal of Honour in 2023
These virtual replicas are more than just high-tech toys; they're the brains behind Yau Lee's operations, contributing to the smart management of Hotel 3.0 and an impressive roster of completed Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) projects.
Additionally, they support several more public housing developments in the pipeline. These replicas also integrate other relevant open data from multiple sources. This extends the City Information Modelling (CIM) concept to include cross-project dynamic data in the smart command theatre.
The Group's mega plant in Huizhou, a testament to their commitment to MiC technology, has already produced 6,767 modules and increased its annual capacity by a staggering 230%. Yau Lee is currently constructing several MiC public housing development projects with a total of 63,000 MiC, Volumetric Precast Bathroom and Volumetric Precast Kitchen modules.
Notably, the Kwun Tong North Area 19 project marks the Housing Authority's first fully modular construction. It comprises six blocks, each towering 38 to 40 storeys, with a
total of 12,950 MiC modules. The efficiency of this technique is undeniable, with modules being lifted in just 10 minutes a 50% improvement over initial projections.
At the heart of this operation is the BEANiE system, Yau Lee's proprietary MiC full lifecycle multifunctional platform using blockchain technology.
“We developed BEANiE in 2018 and started implementation for Hong Kong’s first MiC project at Pak Shing Kok to maintain high quality, just-in-time and lean construction and ultimately support the goal of the Hong Kong government — enhancing quantity, speed, efficiency and quality,” Wong explains.
Blockchain technology ensures data integrity throughout the process. "All these important checkpoints are blockchain. So nobody can alter that," Wong says. The system's effectiveness is clear: since 2019, less than 1% of over 360,000 blockchain checkpoints have required amendments. BEANiE provides the project team a Common Data Environment (CDE) with Single Source of Truth (SSOT) and traceability and integrity are therefore can be greatly enhanced.
Lifting the first MiC module at Kwu Tung North Area 19 Phases 1A and 1B and witnessed by Winnie Ho, Secretary for Housing
Safety Rangers AI robots to further enhance site safety and efficiency
"BEANiE has now been enhanced to version 6.0, expanding its functionality,” says Wong. “The upgrades include a Digital Works Supervision System (DWSS), real-time logistics tracking and route planning using NB-IoT, and real-time monitoring of in-vehicle air quality via sensors to enhance drivers' well-being. We've also integrated a Smart Site Safety System (SSSS) to identify and track workers, ensuring their safety."
But Yau Lee's innovations don't stop here. The company has also developed Safety Rangers AI robots, further enhancing site safety and efficiency.
"By monitoring the MiC lifting procedures, the safety of the surrounding area is greatly improved,” says Wong. “When any unsafe acts or dangerous situations occur in the tower crane lifting zone or mobile plant operation danger zone, an alarm is triggered."
As Yau Lee prepares to unveil its latest hotel Motto by Hilton, Wong is already envisioning the next frontier:
autonomous twin technology that can make independent decisions, promising to push the boundaries of smart, sustainable construction.
BRIDGING THE GENERATIONS
Wong's vision extends beyond the structural. "We very much care about our people, people are most important to us,” she says. “We have people who started working for us early… and now for over forty-five years, approaching fifty years. Believe or not, we’ve seen a second generation already come in and retire from the group as well, so it's amazing."
In the realm of creativity, the new Motto by Hilton Hong Kong Soho has also been designed as a playground of experiential technology and culinary innovation.
"My facade is a “movement one”. It works, it moves,” says Wong. This dynamic exterior isn't merely decorative; it's an interactive canvas for guests. "I've put a programme onto
Visit at Yau Lee Group’s precast factory in Huizhou with Bernadette Linn, Secretary for Development
the movement facade. So when you take a selfie, you have different lighting effects," she adds, highlighting the hotel's appeal to the Instagram generation.
Inside, the hotel boasts 15 dedicated selfie locations, catering to the modern traveller's penchant for shareable moments. But Wong's innovations aren't limited to the visual in a surprising pivot, Yau Lee is venturing into the world of artisanal chocolates.
"Do you like chocolate?" Wong asks. "You will be mad about this. I just made the deal last night together with the two owners." She describes a collaboration with a local brand that sources the finest cocoa beans internationally and manufactures chocolate locally in Hong Kong.
“We will have a new series of greenish, yellowish and purplish kind of flavour to the chocolate, and also a chocolate bar with a unique design you could never imagine," Wong elaborates, detailing plans for healthfocused treats that align with the hotel's design scheme. The culinary innovations continue with a contemporary Asian cuisine as well as a new bakery and coffee concept.
"Motto by Hilton Hong Kong is a dynamic lab of Yau Lee's tech journey, and you will see how we execute the concept of smart construction, smart hospitality, and smart city," says Wong. She looks forward to welcoming every visitor and having technical exchanges with them.
