The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) Hong Kong Branch

🌟Thematic Course on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering – by Dr Nick Barton, Jointly organized by the HKIE Geotechnical Division (HKIE-GD), IOM3-HK, and HKU Department of Earth Sciences🌟 We are excited to announce that we have invited Dr. Nick Barton, recognizably the most world-leading rock engineering expert today, to deliver an exclusive technical lecture in Hong Kong physically. Dr. Barton is best known for developing the NGI Q-system 50 years ago, which remains the primary rock mass classification system for rock tunnels and caverns excavation in Hong Kong. 📅 Event Details: 🕘 Date & Time: 10-11 January 2025 (Fri-Sat) from 09:00-13:00 (per day) 🏫 Venue: Wang Gangwu Lecture Hall, Graduate House, HKU 🎓 CPD Hours: 6 hours 💵 Course fee: HKD 400 🎟️ Capacity: 180 attendees (in-person only) on a first-come-first-serve basis 🔗 Registration: Secure your spot via HKIE-GD Web Platform: https://lnkd.in/gmeNjEQw 📅 Registration Deadline: 23 December 2024, 11:59 P.M. 🎤 Dr. Barton's lectures in HK during the 2010s were well-received by local geotechnical practitioners, in particular those with the field of tunnelling and rock engineering. This upcoming lecture will explore the latest updates to rock engineering with respect to academic researches, numerical modelling and thought-provoking case studies. 💡 CPD certificates will only be issued to participants who attend both days of the lectures. For inquiries, please contact us by email to info@hkieged.org #IOM3HK #HKIEGD #HKU #RockEngineering #QSystem #Tunnelling

It with a sense of sadness and loss, that the Institute learnt the news of the recent passing of Alexander (Sandy) Mackay, a Fellow and active member of IOM3 Hong Kong Branch, and internationally experienced and accomplished geotechnical and tunnel engineer, in a career spanning 37 years. Sandy joined the IOM3 in 1999, subsequently becoming Chartered and finally a Fellow in 2012.  In the Hong Kong Branch he participated in many events, serving on the committee for several years, and was instrumental in organising a memorable Q-logging half-day seminar in 2013. His enthusiasm and dedication left a lasting impression to all who met him. Born in Telford, Shropshire in 1966, Sandy studied a BEng in Engineering Geology & Geotechnics at the University of Portsmouth from 1985 to 1989. He furthered his education by completing an MSc(Eng) in Foundation Engineering at the University of Birmingham in 1994. Following graduation from Birmingham, Sandy’ adventurous nature soon found him in Hong Kong, a place he would consider his home and base for the remainder of his career. Initially Sandy joined a ground investigation contractor but soon moved on to gain broader experience and over the next 10 years or so, he joined several companies in Hong Kong including IP Foundation, Halcrow, Scott Wilson, Hyder, Maeda, Nishimatsu and SMEC, latterly working on several tunnel projects.   During this time Sandy met his wife, Ada, and they married in 2006. Around this time, his tunnelling and international experience set the tone for his future career travelling widely to engage in projects in 28 countries all over the world including Malaysia, Afghanistan, Russian Federation and all over the Middle East, latterly in Saudi Arabia on the NEOM project and most recently in UAE for the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels project as Project Director. In all these projects, Sandy applied his extensive international experience and added his unique and valuable engineering and project management insight to complex problems. Sandy greatly contributed to civil, geotechnical and tunnelling practice with dedication and enthusiasm during his career of nearly 4 decades. He was widely published and was the principal or co-author of 70 technical publications. A strong advocate of knowledge-sharing, Sandy made presentations at various Institutions, corporations and International Conferences. Sandy’s passing is a big loss to the geotechnical and tunnelling community, and the many people who got to know him during his widely travelled career. He was one of life’s characters, affable and fun to be around. He will be sorely missed. For personal enquiries, or leaving messages of condolence, please use the following link to a memorial web site, which has been set up for Sandy. https://lnkd.in/gY4eYZQ4 Our heartfelt condolences go to Sandy’s family during this difficult period. IOM3 Hong Kong Branch

🌿 IOM3 HK Visits the Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) for Sustainable Materials Seminar Series 🏗️ On November 8, representatives from IOM3 HK had the honour of visiting the Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) to discuss our upcoming seminar series focused on sustainable materials. This collaboration aims to unite industry experts, researchers, and practitioners to share knowledge and insights on innovative practices that promote sustainability in construction. 🏢💬 During our visit, we delved into various topics related to sustainable materials, including their benefits, applications, and the latest advancements in the field. Our discussions underscored the critical need to integrate sustainable practices into the construction industry to minimize environmental impact and enhance resource efficiency. 🔄🌱 We are excited to discuss the potential in co-organizing this seminar series with HKIC, which will feature presentations from leading experts and provide a platform for engaging discussions. This initiative reflects our commitment to fostering a sustainable future for the construction sector in Hong Kong and beyond. 🌍🤝 We are now inviting all industry professionals interested in sharing their experiences with sustainable construction materials and practices to join us as speakers for this enlightening seminar series. Your participation will not only enhance our industry's understanding of sustainable materials but also contribute to our collective efforts in promoting environmentally friendly practices. If you’re interested, please contact our Hon. Secretary, Mr. James Yiu, at james.yiu@concrete.hk. 📧🌿 Stay tuned for more details on seminar dates and registration information. Together, let’s pave the way for a more sustainable future! 🌏🔧🌿 #iom3hk #HKIC #sustainability

