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BUSINESS NEWS AECOM JOINT VENTURE AWARDED CONTRACT TO DELIVER TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR KEY NEW PHASE OF HONG KONG’S MAJOR NORTHERN METROPOLIS DEVELOPMENT AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, announced that it has been selected in a joint venture by the Civil Engineering and Development Department of the HKSAR Government for the design and construction of Package 3 of the First Phase Development of the New Territories North – San Tin / Lok Ma Chau Development Node. This project is a cornerstone of the Northern Metropolis, a major new development in Hong Kong that will support approximately 2.5 million people and advance economic growth, innovation and technology, and sustainable urban development. “We are honored to continue our long-standing partnership with the Civil Engineering and Development Department and contribute to the development of the Northern Metropolis,” said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM’s Asia region. “With our expanded role in the San Tin Technopole project, AECOM will bring together an integrated, multi-disciplinary team to deliver technical excellence, digitalized solutions and nature-positive approaches to create a world-class, community-focused innovation and technology hub.” AECOM will provide a comprehensive
range of services for Package 3 in its joint venture with AtkinsRéalis, including design, tender and construction supervision, site formation and other engineering infrastructure works, urban- rural integration, nature-based solutions, open space design and landscaping, digital solutions, and environmental monitoring and mitigation. With completion targeted for 2038, the approximately 190-hectare development is designed to support the innovation and technology industry, housing, community and commercial spaces. For this project, AECOM aims to optimize land use by balancing modern development with nature and cultural conservation. The design emphasizes urban-rural integration and nature- positive infrastructure, featuring new and environmentally restored open spaces, revitalized rivers, a cultural and recreational complex for the community, and a landscaped deck for pedestrians and cyclists, all designed with climate resilience and innovative construction methodologies in mind. “As industry leaders in designing complex urban environments, our teams have a proud legacy of delivering innovative developments across Hong Kong and in major cities around the world,” said Bane Gaiser, chief executive of AECOM’s global Buildings + Places business. “Complemented by deep expertise in sustainable development and nature-
based solutions, we look forward to creating thriving, climate-resilient communities that will shape Hong Kong’s future for decades to come.” To align with the Government’s Smart City strategy, AECOM will take the lead in the development and implementation of a unified digital twin platform for the entire San Tin Technopole project to support efficient planning and delivery. The platform will enhance visualization of digital model outcomes and develop digital services for data depository in infrastructure design, in alignment with the Government’s initiatives like Common Spatial Data Infrastructure and Integrated Capital Works Platform. AECOM’s work on this project builds on the successful progress of Package 1, which involves design and project supervision services for a 250-hectare portion of San Tin. Additionally, AECOM has been selected to conduct the Investigation Study for Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park, a 348-hectare site northwest of San Tin Technopole and the first wetland conservation park in Hong Kong planned under the Government’s Northern Metropolis Development Strategy. With over 40 years of experience in new town development in Hong Kong, AECOM will continue to collaborate with CEDD and other stakeholders to ensure planning and design integration with broader Northern Metropolis initiatives.
example, staying cognizant of what would be nourishing for our collective marketing brain. To maintain a nutrient-rich input, we also placed guardrails around who can add, edit, and access the information on the platform. Only certain team leaders can upload content or tweak and tailor our systems and preferences. The platform has become an excellent way to store and search for specific knowledge, greatly improving efficiency and alleviating many sticking points in the proposal process. Unlike a more traditional search function that only points you to a document where a key word or phrase occurs, Joist AI can locate and extract the specific – and relevant! – reference. (It’s like having a very fast, dedicated archivist on the team.) We’re able to find applicable past campaigns, projects, proposals, and resumes that help us build better content. Not only does AI speed the research process but it also presents opportunities for rediscovering what we did for past projects that worked so well, which we can use to enhance
future pursuits. And the faster and more efficient we can make the proposal process, the more time we have to be creative when it comes to developing compelling marketing campaigns, thought leadership, project stories, and other more intricate marketing efforts that can boost our company’s visibility. So much of what we do as marketers is meant to appeal to human nature. When we can use technology to handle more repetitive and programmed tasks, it leaves more time for us to do the fun stuff. We think of AI as an inspiration tool as it makes the technical side more efficient and allows us to explore the emotional side of our job. We work on meaningful projects that have a real impact on our communities and, when it comes to telling the world about them, they deserve as much of our human touch as we can offer. Kate Gray is the marketing team lead at Cushing Terrell. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
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