My Archi Talk Podcast show is available online on 10 July 2026
Jul 24, 2026
My Archi Talk Podcast show is available online on 10 July 2026: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71q0JAtgzgiNkub4uYBXpZ?si=JwbEUliyQE60b2AVqFQp3g&utm_…
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I delivered a keynote speech on on 31st CRIOCM conference held at West Syndey University, Australia on 14 July 2026.
Jul 24, 2026
I delivered a keynote speech on “Construction Digital Transformation: Hong Kong Experience” at the 31st Chinese Research Institute of Construction…
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Colleague Lennon Choi and I accompanied Mr. Ricky Wong, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Wheelock Properties, to visit the HKU High West MiC project on 10 July 2026.
Jul 24, 2026
Wilson Lu and Lennon Choi accompanied Mr. Ricky Wong, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Wheelock Properties and the development team to visit…
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Prof. Lu gave a lecture at Tsinghua Summer School for International Construction on 9 July 2026
Jul 24, 2026
Lu gave a lecture of “Our Construction Digital Transformation Journey” at Tsinghua Summer School for International Construction on 9 July 2026. This…
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Prof. Wilson Lu and PhD candidate Yuchen Gao shared research on MiC in Aedas!
Jul 24, 2026
Wilson Lu and PhD candidate Yuchen Gao were recently invited by Aedas to share insights on Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) at the Aedas Taikoo…
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I gave a talk on China-Putugees Speaking Countries Infrastructure Seminar on 14 June 2026, Macau.
Jun 15, 2026
My topic is Managing infrastructure assets throughout lifecycle
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I was themed in Singtao Headline (星島頭條) on 10 June 2026.
Jun 15, 2026
https://www.stheadline.com/zh-hans/daily-hongkong/3581505/%E5%BC%80%E5%8F%91%E6%95%B0%E7%A0%81%E5%B7%A5%E7%A8%8B%E7%9B%91%E7%9D%A3%E7%B3%BB%E7%BB%9F-%…
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I gave a talk on Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency 香港品質保證局 Sustainability Forum on 5 June 2026
Jun 15, 2026
My topic is Frontiers of High Productivity Construction (HPC) (先進建築的前沿發展趨勢）
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Our award-winning research eCheckGO appeared in various newspaper and media!
May 12, 2026
https://www.am730.com.hk/article/1025333 https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202604/29/AP69f1cfede4b0b49ad1b8e27e.html…
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Our research e-TranStar 2.0 appeared on various media.
May 12, 2026
https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202605/11/AP6a00eb27e4b0b49ad1ba6360.html https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%E6%B8%AF%E8%81%9E/article/20260511/s00002/177843536…
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Visiting Shanghai to learn more about mega engineering projects with HKAE fellows from 22nd to 25th April 2026!
Apr 26, 2026
This was a truly eye-opening trip. Colleagues from the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE) were not only highly knowledgeable but also humble…
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Professor Tan Tieniu and Nanjing University delegates visited iLab!
Apr 26, 2026
This is undoubtedly one of the proudest moments in iLab’s history. This visit will further encourage us to develop the Lab to new heights!
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Signing MOU with Nanjing University to set up the “Joint Laboratory for AI-enabled City Development and Safety Governance”
Apr 26, 2026
In response to the escalating risks in urban development and governance, the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the…
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Receiving a group of European students led by Prof. Martina Huemann to visit Light Public Housing projects on 20 April 2026.
Apr 26, 2026
Ms. Winnie Ho, Secretary of Housing, graciously introduced the public housing system and long-term policies to our European visitors.
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Signing the MOU between HKU and the Housing Bureau on March 31, 2026, attracted widespread media attention.
