Cutting Through Complexity: Managing the Design and Build Contract for CUHK Medical Centre

Issue 9 2021

Foresight Innovation Research Sharing Training

Cutting through complexity: Managing the design and build contract for CUHK Medical Centre

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Planning, designing and building healthcare facilities in the post-COVID 19 era involves Technical solutions complex infrastructure and operational design considerations. Whether it is managing the design Cutting through complexity: Managing the design 4 and build of a hospital or structurally designing a seismically resilient hospital in an earthquake and build contract for CUHK Medical Centre zone, two recently completed healthcare projects that Arup took part in, both highlighted in this issue, reaffirm that the top priority is to keep medical personnel – and their patients – safe. Chapel of Sound 10 Hospital projects demand a high degree of accuracy in execution. For the CUHK Medical Centre Delivering CCGT power plant for CLP 14 (CUHKMC) in Hong Kong, we adopted a systematic approach to managing the complexity Designing a seismically resilient hospital 18 of planning, design, construction, fit-out, procurement and installation works. In Istanbul, we in Turkey designed the world’s largest base-isolated complex, which comprises more than 2,000 seismic isolators, within an area that has suffered highly destructive earthquakes in the past. Contributing towards Hanoi’s seamless mobility 22 The global health crisis has prompted not only the healthcare industry but also policymakers, planners and building professionals to rethink the design of future healthcare. In a recent Profiles publication, our Foresight team envisions that future healthcare infrastructure, delivery models and services will be made resilient enough to mitigate the effects of climate change while Strategic leader: Raul Manlapig 26 providing more inclusive, accessible services to keep citizens healthy at a lower cost. Listening builds trust: Theresa Yeung 30 An important part of what Arup University has been doing is implementing a learning culture across Arup, which helps drive our business forward and continue to innovate. In this issue, you Foresight and innovation will read about how our training and entrepreneurship programmes encourage Arupians to take Everything you know about healthcare 34 ownership of their learning journey and come up with innovative solutions that work. is about to change Last but never the least, you will read interviews with Raul Manlapig, Director and Head of Competitions drive corporate entrepreneurship 36 Arup Manila, and Theresa Yeung, Director and Head of Arup’s East Asia Planning Team, in which they explain the keys to success of leadership. We hope you will find this issue to be informative and insightful. Research Integrating fire engineering data into 38 interactive platform FIRST is a publication produced by East Asia Arup University (AU) for our clients and partners, exploring design, innovation and technical solutions for the built environment. Structural health monitoring of Stonecutters Bridge 40 It takes its name from the unique model of AU: Foresight, Innovation, Research, Sharing, and Training. Sharing and training If you have any thoughts, questions or comments, we would love to hear back from you KM experts discuss post-COVID innovation 42 at [email protected]. at annual AKIF Learn smart, work smart! 44

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Designing and building hospitals is among Cutting through complexity the most complex types of projects today. The project manager ought to take into consideration complicated building components and systems, Managing the design and build contract for the CUHK Medical Centre diverse stakeholders’ needs, healthcare technology (CUHKMC) requires a systematic and humane approach that accounts for and equipment, specialised functions, different financing methods, as well as building codes and every detail. regulations. All of these complexities require meticulous planning in the early stage while maintaining meaningful, effective communications with all stakeholders during the project’s lifecycle. With the successful delivery of CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) as the Project Management Consultant (PMC), Arup demonstrated its competences in healthcare facility design and build project management in terms of time management, cost control, design quality control and stakeholder communication.

Project objectives Apart from building a modern hospital designed with optimal operational flow, patient comfort and safety in mind, the project is also meant to provide an innovative, conducive clinical training environment for medical students of the CUHK. Smart technologies were also deployed to provide About CUHKMC affordable healthcare services to the wider The state-of-the-art private teaching hospital, wholly owned by the Chinese community while meeting stringent regulatory, University of Hong Kong (CUHK), hygiene and safety requirements. provides 516 in-patient beds, 90 day places, 28 operating rooms, 49 Challenges consultation rooms and 16 special medical centres. It comprises 14 storeys with a The timely completion of the project is the primary total CFA of about 100,000 square metres. measure of the project’s success. Many factors The hospital aims to bridge the gap contributed to the complexity of the CUHKMC between Hong Kong’s private and public project. Therefore, we formulated a systematic healthcare services by offering quality healthcare at affordable, transparent project management approach to account for the packaged prices. This hospital is the intricacies and risks, both known and unknown. first smart hospital in Hong Kong and commenced operations in Q1 2021. Design and build procurement route Due to the tight schedule, the client had decided to procure a design and build (D&B) contractor. Since D&B contracts are not commonly used in Hong Kong for private projects, it was a challenge to finalise the procurement approach which best fits this new private teaching hospital. Client: CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) Meeting project deadlines amid crises The restrictions of the Land Lease issued by the Arup’s scope of service: Project management Lands Department and limited funding meant that timely completion within the budget became one of

4 5 BACK TO CONTENTS FIRST | Technical Solutions the key objectives of the client. The social unrest layout design stage, only five key executives were In the tendering exercise, invited tenderers were that broke out in 2019 and the pandemic throughout involved in the discussion process, so that the assessed by their technical competence and 2020 inevitably caused disruptions to construction process was relatively less complicated and the commercial capability at a specific ratio, so that activity. time taken from the start to sign-off by the client the D&B contractor would be selected based on was just two months. their technical experience and track records, rather than the lowest price, which often results in low Diverse stakeholders’ needs In the detailed (1:50) layout design stage, as quality of work, claims and time overruns. As the hospital was designed to suit the operational many as 80 senior staff members from across 20 needs of different clinical and non-clinical departments were involved. To ensure effective departments, the number of end-users with influence communication within a limited time frame, we Effective time and cost management on the design was much more than for other typical presented the drawings produced by the contractor Effective time management ensures the timely facilities. At the CUHKMC, 20 departments with in departmental meetings with the help of visual completion of the project and is one of the most over 80 end-users had to be involved in the design aids, 2D plans, 3D modelling, etc to communicate important factors in hospital projects. After development. A detailed workflow and schedule abstract design ideas and visualise complex learning from the client that the hospital was were required and agreed on with the end-users in dimensions more effectively. In total, we arranged scheduled to open by the end of 2020 (which was order to manage the interfaces at the onset of design about 160 User Related Design Meetings during pushed back to Q1 2021 due to the social unrest stage. the second phase of stakeholder engagement. in 2019 and the pandemic in 2020), we set out a realistic master programme of activities in a short period of time, including the key milestones Outcomes Selection of pre-qualified contractors in two stages for progress tracking. We informed the client A transparent and fair tendering process was Meaningful stakeholder engagement of whether the project was ahead of or behind the topmost concern. Since the costs incurred in For a hospital project that requires the input of schedule on a monthly basis and recommended bidding for a D&B tender may be prohibitive to numerous end-users in the design development, measures to mitigate time-cost overruns. the workflow, timeline and schedule were set out candidates, selection of prequalified contractors and agreed on with all stakeholders from the very was carried out in two stages. The first stage Cost includes the processes involved in planning, beginning throughout the entire design development involved sending an Expression of Interest (EoI) estimating, budgeting, financing, funding, process. to all qualified building contractors. The second managing and controlling costs so that the project stage comprised a detailed technical evaluation, can be completed within the approved budget. including interviews, of all tenders who have Adding to the above-mentioned factors, change To ensure meaningful engagement of all passed Stage 1 screening. management was also a parameter in the project’s stakeholders, we implemented a comprehensive, success. Throughout the project, we collaborated multi-level approach. In the schematic (1:200) with the QS consultant to provide a monthly snapshot of the cost situation to the client. This Arup worked closely with the D&B contractor on a “partnering” not only included the current costs but also the relationship to resolve site issues. cashflow and projected final costs based on the A homely and healing estimate tracked by Arup’s change management that agreements would be executed successfully by environment is provided system and the variation co-ordination meeting establishing guidelines for co-operations accepted in the hospital by chaired by Arup. by all. employing finishes and lighting in warm The change management system was approved colours, together with by the client’s Building Committee. The system Arup’s added value some feature decoration ensured material changes, which were generally Medical equipment planning, procurement and landscaping. initiated by the client, are managed effectively. and installation For variations with quotations submitted by the Since the CUHKMC is a new smart, private and contractor, Arup would review the details with the teaching hospital, it involves lots of medical contractor to understand the intention, followed by equipment to move-in, testing and commissioning a fair assessment based on the project progress in as well as licensing prior to putting the hospital into order to identify ways to minimise the impact on operation. To ensure this part of works proceeded the contractor and the extra cost incurred. smoothly, we worked directly with the clinical staff and medical equipment vendors to understand Partnering reduces conflicts and costs their functions and specifications and ensure the We worked closely with the D&B contractor on equipment was integrated in a way that optimises a “partnering” relationship to resolve site issues. the best patient care possible, efficient healthcare With common goals, this approach helped ensure delivery and facility performance.

