Driving Climate Risk Management for Resilient Buildings

Askins Lam, a Chartered Engineer with over two decades of proven expertise in commissioning and sustainability, is recognised for his proficiency in enhancing building performance across Asia.

Since joining Commtech Asia in 2013, Askins has played a pivotal role in advancing the commissioning processes and standards. Askins approaches commissioning as a strategic process that goes beyond technical requirements to align with broader objectives including energy efficiency, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. This perspective supports buildings in achieving current performance standards to meet immediate operational goals while positioning them to address long-term sustainability challenges.

Askins serves as the Group Managing Director of Commtech Asia, where he oversees regional operations. Leveraging his extensive technical expertise in MEP and strategic leadership skills, he has driven the company’s growth and led teams in delivering commissioning services for numerous mission-critical buildings across major Asian markets. Commtech Asia’s work highlights the move toward integrating engineering excellence with sustainable innovation, meeting Asia’s diverse urban needs and reinforcing Commtech Asia’s leadership in commissioning.

With 18 years of experience in sustainability, particularly in the real estate industry, Mr. Jason Lau is currently Assistant General Manager of New World Development Company Limited (NWD) and New World China Land Limited (NWCL). He leads the corporate sustainability function for the Group both in mainland China and in Hong Kong, which includes but not limited to the overall planning, stakeholder management, and effective execution of ESG business strategies. Mr. Lau holds a Master of Science and Master of Business Administration, and is a Chartered Environmentalist.

My Sustainability Goal for 2025

• To create values for real estate stakeholders, with sustainability as a means