THE GOLDEN RULE
These ventures might seem removed from Yau Lee's construction roots, but they align with Wong's philosophy of innovation backed by sound business acumen. "We have a golden rule," she states firmly. "Whatever we tried to do, we're very creative, innovative. But if it's more than five years pay back, we don't do it." This "4year payback rule" ensures that even the most daring innovations have a clear path to profitability.
Wong's approach to innovation is hands-on and globally minded. "By doing extra work you learn from it," she asserts, describing how she personally creates, tests and optimises new technologies. This method allows Yau Lee to enhance international innovations for the Asian market rapidly, often surpassing their original implementations. As our interview winds down, Wong reveals one last surprise – she's just submitted her PhD thesis on sustainable smart cities. It's a fitting capstone to our discussion, embodying the relentless drive for knowledge and innovation that has propelled Yau Lee to the forefront of Hong Kong's evolving skyline.
"I have to say wholeheartedly it's been over 21 years, every single day I'm happy despite all the challenges,” she says. “Despite the hard work… I'm fulfilled because there's so much to do and it's so much fun."
Wong often reminds herself that the sky is the limit. This mindset pushes her beyond her comfort zone, fuelling innovation and inspiring others to dream and act. She believes this approach can unlock new possibilities and lead to remarkable outcomes.
BEANiE, Hong Kong’s First Blockchain Multifunctional platform for MiC Lifecycle Management, and Smart Command Theatre
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AS AN ENABLER TO CITY PLANNING
As an architect, academic and TV presenter focused on the subject of smart and sustainable cities, I have always been fascinated in the way cities have evolved, how they are represented, and understood. The Renaissance period established similarities between objects through analogies (for instance, a city to a set of houses; a house to a set of rooms). By the seventeenth century, relationships were drawn between objects and their hidden meanings of terrestrial life. By the late eighteenth century, the city was perceived as a utopia born out of social production as well as scientific and philosophical enlightenment.
The technologies brought forth by the first Industrial Revolution to the fourth Industrial Revolution have since been reshaping human experiences at an individual level, and the way cities and urban infrastructure can heighten Mankind’s productivity. As cities have become smarter, the advent of new technologies in the past century has influenced city planning and design, particularly in the representation of cities. This has manifested in the hand drawings of the (analogue) city to the programmable software products in the (digital) city. It has further enabled different entities in the cities to behave in intelligent, coordinated ways.
Yet about half a century ago, hand drawings were still widely recognised as the dominant means for planning, designing and representing cities, buildings, and their infrastructure. It was a standard practice to work in ‘plan layers’. Each layer described a different functional element of a site (such as different land uses, infrastructure, and open
Text: Prof. Jason Pomeroy
spaces) at city, district and neighbourhood scale. Arduous data collection was made on-site and only updated intermittently, with the drawings based on abstractions that were understood primarily by those within the built-environment professions.
Despite the long-standing history of the hand-drawn process, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting has been adopted as a replacement for two-dimensional (2D) drawings since the 1980s, and for three-dimensional (3D) isometric drawings over the last two decades. While drawn representations have changed, the nature of information exchange has remained the same. However, the rise of information technology and the advancement of computer software and hardware have propelled the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
As a collaborative tool, BIM has been largely used to support the intelligent interrogation of design; enhance coordination of documentation; and improve the communication between professionals involved in the construction and operation process.
Standing at the intersection of our current urban challenges (for instance, waste management, pollution, congestion, crime, and climate change-related cataclysms), the adoption of such technologies as enablers to solve such system-level issues has brought the planning of the city into a new dimension that calls for system-based solutions and strategies. This has manifested in combining 3D modelling with dynamic digital technology to create digital twins (DT) for cities. A DT refers to a virtual, dynamic, and 3D replica that
represents the systems and processes of the physical entity (physical twin), in which both are interconnected through real-time data exchange. By integrating with other systems of the cities, the DT allows for system-based thinking and forms a new concept upon which smart cities and their infrastructure can be designed, built, tested, and operated. Assisted with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), activities within cities can be mapped to provide spatial and temporal data to DT’s for visualisation, analysis, and prescribing city functions.
It has become evident that the application of DT’s for urban governance and planning has acquired a central
place in recent years as smart interventions and urban big data have grown rapidly in tandem. However, the application of urban scale DT’s will only magnify most problems in cities as a matter of data collection, data assembly, and data analysis in a data-driven society. While DT technologies have been critically explored in different disciplines, a ‘product-focused’, state-driven, ‘top-down’ approach has often been widely adopted.