6 7 BACK TO CONTENTS FIRST | Technical Solutions In one instance, our responsive action to resolve an For example, we facilitated the design of a Expertise in hospital project management issue arising from the potential duplication of fit-out data centre with sufficient IT rack space and For the CUHKMC project, we employed a work between medical equipment vendors and the infrastructure to enable the deployment of smart systematic approach to design management, D&B contractor not only saved duplicative costs technologies. The entire complex is covered with procurement, contractual arrangement, cost for the client but also enhanced the quality of the perfect Wi-Fi and 5G coverage in operating theatres control and construction management. This drove final deliverable and reduced potential construction for real-time monitoring and delivering continual the project to a successful outcome, which was waste. treatment information with the deployment of completed according to the approved plan, within Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable devices. To ensure that the medical equipment would the client’s approved budget, quality and safety function properly when hospital operations requirements. commence, the equipment delivery, installation and Protection of water sensitive areas For us, being a responsible project manager is testing and commissioning (T&C) schedule was In order to prevent damages to the expensive and not just about delivering a capital project on planned well in advance and closely co-ordinated delicate equipment typical of a smart hospital, time, up to the quality and within budget. Equally with the D&B contractor. as well as to reduce the risk of contamination to important is that we communicated with the client the clean/sterilised areas due to water dripping or and stakeholders on a structural level so that we leakage from the overhead pipework, Arup led Building of a network-based smart hospital understood how operations would be implemented the client and the D&B contractor in undertaking To enhance the safety, quality and efficiency of into the facility and the purpose it would serve. “Arup’s responsive, a thorough review of the routing of water supply healthcare services, certain smart technologies and pipes and drainage pipes during the design stage. third-party logistics for pharmaceutical and medical proactive and By doing so, we identified the water sensitive areas consumables were adopted for the operation of and then reviewed the current layout and checked if the CUHKMC. As some of the technologies and adaptable approach in there were any water supply pipes or drainage pipes methods were first to be deployed in the hospital running overhead within these areas. this highly complex industry in Hong Kong, Arup worked closely with the CUHKMC and its vendors to define the design project is key factor in requirements in the building provisions and to align the new systems with the operational needs. ensuring the hospital meets our goal in providing quality healthcare services and training facility to the healthcare professional.”

Dr Hong FUNG Chief Executive Officer The client, Arup and contractor teams (photo taken in the main CUHK Medical Centre Limited entrance lobby).

Relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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roof and walls pull in the sky and surrounding Modelling the complex structure Chapel of Sound landscape, building on a sense of place for the Due to the geometric complexity of the structure, concert hall, as well as the sounds of nature; light advanced digital design technology was adopted at and rain, bird song and the chirp of insects gently fill the early design stage. Arup’s structural engineers Located in a remote valley next to a segment of the Great Wall, this the chapel. created a parametric model for the structure, carried boulder-shaped concrete structure contains a semi-outdoor amphitheatre. The interior shape was inspired by the contours out topology optmisation to find the efficient of shells, wooden instruments and the human ear. structural layout and also rationalised the surface The geometry and texture of the ambitious structure is engineered Through digital optimisation, the acoustic properties undulating pattern to minimise the panel numbers of with advanced computational technology to create excellent acoustics are tweaked to produce the best possible sound formwork. and thermal comfort. Aggregate from local rock was used to minimise quality. The openings of the building are placed In the beginning, the architect provided a 3D consumption in material transportation. strategically to avoid unwanted reverberations while scanned file of the handcraft model. Through simultaneously allowing in natural sounds and parametric modelling we created the smooth views. The building adopts an inverted umbrella structure surface, developed a double-shell structure structure, which touches the ground with the and continued fine-tuning the design until all details smallest “footprint”, minimising the impact on the in a full 3D design environment, including all rebars surrounding natural environment. and MEP pipes/routes, were worked out. We made several adjustments to the geometry to achieve the optimal structural behaviour as well as acoustic performance. The undulating surface with the sedimentary layers were also fine-tuned to reduce the use of formwork. The shape of the inner shell was designed based on acoustic principles. The stepped hard surface reflects sound as acoustic scattering panels, while the openings absorbs sound to control the space reverberation. The carefully planned openings on the top of the inner shell and the wall provide views of the sky and the surrounding valley while introducing the subtle sounds of nature to the amphitheatre and

Client: Chapel of Sound sits in a rocky valley at the foot of Jinshanling Great Aranya, China Wall near the northern boundary of Beijing municipality. It was a pilot project that aims to revitalise this remote mountainous region. Architect: OPEN Architecture Arup was engaged as the structural and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers, working closely with the architect OPEN Arup’s scope of services: Architecture and the lighting and theatre consultants during the design Structural and MEP engineering stage, as well as the construction manager and other contractors during the construction stage. Designed to emulate the irregularities of a natural rock formation, the spectacular Chapel of Sound is a boulder-shaped concert hall that features a 790-square metre semi-outdoor amphitheatre, an outdoor stage, viewing platforms and supporting spaces. The structure is made of concrete mixed with an aggregate of crushed local, mineral-rich rocks, shaped acoustically for music performances. Openings in the

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Handcraft + 3D scanning Rhino + Grasshopper 2D drawings

Outer shell structure Fin walls between inner and outer shells Contractor

Essential to the success of the project was Arup’s facilitative role in streamlining communications and co-ordination of works among different project team members.

During design and construction preparation, the model was used to assess the constructability and costs of different options, predict the building Inner shell structure Floorplates quality and safety hazards that might occur during the construction phase. As part of our pre-construction testing, we selected aggregates Balancing passive design and thermal comfort Facilitating collaboration from locally mined mineral-rich rock materials Respect for nature is displayed not only in the Essential to the success of the project was Arup’s for concrete block tests and studied the colour and project’s unique relationship with its environment, facilitative role as virtual design and construction strength of the concrete to be used. but also its efforts in sustainability. Another aim of (VDC) modeller to streamline workflows among During construction, we provided the construction the project was to employ passive design strategies different project team members. After importing manager with the co-ordinates of all formwork to adapt to the continental climate of Beijing, where the architect’s 3D scanned handcraft model into the panels, and the co-ordinates of the nodes of all steel the natural and environmental conditions can be software platform (Grasshopper and Rhino 3D), we bars, totalling 11,350, that form the rebar skeleton © OPEN extreme. The project’s hilly environment further merged structural engineering and digital input from of the inner and outer shells, complemented requires an architecture oriented towards thermal the building physics, acoustics, lighting engineers Arup provided the construction manager with the co-ordinates by their laid-flat 2D drawings, to guide the of the nodes of all steel bars and their 2D drawings. comfort and passive sustainability. and parametric modelling and then produced 2D on-site processing, binding and installation of construction drawings. Therefore, we performed a computational fluid steel bars as well as to improve the accuracy of The finished fair- dynamics (CFD) analysis to optimise natural The VDC model was also used to co-ordinate formwork measurements. Last but not the least, faced concrete ventilation performance and advised on the creation these processes with the MEP systems to ensure 3D printed models of different sizes were created of the outdoor stage resembles a of openings for cross-ventilation. A structural all system pathways and structural penetrations to help the construction manager understand the “frozen” flowing temperature field analysis confirms that the were designed prior to on-site construction. For different feasible construction methods and their curtain. temperature of the concert hall will not be too high example, not only did we provide laid-flat drawings implications. in summer without air conditioning. Since the large for all rebars to facilitate the rebar fabrication and opening atop the structure brings not only sunlight fixing, all rebars and MEP pipes/routes were also Contributing to UN SDGs but also water when it rains, we also designed a modelled in 3D while the final model was delivered Chapel of Sound is a pilot project that aims to © Zaiye Studio sophisticated drainage system to drain rainwater to the contractors, too. This collaborative workflow revitalise this mountainous region and boost the away. significantly reduced the resources and costs local economy by bringing in tourists and even required in the design stage. residents, ultimately narrowing the income gap Relevant United Nations Sustainable between those living in cities and this rural region. Development Goals (SDGs) Arup performed a Performing music also provides the potential to computational fluid attain social and emotional wellbeing. dynamics (CFD) analysis to optimise With sustainability in mind, the project makes natural ventilation use of locally sourced materials and crushed performance and local rocks and adopts a passive design, with a advised on the structure designed to minimise the impact on the creation of openings for cross-ventilation. surrounding environment. The timber formwork was also collected and recycled by a local furniture workshop. These benefits and achievements are in alignment with these UN SDGs.

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Arup delivers CCGT power plant for CLP Black Point Power Station’s additional gas-fired generation unit (D1 project)

The key feature of a CCGT is its combined cycle dual turbine design, consisting of a gas turbine and a steam turbine. Natural gas is burned in the gas turbine to generate electricity.

inlet, diversion chamber, pump station, outfall, access shafts and pipes/culverts linking the whole system together. Since Arup was responsible for all aspects of engineering and architecture, a holistic design was formulated to balance competing Located in the New Territories of Hong Kong, Black Point Power Station demands from different (BPPS), 70% owned and operated by CLP, is one of the world’s largest disciplines to deliver a project that has a value larger than the gas-fired combined-cycle power stations with ultra-low-sulphur diesel as sum of individual contributions. backup fuel source. The new 550MW unit expands BPPS’ overall generation capacity and features a state-of- Client: Arup was appointed by CLP as CLP requested a building that the-art CCGT configuration that The major above-ground structures include the turbine hall and electrical annexe, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited the Owner’s Engineer for the would not only deliver functional provides an efficiency of around heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), stack, transformers, pipe/cable bridges and (CLP) design of a new combined cycle requirements but also would 60%, higher than that of the associated ancillary buildings and tanks. Arup’s scope of services: gas turbine (CCGT) generating present its brand and identity. existing gas-fired units. Architectural, landscape, unit at BPPS. The additional This resulted in an industrial and higher fuel efficiency without BIM was used to pre-identify The key feature of a CCGT is civil, structural, geotechnical, gas-fired generation unit is an building that incorporates a using additional fuel. clashes between the various building services and BEAM Pro its combined cycle dual turbine advanced design from Siemens, variety of facade materials to elements within the turbine certification consultancy; also design, consisting of a gas The two main civil works which was responsible for create an interesting mix of hall, as well as clashes between served as statutory agents for turbine and a steam turbine. First, components are the power island delivering the basic design of corporate colours and textures. the multiple embeds and heavy Buildings Department submissions natural gas is burned in the gas (PI) and a cooling water (CW) and site supervision. the site and building layouts to reinforcement of the turbine table The major above-ground turbine to generate electricity. system just less than 1km in accommodate the generating foundation. structures include the turbine During the process, the heat length. The approx 100m by 200m plant. Arup took this generic hall and electrical annexe, exhausted from the gas turbine PI contains a turbine hall, which input and refined it based heat recovery steam generator is captured and transported to houses most of the equipment on Hong Kong’s statutory (HRSG), stack, transformers, heat up water in the HRSG. As including gas and steam turbines, requirements, CLP’s architectural pipe/cable bridges and associated a result, steam is produced to generator and main control and technical aspirations and a ancillary buildings and tanks. drive the steam turbine for power unit, while the rest of the area is desire to shape a better world Below ground is the cooling generation. The combined cycle taken up by the HRSG and other through enhancing efficiency and water (CW) system comprising design allows for greater output supporting systems. utility.

