Undergraduate Students' Sharing
Undoubtedly, I would name the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (formerly referred to as the Department of Building Services Engineering), one of the university Department who has successfully incubated huge number of highly practical and good quality engineers for the industry and community. It made me proud to be selected the Outstanding BSE Alumni Award 2020 demonstrating the accomplishment in professions and contributions the community as BSE alumni.
Luckily, I can apply what I had learned in PolyU PhD and BEng(Hons) studies, enabling me a strong academic foundation and quality mindset to cope with the everchanging building and construction environments as well as the continuous technological advancement.
Be smart, be flexible, desirable to learn and maybe more, are certainly useful tips for the youngers to better equip themselves to face and take the lifelong challenges not only in study but also at work and for good living.
Ir Dr Fiona S C Tsui
1994 Graduate, BEng (HONS) in Building Services Engineering
PolyU is more than just a place to study; it greatly values the personal development of each individual. The open and vibrant campus culture has nurtured me to appreciate art and embrace diversity. I have grown all-roundly as a person, and deeply bonded with the place and the people. PolyU has become my second home, and I will always cherish the memories I had here for this lifetime.
LI Xinchang (Mainland student)
2017 Graduate, BEng (HONS) in Building Services Engineering
Studying at PolyU exceeded my expectations. During my 4 years at PolyU, I acquired knowledge not only of mainstream building services systems, but also of new technologies, particularly renewable energies. I had the chance not only to acquire knowledge and skills, but also to explore the latest Nordic technologies through an exchange programme in Finland. This programme enabled me to develop a global outlook and deepen my knowledge of building services engineering.
The scholarships and awards offered by PolyU greatly encouraged me to strive for excellence in multiple areas. I realised the importance of becoming an well-rounded engineer. The internship programme also broadened my exposure to different aspects of building service engineering. The hands-on experience I gained during my internship made me a work-ready graduate.
The Building Services Engineering programme at PolyU aroused my interest in renewable energy. Therefore, after graduation, I chose to pursue postgraduate studies at PolyU to further my interest in renewable energy, boost my career prospects, and, most importantly, find out more about the potential of renewable energy in Hong Kong and around the globe.
LAW Tin Chung
2020 Graduate, BEng (HONS) in Building Services Engineering
Studying engineering at PolyU was a fruitful experience! BEEE gave me ample opportunities to acquire diverse technical knowledge and expand my social circle. The plentiful student resources and valuable insights provided by the Department nurture all-round learning. Various forms of hands-on experience, e.g. design projects and training in the Industrial Centre, enriched my university life. The strong connections between the Department and the construction industry provide students with many invaluable internship opportunities, familiarising them with the current construction field and giving them a more thorough understanding of potential career paths. “Nothing compares with taking a journey on your own feet”. There are many things to learn and explore in life outside the classroom. BEEE always encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities to realise their potential. I served as President of the BEEE Students’ Society and ASHRAE PolyU Student Branch, Hong Kong Chapter. These invaluable experiences broadened my horizons and provided me with opportunities to train and practise my leadership and communication skills, preparing me well to become a professional engineer in the future.
我在修讀屋宇設備工程學的4年不但對樓宇系統如電力、空調、消防及供排水等有深入認識，更有機會著手參與系統的設計，將知識學以致用。而過去奠定的基礎亦為我提升個人競爭力， 為投身社會做好準備。目前我在本地總承建商擔任管理培訓生，以往所學不但能實踐於建築上，更有助我在工程路上發展個人事業，為成就專業邁出一大步。
MUI Ho Chuen
2020 Graduate, BEng (HONS) in Building Services Engineering
Apart from academic opportunities, the BSE programme offers lots of technical and financial support for students, such as summer internships and scholarships. Internships help students gain valuable work experience before entering the workplace. Financial support in the form of scholarships helps to alleviate students’ financial pressure. In the COVID-19 era in particular, it is vital to upgrade electronic equipment to enhance the efficiency of online learning.
After graduation, I plan to start my career in the construction industry, benefiting greatly from the knowledge gained at PolyU. I am so grateful for this invaluable experience!
HO Ching Nam
2021 Graduate, BEng (HONS) in Building Services Engineering
PolyU has provided me the perfect environment for my all-round development.
The subjects in the higher diploma programme are interesting and practical. The programme equips me with the knowledge and skills I need for my future career. Apart from the subjects in this engineering discipline, I also took courses offered by other departments, which help me discover and cultivate my interest. It broadens my horizon and builds up my versatility. The library here has a large collection of reference materials to support my learning and self-study needs. Besides, teachers here are also nice and helpful. They are willing to answer my questions all the time. BEEE would conduct seminars regularly and invite professional engineers in the industry to share their knowledge and experience. I have learnt a lot from the seminars. After studying 2 years in PolyU, I am now confident to face the challenges ahead!
