TADI Chairman ZHANG Xiaoyu Invited to Attend and Address the 17th Building Water Supply and Drainage Conference

   ZHANG Xiaoyu, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of TADI, attended the conference by invitation and delivered remarks at the opening ceremony. In his speech, Chairman ZHANG Xiaoyu noted that as early as 1987—against the backdrop of Tianjin’s accelerating urbanization and rapid development of the construction sector—TADI’s senior water supply and drainage expert and Chief Engineer, ZHANG Chonglun, spearheaded the establishment of the “Tianjin Building Water Supply and Drainage Study Group,” one of the earliest professional academic organizations in the field nationwide. In 2007, the organization was upgraded to the “Building Water Supply and Drainage Professional Committee of the Tianjin Architectural Society.” As the host institution of the Committee, and under the guidance and support of society leadership and industry experts, TADI has long been committed to building high-standard platforms for academic exchange and technical collaboration, contributing to the sustained advancement of the water supply and drainage profession in Tianjin.

   Chairman ZHANG Xiaoyu further highlighted TADI’s early and continued engagement in research and application of new technologies, materials, and concepts in building water supply and drainage. TADI has taken the lead in technical practice across areas including water conservation in buildings, water resource utilization, sponge city development, and renewable energy applications in the built environment. These achievements have been applied in benchmark projects such as green buildings, zero-carbon buildings, and green ecological districts. TADI has also developed China’s first IoT-based sponge city monitoring platform at the building and community scale, delivering notable outcomes in both technological innovation and engineering implementation.

   In his remarks, Chairman ZHANG Xiaoyu emphasized that building water supply and drainage systems are fundamental to building performance and functionality. They are also critical to safeguarding water security, conserving water resources, and improving the water environment. The scientific rigor of design and the reliability of system operation directly affect occupant comfort, building durability, and ecological value—serving as an essential support for the principles of “livable, safe, and sustainable” development. Looking ahead, as construction technologies continue to evolve, water supply and drainage systems will further advance toward greater intelligence, efficiency, and ecological integration, providing sustained momentum for the high-quality development of the industry. His speech received a warm response from conference participants.

   During the academic session, LI Xudong, Deputy Chief Engineer of TADI, delivered a keynote presentation titled “Research on Adaptability Design and Effectiveness Evaluation of Rainwater Management Facilities in Buildings and Communities.” The presentation showcased TADI’s research progress and practical achievements in the field and drew strong interest and positive feedback from attendees.