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Hip Hing Construction Co., Ltd., a leading contractor in Hong Kong, today announced the launch of its innovative mobile BIM CAVE system. The pioneering innovation combines Hip Hing’s desire to leverage the benefits of the BIM CAVE system with the expertise of our partners CIMC MBS, CLPe and Motive Force. The bespoke design and construction of the mobile BIM CAVE system, which is housed within a tailor-made MiC module can be transported to any construction sites via a truck. This enables Hip Hing to make the BIM CAVE system more accessible to any construction sites. Engineering teams can then use BIM technology to inspect complex processes and data in a virtual environment, improving the precision of planning and design, while enhancing site safety and environmental performance.
Supported by our longstanding partner CIMC MBS, Hip Hing adopted MiC technology to house the first mobile BIM CAVE system. CIMC MBS overcame the challenges presented by the requirement for mobility. The structural design of the custom MiC module was optimised to ensure it was robust enough to withstand road transportation and lifting operations, that it was compliant with road traffic regulations, yet the spatial design still satisfied the functional requirements to effectively showcase the BIM CAVE system.
The Hip Hing mobile BIM CAVE system uses Motive Force’s mobile XR technology. This is a comprehensive building information modelling system which simulates the construction project in a virtual environment. It helps resolves technical conflicts and deliver solutions prior to design approval, fabrication and construction, which is paramount with projects increasingly making use of MiC and Multi-trade integrated MEP (MiMEP).
Through collaboration with CLPe, a stable and reliable power source was integrated into Hip Hing’s first mobile BIM CAVE system to support its operations anytime anywhere. CLPe has specially designed a compact and mobile Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the BIM CAVE. Its size and weight are about 20% of a standard BESS, making it more lightweight and flexible. It also helps reduce carbon emissions by replacing the use of conventional diesel generators. Further planned developments include the installation of solar panels on the roof to reduce heat absorption and facilitate BESS recharging, thus further promoting sustainable development through the adoption of renewable energy.
Hip Hing Construction Executive Director Mr Tony Za said, “We are pleased to partner with CIMC MBS, CLPe and Motive Force in developing this innovative asset. With the collective expertise and collaboration, the mobile Hip Hing BIM CAVE system becomes a pioneering movable BIM asset, which can bring digital models to life and make training, safety, planning and operations more connected and collaborative.”
He added, “Our clients, consultants and other stakeholders can now experience the mobile Hip Hing BIM CAVE system at any time and at any location. Making the BIM CAVE system more accessible to all enhances construction project efficiency, safety, and coordination. It was used to good effect at the design and construction of Expansion of the Legislative Council Complex expansion project and other social housing projects.”
CLPe Managing Director Mr Ringo Ng said, “CLPe is committed to providing energy solutions that meet the business needs of enterprises. As a low-carbon energy solution, BESS can support the power demand of large-scale construction site equipment and the charging of electric vehicles, effectively reducing carbon emissions, air pollution, and noise issues on construction sites. We are pleased to collaborate with Hip Hing and custom design a BESS to meet the mobile power supply needs of the BIM CAVE system. This also demonstrates the versatility of BESS, setting an example for the industry.”
He added, “The support from all sectors is instrumental in reducing carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. CLPe will continue to promote the adoption of BESS, especially in the construction industry, to replace the use of diesel generators, and drive Hong Kong further towards sustainable development.”
Motive Force Technology Limited CEO & CTO Mr Terence Tseng said, “Motive Force is the first technology company in Hong Kong to offer mobile XR technology applications in the architecture industry. Driving architectural collaboration forward with VR technology, Motive Force utilises immersive XR to showcase projects on-site, expediting team communication and mitigating project discrepancies. Additionally, integrating VR with mixed reality enhances training efficiency, enabling technicians to navigate realistic scenarios, practice maintenance procedures, and familiarise themselves with tools in a cost effective, secure setting, thus maximising training effectiveness.”
CIMC MBS Managing Director Mr Victor Zhu said, “CIMC MBS has been working in the Hong Kong market for many years and has been cooperating with the government's needs for the intelligent development of the construction industry, and is committed to promoting standardisation, integration and a technology oriented industry. Hip Hing mobile BIM CAVE is a forward-looking, mobile building information simulation system, and we are honoured to participate in its development. Recently the government has planned affordable housing and light public housing, and the huge amounts of buildings demand higher requirements for construction technology, if the system could be widely applied to these projects, the programmes could be completed sooner and with better quality.”
Hip Hing Construction partnered with CIMC, CLPe and Motive Force to launch Hong Kong’s first mobile BIM CAVE system.
Hip Hing BIM CAVE can visualise the data including construction sequence and method simulations by deploying Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
CLPe designs a compact and lightweight Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) especially for mobile and small-scale power applications, which is about 20% of the size and weight of a standard BESS. This helps reduce carbon emissions by replacing the use of conventional diesel generators.
Hip Hing BIM CAVE is a pioneering movable building information modelling system which can bring digital models to life and make training, safety, planning and operations more connected and collaborative anywhere and at any time.
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