Profiles of BRE recipients

After earning two master’s degrees from Imperial College London and Columbia University, Ir Dr Kwok Tai-wai went on to pursue a doctorate in International Real Estate and Construction at PolyU. He completed the programme in 2023 as its youngest graduate. Dr Kwok has worked extensively in both civil and building engineering projects. A fascination with prefabrication and modular integrated construction (MiC) led him to the position of Head of Operations at Wah Tung Façade, where he was tasked with overseeing the company’s façade and MiC business. Iconic façade projects such as the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the  Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel were among the outcomes of his supervision. Currently, Dr Kwok leads the technology start-up InnoWah, which is developing a digitalised fabrication process for building materials to enhance operational efficiency and product quality. He has also been the lead author of several papers published in international journals, helping drive Hong Kong’s adoption of prefabrication and digital technology. At Insquare, a registered charity, Dr Kwok cultivates young people’s knowledge of programming languages, encourages their participation in the community, and provides STEAM education for underprivileged students. Previously, he was a volunteer teacher at Principal Chan Free Tutorial World.

Sr Dr Cheung Tin-cheung, is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Green Building Council, as well as an Adjunct Professor of the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong. After he acquired a Higher Diploma in Surveying from PolyU, he went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the U.K., and his PhD degree in Hong Kong. With his professional qualifications in building surveying, property management and facility management, he is a Fellow of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, a Registered Professional Surveyor (BS), and an Honorary Fellow of The Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management. Previously the Director of Buildings of the HKSAR Government, Dr Cheung was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star in 2019 for his dedicated and meritorious service to the Government, particularly in promoting building safety and a sustainable built environment in Hong Kong.

Upon graduation from PolyU with a bachelor’s degree in Building Engineering and Management in 2012, Ms Michele Lui Wing-chi joined Hip Hing Construction Group as a Management Trainee. She participated in the Group’s hallmark projects, such as electrical power substations, Xiqu Centre at West Kowloon Cultural District, as well as Grade A office towers and luxurious residential property. Her experiences in Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) are also remarkable, including her role as the project-in-charge in the InnoCell project at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, and temporary quarantine facilities at Pat Heung and Penny’s Bay. Once the Chairperson and Council Member of The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB HK) Novus, Ms Lui is currently the Council Member of PolyU Building and Real Estate Alumni Association, Officer of Hong Kong Construction Association Young Members’ Society (HKCA YMS), as well as a Member of Construction Industry Council (CIC) Young Affairs Committee, STEAM Alliance, Greater Bay Area Working Group, and Promotion, Sports & Voluntary Works Group under the Council. In recognition of her contributions to the construction industry, she was honoured with Chief Executive’s Commendation in 2022, and was named MiC Champion by CIC. On top of that, numerous accolades were bestowed upon Ms Lui, including Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS HK) Young Achiever of the Year 2021, and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB HK) Construction Manager of the Year 2020. She also garnered CIC Outstanding Construction Manager Sustainability Award in 2020.