Building Information Model (BIM) was adopted in our One Island East development in 2005. This 'Digital Project' modelling tool provides three-dimensional information on the buildability of a design during the planning stage, and therefore minimised potential abortive works due to clashes, subsequent waste generation as well as our cost and time.

The system is effective in detecting 'clashes' between building elements during the design stage.  By the end of 2006, 3,328 clashes had been identified for the project, thus avoiding the generation of 250m³ waste in volume and achieving HK$11 million in savings.

Through this system, we can also transfer all relevant drawings and documents in electronic format to property management team after completion of a project, which can enhance the efficiency of record keeping and reduce paper consumption. This advanced technology is being rolled out to a few more of our new developments, such as the hotel development in Island East, TaiKoo Hui and upgrading work at Pacific Place.

In 2006, Festival Walk carried out major energy reduction initiatives to replace lighting with more energy efficient fixtures. The problem of disposing of the replaced fluorescent tubes in an environmentally friendly manner was considered at the outset of the project. The 10,000 replaced tubes and bulbs were sent to a registered chemical waste processor to recover the mercury and other metal components for reuse.