🌟🌍 Joint Technical Seminar "The Remarkable Incidence of Global Landslides in 2024 and the Role of Climate Change", co-organized by CEDD-GEO, AGS(HK), GSL-HKRG, GSHK-PB, HKGES, HKIE(GD), and IOM3-HK 🏞️🏔️ 📢 Dear IOM3-HK Members and Friends, 🌍🏞️ Join us for an enlightening technical seminar featuring Professor David Petley from the University of Hull. 🌧️🏔️ 🗓️ Date: 3 December 2024 (Tuesday). 🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m. 🗣️ Speaker: Professor David Petley, University of Hull 🏢 Venue: Ground Floor Seminar Room, CED Building 🌐 Format: Physical (Capacity: 80) | Webinar (Capacity: 450) 🔗 Register link: https://lnkd.in/g9CYdMRd Professor Petley will share his expertise on the increasing occurrence of landslides worldwide, driven by anthropogenic climate change. He will discuss significant events, such as the Chamoli debris flow in India and the Cyclone Gabrielle-triggered landslides in New Zealand, highlighting the role of climate change in these disasters. 🌍⚠️ 📋 Don't miss this chance to gain insights into climate change's implications on landslide patterns and risk management. Register now! 📚🔍 #IOM3HK #ClimateChange #GlobalLandslides #Seminar #ClimateAction

The technical site visit to the Route 11 – Horizontal Directional Coring (HDC) site was successfully held on the 21 September 2024! 🎉 A total of 20 participants joined the special event. Despite the pouring rain 🌧️ during the event, the group had the privilege of witnessing this state-of-the-art technology - trenchless techniques used for ground investigation works, allowing for more comprehensive ground data collection and enabling engineers to identify problematic ground along the proposed tunnel alignment. 🔍 It was a truly insightful experience. A heartfelt thank you to the Client – Highways Department, the Consultant – Arup, and the Contractor – Driltech for their full support, making it possible, and delivering a very professional and knowledgeable presentation. 🙌👏 #iom3hk #HDC #sitevisits

🏆 Exciting News from the IOM3 Young Persons’ Lecture Competition 2024 (Hong Kong Heat)! 🌟 The YPLC 2024 (HK Heat) was successfully held on 19 September 2024. We are thrilled to announce that Mr. YU Sihao from the HKU emerged as the winner with his captivating topic ‘A Deep Learning-based Framework for Automatic Rock Core Logging’. He will represent The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) Hong Kong Branch at the Young Persons' World Lecture Competition Final in November 2024 and has been awarded a prize of $1500HKD! 🎉 🥈 YAO Yifan from the CityU clinched the 1st runner-up position, while our 2nd runner-up is TONG Chin Ching Cedric from the HKPolyU. Congratulations to all the finalists! 🙌 A big thank you to our esteemed judging panel, including CityU Chair Professor Jian-Guo Dai, President of our IOM3-HK branch Dr Ivan Man Lung Sham and our Council Member Franklin To, for their tough task in selecting the winner from the talented pool of finalists. We would like to thanks our Council Members George Ho, James Yiu, and KL Lo for their invaluable supports throughout the competition. 🌏 Let's wish YU Sihao the best of luck as he heads to the YPLC World Final in November 2024! 🚀 Join us in celebrating the achievements of these bright young minds! 🌟 See you next year! #YPLC #ypwlc #iom3hk #IOM3

As the President of the IOM3-HK branch, I am honored to serve as a judge for the Young Person Lecture Competition (HK Heat) this evening (19 Sep 2024). This event was a fantastic platform that showcased the talent and creativity of young presenters, and it was a privilege to be part of such an inspiring initiative. I was pleased to be joined on the judging panel by esteemed colleagues, including CityU Chair Professor JG Dai and our Council Member Franklin To. Their expertise and insights greatly enriched the evaluation process, making it a rewarding experience for all involved. A big thank you also goes to George Ho, James Yiu, and KL Lo for their invaluable on-site support. The competition not only highlights the innovative ideas of our youth but also fosters a spirit of collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants. Witnessing the enthusiasm and passion of the young presenters was truly uplifting and reinforces the importance of nurturing the next generation of leaders in our field. I eagerly look forward to seeing how these talented individuals will continue to grow and contribute to our industry. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this event a success!