I am an advocate for a new DT paradigm that is designed to go beyond the mirroring of the ‘physical world’ in the digital realm, but one that is able to learn of the practices found within the ‘social world’ in order
for meaningful adaptations to be made to the built environment that can enhance people’s lives. Ultimately, the new DT paradigm endeavours to go beyond spatial metrics, to also integrate social, environmental, technological, cultural, and economic data-sets to transform the natural and built environment into one that is smarter, future-proofed, and more inclusive.
My most recent book, Hardware Software Heartware: Digital Twinning For More Sustainable Built Environments (Routledge 2024) sets out to grasp a theoretical understanding of urban scale DT’s from socio-technological perspectives that go beyond product-focused and technology-oriented practices, to identify the knowledge gaps in existing DT’s. It is hoped that this will lay the foundation for urban scholars and industry professionals to shift from using DT’s as siloed, automated policy formulation and implementation tools, to a more comprehensive, connected DT paradigm. Putting the resultant theoretical understanding of DT’s into practice, the book illustrates how such a model could be deployed in existing and new cities, districts, and neighbourhoods with the hope of increasing operational efficiencies and enhancing citizens’ lives.
Artificial Intelligence will no doubt play a significant role in the way in which we shape cities of the future, and could be used in DT’s as a predictive tool to solve real time issues. However, this in itself comes with a cautionary tale of ensuring that we do not succumb to the overtly-designed (and therefore sterilised) AI-driven city. After all, cities are dynamic, vibrant places that thrive off the spontaneity of its inhabitants and the ‘unprogrammed’ social interactions of happenstance. If the ‘software’ of the digital world is able to capture the ‘hardware’ of the physical world, then it only seems natural for us to ensure that the ‘heartware’ of the social world is not only reflected in such DT’s, but also preserved.
Prof Jason Pomeroy , Founding Principal, Pomeroy Studio & Academy. Fellow, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
DEVB & CIC Issue Smart Site Safety System Labels to Construction Sites
A total of 240 public and private construction sites participating in the Smart Site Safety System Labelling Scheme (4S Labelling Scheme) has passed the assessment and were issued label plaques on 29 July 2024 to indicate the proper adoption of 4S - Smart Site Safety System - at their respective construction sites.
The 4S Labelling Scheme was launched by the Development Bureau (DEVB) and the Construction Industry Council (CIC) in May 2024 to issue labels to Hong Kong construction sites after on-site inspections and assessments of the proper adoption of 4S, with a view to driving a wider adoption of 4S in the construction industry and providing a safer working environment for site personnel through identifying such construction sites.
Speaking at the Presentation Ceremony of Plaques for the 4S Labelling Scheme, on 29 July 2024, the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau, noted that 4S could issue timely alerts to relevant site personnel to effectively prevent serious accidents, while facilitating efficient management of construction progress. He encouraged the construction industry to continue to support 4S, earnestly participate in the 4S Labelling Scheme, utilise innovative technologies, and promote
smart site safety construction, with a view to ensuring site safety and promoting sustainable development of the construction industry.
The Chairman of the CIC, Mr Thomas Ho, called for early adoption of 4S on construction sites. He said that site management should visit construction sites to ensure 4S is effectively adopted.
The 240 public and private works construction sites with labels issued involve different works types and scales, and have also adopted 4S covering various advance technologies and devices. The 4S Labelling Scheme has received applications from more than 400 construction sites since its launch, and the assessment is being conducted progressively.
The plaques will be placed at conspicuous spots around construction sites, with 4S labels for identification and ease of monitoring, including facilitating enforcement departments to monitor the sites without 4S labels. The list of such construction sites is available at the CIC's website (www.cic. hk/4s-labelling/en/project-list) for public inspection.
The Government has been adopting a multipronged approach to promote the wide adoption of 4S in the
construction industry. Apart from the 4S Labelling Scheme, the DEVB has required capital works contracts exceeding $30 million to fully adopt 4S. The Buildings Department implemented mandatory measures since 1 July 2024. Conditions will be imposed under the Buildings Ordinance requiring the adoption of 4S to provide qualified supervision of building works when granting the first approval, or approval of major revisions of superstructure plans, of private development projects.
For building works with an estimated cost exceeding $30 million and involving the use of mobile plants and tower cranes, registered contractors are required to adopt relevant 4S alert systems. The Government also subsidises private works projects to adopt 4S through the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund, and has launched respective packages of 4S products with the CIC for various types and scales of private works projects.
A STRONG SAFETY CULTURE CULTIVATING IN CONSTRUCTION –
Interview with Ir Prof. Thomas Ho
The construction industry in Hong Kong has faced a concerning number of industrial incidents in recent years, highlighting the critical need to strengthen safety practices across the sector, says Prof. Ho
“As I outlined in a recent presentation as Chairman of the Construction Industry Council, safety culture in the industry remains fragile, with tragic incidents occurring even at sites that have implemented standard safety protocols.”
