Thought Leadership

According to the UN, two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities by 2050. With a further densified population, we need to find ways to upscale provisions and review distribution to avoid a resource crisis and also the social disconnection that might come along with it.

Eco Expo Asia 2022, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), drew to a successful close yesterday. This year’s expo adopted the HKTDC’s EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, combining access to the physical show and engaging a wider global audience virtually. It attracted close to 250 exhibitors from 9 countries and regions, an increase of 18% compared to last year. Nearly 9200 industry buyers visited the physical expo and browsed products online.

To Lead the Industry in Adopting the Retrofitting Solutions to Existing Buildings for the Goal of Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Hong Kong, 10 January 2023 － Business Environment Council Limited (“BEC”) is pleased to announce that BEC Building, formally known as Jockey Club Environmental Building (“JCEB”), has achieved the top Final Platinum rating under BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Version 2.0 Comprehensive Scheme.

What are the main issues that we face within the construction industry, and what can we do about them?

Asia Pacific Constructing our Future Conference 2023

Covid-19 has drawn renewed focus on the importance of resilience amid disruptions such as rapid social swings, changing social-economic patterns and instability in food supplies. We're now in desperate need to think about how different stakeholders and different sectors can work hand in hand to create lasting and actionable change.

The wave of new technology from web3, blockchain and also the metaverse has moved way beyond the gaming industry and are now impacting industries such as retail, economy and even real estate. So what are the opportunities for technologies to enhance impact tracking and impact generation in our future city? How does technology help strengthen urban resilience and sustainability?

Showcasing award winning urban design projects from the GBA A testament to the iconic development of urban design in the region

Timber is the most used building material in Japan, with the best craftsmen in the country considered Living National Treasures. Why does Japan have such a strong relationship with wood? This article explains the cultural and geographic influences that have allowed Japanese woodworkers to innovate profoundly.