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In the past, Sheung Wan was once the economic centre of Hong Kong, where many businesses started and witnessed the historical changes of the city. These old shops have either upheld traditions and continuously strived to thrive, or they have followed the pulse of the times, embracing transformation and innovation. We will lead you into Sheung Wan’s Dried Seafood Street and together explore the stories of these old shops. We will delve into traditional printing and salted fish shops, listening to the owners personally share their industry stories, understanding their significant role in Hong Kong’s development as a commercial hub, and witnessing their interaction with the cultural and tourism industries. In addition, we will also introduce new projects within the community, discussing how urban redevelopment and the pandemic have impacted the development of these traditional business and the community. At the end there is a reflective session to discuss the topic.

Four decades ago, the Fairview Park housing development became the first and largest project of its kind to provide an affordable, low-rise alternative to the concrete jungle of predominantly high-rise apartment blocks in Hong Kong. In this development, 12.5 million square feet of undeveloped pond-lands were transformed into a self-contained community of more than 5,000 semi-detached houses with private gardens, schools, recreational facilities and a commercial center adjoining Mai Po Nature Reserve.

The AIA Hong Kong Chapter event, held on April 11th, 2024 and sponsored by Steelcase, brought together architects, design professionals, and other experts. Led by Paul Gardner from Fresh Accounting, the event covered various topics, including project-based accounting, fee structure and billing, budgeting and forecasting, technology integration, risk management, talent empowerment, strategic financial planning, and industry realities.

Guangzhou, 2 April 2024. The 29th Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), themed “Light – The Power of Infinity”, will be held from 9 – 12 June 2024, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, in exhibition areas A and B. As a platform for connecting leading industry players, the fair is expecting to attract over 200,000 lighting professionals across 26 halls covering a total of 260,000 sqm, making it the biggest edition of GILE so far.

Jointly organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors - Property and Facility Management Division (HKIS-PFMD) and The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited (HKAPMC), the biennial award, Quality Property and Facility Management Award 2024 (QPFMA 2024) held the Official Launch Day cum Seminar today, on 14 March, with participation of over 70 industry professionals and jury members. QPFMA 2024 are now open for nominations until 3 May 2024. Applicants could enjoy the early bird discount if nominations are submitted by 16 April 2024.

The CIFF Asia Pacific Design Summit held from 19-21 March 2024 in Guangzhou was a resounding success. It gathered interior design associations and industry professionals from over 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific region collectively explore the future trends of intelligent design.

Exciting Beginnings at CIFF 2024 in Guangzhou!

How architects can run successful practices in the current economic climate and seize new opportunities" is the focal point of an upcoming event. The event features Paul Gardner, a Corporate Affiliate from fresh accounting, who will be sharing valuable insights on various topics such as project-based accounting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, technology integration, risk mitigation, strategic financial planning, employee compensation, and succession planning.

Incorporated into BEAM Plus and the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) for Sustainable Building Evaluation and Green Finance Development

The AIA International Conference 2024 (AIAISC'24) is a 3-day virtual conference scheduled to take place from March 14 to 16, 2024. The conference will delve into the theme of "Decarbonizing Construction: From Material Production to Preservative Adaptive Reuse."