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Delivering an Iconic Gateway to Hong Kong Through Innovative Modular Construction

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Located on a man-made island adjacent to Hong Kong International Airport, the Passenger Clearance Building welcomes travellers arriving via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Robert Bird Group played a key role in developing the construction methodology for the iconic waveform roof, introducing a modular construction and horizontal launch erection solution that overcame complex site constraints. The project showcases how innovative construction engineering can deliver large-scale architectural vision with certainty in programme, safety and quality.

  • Location

    Hong Kong

  • Period

    2018

  • Site area

    90,000 m²

  • Member companies

    RBG

  • Impact

    Boosting economic expansion

  • 60,000m²

    Waveform roof

  • 81

    Roof modules

Advancing modular construction solutions

The Hong Kong Passenger Clearance Building (PCB) serves as the primary gateway for passengers travelling through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Located on a reclaimed island adjacent to Hong Kong International Airport, the landmark facility is distinguished by its iconic 60,000m² waveform roof, inspired by the surrounding seas and designed to create a memorable arrival experience for visitors entering Hong Kong.

Robert Bird Group (RBG) was engaged by the Leighton Chun Wo Joint Venture (LCWJV) to provide specialist construction engineering services, supporting the project from tender development through to construction delivery. Faced with significant site and height constraints, RBG worked closely with the project team to develop an innovative offsite modularisation strategy for the roof structure. Central to this approach was the creation of a Horizontal Launch Erection Methodology (HLEM), which enabled large roof modules to be fabricated offsite, transported to Hong Kong, and efficiently installed on site.

A fully coordinated BIM model facilitated the fabrication, transport and installation of 81 roof modules, some measuring up to 60 metres long, 25 metres wide and weighing more than 670 tonnes. RBG also led the design of the temporary transport frames used throughout assembly, marine transport, lifting and installation operations. The successful delivery of the PCB roof met both programme and budget objectives and demonstrated the value of innovative construction engineering solutions on one of Hong Kong’s most significant transport infrastructure projects.

The outcome

The Hong Kong Passenger Clearance Building was successfully delivered using an innovative offsite modular construction approach, enabling the efficient erection of its iconic waveform roof despite significant site and height constraints. The project met programme and budget objectives, creating a distinctive gateway to Hong Kong and demonstrating the value of advanced construction engineering and digital delivery.

  • Temporary Works Excellence Award

    Gold Award, 2017

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