Two outstanding teams from IVE Engineering won the Gold and Silver prizes at the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Student Competition for Best Facility Management Project Award 2026, organised by the Association’s Hong Kong Chapter. The competition drew participation from several institutions, including The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi).
Gold Award
Topic: Fire Escape Passage Safety Monitor
A low-cost, vision-based AI system using a single camera to detect obstructions, fire door status, and exit sign illumination in escape routes. Results are uploaded to an IoT cloud for mobile alerts, enabling affordable retrofit for older buildings.
Award-winning team members:
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LIANG Pui Hei |
HD in Building Services Engineering (EG114702) |
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NG King Wang |
HD in Building Services Engineering (EG114702) |
Silver Award
Topic: Confined Space Safety Detection Robot
An autonomous robot integrating sensors and a microcontroller to monitor oxygen, toxic gas, and explosion risks in Hong Kong’s underground spaces. It provides real-time alerts, autonomous navigation, and reduces human exposure, supporting smart city safety goals.
Award-winning team members:
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HO Tung Ni |
HD in Building Services Engineering (EG114702) |
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WONG Pak Hin |
HD in Building Services Engineering (EG114702) |
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LO Ka Yi |
HD in Building Services Engineering (EG114702) |
We extend our warmest congratulations to the IVE Engineering teams on their outstanding achievements. Their success reflects the strong capabilities of IVE Engineering students in applying engineering knowledge, innovation and practical problem-solving to address real-world safety and facilities management challenges. We look forward to seeing them continue to excel and contribute to the development of smarter and safer built environments!
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