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Power island’s steel specified along with moment running from the condenser at the structures connections of the columns to PI and out to existing sea outfall The most iconic structures are the roof truss rafters to provide via an inverted siphon discharge the turbine hall, HRSG and additional stiffness under wind section of the CW system. stack as these are the most loads. Differential movements Roughly half of the Bonna pipes visible structures on site. The caused by unbalanced wind and were installed by pipe jacking turbine hall is a braced steel settlements/rotations resulting method and the rest by cut and framed building measuring from pile shortening were both cover. important contributors of the approximately 60m by 60m on Originally, a total of four launch/ deflection cases. plan and 35m high. The turbine retrieval shafts were proposed hall houses the gas and steam with shorter straight drives turbines, generator, switch gear CW system but to compress the tunnelling and electrical annexe. The intake of the new CW programme this was optimised The key functions of the turbine system was created by to three shafts together with hall building are sheltering the demolishing and re-building part a ~400m length curved pipe machinery, allowing access via of the existing supplementary jacking alignment. This has set internal platforms and providing intake culverts to form a branch a record for the largest diameter connection to the proposed jacked pipes in Hong Kong while support to MEP and maintenance From the diversion chamber onwards, an entirely new below-ground system was installed, which required deep excavation in cranes of various ratings from pumping station. also fulfilling a curved alignment. difficult ground. 2.5 tonnes all the way up to 500 As the works were located within The shafts were formed by pipe tonnes. The requirements of the a seawall made up of rock fill, piles to around 30m depth to locations for tunnel boring Arup’s value and results the BD approvals for the many overhead cranes drive most of grouting to achieve a traditional avoid tunnelling through the machines) of approximately 1kM interfacing packages. This was the design criteria for the steel Arup was employed for a dry excavation scheme was deep rock fill layers formed of 2.6m diameter pipes installed further complicated by the framed building. full structural, geotechnical, highly risky. An innovative during reclamation works back with a mix of pipe jacking and MEP, sustainability, project BD’s request to submit some The deflections must meet much underwater excavation lateral in the early 1990s. Advanced open cut and an outfall culvert. management and architectural of the larger equipment such as stricter criteria than typical support scheme with precast precautionary grouting was the HRSG while the overseas While all elements posed service by CLP and collaborated buildings to ensure that the concrete units was therefore carried out ahead of the pipe designers are not familiar with technical challenges, the most closely with the contractor to crane is able to operate without designed and constructed to form piling works to control the the local BD system. difficult element was the provide a highly co-ordinated undue wear or even failure the diversion chamber. ground settlement induced by diversion chamber. The diversion and construction optimised Upon completing this project, caused by uneven movements coring in the porous rock fill The CW system is constructed chamber was constructed in design. By responding quickly Arup has successfully delivered, of the crane rails. To achieve layers. of 2.6m internal diameter the rock fill of an existing sea to site issues and maintaining from initial design through to the deflection limits, large depth pressurised steel reinforced wall. The open structure of the good communications with all its commissioning, a new state- fabricated I section columns were cylinder pressure pipes (RCCP) CW system’s civil structures rocks and free flowing ground parties, Arup was able to deliver of-the-art CCGT unit that is The CW system is a key water both meant that forming a an effective design despite the capable of achieving above 60% component of any power station watertight excavation would be significant site and programme efficiency, which is significantly as an enormous supply of cooling very difficult as grout would be constraints associated with higher than existing gas-fired water is required for waste heat washed away before setting. working on a functioning power units at BPPS, and contributing to rejection. The D1 project shares station. further emissions reduction and To overcome this construction an inlet with the existing CW Moreover, due to the project’s de-carbonisation in Hong Kong. system, with a diversion chamber issue, a precast scheme for the diversion chamber was developed nature, a lot of the design installed just before the existing packages involve elements pump station to allow water to to be installed underwater. The precast option was further refined of works that are atypical to be extracted for use in the new the Hong Kong Buildings system. using the contractor’s input to select suitable weight limits and Department (BD). The project From the diversion chamber materials. An 800-tonne capacity team worked hard to secure onwards an entirely new below- barge mounted crane was ground system was installed selected to reduce the number of Relevant which required deep excavation elements required to only four, United Nations in difficult ground conditions with a maximum element weight Sustainable to provide a pump station, of 420 tonnes. Development The turbine hall is a braced steel framed building measuring approximately 60m by three access shafts (which also Goals (SDGs) 60m on plan and 35m high. provided launching/retrieval

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The use of seismic isolation reduced the earthquake forces used in the design of the superstructure by a factor of 3. © Rönesans Holding © Rönesans Holding

Designing a seismically resilient As the structural engineer for the project, Arup ensured the seismic resilience of the large-scale hospital in Turkey hospital, which is located near the North Anatolian fault in an area that has suffered highly destructive earthquakes in the past. As one of the world’s most populous cities, Istanbul saw the need to expand their healthcare offerings with a new large-scale hospital to serve Meeting ASCE 41 performance objective its growing population. In addition to providing world-class healthcare The engineering behind the seismically resilient hospital was no small feat – it involved evaluation services, the hospital needed to be seismically secure, as Istanbul is of hundreds of structural configurations, including located near the North Anatolian fault and has suffered highly destructive multiple seismic isolation schemes and concrete wall layouts. By utilising digital tools and cloud earthquakes in the past. computing, Arup was able to make the analysis of © Rönesans Holding the large-scale structure possible while significantly The hospital is the largest base-isolated building in the world, improving the efficiency of the design process. By featuring more than 2,000 seismic isolators. Client: Working with Rönesans Holding, currently operating in the roles conducting the rapid seismic isolation and structural Rönesans Holding of main contractor and investor in 28 countries around the globe optioneering studies at the outset of the project, Arup’s scope of services: and ranked 33rd in ENR’s list of the world’s largest construction Arup was able to complete the design of the hospital Structural engineering and seismic companies, Arup designed Başakşehir Pine and Sakura City Hospital. in less than a year. Harnessing the power of cloud computing design Opened in May 2020, the hospital was jointly built by Rönesans Holding and Sojitz Corporation, a Japanese investment and trade The hospital is designed to meet the ASCE 41 The seismic design for a building of this scale corporation, using a Public-Private Partnership (P3) model. The ‘Immediate Occupancy’ seismic performance required far more complicated analytical modelling hospital is the largest base-isolated building in the world, and features objective under a very rare earthquake event. To than would normally be the case. These models more than 2,000 seismic isolators, as well as one million square metres achieve the enhanced seismic performance criteria typically require stronger computing power and of construction area. of the design, Başakşehir Pine and Sakura City data processing capacity and, possibly, convergence Hospital’s structure is supported by 2,068 triple- issues. Therefore, Arup utilised cloud computing to Başakşehir Pine and Sakura City Hospital features three hospital friction-pendulum (TFP) isolators, which can run several analyses simultaneously to swiftly move towers, six clinic buildings, and five auxiliary facility buildings that displace up to 700mm in a seismic event, allowing this project forward while achieving substantial cost provide 2,682 beds divided between the main hospital, psychiatric energy to be dissipated and reducing damage to the savings with optimisation methodologies. hospital, and the physical treatment and rehabilitation facility. superstructure.

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The use of cloud computing and proprietary digital wall optimisation, as well as to provide the client tools not only made the analysis of this large- with a straightforward way to gain insight into the scale structure possible, but also significantly ongoing optimisation studies. improved the efficiency of the design process. By With the Arup Optioneering interface, analysis conducting the rapid seismic isolation and structural results for the 180 models were compared. Based optioneering studies at the outset of the project, on the optimisation constraints set at the beginning Arup was able to complete the design of the hospital of the study, wall concrete volume varied from in less than a year. 62,000m3 to 72,000m3s. The corresponding fixed From the client’s perspective, these benefits based period of the structure was observed to be translated into actual cost savings of more than varying depending on the solution selected. The US$30 million, including the savings from the design team selected solution number 151, with a optimised volume of concrete used in the shear wall concrete volume of 66,005m3 and a fixed based walls after a comprehensive analysis of wall period of 1.73 seconds. configuration options during the design process. We The final design ensures that the hospital can also reduced documentation time by up to 30% by remain operational, even for functions as delicate as creating tools and processes to take inforion directly surgeries, after a Maximum Considered earthquake, from engineering to the documentation model, an event so rare that it is expected to occur only bypassing the mark-up phase. once in approxiely 2,500 years.

