Proposed Residential Development at Lot No. 419 in D.D. 127, Tai Tao Tsuen, Yuen Long
ELS and Earthwork
2012-2013

The site for proposed residential development at Lot No.419 in D.D. 127, Tai Tao Tsuen covers 21,000m2, on which a single floor basment of area 11,000m2, 11 blocks of 4-level high apartment towers, 29 blocks of 3-level high detached houses and a clubhouse will be built.

Tai Yip has been awarded the Sub-Contract for ELS and Earthwork from Hip Hing. The Sub-Contract include excavation of approximately 70,000m3 soil and associated earthwork, installation of ELS system, cutting H-pile head and welding of capping plates and formwork to pile caps.

Client
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Main Contractor
Hip Hing Engineering Company Limited

Category
Building Construction

Types of Works
ELS, Earthwork, Foundation, Formwork

Year
2012-2013

Alteration & Addition Works for House at Hong Lok Yuen
Hong Lok Yuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
2010


Structure strenghtening works by steel plates framework

This Project involves alteration works for a detached house in Hong Lok Yuen. It includes structural strengthening works and demolition works to existing reinforced concrete structures according to the approved plans for installation of windows walls.

The works include various procedures. First, the affected structures shall be temporaily propped as required by approved plans. Then, the reinforced concrete wall to be demolished for forming opening shall be strengthened by steel plate framework. The steel plate framework shall also be protected by application of fire resistant materials. Last, the reinforced concrete wall shall be demolished to form opening for installation of window walls.

Main Contractor
Tung Tat Construction Ltd.

Category
Building Construction

Types of Works
Addition & Alteration

Year
2010

Hong Dao Tong
Proposed Taoism Place cum Meditation Rooms
At Yiu Wing Street, Kwai Chung on D.D. 450 Lot 714 R.P.
2008-2009


Hong Dao Tang

Hong Dao Tong is a religious building with site area 1,445 square metre, which comprises of one Taoism place and two meditation room buildings. Tai Yip has contracted the construction works in the role of Main Contractor.

The Scope of the Project includes the following:-

1. Ground investigation works;

2. Site preparation works including site clearance, site hoarding, vehicle washing facility etc.;

3. Foundation works including plate load tests, cosnstruction of footings, ground beams and slabs;

4. Draiange works including construction of external and building drainage and connection to existing DSD drainage system;

5. Superstructure works including construction of one 7.6m high Taoism place and two 4m high meditation room buildings;

6. Interior and exterior architectual works; and

7. Landscaping and external works

Client
Regal Shining Limited

Design and Build Contractor
Max Sky International (HK) Limited

Category
Building Construction

Types of Works
Ground Investigation, Foundation, Drainage, Superstructure, Architectural, Landscaping & External

Year
2008-2009

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Atrium Link Expansion
Substructure & Underground Drainage
2007-2009

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) was opened in 1988 to enable Hong Kong to develop its business for trade fair and international convention. To accommodate the escalating demands, HKCEC was first expaned in 1997 to double its functional space. In 2006, HKCEC has commenced its second expansion by re-construction of the atrium link, which brought 19,400 square metre additional exhibition space for the centre.

The HKCEC Atrium Link Expansion was constructed by Hip Hing-Ngo Kee Joint Venture (HHNKJV), which comprised the demolition and re-construction of the existing pedestrian atrium link to provide additional exhibition spaces on three levels. During the construction, the pedestrian walkway connecting the north and south wings of HKCEC shall be maintained.

Tai Yip has been awarded the substructure and underground drainage works from HHNGJV. The work package consisted of the following 5 parts:-

1. Substructure works and associated earthwork at atrium link expansion area including construction of footings and ground beams for the additional switch room and pump room;

2. Addition and alteration works for new transformer room including earthwork, addition and alteration works and reinforced concrete works required for modification of original shop to transformer room;

3. Addition and alteration works for chiller plant room including construction of new plinth and builders' works for new chiller plants inside the room;

4. Underground drainage works at Convention Avenue including construction of terminal manholes, installation of drain pipes, connection to existing public drainage system and associated reinstatement of road works; and

5. Builder works for E&M installation at Golden Bauhinia Square including construction of cable draw pits and ductings.

Client
Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Main Contractor
Hip Hing-Ngo Kee Joint Venture

Category
Building Construction

Types of Works
Addition & Alteration, Substructure, Road & Drainage

Year
2007-2009

Color by the River
Proposed Residential Development at Nam Wai, Sai Kung on Lot No. 999 in D.D. 214
2006-2007


Color by the River

Color by the River is a residential development project by Allcom Limited at Nam Wai, Sai Kung, which comprised seven two-storey detached houses and one club house building.