Apr 26, 2026
The Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho, and the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong, Professor Xiang Zhang, have signed an…
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Prof. Lu’s research appeared in HKU’s major social media such as facebook, Instagram, LinkedIN, Weibo, and so on
Mar 28, 2026
Up to 40% of global carbon emissions come from the construction industry – meaning changing how we build could help us win the climate fight. HKU…
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iLab and Hong Kong Branch of the National Centre of Technology Innovation for Digital Construction (NCTI-DC) received the visitors from the Ministry of Housing and Urban–Rural Development (MOHURD)
Mar 28, 2026
On March 24, 2026, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) welcomed Mr. Tianwei Yao, Director-General of the Standard and Quota Department of the Ministry…
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iLab received visitors from Mace Consult
Mar 28, 2026
On 27 March 2026, iLab has the great honor to receive visitors, David Martin (Managing Director, APAC) and Andrew Jeffrey (HK Head of Mace Consult)…
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Prof. Lu shared on the BTRi seminar as a panelist on 25 March 2026
Mar 28, 2026
Building Technology Research Institute (BTRi)* organised a seminar on “Building a Future-Ready Hong Kong: AI, Robotics, and Advanced Technologies for…
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Prof. Wilson received the Honorary Fellowship of Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)
Mar 2, 2026
At the recent Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Building Surveying Division annual dinner, Chair Professor Wilson Lu, our Head of Department…
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We won the Hong Kong ICT Award (Bronze Award of the Smart Mobility category) and the “Best Use of AI” award
Nov 25, 2025
We won the Hong Kong ICT Award (Bronze Award) and the “Best Use of AI” award in the Smart Mobility category. The idea is very much from Dr Mike WU…
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I delivered a keynote speech on 2025 Architectural Society of China Computational Design Academic Conference (CDAC 2025) at Zhejiang University on 15 November 2025
Nov 24, 2025
CDAC is organized by the Architectural Society of China under China Association for Science and Technology and Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural…
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I attended the HOUSING • I&T Summit and delivered a Guest Speech on 4-5 November 2025.
Nov 24, 2025
A highlight of this initiative is the “HOUSING • I&T Summit”, scheduled to take place from November 4 to 7, 2025, in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay…
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I introduced the ‘MiC Trio’ to the guests attending the “HOUSING • I&T Summit” on 7 November 2025 Hong Kong
Nov 23, 2025
The MiC Trio is now matured in MiC projects. It has been fully implemented in the HKHA’s Tak Tin Street project. HKHA team is very resourceful in…
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I attended the Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management (CRIOCM) 30th Anniversary Ceremony and chaired the first keynote speech session on the CRIOCM Annual Conference in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
Nov 22, 2025
This year (2025) marks the 30th Aniversary of the Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management (CRIOCM). CRIOCM was founded by my PhD…
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Prof. Lu joined the CIB World Building Congress 2025 and the Global Leadership Forum at Purdue University, Indiana, US from 18 to 24 May 2025
Jun 26, 2025
The winning team from iLab (From left to right: Zoe Yang, Wilson Lu, Frank Ato Ghansah, and Benjamin Ababio) Engineering, Construction and…
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Prof. Lu attended the Project Delivery Capability Programme Convocation Ceremony 2025 at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 23 April 2025
Jun 26, 2025
(Photo Source: Project Strategy and Governance Office, PSGO, Government DevB)
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what an extraordinary honor to win the HKU Outstanding Researcher Award and Outstanding Research Supervisor Award in one year!
Apr 1, 2025
More on the ceremony, please refer to https://www4.hku.hk/award/ceremony/
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A paper “Building feature-based matching learning to quantify urban material stocks: A Hong Kong Study. Journal of Industrial Ecology” was ranked by Wiley as a top cited paper in the Journal in 2023.
Mar 20, 2025
Yuan, L., Lu, W.S., Xue, F., and Li, M. (2022). Building feature-based matching learning to quantify urban material stocks: A Hong Kong Study…
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An Article “呂偉生、楊冰、彭子禹、高文君：香港城市非法傾倒垃圾的「秘密地圖」——AI繪製治理新藍圖” published on MingPao
Mar 20, 2025
The paper is based on a recent publication: Lu, W.S., Yang, B., Yuan, L., and Peng, Z.Y. (2025). Understanding fly-tipping in urban areas: A…
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iLab celebrated its extraordinary achievements on 11 March 2025
Mar 15, 2025
On 11 March 2025, iLab attended the HKU Research Postgraduate Symposium and Award Presentation Ceremony. Several members secured prestigious awards…
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Prof. Anthony Yeh and Prof. Wilson Lu organized the Inauguration Ceremony of the National Center of Technology Innovation for Digital Construction (NCTI-DC) Hong Kong Branch cum International Symposium on Digital Transformation in Construction on 23-24 Oct 2024 at HKU
Oct 28, 2024
It marks a significant milestone in technological innovations and advancement in digital construction management (DCM) for Hong Kong and HKU. The…
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Prof. Lu was invited as the Judge Panel Member to attend the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Annual Dinner and Hong Kong Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024 on 25 Oct in Hong Kong.
Oct 28, 2024
He was also invited to present the “Refurbishment / Revitalisation Team of the Year” award.