© Rönesans Holding Arup Optioneering The hospital needed to be seismically secure, as Istanbul is located near the North Anatolian fault and has suffered highly destructive The Arup Optioneering application was used to Reference: earthquakes in the past. provide structural engineers with the ability to ASCE Source Magazine - https://source.asce.org/performance-based- seamlessly iterate and visualise analysis for concrete seismic-design-succeeds-in-turkey To design the building, the engineering team Achieving substantial time and cost savings developed and utilised cloud-based structural The design team employed optimisation analysis and data processing procedures. These methodologies to minimise construction costs and to procedures enabled the team to autoe structural improve floor plan efficiency. Arup conducted a wall optimisation processes and perform non-linear time optimisation study in which a total of 180 different history analysis of multiple structural schemes. The wall thickness configurations were evaluated. nonlinear time history analyses were performed Performance results of each configuration and the using LS-DYNA software. associated concrete quantities were shared with Over the past decade, Arup has developed a the client via the Arup Optioneering platform. The workflow for LS-DYNA analyses that features intuitive interface allowed the client to be engaged autoed model generation, multiple concurrent in the engineering design and to leverage this analyses, and postprocessing via cloud computing. inforion as part of their procurement strategy and With a cloud-based workflow, it is possible to process. run large suites of analyses in parallel, saving a To further help the client decide on the most significant amount of time. LS-DYNA has a large feasible isolator type for the project, Arup ran a full The Arup Optioneering web application was used for concrete wall optimisation. library of erial models that accurately capture building performance evaluation using non-linear the nonlinear behaviour of reinforced-concrete time history analyses on six different isolation elements. schemes. Through traditional means of analysis The hospital’s concrete walls were modelled using and post-processing, this process would have taken approxiely six to seven months. However, by composite layered shell elements available in LS- Relevant United Nations DYNA, using Concrete EC2, which is a concrete leveraging digital technology and cloud computing, Sustainable Development erial model developed by Arup. The concrete Arup was able to go beyond standard computational Goals (SDGs) walls, coupling beams, and isolators were modelled limits and finish this evaluation within two months. inelastically. The hospital’s gravity system as well as This enabled the client to choose the most optimum the isolation plane elements — concrete beams tying isolation scheme based on performance, cost, and the isolators together and the concrete pedestals — schedule. were modelled as elastic elements. Detailed modal analysis results for one of the 180 models on the cloud platform.

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The objective of the master plan is to reduce traffic congestion and pollution through an increase in public transport mode share to 35-45% of all trips and a reduction in the private transport mode share by 30%. A policy to ban motorbikes by 2030 is also being considered.

Scope of study Against this backdrop, the World Bank commissioned Arup in 2019 to carry out an accessibility analysis on solutions to restructure the existing bus network to complement the BRT and rapid transit corridors, therefore providing an efficient, seamless feeder system and transfer experience for commuters. To find out how rail and bus operators can work better together to improve the people-moving performance of multi-modal transport systems in high-demand corridors, Arup identified and carried out three major tasks in this study, including a network-level accessibility analysis, determination of highest-priority corridors, and development of bus route optimisation/reorganisation scenarios.

Network-level accessibility analysis Arup’s transport experts from Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Sydney and Melbourne offices developed comprehensive guidelines to formulate a set of bus network options to complement the new metro lines and improve network efficiency and accessibility.

Traffic in Hanoi, Vietnam We also developed a cutting-edge analytical tool for the network-level accessibility analysis – each of the options was tested to determine the optimal feeder bus network, as well as to prioritise future metro rail corridors. GPS data from buses, actual schedules, Contributing towards Hanoi’s Background and arrival times of buses, together with the latest For rapidly developing countries like Vietnam, population and job information, provide insight into seamless mobility never has the need for improved transportation been accessibility levels in the city. more apparent. As urban population continues to The basis for the accessibility analysis is multi- grow, railway is considered to be the most efficient modal travel time (including walk, wait, ride, solution to meet the demand from commuters, transfer, etc) from one’s home to a specific location adding a plethora of social and economic benefits, (including job centres, hospitals, and schools) or Client: Key facts The World Bank such as alleviating road congestion, promoting job vice versa. The yardstick used is often “the number Only 10% of Hanoi’s 7.7 million residents use public transport, whereas 70% of opportunities, and lesser impact on the environment. people use motorbikes, resulting in massive congestion issues and delays to buses. of jobs accessible within XX minutes” or “the Arup’s scope of service: population within XX minutes of a hospital”. Transport consulting The World Bank and others are tackling this by funding new Bus Rapid Transit As part of the country’s 2030 Transport Master Plan, (BRT) and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines. Integration with the bus network is Hanoi’s transport authorities plan to build eight The map shows the population accessible in 2020 fundamental to achieving 35% public transport mode share by 2030. urban rail corridors, which will amount to 318km in assuming implementation of BRT-1, MRT-2A and length, and a suburban rail line, as well as 12 BRT MRT-3. Green areas are more accessible to residents corridors (totalling 44km in length) and 3 monorail and may indicate better locations for job centres and corridors (totalling 205km in length). higher density business parks.

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benefits from reduced congestion Hanoi 2020 - Base - PM – Safer and healthier residents/workers Access to population (60 mins) from less driving and accidents

We compared scenarios A and B developed for 2020 and 2030 respectively, including a Business as Usual (BAU) scenario and optimised schemes for the existing public bus network considering access to jobs/population in the city, provision of 2020B Scenario 2030B Scenario an effective feeder system to the new BRT corridor, the impending initiation of several urban rail lines by these time periods, as well as implications on transport systems, which are recommended, will including real-time GPS data, land-use information, Pop accessible within 60 mins operating costs and vehicle requirements. benefit the patron and system. For the passenger, and public transport locations. If proven successful it makes it easier to use the entire transport system in Vietnam, our approach could be reapplied to other 10,000 - 460,000 460,000 - 1,110,000 Overall findings by simplifying the way the customer pays to use Southeast Asian cities that face similar transport and 1,110,000 - 1,710,000 those services or allows easy switching or transfer congestion issues. After a comprehensive analysis, the “B” scenarios 1,710,000 - 2,310,000 between modes. Discounted fares or free transfers are concluded as the best means of integrating Having said that, several challenges were faced should also be offered for bus-to-bus and bus-to-rail Accessibility analysis the bus network with the rail network to create a during the data collection process, such as limited interchanges. seamless and integrated public transport system availability of bus operating/performance data, for Hanoi. lack of electronic ticketing system that tracks Determination of highest priority corridors Planning people’s movements, outdated master planning In Scenarios B, feeder and spine choice of 15 The second task aims to determine the highest To understand loading and establish headways, assumptions and land-use forecasts, etc. Therefore, minutes is deemed to be reasonable in order to priority corridor(s) for new mass transit service comprehensive on/off surveys of routes should be recommendations were made using the best provide “frequent service”. And since minimising investment. The 2030 Transport Master Plan performed, in which mobile data can be collected, available information provided, complemented duplication on spines and targeted truncation can identified nearly 20 corridors that could be eligible aggregated and analysed to understand travel by surveys, workshops, and our professional allow more frequent service on feeders, improve to be selected as the highest priority corridor for patterns of bus passengers and the public. Metrics judgement. mass transit service by this World Bank Study. accessibility and system efficiency, long-distance, or standards should be established to gauge the Although there are several crucial challenges ahead After analyses of on-site surveys and accessibility direct routing is considered to be desirable performance of different services (i.e. strong/weak for Hanoi, this study that aims to identify high- conditions, we recommended at preferred transit for riders. However, such routes may perform performers) and create route/service improvement priority mass transit corridors and to develop a bus mode (i.e. BRT vs Light Metro) for each of the high- poorly while contributing to congestion. Targeted framework. GPS data can be used to assess the bus restructuring plan for 2020 and 2030 represents a priority corridors (including different phases). truncations should occur on key spines and future service performance, such as speed, reliability, etc. MRT corridors in 2020 (i.e. MRT-1/MRT-5), positive step for Hanoi in achieving its mobility accompanied by service increases. vision and public transport mode share goals. Development of bus routes optimisation/ Physical reorganisation scenarios Service increases must be carefully considered. The development of improved integrated intermodal The third task includes case studies on the past bus For 2020B, service increases for all rail feeders systems can result in a higher quality of service and Relevant United Nations Sustainable route restructuring and optimisation works carried spines may be too extensive, resulting in net passenger satisfaction. Better phyical integration of Development Goals (SDGs) out by Seoul, Dublin, and Ho Chi Minh City. Based increase in Revenue Vehicle Hour (RVH). As a bus stops and rail stations with effective wayfinding on these findings, the current performance of the result, flexibility should be allowed when increasing will allow for convenient intermodal transfers. Bus bus system in Hanoi and the impending opening of service (possibly targeting high-performing routes priority measures on spine corridors (i.e. bus lanes, various rail lines to meet the 2030 Master Plan, Arup instead of low-performing ones) to reduce RVH. signal priority, etc.) are also recommended to set the defined the vision for Hanoi’s transport restructuring stage for future rail development. and optimisation plan as “creating an optimised Recommendations public transport system with integrated and seamless Policy Arup’s expertise and the study’s impact rail and bus networks aligning with new mass An integrated transport authority is suggested In this study, Arup developed comprehensive transit corridors in 2020 and 2030”, including the to be established to oversee Hanoi’s public guidelines to formulate a set of bus network options following desired outcomes: transport system, including rail and bus services, to complement the new Metro lines and improve – Seamless transfers between rail and bus which should be held responsible for service co- network efficiency and accessibility, ultimately ordinations, schedules, fares and facilities. The improving the commuter experience with expanded – Greater use of public transport and coverage versus productivity trade-off is something use of sustainable transport modes. We employed improved system performance that the transport authority should pay attention an innovative quantitative methodology to measure – Increased productivity and economic to. Integrating fare payments across various the efficacy of the bus network, analysing variables

