Construction Industry Council

May we share with you the new “A Time to Celebrate and Reflect” from CIC Chairman’s Blog "In the blink of an eye, we are wrapping up 2024 soon. This is a joyous time to celebrate our achievements and also a time to reflect on the lessons we have learned. We applauded the contributions made by different generations of construction professionals to Hong Kong’s development over the past year, which some have earned international recognition through their determination and hard work. On the other hand, the industry has continued to face various challenges, including the need to strengthen safety culture on construction sites to prevent tragic fatal accidents from happening again. The outcome of 2025 will depend on the choices we make while striving forward." Link: https://lnkd.in/gv2g4JFd #chairman #blog #CIC #ConstructionIndustryCouncil #ConstructionAchievements #Professionals #SafetyCulture

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 The Construction Industry Council (CIC) jointly organised the Hong Kong Junior Skills Competition 2024 with other institutions to introduce vocational skills to secondary school students and help them better prepare for their future career planning. Recently, the Prize Presentation Ceremony was held successfully 🎉 and the awards were presented to Champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up🏅 in Wall and Floor Tiling of Junior and Senior Groups. Looking back at the entire training and competition, the champion of the Junior Secondary Group mentioned wall and floor tiling requires great attention to evenly apply the tile adhesive. He was glad that his hard work paid off. The champion of the Senior Secondary Group shared that he learned various techniques in wall and floor tiling, pointing out that cutting tiles requires appropriate strength to achieve a neat finish. We are pleased that the awardees expressed their interest in participating in similar activities in the future. Registration 📝 for the upcoming WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition will start soon. If you are eager to challenge yourself and shine on the international stage✨, remember to sign up later! Congratulations again to all the awardees! 【「2024全港少年技能競賽」頒獎典禮】 為咗等中學生及早認識專門嘅行業技能，建造業議會早前連同其他機構一齊舉辦嘅「2024全港少年技能競賽」，最近仲舉行咗頒獎典禮🎉，頒發鋪瓦比賽項目初中組同高中組嘅冠、亞、季軍🏅 回顧整個訓練同比賽，初中組冠軍池同學認為鋪瓦要好細心先可以將瓦仔膠塗得均衡，佢好開心付出嘅努力得到回報。而高中組冠軍陳同學則表示參加比賽學到唔同嘅鋪瓦技巧，瓦片切割要識用力先會鎅得靚。好開心得獎同學都話之後會繼續參與相關活動。 下一屆世界技能大賽香港區選拔賽嘅報名好快就會開始📝，如果各位年輕人都希望挑戰自己，喺國際舞台發光發亮✨，記得到時報名喇！ 再次恭賀各得獎同學！ #CIC #ConstructionIndustryCouncil #HKIC #WorldSkills #WSC #HKJSC #Selection

🎉 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗙𝗖𝗘) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 🎓 We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the FCE programme, where participants witnessed the culmination of their transformative learning journey through three modules in the UK, Mainland China and Hong Kong.   After engaging in the "Local Expertise" module over the past two days, participants explored landscape of Hong Kong construction industry, including housing landscape, strategic insights on optimising High Productivity Construction (HPC) performance, and total life cycle management through digitalisation. Participants also visited the Smart Facilities Management Control Centre at the CIC, experienced digital applications in facility management, monitored the sustainable development of properties, and engaged in real case sharing and discussions with industry leaders. The local modules end with participants’ capstone project presentation, where they showcase their growth and learnings from the FCE programme.   We extend our gratitude to guest speakers for the "Local Expertise" module in Hong Kong, including Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS, Vice President cum Co-Head of Public Policy Institute at Our Hong Kong Foundation, Professor Wei PAN, Associate Vice-President (Research and GBA), The University of Hong Kong, Ir Prof. Llewellyn Tang, Founder and CEO, Llewellyn and Partners Company Limited, Associate Professor in Building Information Modelling, Programme Director for Master of Science in Digital Management of Built Assets, HKU, Mr. Shao RUIZHE, Assistant President of China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited, Sankar V S, East Asia Digital Services Leader of Arup, Carl Devlin, Capital Works Director of MTR Corporation Limited, Ar. Donald CHOI, Former Executive Director and CEO of Chinachem Group, Prof. Jack Cheng, Professor and Associate Head of HKUST, and Rosana Wong, MH, Deputy Chair of Yau Lee Group.   A heartfelt thank you to all the industry experts and speakers from around the world for their invaluable contributions to this landmark programme. 🎊Congratulations to all graduates receiving their certificates from our esteemed guests of honour and programme leaders, marking a significant milestone as they shared their learning outcomes and contributions to the industry. We look forward to seeing how they will shape the future of Hong Kong construction industry. 【🎉 首屆未來建造精英課程圓滿畢業🎓】 建造業議會首辦未來建造精英（FCE）課程今日圓滿結束，約1,000 位觀眾見證佢哋完成富開創性及多元化嘅學習之旅。學員喺呢兩日完成埋【香港優勢】單元，探索本地建造行業嘅情況，包括房屋「景觀」、優化高效建築工程策略，以及通過數碼化進行全生命周期管理等。 除此之外，學員亦參觀咗議會嘅物業管理智能監察中心，體驗設施管理嘅數碼化應用，監測物業可持續發展，同時行業領袖亦向學員分享唔同真實案例同進行交流環節。【香港優勢】單元以學員嘅結業研習匯報結束，展示佢哋喺FCE課程中嘅成長同學習。 🎊 再次恭喜所有畢業生，亦衷心感謝每一位嚟自世界各地嘅業界專家及講者為呢個標誌性課程提供「錦囊」。學員由主禮嘉賓同課程領導手上接過畢業證書，標誌住佢哋邁向一個新里程，期待佢哋以學習成果塑造香港建造業嘅未來！ #ConstructionIndustryCouncil #CIC #FCE #FCEProgramme #ConstructionExcellence #FutureofConstruction #GraduationCeremony

