Innovation & Digital

This is particularly the case for low headroom working conditions that are often encountered in worksites across Hong Kong. We have developed our own fleet of grab and Hydrofraise® to be able to work in these very demanding conditions.

We can also install 813 mm diameter interlock pipe piles under such conditions using our hydraulic drilling rig with shortened mast.

Hydrofraise® HF8

• The Hydrofraise® HF8 is the latest of our generation of Hydrofraise®. More powerful than its predecessors, this rig can excavate up to 150m with a high level of control.

Gripper System

• The Gripper system is a new excavation system developed specifically for hard soil such as in Hong Kong. Together with a new generation of roller bits designed for excavation into rock layers, this system gives us a competitive edge in Hong Kong market for diaphragm walls.

The Hydrofraise® with Grippers applies a thrust on the drilling tool that is superior to its own weight, pushing the limits of drilling, thanks to its two modules:

It was designed, manufactured and operated on West Island Line Contract 703 to safely dismantle sections of an existing overrun tunnel.

It was designed, manufactured and operated on the HKIA Three Runway System project (C3205) – Deep Cement Mixing with Low Headroom Conditions.

We also design and tailor-make other innovative tools such as a framework equipped with hydraulic jacks for the installation of reinforcement for diaphragm wall panels under low headroom conditions on the New Central Harbourfront Site 3 project.

Our innovation capabilities allow us to reduce our operations’ CO2 emissions by acting on several levels.

Equipment

• We are working on electrification of our machines with the introduction of the Hydrofraise® with an electric power pack. This innovation brings zero local CO2 emission to our projects and reduces the noise impact on the surroundings.

Materials

• We call on our laboratory to develop innovative low-carbon materials, by increasing the proportion of slag in our concrete mixes (HKIA Three Runway System project – C3205).

For several years, we have been digitalizing our operations and our machines, using business software and supervision. We strongly believe that digitalization is a lever to help us reach the excellence in the construction industry.

• We have created Tips, our Big Data platform to collect, structure and monitor the production rates of our equipment on site. We use it for most of our processes (diaphragm wall with Hydrofraise® and hydraulic grab, bored piles with oscillator and hydraulic grab).
• We have developed our tools for carbon emissions assessment and monitoring, such as Ecofuel and E-CO2ncerned.
• Digital is also used to enhance the safety on our sites. Our operators are trained to operate our Hydrofraise® and cranes on simulators prior to operating on site. We use a cloud platform to manage the authorizations and training of our construction staff to ensure that all authorizations are respected.