LEUNG Ka Cheuk
2021 Graduate, BEng (HONS) in Building Services Engineering
2018 Graduate, HD in Building Services Engineering
I spent two fruitful years as a senior intake student studying Building Services Engineering. This is a great way for any determined and passionate individual to obtain the Bachelor of Engineering qualification, which is the bridge to becoming a professional engineer. After these two years, I was lucky enough to continue studying in the same department, pursuing an undergraduate degree. This gave me more time to appreciate and enjoy the academic, extracurricular, and career support provided by BEEE, the Faculty, and the University.
In the first year of the programme, I learned about the four major aspects of building services. The courses consolidated my understanding and broadened my knowledge of this specialty. The capstone design project gave me opportunities to apply what I had learned to actual design, and the WIE training in the summer offered me valuable hands-on experience of working in the industry. In the second year of the programme, students can choose from a comprehensive range of elective subjects to gain further insights into building services. The research project honed my problem-solving and research skills, which will be essential for my future career development. I also obtained several scholarships through the Department in recognition of my hard work.
WAN Ho Yin
2021 Graduate, BEng (HONS) in Building Services Engineering
香港理工大學的建築環境及能源工程學系 (前身為屋宇設備工程學系) 給我帶來了非常多的驚喜，它不但使我在學習中了解到建築設計的工程科學，還讓我認識到屋宇設備工程中「風，火，水，電」所涉及到的物理知識面是有限制的，除了屋宇設備工程之外，很多工科也都是難以達到的。因此，在四年的學習中，我的工程知識儲備與其相對應的實踐能力得到了很好的鞏固和很高的提升。
此外，建築環境及能源工程學系和理大提供了一個非常好的文化交流平台。在就讀本科的時光裡，我曾多次前往不同國家的頂尖大學交換學習，享受多姿多彩的文化環境，同時我也結交了不少來自不同背景的朋友，我的視野與眼界因而更加開闊。我非常感激理大，同時也慶幸我選擇了理大的建築環境及能源工程學系，它是我的人生裡永遠懷念的一段時光。
WANG Siyan (Mainland student)
2021 Graduate, BEng (HONS) in Building Services Engineering
Building Services Engineering is a multidisciplinary subject that covers a broad range of traditional engineering fields, such as thermal environmental engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing service engineering and fire service engineering. By completing this comprehensive and well-designed programme, I equipped myself with solid theoretical knowledge and practical engineering skills. I also had the chance to broaden my understanding of topics related to building sustainability and learn about the latest developments in building technologies. With increasing emphasis on fostering a sustainable and low-carbon global economy, I believe that building services engineers will play an ever more important role in the sustainable building industry.
During the four-year programme, there were plenty of opportunities for me to participate in extra-curricular activities and develop my research interests. I joined an international exchange programme, undertook an internship, and obtained various scholarships. This all encouraged me to push myself and constantly strive for excellence. I am grateful for the opportunities and support offered by the department, and I truly appreciate my journey at PolyU.
LI Ming (Mainland student)
2021 Graduate, BEng (HONS) in Building Services Engineering
PolyU is a place that cultivates personal interests and explore your potentials. It also enables you to meet people of different cultures and backgrounds.
In my first year in PolyU, I chose Building Services Engineering as my major since I am passionate about it. I learnt some elementary skills for studying engineering such as critical thinking. Beside academic aspect, I applied Hall residence in the first year, and participated in some activities such as basketball team. I learnt to build team spirit, respect and cooperate with others.
Embracing university life is a good chance to widen your horizon and get yourself ready before you start to work in the society.
LUK Chung Yin
2021 Graduate, BEng (HONS) in Building Services Engineering
Building services engineering is exceptionally important to the sustainable development of the construction industry. As cities around the globe become more densely populated, the demand for high-rise buildings with good building performance is increasing dramatically. I enjoy studying BSE at PolyU because I value the holistic teaching approach the course adopts. The professors are responsive and welcoming in helping students to acquire and accumulate professional knowledge. As well as providing academic knowledge, the programme incorporates industrial training and hands-on work experience in building companies, which are crucial to becoming a practical and pragmatic engineer.
I believe that the knowledge and experience obtained here will help me to become a professional problem solver who is able to cope with challenges and obstacles in the construction industry and meet the demands of the rapidly changing global market.
ALDAN Gulzhan (International student – Kazakhstan)
Final-year Student, BEng (HONS) in Building Services Engineering
Programme Aims
We nurture graduates with the technical and academic competence needed to excel in building sciences and engineering/building services engineering.
Learning Outcomes
This programme meets the demand for locally trained building/building services engineers with expertise in the fields of consultancy, contracting, building management, and research and development.
Our graduates also have a broad range of personal skills, such as the ability to communicate effectively, think critically, learn independently, and address new problems innovatively.