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Good tools are prerequisites to job success! The outstanding performance of the competitors in the WorldSkills Competition is not only led by the guidance of their experts and trainers but also by suitable tools that enhance their efficiency during competition. The most important thing is that they are safe to use in the work. We would like to express our sincere thanks to the sponsors for their generous support, encouraging our competitors to follow their dreams and participate in the WorldSkills Competition. 【業界鼎力支持「世界技能大賽」香港選手】 正所謂「工欲善其事 必先利其器」，世界技能大賽（世賽）選手出色嘅表現，除咗專家同訓練員嘅教導，工具同器材都好緊要，除咗比賽時提升效率，最緊要係當中嘅安全設計，可以放心使用。 業界出心出力支持年輕人追夢，衷心多謝各贊助商對世界技能大賽選手嘅支持及慷概贊助！ #CIC #ConstructionIndustryCouncil #HKIC #WorldSkills #WSC #Sponsors #Sponsorship #Support

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 - 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟔,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 On the first day of December 2024, Ir Prof. Thomas HO, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) welcomed over 6,000 construction workers and their families to gather in the builders’ home, CIC-ZCP, to participate in the Construction Workers Festival Carnival (the Carnival) to enjoy an appreciation day of front-line supervisors and workers with fun games, grassland picnic, and singer performance. Ir Prof. HO, Ir Ricky LAU, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) of Development Bureau, and Mr. Vincent FUNG, Deputy Commissioner (Occupational Safety and Health) of Labour Department, officiated the launching ceremony of the Carnival together with 15 representatives from the supporting organisations of the Carnival. The remarkable sunny day filled with smiling faces of workers and their families among the fun game booths, ice-cream station and snack bar. Moreover, participants were invited to experience new construction technologies and pay visit to the STEAM Lab, Construction Innovation and and Technology Application Centre and MiC Resources Centre. Highlight of the day was appreciation given by the management of construction companies to their front-line supervisors and workers. The representatives shared various tips on how to make construction works safer, better and sustainable. A round of applause for industry stakeholders, supporting organisations, participating organisations, workers and families to make the Carnival memorable and enjoyable. #CIC #ConstructionIndustryCouncil #ConstructionWorkersFestival #Carnival #ZCP

𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘇𝗵𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 The CIC organised a two-day Guangzhou Skill Training Exchange Visit, aiming to share training experiences with several schools in Guangzhou participating in the WorldSkills Competition and to broaden the horizons of HKIC students, collectively enhancing the overall standard in the Greater Bay Area and nurturing the next generation of outstanding talent. The group visited the Training Examination Base for Special Operations at the Guangdong Academy of Building Science and four training institutions for Chinese contestants of the WorldSkills Competition, showcasing the robotics system integration projects, autonomous mobile robots, a full industrial chain training base for prefabricated construction, and applications of intelligent manufacturing technology. Notably, the Guangzhou Polytechnic Institute, winning 4 gold and 2 excellence awards, and the Guangzhou Electromechanical Technician College, earning 3 gold and 1 silver, were part of the visit, featuring demonstrations by the gold medalists from the WorldSkills Competition and sharing their journey with participants. The CIC is committed to cultivating the new generation of talent and hopes to leverage competitions to enhance teaching standards in Hong Kong, organising more diverse construction-related competitions to improve local students' competitiveness on the world stage. Additionally, this exchange visit helps participants better understand mainland China's teaching conditions and expedite their integration into the Bay Area, working together to create a synergy that exceeds the sum of its parts and explore more talents, enhance overall educational quality, and jointly build a better future! 【廣州技能培訓交流考察】 建造業議會舉辦一連兩日的廣州技能培訓交流考察團，旨在與廣州幾所參與世界技能大賽（世賽）的院校互相交流培訓心得，讓建造學院學生擴闊眼界，共同提升大灣區整體水平，聯手培育下一代優秀人才。 交流考察團到訪廣東建科院特種作業培訓考試基地以及四所世賽中國選手的集訓院校，其中更包括獲得四金兩優的廣州工貿技師學院及三金一銀的廣州市機電技師學院，機器人系統集成項目、自主移動機器人、裝配式建築全產業鏈實訓基地、智能製造技術應用等等。世賽金牌選手即席示範，更與參加者分享訓練及比賽過程。 議會致力培養新世代人才，未來希望以賽促教，舉辦更多建造業比賽，提升本地學員在世界上的競爭力。今次交流考察團令參加者更了解內地教學狀況及加快融入灣區，希望攜手發掘更多人才，並提升整體教育素質，共同建設更美好的未來！ #CIC #CosntructionIndustryCouncil #GreaterBayArea #Guangzhou #Exchange #Visit #WorldSkills #Talent

𝗛𝗞𝗜𝗖 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 The HKIC Graduation Ceremony was held today, celebrating the achievements of our talented graduates. This momentous occasion recognised the effort and dedication of every student who has successfully completed their training in the construction industry. With inspiring speeches and heartfelt moments, we celebrated not only their accomplishments but also the bright futures ahead. Congratulations to all our graduates! 🎓✨ 【🎓✨ 畢業禮精彩瞬間 📸】 多謝所有參與今日畢業典禮嘅來賓、畢業生同埋親朋好友！我哋一齊見證住一個個充滿激情同希望嘅年輕人，邁向佢地人生嘅下一個新階段 🌟 喺呢個咁特別嘅日子，等我哋一齊回顧今日嘅精彩畫面，無論係嘉賓充滿啟發嘅演講，定係每位同學嘅歡笑，每一刻都值得我哋珍藏 💖 恭喜晒所有畢業生！有你哋嘅努力同堅持先可以達到今日嘅成就，期待你哋未來喺建造業繼續發熱發光 🏗️💪 #CIC #ConstructionIndustryCouncil #HKIC #HongKongInstituteofConstruction #GraduationCeremony #Graduation #joyful #moment #2024

𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸, 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 💪🏼 The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is highly concerned about the recent incidents in the construction industry. To enhance the safety awareness of the industry 🆙 and provide a safer working environment for frontline personnel and workers, the Development Bureau, the CIC, the Labour Department, government departments, industry associations, federations and contractors have actively responded and strengthened the promotion of construction safety 🙌🏻 , with their management 👨🏼💼👩🏼💼 to deliver safety messages to frontline personnel and workers 👷🏻♀️👷🏻♂️ at construction sites, attaching the utmost importance to the safety 💌 , so that frontline personnel and workers can be vigilant by understanding the incidents and provide a safer working environment for workers. The CIC also calls on the industry to review the current practices and risks on sites 📝to keep in mind and implement the following safety measures: 1. Be familiar with and follow all safety construction procedures and do not make any changes without authorisation 🙅🏻♀️🙅🏻♂️; 2. Proper use of full-body harness that is attached continuously to a suitable and secure anchor point or an independent lifeline with a fall arresting system while working at height 👍🏻; 3. Do not enter dangerous zones without authorisation 🚫; 4. Stay away from the operational area of machinery ⛔️; 5. Use communication devices such as walkie-talkies to maintain communication with other workers 💬; 6. Complete related training before operating machinery; and 7. Stop work immediately 🙅🏻♂️🙅🏻♀️ and seek assistance from supervisor when identifying any safety concerns. The CIC urges the industry to continue to respond positively and join hands to create a safer and healthier construction industry through enhanced education, better use of technologies and stringent supervision. 【建造業界「攜手同心 行出安全」💪🏼】 為咗加強業界安全意識及提升工地安全🆙，發展局、建造業議會、勞工處、政府不同部門、業界商會、聯會及承建商都積極回應及加強安全推廣🙌🏼，由管理層及高級管理人員👨🏼💼👩🏼💼親身「行」到工地，向前線人員同工友們👷🏼♀️👷🏼傳達安全訊息，表示對安全嘅重視💌。工友們透過了解事故發生嘅原因，從而有所警惕，同時亦呼籲業界要檢視各工地現行嘅相關作業流程同安全風險📝，仲要緊記及執行以下安全措施︰ 1️⃣ 熟習及遵照所有安全施工程序，切勿擅自更改🙅🏼♀️🙅🏼♂️； 2️⃣ 進行高空工作時必須佩戴全身式安全帶，安全帶亦須持續繫於適當及穩固的繫穩點或獨立救生繩及防墮系統上👍🏼； 3️⃣ 未獲授權不應進入危險區域🚫； 4️⃣ 切勿接近機械操作區域 ⛔； 5️⃣ 使用通訊設備如無線電對講機，與其他崗位工友保持溝通💬； 6️⃣ 必先完成適當訓練方可操作機械；及 7️⃣ 遇到任何安全疑慮，請立即停止相關工序🙅🏼♂️🙅🏼♀️，並尋求上級協助。 希望業界一齊攜手同心，透過加強教育、善用科技、嚴謹監管等方法確保工地安全！ 未「行」嘅機構項目，即刻為安全繼續努力🚶🏼♂️🚶🏼♀️，一齊「行出安全」啦！ #CIC #ConstructionIndustryCouncil #DevelopmentBureau #WalktheTalk #ConstructionSafety

