• Reception of donors in support of Department of BRE

• BEAR 2006 Construction Sustainability and Innovation
  CIB W89 International Conference on Building Education and Research

• Public Policy Research Forum

• BRE Distinguished Alumni Series - Second Edition

• BRE Publications in the Emerald Journals

Through the endless efforts, dedication and contributions of colleagues, the Department of Building and Real Estate has reaped very encouraging results in the Second Matching Grant (MG2) exercise which took place during 1 August 2005 to 28 February 2006. A total of HK$1,269,809 has been raised to support the development of the Department, which makes the Department one of the best performers amongst academic departments in the University, and has earned praise from various sectors of the community. An appreciation reception has been arranged in the Foyer of the Jockey Club Auditorium on 26 April 2006 to thank the donors for their generous donations. The fund-raising team consists of Professor Francis Wong, Professor Barnabas Chung, Professor Eddie Hui, Ms. Connie Yap, chaired by Professor Geoffrey Shen.

CIB W89 Building Education and Research (BEAR) Conference was successfully held on 10-13 April 2006, Hong Kong and was hosted by the Research Centre for Construction and Real Estate Economics and Research Centre for Construction Innovation under the Department of Building and Real Estate at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The keynote speaker for the conference was Roger Flanagan, Professor of Construction Management, School of Construction Management & Engineering, University of Reading, UK. The Opening Speech was presented by Mr Chi Hang Yue, JP, Director, Architectural Services Department, The Government of HKSAR.

BEAR 2006 Conference is a landmark gathering and particular focus on sustainability and innovation.  It provides a good opportunity for those building and construction practitioners to share their practical experiences and successful stories with peers, particularly in the areas of sustainability and innovation; for academics and researchers to disseminate their latest research findings; and for government officials as well as policy-makers to share with the conference participants about their building and construction related policies and approaches. It is also a major occasion for the CIB W89 commission in investigating key issues around the globe on built environment education and collaborative practices. 

Conference Themes
Original research papers on all topics related to education and research for the built environment, including the following three conference sub-themes:

In this conference, we received more than 200 submissions of abstracts, 129 submissions of full papers, and 112 accepted papers.  Also, there were more than 180 participants to attend the conference. On 13 April 2006, the organizer arranged two technical visits for participants to experience the distinctive blend of East and West.  Two technical visits included "A Glance at Hong Kong's Public Housing Development" and "Wisdom Path - Heart Satra Wooden Inscription".

During the breakout session of that day, we have three presentations for ' Housing and Planning' as follows.

Photos of Event Mr. Billy Lam, SBS, JP Managing Director, Urban Renewal Authority Mr. Tony Chan Executive Director, Vigers Appraisal & Consulting Ltd.
Prof. Eddie Hui Department of Building & Real Estate, PolyU	Mr. Joe Wong Department of Building & Real Estate, PolyU	Ms. Janice Wan Department of Building & Real Estate, PolyU

BRE Distinguished Alumni Series - Second Edition
Distinguished Alumni Series - Second Edition was published in June 2006, Volume One of which was published in 2003.  Instead of publishing a Volume Two as initially intended, it was noted that many listed alumni have had further achievements lately and an update becomes necessary.  This Second Edition is therefore both an update of Volume One and an expansion to include more Distinguished Alumni as more biographies become available.  The publication of this Second Edition is also to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Alma Mater in 2007, particularly when the Department of Building and Real Estate has continued to produce eminent leaders for the building and real estate industry in Hong Kong and beyond.  As for Volume One, the inclusion of names in this Second Edition of the Distinguished Alumni Series is selected at random and on the availability of biographies and updates.  It is by no means a ranking exercise.

In addition to those alumni already listed in Volume One, this Second Edition presents additional alumni listed below (in alphabetical order) who have kindly provided us with their brief biographies.  Although some alumni have declined their inclusion in the publication, we are still fortunate enough to enlist alumni of all the predecessors of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.  All these alumni have distinguished accomplishments as dedicated officials in the civil service or successful entrepreneurs in the building and real estate professions, either currently or before their retirement.  They have rendered substantial contributions not only to their respective professions, but also to Hong Kong at large and beyond.  They are truly role models for the younger generation.                  

With the total submission from the PolyU, the BRE is the top performing department with 102 out of 620 submissions.

Journals published by Emerald including:

• Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
• Journal of Corporate Real Estate
• Journal of Facilities Management
• Journal of Property Investment & Finance
• Property Management  

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