🌟 Join Us for a Technical Visit to Kai Tak Sports Park Jointly organised by the IOM3 and ICE HKA G&S 🌟 Dear IOM3HK’s Members and Friends, 📅 Date: October 5, 2024 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 12:00 (HKT) 📍 Venue: Successful applicants will be advised of the assembly venue 🔍Key Features: - Main stadium: multi-purpose venue with a spectator capacity of approximately 50,000, featuring a fully retractable roof and a flexible pitch system. - Public sports ground: accommodates around 5,000 spectators. - Indoor sports centre: hosts sports events and community activities for up to 10,000 spectators. 🔎 Details: Engage in an experience sharing session on the works and challenges. The tour provides an opportunity to witness their advanced design and construction technologies, coordination and management insights from the project team firsthand. 🎟️ Registration: Limited to 30 participants. Priority for ICE HKA G&S and IOM3 members. Register by September 20, 2024: Please register online by 20 September 2024 via https://lnkd.in/g896YjtW or QR code in the flyer. 🛠️ Requirements: 1) Attendees must bring their own PPE (including a pair of safety shoes, reflective vest and a safety helmet) and hold a valid safety Green Card or HKIE Member Card 2) Successful applicants who fail to show up on the event date without prior notice or acceptable reasons will be excluded from attending IOM3 technical visits for a period of three months. Don't miss this learning and networking opportunity! Successful applicants will receive CPD certificates post-visit. 📧 Inquiries: Contact Mr. Kelvin CHOI at kelvin.choi@dragageshk.com or Mr. Anthony Yung at anthonyyung.ice@gmail.com. hashtag #iom3hk hashtag #iom3 hashtag #ICE

🌟 Invitation to NAMI Public Sector Trial Scheme Seminar! 🌟 📢 Dear IOM3-HK Members and Friends, 🎉 We are delighted to invite you to attend an IOM3HK supporting event - the NAMI Public Sector Trial Scheme Seminar. It will be held on September 26th, 2024 at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) in the afternoon. 🔍 NAMI is a valued supporter and advocate of local research and development initiatives, and IOM3-HK would like to take this opportunity to showcase their successful implementation of the trial scheme within the public sector. The seminar will highlight how government and other public organizations have leveraged NAMI's innovative solutions to drive tangible improvements and impact. 📚 This event will provide a platform for you to learn firsthand about the benefits and best practices of their trial scheme. You will have the chance to hear directly from public sector leaders who have already experienced the transformative effects of NAMI's collaborative approach. 🗣️ The seminar will feature insightful presentations and opportunities for networking with material experts and fellow public sector representatives. We believe this event will be a valuable resource for understanding how to successfully integrate cutting-edge local R&D initiatives within your own organization. 📋 Check out the detailed event leaflet attached for more information. Scan the QR code for registration. Feel free to share this invitation with interested colleagues! For inquiries, please contact Mr. Steven Wong at Tel: (852) 3749 1561 or email stevenwong@nami.org.hk. We look forward to your participation and engagement at this enlightening event! 🌐✨ #iom3hk #NAMI

🌟 Abstract Deadline Extended : 13 September 2024!! 🌟 Dear Members and Friends, 📢 We are here to remind you about the upcoming IOM3 Young Persons' Lecture Competition (YPLC) and encourage you to submit your abstract before the extended deadline of September 13th, 2024. The YPLC provides an excellent platform for young professionals and students to showcase their research and technical expertise. It's a fantastic opportunity to present your work, network with peers, and potentially win prizes. 🏆 Key Event Details: - Date and Time: Evening of 19 September 2024 - Platform: Zoom 💻 - Eligibility: Open to all students and professionals aged 28 or under on 1 June 2024 - Topics: Materials, Minerals, Mining, Packaging, Clay Technology, Wood Science, Science, or Engineering 📚 - Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 August 2024 (Click here for nomination and abstract submission) - Presentation Duration: 12-15 minutes, followed by a Q&A session with the judging panel 🎙️ - Prizes: • Winner: $1500HKD and IOM3 membership application sponsorship 🥇 • 1st Runner-up: $1200HKD 🥈 • 2nd Runner-up: $800HKD 🥉 • HKD50 coffee coupon for all shortlisted participants ☕ To participate, submit a 150-word abstract on your chosen topic by the deadline via the QR code in the poster or https://lnkd.in/g7xXnm4n. Successful applicants will present in English and engage with the judges. The Hong Kong Heat winner will advance to the YPLC final in November 2024. For detailed guidelines, refer to the attached document. Reach out to Council member Mr. George Ho at george.ho@aecom.com for any queries. 📧 We are excited for your active involvement and look forward to seeing many of you join us for this event. Help us spread the word to other potential candidates! #YPLC #ypwlc #iom3hk #IOM3 🌐