24 25 BACK TO CONTENTS FIRST | Profile Strategic leader Raul Manlapig

Raul Manlapig is the Director Arup’s reputation attracts who heads our Manila Office. top talent He started working for Arup in During his childhood, Raul 1995 as a Structural Engineer and found himself fascinated with assumed leadership of the office how things were built. Armed in the early 2000s. The office has with drafting technology grown from a purely buildings knowledge earned during high practice into a multi-disciplinary school, he pursued a civil practice delivering projects engineering degree. Working as mostly in the Philippines, while a draughtsman while earning his Arup Manila office celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2017. also providing support to other degree, he started developing an Arup offices in several regions. interest in structural engineering Raul ensures that he has the and the idea of collaborating on their technical foundations takes pride in being able to grow right talent mix and resources to with architects and engineers in to excel in project planning, the Manila office from a mostly deliver these projects. designing buildings with a sense implementation and delivery, but building structures practice to He marked a new milestone in of purpose. also in areas that are essential an office that can now serve the infrastructure, building and his career when he was appointed “I had always wanted to be in an for managing a business, such consulting sectors. as a member of the Arup East integrated design environment. In as business acumen, financial Asia Board in 2019. “I feel that 1995, I applied for a job through literacy, people and client it’s more like a celebration of a blind recruitment advert. When relationship management, in “It took a great my career in Arup for more I realised that it was Arup, I order to sustain the organisation. than 25 years by being part of didn’t care about the salary. I just “Nowadays in Arup, I spend deal of time and the Board. This actually gives wanted to work for Arup because nearly 80% of my time managing effort because the me an opportunity to represent of its reputation. I had been a the business instead of doing Philippines had gone the Southeast Asia region and big fan of Arup’s work for many technical work. Since clients bring to the board a better years before joining.” know Arup as an integrated, through a turbulent perspective of what is happening multi-disciplinary consultant, economy brought in this rapidly growing regional Then, Raul began experiencing the One Arup approach to project you need to be technically adept about by a lot of market.” with a wide range of disciplines. delivery seeing first-hand how it natural disasters and resulted in better outcomes for In many instances, I have to be the projects. He describes Arup’s able to confidently talk about political turmoil over positive environment as open strategies to deliver complex the years, but I’m with mutual trust, so that ideas projects, talk about geotechnical are welcomed and exchanged issues, building services, water, glad that we were freely at any point in a project. energy and so on, even though resilient enough to “It’s my aspiration to play a part in the country’s my experience is that of a sustainable urban development process, especially the structural engineer.” wade through it and Essential entrepreneurial implementation of efficient urban transport systems and skills for engineers Managing a business is a grow.” initiatives to build smart and resilient cities that will As he climbed up the career challenge but the ultimate reward ladder, he found his way into is seeing the fruition of your improve the quality of life of our citizens.” managing the office and growing work. One has to be patient and

its business. Engineer-turned persevering because growth Raul Manlapig, leaders not only have to draw does not happen overnight. He Director, Arup Manila

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Career highlights Leadership journey “Apart from ensuring that we have the right As expected, Raul’s initial talent mix and capacity to serve certain sectors, leadership roles were associated with his functional expertise. He we also have to look for other markets and was good at developing action clients which we can grow with in the long plans and schedules to complete engineering projects while run while having a positive impact on the dealing and managing groups of environment and its communities.” Grand Hyatt Metrocenter technicians and engineers. Located in the Business District of Taguig city “As the head of a small office in the Philippines, the back then, I would say I Grand Hyatt Metrocenter had an authoritative style of “With our recent involvement in Strong project pipeline is the tallest and biggest mixed-use building in management. But I have learned major infrastructure development fuels growth the Philippines. Arup to be more strategic. I now try to plans like those for the Asian Despite the disruptions caused by provided structural, wind © AP Mike Alquinto/ Images focus on the long-term goals and Development Bank (ADB)’s the pandemic, Raul believes the and seismic engineering align those with our vision. I put services for the building. St Francis Shangri-la Place Infrastructure Preparation and country’s strong project pipeline The building employs Located in Mandaluyong City in Metro a lot more trust in our leaders to Innovation Facility (IPIF) 1 and bodes well when the economy Arup’s Damped Outrigger Manila, St Francis Shangri-la Place it manage their teams and I give 3 as well as PPP projects, I think starts to recover from the is the tallest residential building in the System which reduces them as much room as possible we have positioned ourselves wind or earthquake Philippines. This landmark development pandemic. The growth happening induced sway vibrations in comprises two towers, each rising 60 to make their own decisions as very well to take a large chunk of in the ASEAN region, including tall buildings. floors to 217m high and providing a total this gives them the opportunity to this market in the years to come,” the Philippines, is seen to be a of 1,200 units. Arup’s patented damped- learn, grow and develop.” outrigger system was deployed in the he says. contributor to Arup’s own growth project to help reduce the motion of the “It’s my aspiration to play a in the years to come. towers in windy weather and to dissipate Urbanisation requires © Federal Land Inc energy during earthquake events. A total part in the country’s sustainable “Looking ahead, we will of 32 dampers were installed, 16 for each infrastructure upgrades urban development process, continue to help our clients tap of the twin towers. Like other developing countries, especially the implementation of on the numerous infrastructure rapid urbanisation is happening efficient urban transport systems development opportunities in the Philippines as the country’s and initiatives to build smart and in ASEAN together with our economy grows. The Philippines’ resilient cities that will improve strategic partners,” he says. GDP has increased by more than the quality of life of our citizens.” 6% per year since 2012. While investments in the real estate For IPIF 1, all feasibility studies have grown rapidly in the past have been completed. Out of 15 years as well, the country’s the eight potential projects the infrastructure development team was asked to investigate, at lagged. least three of the projects have been found to be feasible. These Therefore, the government is projects have gone through the trying to increase the public review and approval process spending to about 5-7% of its of the National Economic and © Federal Land Inc GDP. With the Build Build Development Authority (NEDA) The Seasons Residences Build programme, policymakers successfully. For IPIF 3, the team This four-tower lifestyle complex is rising in Grand © Marcel Lam Photography have demonstrated a strong will Central Park BGC Taguig. Arup’s offices from Manila, has continued to provide technical San Francisco, London and Hong Kong have collaborated Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to build new infrastructures assistance to the Department of to provide the structural, wind, and seismic engineering The second largest airport in the Philippines has undergone a and improve the existing ones, Transportation, mostly on rail services for the project. substantial transformation to cope with the growth in passenger from highways and bridges to traffic (before the pandemic). Structural timber is used as its projects in and around Metro Arup’s main task was to provide a design that ensures main element for creating the large span roof, exuding earthy railways, ports and airports, in Manila, as well as the Bus Rapid safety, resilience, and cost-effectiveness. Through a material warmth that is rarely seen in other international efforts to upgrade the country’s Transits, ports and commuter rail performance-based design approach, a damped outrigger airports. Arup provided multidisciplinary services including connectivity. in other parts of the country. system with VCD was employed to provide additional aviation planning, airfield engineering design, transport damping for wind and earthquake, reduced the force planning, and bridges, civil, electrical, façade, fire, highways, mechanical and structural engineering. imposed to the tower and allowed the structure to achieve a ductile performance.

28 29 BACK TO CONTENTS FIRST | Profile Listening builds trust Theresa Yeung

Theresa Yeung, Director, East Childhood curiosity with Asia Masterplanning & Urban how communities are built Design Skill Leader and East As a child, we learned to Asia Board member, is head of wonder — and ask questions Arup’s East Asia planning team, about the things around us. leading a group of town planners, Theresa’s natural curiosity urban designers, sustainability during childhood about how The “Land Use Planning for the Closed Area” feasibility study was granted two awards and community engagement communities are put together by the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP) in 2007, during which Theresa was still experts. She is recognised for her compelled her to explore her working as a sub-consultant to Arup before joining the firm in 2008. achievements in masterplanning, neighbourhood. urban design and sustainability. “When I was a few years old, She believes that thoughtful culture that encourages co- More than that, she is a well- I looked around at the public community planning can create operation, rewards creativity and respected urban planner with a housing estate I lived. Why are inclusive, liveable communities, fosters a positive working style focus on community engagement. there public spaces, community where even underprivileged that creates opportunities for all While professional knowledge and centres and amenities? There families can live a high quality individuals. technical skills certainly matter in was a playground nearby, and of life in terms of green space, The very first project she worked the planning profession, achieving my school was just within community places, public on was a consultancy study sustainable city planning requires walking distance. And there transport and local amenities. on enhancement of the Lau the support, commitment and was also a community centre, “That’s the real satisfaction of Fau Shan rural township and involvement of a variety of public where underprivileged kids like being an urban planner.” surrounding areas. Theresa’s and private stakeholders. To engage us could play together.” At that team won a few more contracts the community in the planning time, Theresa did not realise that Joining Arup to build afterwards, including the “Land process, it requires an effective behind every neighbourhood the planning team Use Planning for the Closed communication strategy that there is a planner who plans During the first ten years after Area” feasibility study awarded keeps stakeholders well informed, things out carefully. graduation, she mainly worked as by the Planning Department motivated and keen to participate, Until when Theresa was in town planner in a local consultant (PlanD). Thanks to the trust according to Theresa. Form 5 of secondary school, firm. In around the mid-2000’s, established with the Hong she learned from student career she joined another reputable Kong government, especially talks about urban planning planning consultancy, where she the PlanD, since the Lau Fau as a profession. That time was involved in various planning Shan study, Theresa’s team was she was already interested in studies, local and abroad, as sub- awarded even more contracts as human geography, a branch contractor over the ensuing few the city’s government intended of geography that deals with years. to identify suitable housing development sites to boost humans and their communities, In fact, Theresa had already short-to-long term land supply. and interactions with the worked closely with Arup on a “The skills to communicate effectively with “At that time, we only had a environment. “It’s very much lot of projects as sub-consultant small team, but we were already community members from all walks of life are close to urban planning. That’s before joining the firm. Shortly overwhelmed with a large why I decided to pursue my after the Hong Kong government essential to an urban planner.” amount of work from internal and bachelor’s degree in Geography had announced plans to build external clients. I still remember Theresa Yeung, at The University of Hong Kong, ten major infrastructure projects, Director and Head of Arup’s East Asia Planning Team we worked on the Lau Fau Shan followed by a master’s degree she joined Arup in 2008. The study through the Christmas in Urban Planning at the same reason for joining Arup is that holiday of 2009, and spent the university.” she appreciates the corporate