Tai Yip was in partner with China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) for construction of the project, which involves the following works:-

1. Site formation works including construction of retaining wall and filling works in order to rise the site level to maximum 10m high;

2. Drainage works including construction of building and external drainage, four soakaway pits and associated excavation with lateral support (ELS) works;

3. Underground utilities works including construction of ductings and draw pits for electricity and telecommunication, water pipe trench etc.;

4. Substructure and superstructure works including construction of raft footings and superstructure for seven two-storey detached houses and one club house;

5. E&M works including management and coordination of nominated sub-contractors (NSCs) of various trades like electrical, fire services, LPG, MVAC, security system etc.;

6. Interior architectural works;

7. Landscaping and external works

8. Construction of access road including mini-piles, reinfoced concrete works for two cantilevered passing bay on slope and road pavement and laying of road paving block.

Client
Allcom Limited

Main Contractor
China Harbour Engineering Company Limited

Category
Building Construction

Types of Works
Piling, Site Formation, Road & Drainage, Substructure, Superstructure, E&M, Architectural, Landscaping & External

Year
2008-2009

AsiaWorld-Expo
Underground Drainage and Surface Channel at Marshalling Area
2005


The marshalling area

AsiaWorld-Expo is an integral part of the developments of the Hong Kong International Airport. It is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project jointly invested by the Hong Kong Government, Hong Kong Airport Authority (HKAA) and Dragages Hong Kong (DHK) to provide a premier exhibition and event venues. The exhibition centre with floor area 112,980 square metre, which includes 8 column-free typical halls, one northeast hall and one multi-purpose arena with seating for up to 13,500.

Tai Yip has been awarded the work package for Underground Drainage and Surface Channel at Marshalling Area. The work package includes construction of petrol interceptors, catchpits, surface channels, manholes, drain pipes and associated earthwork at marshalling area.

Client
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong Airport Authority, Dragages Hong Kong Limited

Main Contractor
Dragages Hong Kong Limited

Category
Building Construction

Types of Works
Drainage

Year
2005

AsiaWorld-Expo
Ground Slabs, Blindings and Cable Trenches
2004-2005


Ground slabs, blindings and cable trenches for AisaWorld-Expo

AsiaWorld-Expo is an integral part of the developments of the Hong Kong International Airport. It is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project jointly invested by the Hong Kong Government, Hong Kong Airport Authority (HKAA) and Dragages Hong Kong (DHK) to provide a premier exhibition and event venues. The exhibition centre with floor area 112,980 square metre, which includes 8 column-free typical halls, one northeast hall and one multi-purpose arena with seating for up to 13,500.

Tai Yip has been awarded the work package for Ground Slabs, Blindings and Cable Trenches. The work package includes construction of ground slabs and blindings underneath of area 75,500 square metre and installation of precast concrete cable trenches of length 11,600m. It also involves various builders' works for utilities, like construction of cable draw pits and installation of cable ductings.

Client
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong Airport Authority, Dragages Hong Kong Limited

Main Contractor
Dragages Hong Kong Limited

Category
Building Construction

Types of Works
Structure

Year
2004-2005

AsiaWorld-Expo
Underground Plumbing and Drainage Works at External Area
2004-2005


Drainage works on north side running along the MTR Airport Express Line and AsiaWorld-Expo station platform

AsiaWorld-Expo is an integral part of the developments of the Hong Kong International Airport. It is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project jointly invested by the Hong Kong Government, Hong Kong Airport Authority (HKAA) and Dragages Hong Kong (DHK) to provide a premier exhibition and event venues. The exhibition centre with floor area 112,980 square metre, which includes 8 column-free typical halls, one northeast hall and one multi-purpose arena with seating for up to 13,500.

Tai Yip has been awarded the work package for Underground Plumbing and Drainage Works at External Area. The work package includes construction of storm water and foul water drainage system around the external area of the exhibition centre. It also includes associated earthwork, excavation with lateral support (ELS) works etc.

The work package is a challenging one. On the north side of the exhibition centre is the MTRC Airport Express Line railway and the AsiaWorld-Expo station platform and the excavation at this area was as deep as 4 metre. Extra attention and measures has been made by Tai Yip during the excavation works to prevent settlement to the railway and station platform, including using excavation with lateral supports (ELS). On the south side of the exhibition centre is where the Chak Lap Kok Island located at, the rock of the island had increased the level of difficulty for excavation.

Client
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong Airport Authority, Dragages Hong Kong Limited

Main Contractor
Dragages Hong Kong Limited

Category
Building Construction

Types of Works
Drainage, ELS

Year
2004-2005