Ho stays that one of the key factors contributing to this problem is the prevalence of shortcuts and a "luck pushing" attitude among workers and supervisors, who may overestimate their own abilities despite lacking proper equipment, training or experience. This is exemplified by cases where workers have fallen from heights or been trapped between machinery, often due to a lack of proper risk assessment and supervision.
He notes, “"no supervision, no work" should be the guiding principle on construction sites, yet this basic safeguard is all too often overlooked when deadlines loom.”
Text and Images: CIC
Measures such as holding morning assemblies are necessary to improve construction safety culture in the long run.
Effective use of technology can improve construction efficiency and safety.
shift in mindsets at the top. I emphasise that, "safety is everyone's responsibility" - from site managers to frontline workers. Leaders must lead by example and walk the talk, demonstrating a visible and unwavering commitment to safety through their actions, communication, and priorities.” This means not only ensuring that comprehensive safety protocols are in place, but also regularly visiting construction sites to reinforce the safety message. It's crucial for senior figures to engage directly with workers, understanding their concerns and empowering them to be active participants in cultivating a strong safety culture.
Ho states, “Alongside this leadership from the top, there must be a concerted effort to transform habits and attitudes among all stakeholders. This could involve implementing award schemes to recognise outstanding safety practices, as well as providing more comprehensive training and supervision for workers, especially individuals who may have developed unsafe habits over time.”
Ho notes that ultimately, the goal should be to move beyond a compliance-driven, "box-ticking" approach to safety, and foster a genuine culture of care and collective responsibility. By addressing the root causes of unsafe behaviours, such as time pressures, poor communication, and a lack of genuine empowerment, the construction industry can work towards a future where no worker's life is cut short due to preventable accidents.
Workers practise the use of safety harnesses to build up muscle memory during morning assemblies.
“The challenges are significant,” Ho continues. “But the stakes are too high to ignore. Fatal accidents could happen to any construction site but many if not all could be prevented."
By embracing a transformative approach to safety culture, the industry can protect its most valuable asset - its people, and pave the way for a more sustainable, responsible and resilient future.
The Lighthouse expresses its gratitude to Ir Prof. Thomas Ho for taking the time to share his thoughts on the critical issues of safety in the Hong Kong construction industry.
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Young Members Group (YMG) members of Hong Kong branch revel in site visit to Anderson Asphalt’s new state of the art fully automated facility
On 24 August 2024, on a very sunny Saturday morning, the Young Members Group organized a very informative visit to the new Anderson Asphalt Plant in Tsing Yi. Attendees had the privilege of hearing from Brian McArdle (General Manager), Danny Li (Operations Manager) and the Anderson Asphalt’s team who shared detailed insights about the facility's cutting-edge features.
Over the years Anderson Asphalt has contributed to many large engineering projects with bituminous paving products which live up to or exceed the highest international standards. In addition to a fully automated production plant in Hong Kong, Anderson Asphalt also has its own fully integrated mastic asphalt plant.
In 2024, a fully automated, state-of-the-art green asphalt plant was built on a new site at Sai Tso Wan Road, Tsing Yi Island. Having facilitated the reduction of nitrogen emission, it is now the most advanced asphalt plant in Hong Kong with sophisticated control measures for both dust and nitric oxides (NOx). It will also have the capacity to store and recycle asphalt pavements, saving up to 50% of the raw materials.
Photography: Nicolas Chung
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The plant is equipped with a D&G Machinery static batch plant and boasts impressive recycling capabilities, incorporating significant amounts of recycled asphalt pavement in its production mixes. This highlights the plant's commitment to sustainability and innovation.
As Gary Cheng, a Young Member who works for Populous, stated: “The ideas and knowledge we learnt about flow of production and visiting the actual production environment was so beneficial.”
Participants “braved” walking along the walkway beside the aggregate conveyor belt and even climbed up to the top of the Aggregate Storage Silo for a sneak peek inside.
According to Damithri Melagoda of Northcroft HK and Julian Law, Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, both YMG Committee members: “Climbing
between two silos was the most memorable part of the tour. From the vantage point, we were able to witness the entire production line and associated machinery in action.”
Of course, all activities were conducted under strict safety measures and site supervision!
Other highlights included the automatic production control system and the unique RAP processing with granulator, which is exclusive to Anderson in Hong Kong. The visit concluded with a discussion on the plant’s environmental initiatives, such as the low NOx burner and RAP dryer.
For the YMG members the visit “offered a hands-on education opportunity to witness real-world operations and processes, fostering a deeper understanding of the industry”.
This event offered valuable insights into modern asphalt production and sustainability practices and the YMG is very grateful to Brian and his team for the opportunity to visit the new facility and to learn about one of the most ubiquitous building products in our industry.
LHCHK thanks Anderson Asphalt Limited. For more information, please visit www.aal.com.hk
Sneak peek of the recently unveiled “Enchanting Pearl” on Victoria Harbour: Young Members visit to the Kai Tak Sports Park
Out with the old, in with the new. Following the last issue’s insightful feature about the (old) Hong Kong Stadium, the Young Members Group made a visit to what comes after, the Kai Tak Sports Park, in the late Saturday afternoon of 10 August, 2024. It was a very popular excursion, with the quota for 20 participants booked up within an hour of them being released. Those not so lucky in getting one of the spaces may find solace in reading a summary here to get a glimpse of what the sports park is going to look like.
After changing into our safety helmets, vests and boots, we were first led to a scaled model of the whole development. At 28 hectares, Kai Tak Sports Park situated at the site of former Kai Tak Airport is one of the largest sports complex developments in the world currently under construction. Major sporting venues of the sports park include the Kai Tak Main Stadium, the Kai Tak Arena and the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground. The development will also offer a plethora of leisure, retail and dining options (including most importantly a roof top bar, which we plan to visit for our monthly gatherings once it is open for business), with the aim of becoming a vibrant hub for sports, recreation, and community entertainment where visitors to the sports park will find everything they need. Being a transit-oriented development, the sports park is well served by public transport, including the new Kai Tak and Song Wong Toi MTR stations of the Shatin Central Link, buses along Shing Kai Road and ferry services from the Kowloon City Pier.
Following a short safety briefing, we ventured out towards the sports park development led by our guides, Ismael Merchan from Populous and Johnny Yu from Hip Hing. We first passed by Sports Avenue, which is the major northsouth thoroughfare of the development and designed for crowd dispersal during major events. The façade of the building contains a subtle yet elegant imprint of aeroplanes, which is a nice adieu to Kai Tak’s history as Hong Kong’s international airport.
We then proceeded towards the Indoor Sports Centre, which has a maximum seating capacity of 10 000. The Kai Tak Arena is designed with flexibility in mind, with 80% of the seating being removable or retractable. The overlay flooring can also be changed at short notice to cater for different sports. As a result, the sports centre will be able to hold a myriad of international sports tournaments, including basketball, badminton, tennis and table tennis.
Lastly, we visited the highlight of this tour, the magnificent 50,000-seater Kai Tak Main Stadium, boasting a colourchanging facade, designed with the theme 'Pearl of the Orient'. The façade is made of metal panels of the same colour, that transform magically to display various colours based on light and viewing angles. This stadium features a retractable roof capable of shielding events from severe weather conditions, ensuring that activities can proceed unhindered regardless of external factors. It also acts as a noise barrier to ensure that local residents can live in peace while events are ongoing. The stadium also adopts a flexible pitch system which can be switched between quality natural turf for premier football or rugby events, to other surfaces for a myriad of sports, entertainment, and community events. There are also some smaller touches to the design, such as that the main façade also acts as a cover for pedestrians walking around the stadium.
The tour was an invaluable opportunity for all of us to get a glimpse of the Kai Tak Sports Park development and to learn more about the principles behind its design. We would like to extend our thanks again to Ismael and Johnny for this wonderful tour.
Learning, sharing and networking; YMG collaborates with BritCham
The Young Members Group of the Lighthouse Club Hong Kong was invited by the British Chamber of Commerce Future Leaders Committee and joined by the Young Members Committee of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Hong Kong for a joyful evening of afterwork connections, collaboration and socialising of young professionals and emerging leaders. The event took place on 22 August 2024 at the WAV Rooftop Bar in Soho Central.
FUTURE LEADERS
The British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) Future Leaders Committee aims to attract and support the next generation of innovative, diverse leaders, who strive to effect positive social, political, and economic change. The committee focuses on creating a supportive environment for emerging leaders to come together for networking, knowledge development and skill-building opportunities. Empowering individuals to help shape the future by, amplifying their voices and advocating for positive change, actively working to ensure diversity mentorship, and growth opportunities, resultantly to equip future leaders in Hong Kong with the necessary expertise and networks to excel. For further information, readers may contact The British Chamber of Commerce Committee secretary.
ENTHUSIASTIC TURNOUT OF THE NEXT GENERATION
The event was well attended, with over 100 young professionals from construction, and various other professional disciplines enjoying fine weather, a beautiful sunset, fabulous and copious drinks and inspiring conversations that lasted well into the evening. YMG is thankful to Alexandra Grierson and Tatu Gallop from BritCham Future Leaders Committee for collaborating with us and we look forward to many more future events together.
Gammon Construction supports the benevolence families in the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Lighthouse Club Hong Kong Branch committee is dedicated to attending to and addressing the needs of those in the construction industry who are experiencing financial hardship due to illness, serious injury, or fatal accident.
