Themed "Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness" to Pave the Way for Sustainable Smart Buildings Worldwide

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 16 November 2023 - The Quality Building Award 2024 (QBA 2024) is now officially open for nomination. The QBA, which was inaugurated in 2002 by nine of Hong Kong's leading professional institutions and organizations, is a prestigious biennial award that recognizes the excellent teamwork capabilities and highest standards of professionalism in designing and constructing quality buildings in Hong Kong, Mainland and Overseas. It has been recognized as the most prestigious Award for the building and construction sectors. QBA 2024 will mark the award's twelfth edition, with the theme being "Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness" and newly introduced Building in GBA award category.

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."

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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:






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:

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About Quality Building Award

Since the co-foundation in 2002 by nine Hong Kong's leading professional institutions and organisations, The Quality Building Award (QBA) has been established as a biennial award that recognizes buildings of outstanding quality and those that demonstrate outstanding teamwork.

Organizers of QBA 2024

QBA 2024 is co-organized by nine professional institutions in Hong Kong. They are:

• The Hong Kong Construction Association (QBA 2024 Chairing Organization)
• The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
• The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers
• The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
• The Hong Kong Institute of Housing
• The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
• The Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
• The Hong Kong Chapter of International Facility Management Association
• The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong