Sands China Ltd. and local supplier Genyield Construction Co., Ltd. have won a Jinyu Award, the highest engineering award in China’s building-waterproofing industry, for the second time. The two companies were recognised for effectively working together on a roof enhancement project at The Venetian® Macao, covering an area of about 40,000 square metres – a massive project that started in 2021 and was completed in 2024 without any interruption to the round-the-clock operation of the integrated resort.
Project Scope & Award Recognition
Sands China Ltd. and Genyield Construction Co., Ltd. have won the 2024 Building Waterproofing Industry Science and Technology Award – Gold Engineering Technology (Jinyu Award).
Their collaboration on a 40,000 m² roof enhancement at The Venetian Macao—executed from 2021 through 2024 without disrupting 24/7 resort operations—stood out among national contenders for its technical sophistication and seamless execution.
About the Jinyu Award
Organized by the China National Building Waterproof Association and registered with the National Office for Science and Technology Awards, the Jinyu Award honors excellence in China’s building waterproofing industry.
Evaluated by the CWA and China Building Waterproofing magazine, it highlights projects that advance technological innovation, quality standards, and sustainable practices in waterproofing engineering.
Strategic Partnership & Local SME Empowerment
Grant Chum, CEO and Executive Director of Sands China Ltd., emphasized that partnering with local SMEs like Genyield reflects the company’s philosophy of supporting community growth.
He noted that entrusting large-scale, high-level projects to local contractors not only showcases their expertise but also creates win-win outcomes.
This recognition reaffirms Sands China’s commitment to SME development and operational excellence.
Technical Innovations & Sustainability
Genyield’s managing director, Danny Cheung, highlighted the project’s complexity: executing a major renovation above active commercial spaces required close coordination among hotel, mall, transportation, and facilities teams.
The use of a locally sourced, advanced waterproofing coating with UV reflective properties reduces indoor temperatures and energy consumption, underscoring environmental sustainability.
SME Track Record & Wider Impact
Founded in 1989, Genyield has collaborated with Sands China on multiple landmark developments—including The Parisian Macao’s Eiffel Tower structure and the roofing of Cotai Expo—earning two Sands Supplier Excellence Awards (2015, 2022).
Their Jinyu Award win underscores the thriving capabilities of Macau’s SMEs in delivering world-class engineering solutions.
Industry Advancement & Future Outlook
The Jinyu Award aims to elevate waterproofing techniques, project management, and technological innovation across China.
By spotlighting distinguished projects like The Venetian Macao’s roof, it encourages wider adoption of sustainable, high-quality practices.
Sands China and Genyield’s achievement sets a benchmark for future collaborations that drive industry progress and community development in Macau.
