UM FST Students go into the Greater Bay Area for learning prefabricated construction techniques
澳大科技學院學生走進大灣區學習裝配式技術

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) of Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) of University of Macau arranged a visit for UM students to the prefabricated construction factory in Zhuhai and the construction site of Senior Apartments in Macau last month . Experts and professional engineers from the China State Construction Engineering Cooperation (CSCEC) Macau shared the benefits of prefabricated construction, BIM applications, successful projects, as well as the history of the corporation.

Intensive discussion on the application of prefabricated buildings and BIM modeling, the efficiency by adapting prefabricated construction was made during this visit. It was shared that this technology is capable to fully construct a 7-story building using prefabricated units within only 7 days as a very good example, which would be impossible if traditional method was adapted. Further discussion on the systemic workflow with the aid of BIM modeling from the start of the project to the end is also a main focus between our fellow students and professors. Students and professors also have the opportunity to see the whole fabrication process of MIC units and elements in the factory.

From the visit to the construction site of Senior Apartments, CEE students have further understood the importance of developing and adopting the technology of prefabricated construction and BIM modeling in real projects in Macau. It is believed that the concept and the knowledge of this technology will be promoted continuously, and further inspire the construction industry to innovate, as well as continue exploring in this field.