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Prof. Lu attended the buildingSMART international Summit 2024 cum CIB W78 international conference held in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 1st – 3rd October, 2024.
Oct 15, 2024
The buildingSMART is the worldwide industry body driving the digital transformation of the built asset industry. It is committed to delivering…
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iLab celebrated great achievements!
Sep 9, 2024
Stepping into a new semester, iLab has a lot to celebrate: Dr Liupengfei (Mike) Wu won the Li Ka Shing Prize 2024/25 as the highest award for…
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Kick-off meeting of the Public Sector Trial Scheme (PSTS-ITF) project: e-TranStar 2.0: i-Core-enabled Smart Just-in-Time (JIT) MiC Transportation Planning (ITT/004/24LP)
May 9, 2024
A research team led by Prof. Wilson Lu (Chair Professor and Head of Department of REC), joined by co-investigators including Prof. Anthony Yeh…
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The Alumni Day (16 March 2024) organised by Department of Real Estate and Construction
Mar 21, 2024
Thanks to honorable speaker Mr Kevin O’Brien, CEO of Gammon Construction and our alumni for joining our homecoming events this weekend to celebrate…
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The Highways Department visited iLab on 23 February 2024
Feb 25, 2024
iLab had the great pleasure to welcome the delegates from the Highways Department (HyD) led by Jimmy Chan, Director of Highways on 23 February 2024…
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iLab received a distinguished delegation, led by Mr. Harry Ma and Dr. Julian Kwan, from the Government Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD)
Feb 5, 2024
iLab had the great pleasure of receiving the visit by a group of important officials from the Government Civil Engineering and Development Department…
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Prof. Lu delivered a keynote speech at the Annual Conference held by the Occupational Safety & Health Branch of Labour Department on 11 October 2023
Oct 26, 2023
Prof. Wilson Lu gave a keynote speech at the Annual Conference held by the Occupational Safety & Health Branch of the Labour Department on 11 October…
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iLab received HKUEAA (HKU Engineering Alumni Association) Homecoming Walk on 15 October 2023
Oct 16, 2023
iLab had the great pleasure of receiving 4 groups of 80 visitors from the HKUEAA (HKU Engineering Alumni Association) Homecoming Walk on 15 October…
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Attending the LSCM Summit 2023!
Oct 13, 2023
The rising trend of e-commerce, along with the maturity of technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence and IoT have led to the rapid…
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Having fun in Gobi Desert, Dunhuang!
Oct 13, 2023
玄奘之路戈壁挑战赛(以下简称戈赛®)是(以)著名商学院和品牌企业为参赛主体的分段多日越野跑赛事，发源于两千多年前的丝绸之路商贸原型，2006年在中国敦煌、瓜州举办了首届赛 事。 十八年来，戈赛®吸引了83所全球顶级华语商学院，共170支参赛队，三万余名戈友参赛。…
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Prof. Wilson Lu delivered a keynote speech on Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management (CRIOCM) 28th conference at Southeast University, Nanjing, China, 4-6, August 2023
Aug 4, 2023
The topic is Generative DfX (design for excellence) for high-rise modular building: The human and AI ways. This year the Chinese Research Institute…
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Prof. Wilson Lu and iLab received the visit by delegates from Shenzhen University on 2 August 2023
Aug 2, 2023
The delegation was led by Assistant Professor Dr Huanyu Wu with 8 PhD, and Masters students, and Research Assistants. Both parties exchanged…
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Prof. Wilson Lu guide the ilab members for a company tour visit to Gammon Construction on 31 July 2023
Jul 31, 2023
This is a follow-up visit since last time Gammon Construction’s senior management team met with some of our students in Beijing. CEO of Gammon, Mr…
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Prof. Wilson Lu and iLab received the visit by delegates from Chongqing University (Prof. Guiwen Liu, VP, CQU; Prof. Chao Mao, CQU; and Jinke Hong, CQU) on 15 July 2023
Jul 15, 2023
This included a workshop to share 8 pieces of research from the two parties. It turned out that we are doing some very high-profile research with…
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Prof. Wilson Lu and iLab received the visit by delegates from Zhejiang City University and Chongqing University on 11 July 2023
Jul 8, 2023
The delegation was led by Prof. Liyin Shen. Chair Professor KW Chau represented the Department to receive the souvenir and exchange ideas with Prof…
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ilab successfully organised two talks, one by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus König and the other by Prof. Chimay Anumba, Dean of College of Design, Construction and Planning, University of Florida
Jun 12, 2023
On June 2nd 2023, iLab welcomed Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus König, the deputy head of the national center for the digitalization of the German construction…
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Prof. Wilson Lu was invited to give a plenary talk on the International Conference on Solid Wastes 2023: Waste Management in Circular Economy and Climate Resilience (ICSWHK2023) on 2 June 2023 in Hong Kong
Jun 12, 2023
His talk is on “Sharing construction waste materials across different jurisdictions: Prospects and challenges for a smarter and greener Greater Bay…
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Prof. Wilson Lu attended the GLF-CEM (Global Leadership Forum For Construction Engineering and Management Programs) 2023 held in 29-30 May 2023, Salvador-Brazil
Jun 12, 2023
He also shared on Panel – “Lessons learned about academic leadership for future leaders in CEM” alongside Prof. Burcin Becerick (Head of Department…
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We signed a MoU with the Construction Industry Council!
