Technology-Driven facility management: a key path to efficiency and sustainability

 

Dr Albert CHUCK

Associate Profession, Macau Institute of Management
President, China Green Building and Energy Saving (Macao) Association

 

Biography

Dr. Albert CHUCK is currently a part-time lecturer at the University of Macau and Macao University of Tourism, as well as an associate professor at Macau Institute of Management. With over 15 years of experience in facility management, Dr. Chuck has participated in and overseen facility and equipment management for large-scale integrated resorts and public projects in Macau.

Dr. Chuck is also a registered electrical and mechanical engineer in Macau and an expert in sustainability and green building. He serves as a member and assessor of the China Green Building Council under the China Society for Urban Studies. He is a key contributor to the technical specification CSUS/GBC 07-2015, the Macau version of the Evaluation Standard for Green Building, aimed at promoting green building implementation in Macau. Additionally, he has been involved in multiple green building certification projects at both national and regional levels to advance sustainable and healthy building development. He participated in the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Key R&D Program—Intergovernmental International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation—focusing on "Research on Enhancing Building Operational Efficiency and Health Performance Based on Life-Cycle Carbon Reduction." Currently, he is involved in several research projects funded by the Macau Science and Technology Development Fund. Furthermore, he is also actively engaged in promoting environmental science education among young people.

Dr. Chuck holds multiple leadership roles, including:

  • President, China Green Building and Energy Conservation (Macau) Association
  • Chairman, Macau Property and Facility Management Association
  • Chairman, Low-Carbon Green Hotel Development Alliance

Abstract

Due to the challenges of digitalization and net-zero transformation, facility management industry urgently needs technological innovation for development.

  1. Combination of IoT and AI: Through smart sensors and big data analysis, dynamic energy optimization and predictive maintenance can be achieved to reduce operating costs;
  2. BIM full-cycle management: seamless integration from building design to operation and maintenance, improving space utilization and accelerating crisis response;
  3. ESG practice of green technology: integrating renewable energy, smart water circulation and carbon tracking platform to help companies achieve the 2050 net-zero commitment.