In addition to monetary support, the beneficiaries always appreciate the thoughtful gifts donated by our members. This Mid-Autumn Festival, Gammon Construction once again donated mooncake coupons, spreading festive blessings and reminding these families that they are cared for and valued by others in the industry.
In August 2021, Gammon launched the “Dollars for Doers” programme to provide matching donations for every hour their employees volunteer. The Lighthouse Club HK Benevolent Fund has been chosen as one of the beneficiaries of this programme. The Lighthouse Club would
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Two reds and some sparkle
Wine tasting has become a popular yearly event for Women in Construction (WIC). This year's tasting was a delightful affair, held at the vibrant and welcoming venue, Terroirs by LQV in Lyndhurst Central. The atmosphere was infused with excitement as participants gathered to explore an exquisite selection of wines. The highlight of the night was the carefully curated selection: starting with a welcome Cremant Du Jura Domaine Ganevat, a sparkling wine to start that the night, its crispness and complexity captivating the palate with its refreshing notes; this was followed by Bourgogne Pinot Noir Domaine Lafarge, offering a beautiful blend of elegance and depth, with cherry and berry notes that delighted wine enthusiasts. And lastly, Vin de France Syrah Domaine Stephen 2021, a bold and fruity wine, this Syrah presented a robust flavoursome profile that paired wonderfully with the accompanying nibbles.
Guests enjoyed a delightful array of cold cuts and a cheese platter that complemented the wines perfectly. The combination of flavours created a memorable tasting experience, allowing participants to savour each sip while engaging in lively conversations.
The event not only provided an opportunity to appreciate fine wines but also fostered connections among attendees, making it a successful and enjoyable evening for WIC.
Ritz-Carlton Plays Host to Sizzling Summer Gathering
The monthly Social Evening was held on 24 July at the Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge located on the hotel’s 51st floor. As the Annual Dinner was held at the end of June this month’s gathering was held slightly later in the month than normal and despite it being held in the middle of the summer holidays when many families are out of town, vacationing with their families, there were still around 60 enthusiastic members and their friends in attendance. Those present all reported having a lively and fun evening.
Due to the late withdrawal of the intended sponsor, the event was hosted by Lighthouse Club Macau, with lucky draw prizes donated by long-standing elder statesman and icon of the Macau construction scene, Chairman Keith Buckley.
Chairman Keith gave a short introduction and reported on two recent benevolent donations made to family members following one tragic fatal accident and another unfortunate life-threatening accident earlier in the month. Due to these unwelcome accidents, the July event highlighted two of the aims of the Lighthouse Clubfellowship and benevolence amongst members and our construction colleagues, who always rally in support of others.
Lighthouse Club Macau looks forward to the September and October monthly events, as well as the highlyanticipated Annual Golf Day & Dinner on the 25 October, which based on past years, usually attracts large numbers of players and diners alike and, of course, sponsors without whom the occasion would not be possible.
On behalf of Macau Branch, we wish all members of our fellowship throughout the region and a productive and accident-free fourth quarter.
Celebrating the Achievements of Our Scholars
The Lighthouse Club Manila takes immense pride in witnessing the remarkable journeys of our scholars, who have demonstrated exceptional perseverance, dedication, and commitment to their education. Supported by generous contributions of the James Battersby Education Trust and the Lighthouse Club International Benevolent Trust, these students have overcome challenges and are now embarking on promising careers.
Our Club has always believed in the power of education to transform lives, and seeing our scholars progress in their studies and start their professional careers is both inspiring and fulfilling. It is a testament to the impact of our collective efforts and the unwavering support of our community.
Currently, the Lighthouse Club Manila supports thirty (30) scholars continuously, and we are evaluating new scholars. Our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering growth remains as strong as ever, and we are excited to see what the future holds for our current and future scholars.
Lighthouse Club Manila wishes our scholars the best of luck in their future endeavours and are confident that they will continue to uphold the values and excellence that the Club represents. In particular, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to:
• Dianne O. Castillo - Bachelor of Science in Architecture
• Jamie Allysa Madamba - Graduated through junior high, senior high, and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
• Geofrey Miguel M. Godoy - Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Abegaelyn Relente – Senior high school, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Congratulations on this exciting new chapter of your life. We hope you stay in touch, as we love hearing about the ongoing achievements of our alumni and following your continued growth and development.
Dianne O. Castillo Bachelor of Science in Architecture
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support through the scholarship I received from the Lighthouse Club Manila.
I am thrilled to share that I graduated on 25 June 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. This significant achievement, the greatest of my life so far, would not have been possible without your assistance throughout the years which alleviated many burdens and allowed me to focus on my studies and personal growth.