Apr 30, 2023
On behalf of the Faculty of Architecture (FoA) and witnessed by senior professors Anthony Yeh and Kelvin Wong, I signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
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Our work is featured by HKU Knowledge Exchange Office (KEO) as a case study
Mar 31, 2023
For more, please browse: https://www.ke.hku.hk/story/impact/smart-logistics or FB https://fb.watch/jB_IXFyJIE/ IG…
read moreProf. Wilson Lu and iLab received the visit by delegation from Shenzhen University on 2 August 2023
Feb 8, 2023
This delegation, formed by 8 PhD/MSc students and Research Assistants, was led by Dr WU Huanyu (assistant professor) at Shenzhen University (SZU)…
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Prof. Wilson Lu was invited to speak on the International Conference on Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) in CIExpo 2022
Dec 20, 2022
The topic I shared on the Conference is about MiC logistics and supply chain management with a focus on its quality assurance and quality control…
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Prof. Wilson Lu was interviewed by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) to talk about escalating construction cost in Hong Kong
Aug 1, 2022
…When the property prices decline, developers tend to be conservative when it comes to land bidding, ” said Wilson Lu, a professor in the Department…
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[An article for HKICM] Construction waste management in the Greater Bay Area: Prospects and challenges for construction managers
May 5, 2019
Construction waste management in the Greater Bay Area: Prospects and challenges for construction managers Dr Wilson Lu Associate Professor…
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(星島日報)港建築填料短缺 跨區共享求助深穗
Apr 13, 2019
近年機場三跑、明日大嶼等填海工程項目增加，讓用以填海的惰性建築廢料需求上升，惟建築業界向《星島日報》坦言，現時本地供應量有限，其因可歸咎於重用建築廢料的誘因不足，部分承建商寧付較貴的堆填費，亦不肯騰出人手、空間篩選廢料。填料短缺，衍生跨區共享的需求，有學者指，深圳、廣州等鄰近地區均有商家冀將建築廢料…
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Towards zero waste smart cities in the Greater Bay Area – Establishing a Waste Trade Organisation (WTO) for construction waste materials
Apr 1, 2019
I held a press conference on 28 March 2019. More information can be seen from https://www.hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/19281.html
read moreI commented on Hong Kong’s long term construction waste management strategy, featured in South China Morning Post (SCMP)
May 19, 2018
Hong Kong exported more construction waste to mainland China than it sent to city’s own facilities in 2017…
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I commented on open big data for smart city, featured in South China Morning Post (SCMP)
May 2, 2018
Hong Kong government needs to improve access to public sector data to realise smart city ambition, academics say. Dr Wilson Lu Weisheng, associate…
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I commented on construction waste management public policies in Hong Kong, featured in South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Jan 24, 2018
Dr Wilson Lu Weisheng, who studies construction waste issues at the University of Hong Kong’s department of real estate and construction, said the…
read moreI commented on Building Information Modelling (BIM) development in Hong Kong, featured in South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Oct 12, 2017
… Dr Wilson Lu, who conducts research on BIM at the University of Hong Kong’s department of real estate and construction, said the local construction…
read more“Big data used to help tackle illegal dumping problem” featured in South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Oct 12, 2017
From a trove of government data, HKU associate professor identified 442 vehicles suspected of illegal dumping…
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“The trouble with rubble”
Sep 14, 2017
My construction waste management (CWM) research appears on the HKU Bulletin. Construction waste in Hong Kong is a major problem. As the city…
read morei-core video appears on the front page of Hong Kong U website
Jan 28, 2016
For more, please click www.hku.hk or http://uvision.hku.hk/playvideo.php?mid=19794
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