SHENZHEN, China, April 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual World of Modular
Conference (2024 World of Modular) was successfully held in
Orlando, Florida, USA between
18th and 21st March. CIMC Modular Building
System Holding Co. Ltd ("CIMC MBS"), a subsidiary of CIMC
Group, stood out from nearly 200 candidate projects due to its
outstanding performance in innovation, "green" modular
construction, and marketing, winning two international awards of
distinction.
The World of Modular Conference is organized by the Modular
Building Institute (MBI), the leading association for the modular
building industry in the world.
This annual event is an important platform for the promotion and
co-operation between modular construction industry
professionals. The event attracted approximately 1,500
participants, including representatives from governments,
institutions, architectural designers, developers, and construction
contractors from more than 30 countries such as North America, Europe, Asia,
Africa. Victor Zhu, Managing Director of CIMC MBS, was
invited to attend the conference and engaged in extensive exchanges
and interactions with government departments, industry experts, and
representatives of relevant enterprises.
MBI's modular building Awards of Distinction are presented
annually, traditionally on the final evening of its World of
Modular conference and trade show. Modular building awards are
presented for 25 categories. Based on multiple criteria such as
architectural excellence, technological innovation, sustainability,
and delivery efficiency. Judged by American industry experts and
voted on by attendees, representing the highest honor awarded by
global modular construction industry.
In the end, CIMC MBS stood out among nearly 200 candidate
projects. The project it participated in, "citizenM Hotel
Menlo Park" won the "First Place – Permanent Modular
Hotel" award, thanks to its advantages in innovative
application of smart technology, excellent construction quality,
high seismic resistance, low energy consumption, and
sustainability. This project serves as an efficient model for
global urban innovation, low-carbon communities, and creating
livable cities.
Note: Project Overview: The citizenM Menlo Park Hotel, developed
by the internationally renowned chain hotel brand citizenM, is
located in Silicon Valley, USA,
adjacent to the headquarters of Google, Meta, Apple, and
Stanford University, among other
world-renowned companies and universities. The hotel, with a total
of 5 floors, consists of 161 modules. It is worth mentioning that
the hotel project is located in California, USA, in the Pacific Ring of Fire,
which is a high seismic intensity zone in the United States, with extremely high
requirements for various aspects of building performance. The
project relies entirely on the modules themselves to resist seismic
forces, with a seismic fortification intensity of Grade E,
completely unaffected by the seismic zone where the hotel is
located. Additionally, in terms of environmental protection, the
project is designed and constructed in accordance with the
Gold-level requirements of the US LEED green building
certification. CIMC MBS completes more than 90% of the modular fit
out process in the factory, significantly reducing material
consumption and carbon emissions, and reducing noise and dust
pollution on-site, thus minimizing the impact on surrounding
communities and the environment.
At the same time, the "United Court Transitional Housing
Project at Tung Tau, Yuen Long" project, with its advantages
such as over 90% factory prefabrication, efficient construction
(from start to finish in just 12 months, while the average
construction period for public housing is 4.1 years), energy
conservation, low carbon, and mobility, won the "First Place
– Relocatable Modular Social & Supportive
Housing" award. This project provides a Chinese solution to the
urban housing crisis that exists globally today, attracting high
attention from international peers in the industry.
Note: Project Overview: Housing is currently one of the highest
priority issues in Hong Kong
society. Increasing transitional housing is one of the policy
measures of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region to improve grassroots living and support vulnerable
communities. The United Court Transitional Housing Project is the
first fully completed and operational transitional housing project
in Hong Kong, consisting of 2,076
building modules with a construction area of 37,221 square meters.
In terms of overall layout, different room types are designed,
including single, double, triple, 4-5 person, and suitable for
people with disabilities, totaling 1,800 units, to meet the needs
of different families and individuals. Inside each room,
corresponding living facilities are provided according to people's
daily living needs. The housing has a service life of up to 50
years. Its durability and mobility make it cost less than
traditional housing. Modular construction is not affected by
weather conditions, and it is also ideal in terms of progress
management, quality control, and safe construction, saving more
than 50% of construction time compared to traditional construction
methods, which can effectively help Hong
Kong quickly build transitional housing and efficiently
alleviate housing pressure. According to the local government's
plan, the project will be relocated to another project site in five
years. Due to the mobility of the modular construction system, it
can meet the government's flexible planning for land use, reuse the
modules, and relocate to a new location for continued use, which
also conforms to the green and sustainable environmental protection
concept.
"We are extremely honored that both projects have been
recognized and awarded the championship prize for the year 2024 by
the organizing committee and judges. This is the result of the
concerted efforts and cooperation of all parties involved. It
reflects CIMC Group's commitment to building industry leading
products and is also a strong endorsement and recognition
of CIMC MBS's innovation and quality," said Mr. Victor Zhu, Managing Director of CIMC MBS. "This
is not only an honor but also a responsibility. We will uphold the
core values of CIMC, 'Achieving Customer Success with Integrity and
Honesty,' and relentlessly strive to enhance the level of new
quality productivity, provide customers with high-quality products
and services, offer people a better, greener, and smarter living
space, promote the transformation and upgrading of the construction
industry, and make more valuable contributions to the sustainable
and high-quality development of the industry and society."
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