Your investment in my education has profoundly impacted my life and I am committed to upholding the values and excellence that Lighthouse Club Manila represents. I look forward to contributing to the field of architecture and, in time, hope to give back to the organisation, to those students in need as you have done for me.
Thank you once again for believing in my potential and supporting my academic journey. I am forever grateful for your generosity and support.
Jamie Allysa Madamba Graduated through junior high, senior high, and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
I am Jamie Allysa Madamba and I have been a scholarship recipient since I was in my first year of High School, or Grade 7. I am writing this letter to thank Lighthouse Club Manila for this wonderful opportunity.
We heard about your scholarship program when we were struggling financially right after my Dad died. My older brother and I had to go to High School, and my Mom became a single parent of three school kids and a toddler. A friend of the family told us about these scholarships, and after successfully obtaining one, the financial burdens of my secondary education were met.
Following the challenges of the pandemic and further financial stress I actually considered not enrolling in further education at college but, thankfully, the Lighthouse Club reached out again and told me that they would continue to offer support. I have now graduated in my chosen course.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Lighthouse Club Manila and all the people who are behind this scholarship programme; if it weren’t for you, I would not be where I am now. I would not have been able to pursue my dreams.
Geofrey Miguel M. Godoy Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
I wish to convey my deepest appreciation for your invaluable assistance by granting me a scholarship which I received from Lighthouse Club Manila. I'm excited to announce that I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology on 13 August 2024. This huge personal accomplishment would not have been possible without your help over the last six years, which relieved numerous obligations and allowed me to concentrate on my studies and personal development.
Your investment in my education has had a great impact on my life and I am devoted to sustaining the values and excellence Lighthouse Club Manila represents. I look forward to contributing to the area of my future profession and, eventually, paying it forward as the Club has so generously done for me. Many thanks again for trusting in me and supporting my academic endeavours. I am forever thankful for your kind support.
Abegaelyn Relente
Senior high school, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
My father is a construction worker, specifically a stonemason and my mother a housewife. I am one of five children. Although my father strived to provide for us, it has been a constant struggle, especially with all of us attending school—two of us in junior high and three in elementary. Sometimes we had no water because we couldn’t afford to pay the bills. Adding to our difficulties, I also learned that I have a biological father who has another family now. While he provided some support, it was not enough to cover my education.
While I was preparing to graduate from junior high school my parents were deeply concerned about paying for my senior high school education. We could only pray. That was when a church mate introduced me to Lighthouse Club Manila. In April 2018 I was granted a scholarship and was subsequently able to study at Asia Technological School of Science and Arts (Asiatech), from 2018 to 2020. As college enrollment approached I was accepted once again by Lighthouse to support my college education.
Words cannot express how grateful I am to the people at Lighthouse Club Manila. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your unwavering support. I was able to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. This achievement is not just for me but for my family as well, as I now have the opportunity to help lift us out of poverty. I also hope to assist my four siblings so they can complete their education and achieve a better life. I am filled with joy now that I have finished college, thanks to Lighthouse Club Manila.
I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Phil Thoburn at Forsspac (MBR) Inc. for the wonderful opportunity he extended to me. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being a beacon of hope. I pray that God continues to bless you and the important work you do.”
Recent Events and Exciting Plans Ahead
The Lighthouse Club Manila has been bustling with activity, hosting a variety of successful events that have strengthened our community bonds.
RECENT EVENTS:
• May Social Night: Held at Somerset Millennium, this event offered an excellent opportunity for members and guests to connect and unwind.
• June Social Night: We enjoyed a vibrant evening at the German Club, where the atmosphere was filled with camaraderie and lively conversations.
• July Social Night: Originally scheduled for July, this gathering was postponed to the 1st of August due to a Typhoon and Monsoon flooding in Metro Manila.
• Curry Nights: Our first Curry Night in June at Restaurant Flavours was so well-received that we returned for a second edition in August. Both nights were filled with delicious food and great company.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Golf Day - 20 September 2024: Our annual Golf Day at Canlubang Golf and Country Club is coming up. Join us for a day of golf and networking, all for a good cause.
• Annual Ball - 16 November 2024: The highlight of our calendar, the Annual Ball, will take place on Saturday, 16 November 2024. This elegant event promises a night of celebration and entertainment.
And there’s a lot more to come over the remainder of this year. We have many exciting plans in store, so stay tuned for more events that will continue to bring our community together and support our shared mission. We look forward to seeing you at these events as we continue to foster connections and make a positive impact.
An
Unforgettable Night to Remember in Brisbane,
Charity Ball raises over AUD 7,000 for TAFE Queensland Apprentices and the Clontarf Foundation
The Brisbane Chapter’s Charity Gala Ball held on 10 August at the Sofitel Hotel proved to be a resounding success. With over 170 guests gracing the event, the night was not only a celebration of community spirit but also a testament to the power of collective philanthropy. The event raised an impressive AUD 7,444, earmarked for two notable causes: TAFE Queensland apprentices and the Clontarf Foundation.