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Planning turned into Collaborative leader “Listening to my team members and a key business As a leader, Theresa needs to Theresa did not expect planning make sure that team members understanding their concerns and difficulties could be turned into a major share the same vision. She are equally important. Very often I play the role business function for Arup in ten sees herself as a collaborative of the mediator as well and serve as the catalyst years’ time. The Lau Fau Shan leader while providing strategic study gained recognition not direction, boundaries and to bring people together… a collaborative only from the government and coaching for the team. leader wears different hats at different times.” professional bodies but also the media and the public in Hong Finding work life balance Kong. Apart from heading up the East The team then drew on the Asia planning team and being experiences accumulated in a member of the East Asia Hong Kong’s planning works, Board, Theresa also sits on including transit-oriented multiple statutory bodies such development (TOD) projects, as the Planners Registration to undertake comprehensive Board, the HKIP, Antiquities planning projects in the Pearl Advisory Board, Hong Kong Theresa spoke at a public consultation event for the planning and development of the Lau Fau Shan Rural Township, Hong Kong in 2010. River Delta (PRD) Region such Housing Society, the Corruption as Qianhai and Nansha. In the Prevention Advisory Committee past five years, Arup’s planning of the Independent Commission team has expanded its presence Against Corruption (ICAC), and whole Chinese New Year holiday area into a new community would across the whole country with Professional Green Building of 2010 on the Sha Tau Kok have a large impact on the nearby a solid track record of over 200 Council. projects in 16 Chinese cities. study. The Easter was spent on yet rural villages. When asked how she juggles another study on Lok Ma Chau Two rounds of public consultations with all these often-competing Loop,” she recalls. Integration of SGR, UN were carried out in 2014 and 2016, priorities, Theresa says she SDGs into policymaking respectively, to gauge the public’s believes that finding work Listening to the community views on the preliminary and Theresa also takes pride in life balance is important. She For Theresa, the most challenging recommended outline development having convinced policymakers exercises regularly, jogging, — and yet rewarding — part of plans drawn for Yuen Long South to incorporate Arup’s Smart hiking, you name it; enjoys social Green Resilient (SGR) approach, activities; travels regularly; and Arup’s SGR approach was adopted by Hong Kong government’s Planning Department the work is participation in public as part of the planning study. (PlanD) as the city's planning vision in 2016. Pictured (left to right) are Theresa, Albert consultation activities. Her first which links human factors, practises yoga exercises for “I listened to what the villagers smart city principles, sustainable Cheng Ting-ning (now Executive Director at Construction Industry Council) and major involvement in community meditation and concentration. Wilfred Lau (now a Consultant to Arup and previously East Asia Board member, an had to say… then I also had to development and resilience engagement was to pave way for “It isn’t only that exercise Arup Fellow and Director). explain to them the development the construction of the MTRC together to make the most of our supports better physical objectives in layman’s terms. West Island and South Island resources and find the optimum health, exercise leads to better I realise that there’s always a Lines, which were completed and solution. The SGR approach has integration of professional and way to talk to people with lower commenced operations in 2014 now been adopted by the PlanD personal lives.” educational levels or the elderly. and 2016, respectively. as Hong Kong’s ‘new planning The skills to communicate vision’. The public consultations she was effectively with community involved in for the development of members from all walks of life Arup also advocates Yuen Long South, a rural area in are essential to an urban planner.” policymakers to link the UN the New Territories, into a master- Though the Yuen Long South Sustainable Development Goals planned community was even study was complex, the process (UN SDGs) to their planning more challenging. In 2011-2012, was smooth, thanks to a fantastic goals. In 2018, Theresa’s team the PlanD commissioned Arup teamwork and companywide was awarded a contract to to carry out a series of studies to support, she says, adding that design the Urban Master Plan identify potential sites suitable for expertise from other teams was of the Macao SAR. It is the first housing development, including brought in. masterplanning project in the East Asia region to encompass Yuen Long South. Developing the Walking in the dark, bringing light to others: Orbis Moonwalkers 2018. several of the UN SDGs.

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facilities are designed. Gynaecology wards, for But this vision is far from certain — it will require Everything you know about healthcare is instance, might be designed with flexible floor a shift in our philosophy around healthcare. City spaces so they can be adjusted to provide differing leaders, urban planners, architects and engineers levels of privacy and access in line with the cultural must therefore start asking where healthcare about to change preferences of individual patients. fits with their plans. Are buildings modular and flexible? Is healthcare easily accessible to all? Does 5. Urban regeneration a neighbourhood meet the healthcare needs of As more of the global population lives in cities than citizens, and the planet’s health needs too? In its publication Future of Healthcare Ecosystems, Arup Foresight ever before, the publication highlights opportunities envisions that the future of healthcare service will be remarkably to respond by embedding healthcare into urban systems. By designing buildings, urban spaces and different from how it is provided today. healthcare facilities to meet the health needs of the population, the city will be revitalised. We may, for instance, see healthcare pop-ups in neighbourhoods As one would expect, the pandemic years of 2020 A comprehensive view of future healthcare where people can drop in for a blood test on the way and 2021 are going to change profoundly the way Through their research the Arup Foresight team to work. our healthcare system works. Rising temperatures, identified seven overlapping trends that will impact more frequent weather events and natural disasters the future of healthcare ecosystems: 6. Localised healthcare as a result of climate change will also impact The publication also identifies a trend towards a Digital twins are our future healthcare systems. And by 2050, the 1. A shift to preventive models more diffused healthcare system. Unlike today’s poised to play an important role global population aged over 60 is expected to more Many of today’s chronic illnesses are exacerbated model, where health services are only accessible in by modern lifestyles, and treatment of these in the digital than double. strictly defined locations (such as GP surgeries and transformation of conditions is expensive. The publication suggests hospitals), future healthcare will be accessible far Future healthcare infrastructure, delivery models healthcare. that in the coming years we will see a more more widely — at gyms, healthcare clubs, in the and services will need to be resilient enough to preventive approach to healthcare which should cut workplace. It will be more pervasive and therefore mitigate the effects of climate change and their those costs. We might, for instance, see more cycle more likely to catch illnesses early. consequences whilst accommodating the needs of paths in cities to encourage active travel or more senior residents, according to a recent publication, frequent interaction with medical professionals who 7. Digitisation of healthcare operations called Future of Healthcare Ecosystems, by Arup can help monitor people’s health. A final trend that the publication highlights is that Foresight. many of the less visible sides of healthcare — from 2. Greater accessibility logistics to facilities management– will need to Fortunately, advances in digital and mobile Today, medical treatment is largely made available adapt too. We will begin using new technologies technology are leading to new ways of accessing by physically visiting healthcare facilities. However, to meet changes in demand, from Big Data and and delivering healthcare services. Artificial the publication identified several examples where AI to drones which can deliver materials to health Intelligence, wearable technology and telemedicine healthcare is becoming more diffuse — from mobile facilities. This will increase efficiencies and offer will help reduce costs and drive efficiency, whilst clinics to wearables with personalised advice for the cost savings to healthcare providers. improving accessibility and convenience. individual. Although this holistic, pervasive approach to While the world is reeling from the effects of 3. Technology-enabled, human-centred healthcare is not yet with us, the authors found a global health crisis, societies are looking to experiences numerous examples of healthcare services being provide more inclusive, accessible healthcare, The trend towards wearables and high-tech gadgetry offered in ways that are a step in this direction. This and incorporate new techniques that keep is already well established in the healthcare sector. is a key aspect of Foresight research — identifying citizens healthy at a lower cost. The publication The authors expect this to expand further in the emerging business models which give signals of addresses these topics through the lens of the built Download the future, with ever more sophisticated tools entering what the future will look like. environment. Future of Healthcare the market. Nonetheless, this is not expected to Ecosystems The Arup Foresight team used a variety of research replace humans — rather, it will enhance human Health outcomes publication methods to explore how healthcare ecosystems will care and assist with secondary, repetitive tasks. The Arup Foresight publication develops an evolve. Through this research, the team identified 4. Personal medicine appealing vision for the future of healthcare, the key trends and drivers shaping the industry; The “one size fits all” approach to healthcare that suggesting that a thoughtful urban design means these were then mapped and contextualised to build Watch the Future dominates in many countries will come to seem many illnesses are avoided or their impact reduced. a holistic picture of future healthcare ecosystems in of Healthcare anachronistic. The publication expects personalised It is one where people receive the most appropriate Ecosystems webinar the urban environment. healthcare to become the norm — both in terms of care for their needs. And it is one where the link the way medical services are applied in different between individuals, society and the planet’s health cultural contexts, but also in the way medical are recognised and aligned.