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 The 5-IC3DcP, hosted by the City University of Hong Kong, convened leading experts, innovators, and stakeholders from around the globe to discuss the latest advancements and future trends in 3D construction printing. Ir Prof. Thomas HO, Chairman of the CIC, was invited to deliver an opening address and his insightful address highlighted the current challenges and future opportunities in Hong Kong’s construction landscape. In his speech, Ir Prof. HO emphasised the importance of embracing high-productivity construction methods and streamlining procedures to combat high construction costs and maintain competitiveness. Embracing high-productivity methods like MiC and MiMEP, integrating advanced technologies like 3D printing, robotics, and AI, and adopting sustainable practices are crucial. The focus is to create a sustainable, globally competitive industry through innovation, efficiency, and a skilled workforce, supported by systems thinking and digital leadership. The conference featured a series of insightful presentations covering a wide range of topics including the latest research developments, practical applications, and the future outlook of 3D construction printing. Participants had the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore groundbreaking projects, and gain valuable insights into the practical implementation of 3D printing technology in construction. Let’s work together to create a thriving, sustainable, and globally competitive construction industry for Hong Kong. #CIC #ConstructionIndustryCouncil #CityU #3DConstructionPrinting #5IC3DcP #IC3DcP #建造業議會 #Innovation #Sustainability #MiC #MiMEP #AI

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 "𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲" 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 If you are interested in the latest developments in the construction industry, or passionate in sports, and are seeking personal growth opportunities, join us for this exciting event to learn more from the young elites!   Sharing Session: Distinguished young professionals and KOL from the construction sector are invited to share their experiences and insights on themes such as achieving work-life balance and self-improvement.   Hands-on Construction Activity: Participants have the opportunity to utilise various paints and materials to beautify concrete pencil holders, fostering creativity and enhancing their understanding of construction materials.   Event Details: Date: 7 December 2024 (Saturday) Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location: Hong Kong Institute of Construction - Kowloon Bay Campus (44 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay) Content: Sharing Session and Hands-on Construction Activities Target Audience: Secondary Four to Secondary Six students, college students, and young professionals Cost: Free of charge *The event will be conducted in Cantonese Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gdhVdfxB   Seize this opportunity for exploration and growth. Join us NOW! 【免費參加「建到你未來」工作坊】 如果你想了解建造業嘅最新動態，或者你對運動有興趣，又或者你想促進個人成長……就千祈唔好錯過今次活動 今次活動特別邀請到建造業青年從業員Tiff哥、芋C及Teddy作為分享嘉賓，佢哋都係建造業及體育領域中表現出色嘅青年代表，工作坊將圍繞活在當下想做就做、work-life balance，以及點樣實現自我提升等主題進行交流。 仲有動手建造環節，參加者可以利用唔同顏料及材料美化筆筒，發揮創造力，提升對建築材料嘅認識！ 活動詳情： 日期：2024年12月7日（星期六） 時間：下午2時至4時 地點：香港建造學院-九龍灣院校（九龍灣大業街44號） 活動內容：嘉賓分享、「動手建造」美化混凝土筆筒 對象：中四至中六學生、大專生及在職青年 費用：全免 報名連結：https://lnkd.in/gdhVdfxB 唔好錯過呢個寶貴機會！立即報名參加，同我們一齊探索同成長啦！ #CIC #ConstructionIndustryCouncil #CICYouthAffairsCommittee #CICYAC #ConstructionWorkshop #YouthActivities #SelfImprovement #CreativeConstruction #PersonalGrowth #建造業議會 #建造業工作坊 #青年活動 #自我提升 #創意建造 #個人成長