Hosted at the opulent Sofitel Central Hotel in the heart of the Brisbane CBD, the Charity Ball offered an atmosphere of sophistication and festivity. Guests arrived in their finest attire, with the venue adorned in shimmering lights and exquisite decorations that set the tone for an unforgettable evening.
The night began on the Ballroom level with views of Anzac Square, where attendees mingled and enjoyed a selection of refreshing drinks. Laughter and animated conversations filled the air as guests networked and made new connections, all while embracing the evening’s charitable cause.
The main event commenced with the Ballroom doors opening to the sounds of our band, Easy Tiger. Once everyone had settled at their tables we heard from our MC for the night, Sean Brady from Brady Heywood, who informed and entertained the crowd with his humour and wit!and
FELLOWSHIP ON A MISSION
The Brisbane Charity Ball was organised with a clear mission: to support two remarkable initiatives. The first one is supporting TAFE Queensland apprentices studying construction related apprenticeships. The Lighthouse Club Brisbane Chapter has been providing bursaries to apprentices for several years and is honoured to be continuing this support. The bursaries are crucial to the development of skilled professionals in various trades and the funds raised will help ensure that they receive the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
Equally deserving is the Clontarf Foundation, which works tirelessly to improve the lives of Indigenous young men by providing educational and employment opportunities. The funds from the Charity Ball will contribute to their programs, helping to create a positive impact in the community and support young people in achieving their full potential. During the evening, there were heartfelt speeches from representatives of both charities. We heard from Stephen Gates and Shannon Morris from TAFE Queensland, who spoke about the challenges for young people in the construction industry, Lighthouse Club’s long term relationship with them and spoke on behalf of the bursary recipients this year – Dylan Cassidy (Cert 3 in Carpentry) and Thi Cramp (Cert 3 in Bricklaying). They then accepted a cheque presented by Gareth Owen from our Gold Sponsor, RP Infrastructure.
We also heard from alumni bursary recipients from the
Clontarf Foundation – Brock Compton (Apprentice Builder) and Jye Duncan-Cope (Apprentice Electrician) who expressed their gratitude for the Lighthouse Club’s support and how the bursary contributes towards their career development. They also received a cheque from Lighthouse Club Australia President, David Gibson. Everyone highlighted the significance of the contributions made by the guests and the positive change they will foster in the lives of many.
After the speeches, guests had various entertainment options including a photo booth, casino tables and for the first time a caricaturist which proved to be a resounding success! We continued with our raffle prizes and popular wine wall with one lucky recipient receiving the coveted Penfolds Grange 2020 valued at nearly AUD$1,000!
Music and dancing took centre stage later in the evening, with the Easy Tiger band setting a vibrant tone that had everyone on their feet. The dance floor was abuzz with energy as guests showcased their best moves, enjoying the lively atmosphere. The infectious joy of the night was palpable, with smiles on faces and laughter echoing throughout the venue.
The evening concluded with the raffle prizes being drawn, and this year the winner of the Most Generous Table Award was won by Secretariat, receiving the Golden Lighthouse as their reward!
There are so many people to thank for making the evening such a success!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY:
Gold – RP Infrastructure
Silver – CDI Lawyers and E3 Advisory
Bronze – Halliant, Infravisory, Agile Planning and Novum Architects.
Photography – TSA Riley.
Our gratitude to everyone who bought tables and tickets – Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Secretariat, Clayton Utz, Batch Mewing, HKA, Holding Redlich, McCullough Robertson, Robinswood Partners, Arcadis, Abberley Consulting, PCAG, Rimkus, Brady Heywood, Calibrate Consulting and Costplan Group.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPLIERS:
Venue – Sofitel Brisbane Central
MC – Sean Brady from Brady Heywood
Band – Easy Tiger
Photo Booth – Crown Booths
Photography – Troy Elliott Photography
Casino Tables – Casio Fun Nights
Caricaturist – Joanne Brooker Cartoonist
Wine Wall Supplier – Wine Emporium
Thank you to the Brisbane Chapter Committee
Members – Sarah Norman, Joel Glover, Todd Spiller, Nick Convery, Sherry Seresht and Tom Kennedy.
In summary, the Charity Gala Ball on 10 August was a magnificent success, combining elegance, entertainment and altruism. The generous contributions of our sponsors and guests resulted in over AUD 7,000 being raised for TAFE Queensland apprentices and the Clontarf Foundation. As the final notes of the night’s music played and guests bid their farewells, it was clear that the spirit of generosity and camaraderie had created a truly special evening.
The event not only provided a memorable night of fun, but also reinforced the power of community in making a positive difference.
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