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and funding support, winning teams are often At another international contest hosted by the Competitions drive corporate encouraged to further take part in external Asian Development Bank (ADB), ASafeRide, competitions. developed by Arup, was selected as one of the two best solutions from the “Modelling a Safe One of the pitch competitions Arup University entrepreneurship Return to Work Challenge” and “Driving Safe organises every year is Arup East Asia Ventures Transportation Using Digital Solutions Challenge” Pitch Competition. Just in March, three teams were under the #DigitalAgainstCOVID-19 hackathon named winners after impressing a judging panel held in December 2020. The app uses real-time made up of Arup’s senior executives including Through “start-up pitch” contests, an organisation is able to crowdsourced data to connect commuters to various Michael Kwok, East Asia Region Chair, and Isabel public transportation modes. create an intrapreneurship ecosystem that supports and sustains Dedring, Global Ventures Committee Chair and innovation over time. Arup Group Board Member. Receiving recognitions from high-profile pitch competitions will also open up funding, partnership, While one or two in-house contests may not lead and business opportunities for not only Arup but to substantial results right away, we acknowledge As we continue our journey towards a smarter their livelihood for their dream. The company also our partners. built environment, it is increasingly important can benefit because it allows them to keep their the long-term benefits that well-structured internal for organisations in the building and construction best and brightest employees while also taking competitions and innovation programmes teach sector to know how to drive innovation. Promoting advantage of their creativity. By organising open employees new skills, connect them across Hosting your own start-up events entrepreneurship from within is one way to boost pitch competitions, organisations can crowdsource disciplines, and amplify the organisation’s From the perspective of a large enterprise, corporate innovation. Encouraging aspiring innovative ideas and solutions from the start-up intrapreneurship, which provides an environment to organising or co-organising your start-up events, employees to come up with innovative business ecosystem. support and sustain innovation over time. such as pitch competitions and hackathons, can quickly crowdsource ideas and solutions that will models and participate in ‘start-up’ events can help Like the role of Arup University, organisations may catalyse innovation and accelerate your digital promote ‘intrapreneurship’. This way employees are Organising in-house pitch competitions further consider running internal incubation and transformation. These activities stimulate the encouraged to think like an entrepreneur. intrapreneurship programmes. Through contests, More and more organisations, industry bodies creative energies of participants and foster problem- intrapreneurs with great ideas and enthusiasm can Organising in-house competitions, forming teams to and companies are organising pitch competitions solving activities in a lab or staging environment. take part in open competitions, and organising open for their employees or members. Take Arup as be identified and then encouraged to enter open competitions can have many benefits. Employees an example. Arup University has been arranging competitions. Outcomes may include a variety of The diversity of participants and their disciplines can benefit because their ideas can come to fruition venture trainings and pitch competitions for possibilities, such as a new product line within the in a competition creates an atmosphere that forces without them having to quit their job and risk employees. Apart from internal mentoring company, spin-offs and strategic partnerships. them to convert their visionary concepts into to actionable solutions, and at times, marketable Competing in open competitions products. Furthermore, outsiders can bring a fresh perspective to the challenges your organisation Effective solutions that can solve real-world faces. problems require both innovation and practical experience. For entrepreneurs, succeeding in a As long as your organisation is strategic about competitive industry requires industry knowledge engaging with start-ups, partnering with them from industry experts who know the industry’s pain can help accelerate the digital transformation of points. That is why Arup has been partnering with your business processes, services or products. In tech start-ups to build teams with diverse areas of turn, the start-up can leverage the organisation’s expertise to enter open competitions. Recently, there expertise, resources and networks to expand their are two recognitions we are particularly excited for. business. From our observation, organisations that understand the benefits and risks of partnering At the 2021 Hong Kong Smart Transportation with early-stage start-ups outweigh the costs, such Challenge hosted by the Hong Kong Science and as time, money and manpower spent on start-up Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), the events and mentorship, can make the most of these AI-enabled traffic planning solution designed by partnerships. a team formed by Arup and AI Gaspar, a Hong Kong-based AI developer, was selected from among 30 worldwide contestants as the best solution in analysing traffic situations, forecasting future situations and applying smart technologies to relieve traffic congestions. In collaboration with AI developer AI Gaspar, Arup won the 2021 Hong Kong Smart Transportation Challenge organised by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP).

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Users, especially building operators, can update Integrating fire the inspection and maintenance records of system on the platform. Instead of log-sheets and discrete drawings records, users can examine all relevant engineering data into system information and history on the platform. interactive platform CFD smoke spread analysis results CFD smoke spread analysis results can be imported into and illustrated on the platform. Based on CFD Introduction simulations for different fire scenarios prepared Overview of the interactive fire strategy platform prototype. MassMotion results can be visualised on the platform. Fire safety is one of the primary considerations in by fire engineers, simulation result database files building design and operation. Fire safety provisions (ISOSURFACE data sets) are decoded by Submerge Fire safety items are designed and provided in buildings to ensure and migrated into the platform by UNITY. by Submerge and migrated into the platform by adequate fire safety level are maintained. Instead of illustrations and markings in reports, Simulations of smoke development patterns are fire engineers can highlight and present the fire visualised through the core platform. UNITY. Fire safety design and operation records are now safety strategy and design concept on the platform. Different from the snapshot results shown in the documented in a “book report” format. It means Instead of providing CFD simulation snapshots, Fire engineers can provide design considerations, report, users can retrieve the simulation results that complex analysis results from fire engineers, the platform provides a 3D environment for users rationales and requirements in the 3D building by “going into the model”. Users can observe including architectural requirements, fire service to merge data sets in different fire scenarios, and it model. Users can visit nodes in the model to and investigate evacuation patterns in different installation requirements, CFD (computational fluid helps users work out how smoke will develop and understand fire safety design. evacuation scenarios in a 3D environment. It not dynamics) simulations of smoke spread patterns how the smoke-management system will react. only helps fire engineers obtain the Required Safe and evacuation simulations are documented and Users can also add and update the status of fire Egress Time (RSET) but also enables engineers and presented in static format. safety provisions in the building during the operation stage. Related documents (including building operators to understand local evacuation Building stakeholders may therefore have to seek drawings, product catalogues, calculations, etc.) can patterns and develop evacuation strategies. assistance from fire engineers to explain these be added to the information node so that building complex fire safety documents. It is important operators can retrieve all design information related Concluding remarks for them to understand the concepts of fire safety to building elements. The development of a digital fire platform is the design and requirements thoroughly to ensure fire first step to transform “static” fire safety strategy safety provisions are provided and maintained in Fire service installations into “alive and expandable” data for visualisation, good conditions. A more effective management of analysis and sharing with other stakeholders of fire safety provisions can help ensure prescribed BIM data of fire service installations can also be buildings. Not only does this platform give building fire safety levels are rendered during the building imported, illustrated and updated on the platform. Inspection/maintenance records can be traced on the platform. operators a clearer understanding of the fire safety operation stage. Design drawings and calculations as well as the installation models can be imported into the design, it also allows fire engineers to explore the The development of a digital fire platform platform. Data will be selected and extracted from Evacuation analysis results value of existing data and utilise the data to their provides opportunities for building stakeholders to the BIM model in order to provide a concise and Evacuation simulation results can be imported maximum potential. understand the concepts and requirements as well as compact information set for users. The design team into and illustrated on the platform as well. This prototype paves the way for a major overhaul record inspections and maintenance records on a 3D can also highlight important design considerations Based on MassMotion simulations for different of how fire engineers communicate their fire safety building model platform. on the platform for users to notice. evacuation scenarios by fire engineers, simulation design and strategies with other engineers and result database files (MMDB files) are decoded building operators. The script is compatible with Functionality Neuron, Arup’s proprietary smart building console The prototype of the digital fire platform consists that combines BIM with IoT and AI analytics, as we of four core functional modules. They are: (1) “fire continue to build a digital twin building platform. safety items”, which provides the building’s fire safety requirements, information and records of fire safety provisions; (2) “fire service installations”, which provides design parameters, drawings and condition of fire service installations; (3) “CFD simulation results”, which illustrates smoke spread patterns of different fire scenarios in 3D view; and (4) “evacuation analysis results”, which illustrates The User Input and Node Status Panels of the Fire Safety Items Smoke spread model illustration (temperature). combined evacuation simulation results of different module. evacuation scenarios.

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After acquiring and cleaning up the raw data, we understand the wind climate and the behaviour of Structural health monitoring of developed event-specific wind climate models. long-span bridges under such events. This is the first Then, we developed methods to calculate the detailed validation of the WASHMS data after the dynamic displacement of the bridge using WASHMS had been designed by Arup and deployed Stonecutters Bridge acceleration data. We established a wind climate on the Stonecutters Bridge, giving us insight into model based on the dynamic typhoon speed the performance of the monitoring system as well as fluctuations and generated the representative power the bridge’s real-time response. It also keeps Arup at spectra. Based on these results, a wind buffeting the forefront of asset management and deploying the analysis was carried out in frequency domain with health monitoring system for long-span bridges in the dynamic wind properties as the loading input. the drive towards digital twins. We then compared the structural effects such as the WASHMS data for a bridge like this, which is displacement and natural frequencies between the fully instrumented, gives us more confidence in the analysis and the actual performance measured by the analysis technique and computational models we WASHMS. use during detailed designs. The research has also provided our bridge and wind engineering teams Process with further insight about the dynamic behaviour The wind buffeting analysis model previously and aerodynamic stabilities of bridges, which can built during the design stage was calibrated and help us earlier in the tender design to narrow down set up to simulate the same level of Serviceable options and potentially save time and costs. Limit State during a particular period of the day of the extreme weather event. The analysis of the Conclusion and next steps model using the recorded wind data input and Arup is considered to be at the forefront of assessment of the aerodynamic responses were engineering innovation. We have already applied done. The structural effects due to wind (including some of these health monitoring techniques to large the dynamic displacement of the deck under wind structures, including Stonecutters Bridge in Hong loads), and comparison of these effects from design After the super typhoon Mangkhut hit Hong Kong, The SCB-WASHMS is used to monitor and Kong, Canton Tower in Guangzhou, mainland and measurement were also studied. Potential causes Arup analysed the measurement data collected evaluate four main categories of physical/ China, Queensferry Crossing in the UK and Marina of overstress or any other unexpected behaviour was from some of the sensors deployed on the bridge chemical quantities: (1) environmental loads and Bay Sands in Singapore. This monitoring project investigated. with statistical tools that permit the detection and status, including wind loads, temperature loads, and the results have strengthened our understanding classification of the wind climate and structural seismic loads and corrosion status; (2) operation of the loads acting on the bearings, the traffic events responses. loads, including highway flows and loads, ship Results and the type of traffic passing over the bridge as impact loads and permanent loads; (3) bridge The research has shown some valuable insight into well as the dynamic displacements of the bridge Stonecutters Bridge structural safety monitoring structural characteristics, including static influence the SCB-WASHMS data. Some anomalies in results girder. Designed by Arup and opened to traffic in 2009, coefficients/lines, global dynamic characteristics have been observed, which will help us further Stonecutters Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge with and stay cables dynamic characteristics; and (4) a steel main span of 1,018m and a total length of bridge responses, including geometry profiles, static The layout of the 1,596m. It is the fourth longest span cable-stayed stress distributions, dynamic stress distributions, SCB-WASHMS bridge in the world1. The towers are 298m tall with fatigue life estimation, articulation performance, and sensory system 1,055 tonnes of structural stainless-steel skin in composite-section interfacing performance. the cable-stay anchorage zone. A vertical clearance 1 The longest span is of +73.5m below the deck will allow future Measuring Stonecutters Bridge’s the 1,104m span Russky generations of container vessels to access the Kwai performance during Mangkhut Bridge in Russia. The second longest span is Chung Container terminals. Methodology the 1,092m span Hutong A SHM for Stonecutters Bridge, called the SCB- The super typhoon was formed on 6 September Bridge in China. The third 2018 and dissipated on 17 September 2018. It was longest one is the 1,088m WASHMS (Wind and Structural Health Monitoring span Sutong Bridge in System for Stonecutters Bridge), was developed a Category 5 storm with 180 mph winds at its peak China. and 130 mph wind gust when it hit Hong Kong. 2 by Arup, including the SHES (Structural Health 2 The data were provided Evaluation System) and SHMS (Structural Health After the typhoon, Arup analysed the data collected by HKSAR Government’s from the SCB-WASHMS sensory system to verify Highways Department, Monitoring System) modules, and was deployed operator of Stonecutters for the monitoring and evaluation of Stonecutters the design wind engineering process by studying Bridge, with permission Bridge under its in-service condition. the actual performance of the bridge under strong for use in this research typhoons. being granted.

