Quality Building Award 2024 Now Open for Nomination with Building in GBA Award Category Added Themed “Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness” to Pave the Way for Sustainable Smart Buildings Worldwide

Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness
In this year's policy address, the government further promotes Hong Kong to become an international innovation and technology center by introducing various new initiatives, including digital government and smart city programs. Additionally, it incorporates green elements into multiple sectors such as financial technology, public transportation, and shipping logistics. The theme of QBA 2024 revolves around creating a sustainable green smart city, encouraging industries to inject technology and green energy into architecture which aligns with the government's aims to jointly create a livable city.

Introducing New Award Category to Embrace GBA Remarkable Building Projects 
In light of the commitment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to promote the policy of “Housing: Enhance Quantity, Speed, Efficiency and Quality”, this year's theme is “Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness” striving to encourage innovations for new elements in the industry, accelerating its development. In this edition, new categories for Greater Bay Area architectural projects have been added to recognize outstanding projects from all around the world. Teams from various regions are welcome to participate and witness the birth of more high-quality buildings.

Cr Daniel Shum, Chairman of QBA 2024 Organizing Committee, said: "To align with the development strategies of the Greater Bay Area, this year's Quality Architecture Awards have not only added a new category for Greater Bay Area projects but also specially invited two industry professionals from mainland to serve as members of the judging panel. We aim to gather authoritative figures from the architectural industry within the Greater Bay Area, recognize outstanding architectural projects that have achieved excellence in design, construction, and innovation, and encourage them to construct more iconic architectural projects that contribute to the urban development of both the country and Hong Kong, laying a solid foundation."

Ms YU Po-mei, Clarice, JP, Chairlady of Jury Panel and Director of Buildings, Buildings Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government said when encouraging prospective teams during the award briefing session, "We are committed to developing Hong Kong into a vibrant and creative city, where buildings serve not only as living and working spaces but also as carriers of culture, art, and community interaction. I look forward to witnessing outstanding teams and architectural projects receiving recognition. Through the use of architectural technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and smart construction sites, we aim to enhance construction efficiency and quality. Furthermore, these technologies can ensure the safety of frontline workers, while jointly promoting sustainable development in the housing, construction, and urban development sectors."

Key Dates


Categories and Eligibility
The eight award categories for QBA 2024 are as follows:

* Eligible buildings should possess either Occupation Permits (OP or Phased OP), Acknowledgement letters on Form BA14 or Confirmation letter of Substantial Completion between 1 July 2020 and 30 November 2023 as stated in the submission requirements. Nominated buildings should never been assessed in the Quality Building Award held in previous years.

Award Types
Multiple awards are given every year. They are ranked as follows:

* QBA 2024 Organizing Committee reserves the right not to bestow an award if the Jury Panel deems that no nomination is worth receiving that particular award. The decision of the Jury Panel shall be final.

** Finalist qualification will be usurped if the project team is unable to present at the Finalist Presentation to Jury Panel & Conference.

Honorary Patron, Advisor and Jury Panel Members
QBA 2024 is supported by the following industry leaders as Honorary Patron and Jurors. Jurors are selected from various backgrounds to provide a balanced perspective:

Honorary Patron Ms Bernadette Linn, JP

Secretary for Development, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Honorary Advisor, Ir Dr Hon LO Wai Kwok, SBS, MH, JP, Legislative Council (Functional Constituency – Engineering)

Hon Louis LOONG Hon-biu, Legislative Council (Functional Constituency–Real Estate and Construction)

Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen, BBS, JP, Legislative Council (Functional Constituency – Architectural, Surveying, Planning and Landscape)

Chairlady of Jury Panel
Ms YU Po Mei, Clarice, JP, Director of Buildings, Buildings Department, HKSARG - Senior Directorate

Vice-Chairman of Jury Panel
Cr SHUM Hau Tak, Daniel, Chairman, QBA 2024 Organizing Committee

Members of Jury Panel
(in Alphabetical Order of Surname)

Ar CHAN Chak Bun, Benny, President, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects

Ms CHANG Yuk Kam, Patricia, President, The Hong Kong Institute of Housing

Ir HO On-sing Thomas, JP, Chairman, Construction Industry Council

Ir C.S. HO, Chairman, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency

Mr KOH Ah Kuah, President, The International Facility Management Association - Hong Kong Chapter

Sr LAM Kin-wing, Eddie , M.H., President, Hong Kong Construction Association

Ir Ma Siu Cheung, Eric GBS, JP, Senior Vice President, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Mr. POON Kwok Ying, Raymond, JP, Deputy Director, Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, HKSARG

Mr. LI Kiu Yin, Michael, JP, Deputy Director of Architectural Services, Architectural Services Department, HKSARG

Mr LIANG Jian Ming, President, Guangdong Construction Industry Association

Cr MANG Ka Wing, Terence, President, Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers

Mr WANG Zhi Gang, Vice President and Secretary, Guangdong Engineering Exploration & Design Association

Sr WONG Kwok Leung, Paul, President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Ir Prof. YAM Chi Ho, Michael, Head and Professor, Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Official category details, the latest updated jury panel, and further information can be found at www.QBA.com.hk/ , or follow Quality Building Award social media as below: