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Maffeis Engineering is an international specialty design and structural engineering consultancy, based in northern Italy, and a member of DAR group (http://www.dargroup.com/About.aspx).

Maffeis Engineering is a renowned leader in the field of cable structures, light structures, special bridges, retractable building systems (roofs, facades), facades, wood engineering, and specialty steel.

Maffeis's team is comprised of structural engineers, bridge engineers, architects, façade designers, mechanical engineers, and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional design and engineering services. In addition, our highly motivated team is supported by in-house software developers and draftsmen to efficiently model complex geometry, simulate environmental conditions and examine multiple designs solutions.

Maffeis provides our services to architects, building owners, developers, contractors, local municipalities and government authorities.

DAR is a privately owned international professional services firm, underpinned by specialist brands, dedicated to the planning, design, engineering and project management of facilities, installations and structures that contribute to the sustainable advance of communities worldwide. With its principal offices in Beirut, Cairo, London, Pune, Amman, Chicago, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Paris, Cincinnati, Linz, St. Louis, Johannesburg, and Vicenza, Dar Group has over 18,000 employees operating from a total of 193 offices and 58 countries spanning the Americas, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

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Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited is part of the global engineering, management and development consultancy. We have worked in Hong Kong since 1957 on some of the territories most important projects. Globally we are one of the largest staff owned companies.

In Hong Kong we have around 500 staff working in all sectors from transport aviation and buildings to water, environment and advisory services. We provide sustainable, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions in areas as diverse as aviation, buildings, bridges & highways, environment, water supply and drainage, geotechnical, maritime, metros & tunnels and railway systems.

MMHK operate an integrated Quality, Environmental and Safety (QES) Management system which are in compliance with the requirements of Standard ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management Systems.

We have a full range of design tools, professional staff and capability to provide modelling services in line with Building Information Modelling (BIM). 

Our clients include national and local government, commercial companies, banks, funding agencies, health and education authorities, transport operators, utilities, developers, non- governmental organisations and private entrepreneurs. Our breadth of skills, sectors, services and global reach makes us one of the world’s top players in delivering management, engineering and development solutions for public and private sector customers.

Our previous projects include Hong Kong Airport, including the third runway expansion reclamation, the Lantau Link, Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge, MTR’s West Island Line, Tsuen Wan Drainage Tunnel, the T-Park. Ongoing projects include the Expansion of Queen Mary Hospital, Consultancy Study on Enhancing Walkability in Hong Kong and the Central Kowloon Route.

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Africa
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing (industrial parks, logistics parks, machinery), Logistics Parks/Centres, Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
Australasia
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing (industrial parks, logistics parks, machinery), Logistics Parks/Centres, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
Western Europe
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing (industrial parks, logistics parks, machinery), Logistics Parks/Centres, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
Central and Eastern Europe
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing (industrial parks, logistics parks, machinery), Logistics Parks/Centres, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
North America
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing (industrial parks, logistics parks, machinery), Logistics Parks/Centres, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
Latin America
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing-tech, Logistics Parks/Centres, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
South Asia
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing (industrial parks, logistics parks, machinery), Logistics Parks/Centres, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
Central Asia
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing (industrial parks, logistics parks, machinery), Logistics Parks/Centres, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
Southeast Asia
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing (industrial parks, logistics parks, machinery), Logistics Parks/Centres, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
Northeast Asia
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing (industrial parks, logistics parks, machinery), Logistics Parks/Centres, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
Chinese Mainland
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing (industrial parks, logistics parks, machinery), Logistics Parks/Centres, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
Middle East
Agriculture and Rural Development, Power and Energy, Manufacturing (industrial parks, logistics parks, machinery), Logistics Parks/Centres, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Technology, Bio-tech, ICT infrastructure, Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development, Water and Waste Management, Digital Project Delivery
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“People tend to look at output… but actually, we should look at the outcome. What does this piece of infrastructure have to do with the social and economic development of that location?” points out Arup’s East Asia Region Chair, Michael Kwok.

“That is why Belt and Road makes so much sense – not only in terms of supporting the development of a country, but actually in supporting the ambitions of shaping a better world.”

Speaking in a video for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Michael described the BRI – an ambitious, large-scale programme to connect Asia, Africa and Europe via land and maritime networks – as a very important initiative not just for China, but for the world.

He believes that Hong Kong is playing a vital role in helping to shape the Belt and Road Initiative due to its internationalism, openness and pragmatism.

Pioneering digital transformation work in Hong Kong, particularly around 3D printing, automation and artificial intelligence, should be seen as a benchmark for other BRI projects in the Region, said Michael.

“The expertise in Hong Kong needs to be exported, because the Hong Kong expertise is so relevant for many Asian countries now. A lot of people look at Hong Kong as a role model,” he said.

Arup has been operating in Hong Kong for over 40 years, and our office serves as our headquarters in the East Asia Region. Our major work in the East Asia Region as part of the BRI includes the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge, which opened in 2018 and is the longest sea crossing in the world, and development work in the growing economic area of Shenzhen.

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The government of the Philippines has embarked on an ambitious “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure programme to spur economic growth throughout the country. According to the government, a total of PhP8.4 trillion (US$170 billion) will be spent for infrastructure during the six-year term of the Duterte administration. This will increase the infrastructure spending in the GDP from 3.4% in 2016 to 7.4% by 2022.

 

Challenges facing

The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia averaging more than 6% growth over the past decade. However, infrastructure spending has lagged behind its neighbours. The crumbling infrastructure has resulted in transport and economic woes and has been identified as one of the most significant constraints sustaining to the country’s economic growth.

 

Underdeveloped infrastructure is attributed to the following factors:

  • inadequate infrastructure investment
  • lack of inter-agency coordination
  • inadequate or incomplete infrastructure plans and implementation programmes
  • limited access to international expertise and constrained technical and management know-how in project preparation and implementation; and
  • inadequate sustainability of infrastructure.

 

“Access to international sources of advice and best practice will enable the government to incorporate innovation and expertise in project formulation and implementation and this is where global firms like Arup come in,” said Raul Manlapig, Arup’s Manila office leader.

 

Making it work

To realise their ambitious goals, the government requested the Asia Development Bank (ADB) to help the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) – the two key agencies responsible for national public infrastructure projects – to conduct pre-investment activities which will in turn help the government expedite the review and approval process and shorten start-up periods for priority infrastructure projects.

 

The US$100 million loan facility was the ADB’s first technical assistance loan to the Philippines. The total cost of the facility is US$164.06 million, with the government of the Philippines contributing US$64.06 million.

 

In October 2017, after a rigorous pre-qualification process, the ADB invited tenders for the following outputs:

  • Output 1 – Road and bridge projects
  • Output 2 – Water projects
  • Output 3 – Rail, public transport, port and airport projects

 

Arup is currently working on Output 1 and Output 3. Under Output 1, the firm is helping the DPWH prepare feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs for the new inter-island bridges, tunnels and highways. Under Output 3, it is supporting the DOTr in a strategic transport planning review that covers rail, aviation, sustainable transport and maritime sectors and will recommend the priority of projects as well as assisting in the preparation of high priority projects.

 

Opportunities ahead

The Philippine government’s “Build, Build, Build” programme coincides with the Chinese government’s Belt and Road Initiative with aligned infrastructure goals.  The ambitious programme requires international expertise in infrastructure planning, design, delivery and consulting services that realistically address local challenges and make sure the projects are truly resilient – delivering for the economy, for the environment, and for the people.

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“People tend to look at output… but actually, we should look at the outcome. What does this piece of infrastructure have to do with the social and economic development of that location?” points out Arup’s East Asia Region Chair, Michael Kwok. “That is why Belt and Road makes so much sense – not only in terms of supporting the development of a country, but actually in supporting the ambitions of shaping a better world.” Speaking in a video for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Michael described the BRI – an ambitious, large-scale programme to connect Asia, Africa and Europe via land and maritime networks – as a very important initiative not just for China, but for the world. He believes that Hong Kong is playing a vital role in helping to shape the Belt and Road Initiative due to its internationalism, openness and pragmatism. Pioneering digital transformation work in Hong Kong, particularly around 3D printing, automation and artificial intelligence,
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DLN Architects Limited (DLN) has been pioneering the modernisation of Greater China. Rooted in Hong Kong since 1972, we have been growing with the region. The increasing scale and ambition of projects we have designed reflect the booming prosperity of various economies where we have and are working in.

DLN's portfolio features record-breaking endeavours and several of the world's largest and tallest buildings. Master minded in Hong Kong, we are active throughout China, Central Asia, South East Asia, the Middle East, as well as Europe.

Our professional service covers city planning, transport-orientated developments, shopping malls, mixed-used urban complex, residential, industrial, logistics, hotels, hospitals, universities, casinos and exhibition I convention centres. We create values and shape cities from concept to realisation, targeting to achieve the most vibrant and environmental-friendly smart cities.

Project Experience
Africa
Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Australasia
Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Central and Eastern Europe
Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
South Asia
Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Central Asia
Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Southeast Asia
Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Northeast Asia
Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Chinese Mainland
Manufacturing-tech, Telecommunications, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Middle East
Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
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Project Experience
Africa
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Water and Waste Management
Western Europe
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Water and Waste Management
Latin America
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Water and Waste Management
South Asia
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Water and Waste Management
Southeast Asia
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Water and Waste Management
Northeast Asia
Power and Energy, Water and Waste Management
Chinese Mainland
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Water and Waste Management
Middle East
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Water and Waste Management
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Company Profile

10 DESIGN is an international award-winning practice of architects and creative talents with studios in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Edinburgh, Dubai, Miami, and London. 

We aspire to create innovative design solutions for multicultural projects, with economic and social integrity. 

The practice works at diverse scales, from the design of individual buildings to the planning of cities. We have expertise in the planning and design of projects in hospitality, residential, cultural, retail, commercial, education, aviation, and railway sectors.  

Our work focuses on context, both physical and social and the connections between new and existing urban fabric. We strive to provide opportunities to create living environments with positive impact far beyond site boundaries. 

Since its inception in 2010, 10 DESIGN has won over 70 international awards and major design competitions and has been ranked in the World Architecture Top 100 Architects since 2012. 

Embracing talent is part of 10 DESIGN’s ethos. We employ over 200 creatives from more than 30 nationalities, speaking over 30 languages and dialects.  This important cultural advantage brings diversity and creativity to 10 DESIGN’s work in around 60 cities across Europe, Asia, North America and the MENA.
 

Project Experience
Western Europe
Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Central and Eastern Europe
Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
North America
Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Latin America
Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Southeast Asia
Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Chinese Mainland
Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Middle East
Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Urban Development, Smart City, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
Africa
Ports, Terminals and Airports, Rail and Mass Transit, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Smart City, Transport and Logistics Infrastructure, Urban Development, High-rise, Mixed-use Development, Transit-oriented Development
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