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KM experts discuss post-COVID Asian Knowledge and Innovation Forum (AKIF) speakers innovation at annual AKIF

Expert speakers shed light on lessons learned from the pandemic and discussed best practices in knowledge management (KM) at the annual Dennis Wong Eric Chan Dr Toa Charm Jade Lee Edward Chan Yannick Senior Vice President Chief Public Mission Associate Professor General Manager, Assistant General Lenormand of Emerging Officer, Cyberport of Practice in Analytics and Manager, Henderson East Asia Foresight Asian Knowledge and Innovation Forum (AKIF) co-organised by Arup Technologies, HKT Management, The Technology Application, Land Development Leader, Arup Chinese University of Sustainability Co Ltd University and the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong (PolyU). Hong Kong Business and Innovation School Centre, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Co Ltd

COVID-19 has profoundly changed the way we Innovation and Technology Application Centre work, live, and socialise. What role can knowledge (CITAC) and the Hong Kong Knowledge management (KM) play to help organisations Management Society. for our clients during the pandemic,” said Michael “ We believe that knowledge and best apply their expertise in new ways and thrive in this Kwok, EA Region Chairman of Arup, in his opening practice sharing across industries “As a knowledge-driven organisation, Arup’s well- new normal? This topic was explored at the Asian address. “We believe that knowledge and best established KM strategy and early investment in will inspire more ideas and generate Knowledge and Innovation Forum (AKIF), which practice sharing across industries will inspire more digital transformation have paid off, allowing us to meaningful insights in terms of KM took place online in March this year. The annual ideas and generate meaningful insights in terms of work closely while staying apart using new tools event was jointly organised by Arup University KM and business innovation as well.” and business innovation.” and systems housed in the cloud. Beyond internal and the Knowledge Management and Innovation Michael Kwok, EA Region Chairman of Arup operations, a structured KM system has also enabled From creating a start-up ecosystem to democratising Research Centre of Hong Kong Polytechnic us to quickly re-deploy our skills and develop new data literacy for knowledge intelligence and from University (PolyU) with the support of Construction products and services – such as Neuron Health – digitalisation in the retail industry to health and well-being in buildings, five speakers from different industries shared the latest trends and developments in their areas of expertise to inspire more ideas and drive further innovation in the post-pandemic era. Arup’s East Asia Foresight Leader, Yannick Lenormand, joined the speakers to share insights Virtual walk-through around the theme “knowledge and innovation in the Take a virtual walk-through of the Digital post pandemic era”. Den at Arup’s Hong Kong office (the event The 2020 Hong Kong venue), view the speakers’ profiles and Most Innovative MIKE Award winners in 3D and watch the Knowledge Enterprise playback of the event by scanning the QR (MIKE) Award was code below. also presented on this occasion. These organisations (sorted by alphabetical order) are recognised for their best practices in KM: CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd; EY Hong Kong; Hong Kong Correctional Services Department; Hong Kong Police Force; and Sino Innovation Laboratory Limited. A number of the Hong Kong MIKE winners also received awards at the Global MIKE Award, showcasing that they have achieved global standards Michael Kwok, EA Region Chairman of Arup, delivered the opening address at the AKIF 2021. in transforming organisational knowledge into value-creating ideas and solutions.

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Learn smart, work smart!

Arup’s Skills Networks provide a guided, sequenced curriculum taking indicated level, and also list out all the learning Benefits of a Learning Path activities that the employee can self-enrol on. Apart from the numerous advantages of continuous employees through a strategic learning journey, so that employees of each Completion status is all recorded in our corporate training and development for employees, a Learning technical discipline know what they are expected to learn in their current database. Path has multiple benefits. Based on the required and future roles. skill set, Skills Networks can analyse the skill gap Types of Learning Path and create a learning activity to close that gap while – Technical Learning Path: Discipline-specific providing everyone in the discipline with clearer Learning Paths designed by Skills Networks guidance about expectations and development Arup’s success is in part built on its capability talks and webinars to LinkedIn learning and formal options. It also helps the Skills Network prioritise and in providing multidisciplinary services. Through classroom-style courses. Employees are encouraged plan their yearly learning activities. Learning Paths, Arup University supports Global to embark on a Learning Path. By doing so, not – Digital Learning Path: A learning framework for and Regional Skills Network Leaders to design and only will they learn new or enhance existing skills increasing the digital capability of all Arupians Based on the skills gained after completing a provide an adaptive, progressive learning experience but can also deliver real-time work performance across roles, disciplines and businesses Learning Path, employees can be redeployed on the tailored to the mix of skill sets and knowledge improvements. assignment they are good at and ease evaluation process for employees. For the courses and topics, our expected of the employee in his or her current or – Sustainability Learning Path: A pathway learning portal, Moodle, can provide real-time latest future role. to develop capabilities needed to fulfil our How does a Learning Path work? content for knowledge augmentation. A Learning Path is a selection of training resources The training starts with the Learning Path matrix, purpose of creating a sustainable future structurally tied together for an employee to which shows how Skill Categories are mapped to progress through to succeed in the role. While there different proficiency Levels. The Skill Category is no single path that fits all, it is being used as a represents a broad level skill/knowledge area, under framework to help Skills Networks, each of which which there are more specific requirements. They What a Learning Path looks like? contains experts who share best practices with each are laid out on a matrix which lists the Level on the other based on specific industries and technologies, vertical axis and the main categories of capability on The two main elements that create the path are Level within the organisation can be linked to grade, plan the development of future training. the horizontal axis. Level within the organisation and Category. These cluster of grades, core role or length of time in the are laid out on a matrix which lists the Level organisation (i.e. junior grade 2); Arup University works closely with Arup Skills When there is a capability requirement present at on the vertical axis and the main categories of When there is a capability requirement present at Networks in the curation of face-to-face, online, a certain level within that category, the box in the capability on the horizontal axis. formal and informal learning resources, from lunch matrix is highlighted to indicate a requirement. a certain level within that category (e.g. the grey- Category represents a broad level skill/knowledge framed cell), the box in the matrix is highlighted The next layer of detail would detail the expected area, under which there are more specific to indicate a requirement. The next layer of detail level of knowledge, skill or capability at the requirements (e.g. in Bridges & Civil Structures: would provide several bullet points that outline the Learning methods structural form, materials, construction, analysis, expected level of knowledge, skill or capability at loading, etc). the indicated level.

Face to face Online Learning path structure Lunchtime Talk/ Masterclass Online Online video Learning burst Category Category Category Category Presentation Group of presentation Stand-alone video Online, Moodle-based A B C D Short presentation presentations Short presentation module consisting delivered live delivered live delivered live online of multiple learning – Design of X built in stages Junior grades

Informal resources (1-3) – Awareness of XX principles Middle grades – Ability to evaluate and (4-6) Classroom Click and learn Virtual classroom Self-directed diagnose faults in XXX Live online classroom Classroom-style learning e-learning distance learning – Others Click-through e-learning session combined with Moodle-based module Senior grades for very large audiences online resources consisting of learning (7-9) Formal resources with graded assessments

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Offshore wind: what can Asia learn from Europe? With the offshore wind market in Asia expected to reach 100GW of installed capacity by 2030, the region could emerge as a powerhouse in renewable energy. This is according to Peter Thompson, Arup’s East Asia Energy Business Leader, who has spoken about how marrying the best of European experience with opportunities and local expertise in Asia is the right approach to take in unlocking the market. Writing on arup.com, Thompson said European wind engineers may encounter new challenges when working in Asia, including typhoons, high seismicity, soft marine deposits and hard volcanic and sedimentary rock sea-beds.

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Engineering design for tall buildings recognised Arup enjoys a tremendous success at this year’s CTBUH Awards. A total of 12 Arup projects in Asia have been named as Awards of Excellence winners. Organised by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the awards programme honours projects that have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings and the urban environment, and that achieve sustainability at the highest and broadest level. Our engineering designs for CITIC Tower Beijing and Raffles City Chongqing – the tallest buildings in Beijing and Chongqing – were awarded in multiple categories. Our ten other projects in mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Seoul were also recognised with a multitude of awards in other categories. © HGEsch

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Arup joins global Race to Zero as it sets sights on net zero emissions by 2030 Arup has reaffirmed its commitment to become net zero by 2030 by signing up to the Race to Zero, a global campaign to rally businesses, cities, regions and investors to take action for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs and unlocks inclusive sustainable growth. The initiative commits members to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the very latest to limit global temperature rise to 1.5oC above preindustrial levels. Earlier this year Arup committed to achieving net zero emissions across its entire operations by 2030, reducing its scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% within the next five years and set out a plan of how this would be achieved.This target has been classified as ambitious by the Science Based Target initiative as it exceeds the minimum requirements for keeping global temperature rise under 1.5oC.

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