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01.07.2026 - 31.12.2026

The 4th Hong Kong Construction Skills Competition (Youth Group & Beginner Group)

ᐅ Construction Skills Competition

Organised by the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the “Hong Kong Construction Skills Competition” is a premier event for young professionals in the construction industry, attracting young practitioners and trainees.

The CIC will host "The 4th Hong Kong Construction Skills Competition (Youth Group & Beginner Group)”  at the Hong Kong Construction Industry Trade Testing Centre in Dec 2026, bringing together various forces to move towards the international stage.

Objectives:

  1. To uplift the skill level of industry practitioners through competition and recognise those with excellent skill level in their respective trades; and
  2. To elevate the skill level of young practitioners as construction elites through competition, also to encourage the industry to identify and groom new talents and attract new entrants to join the construction industry.
     

ᐅ Competition Details

Opening Ceremony and Competition Date

5th December 2026 (Sat)

Competition Venue

Hong Kong Construction Industry Trade Testing Centre, 95 Yuk Kwong Road, Aberdeen
(excep for Concreting Construction, Competition Venue: Tai Po Training Ground of HKIC, 13 Tai Wa Street, Tai Po)

Competition Group

Youth Group

Beginner Group

Competition Categories

Individual
1. Bricklaying
2. Cabinetmaking
3. Joinery
4. Painting and Decorating
5. Plumbing and Heating
6. Wall and Floor Tiling
7. Welding
8. Concreting Construction
(Test projects are available in Chinese Only. For English version, please contact us for more information)
Individual
1. Bricklaying
2. Cabinetmaking
3. Joinery
4. Painting and Decorating
5. Plumbing and Heating
6. Wall and Floor Tiling
7. Welding
(Test projects are available in Chinese Only. For English version, please contact us for more information)

Competition Elements

Construction planning

  • Custom construction planning and pre-construction briefing
  • Inspection for Protection and Smooth Handover

Innovation and Technology

  • Select new tools and equipment*
  • Select and introduce new technology applications*(A.I. / Robotic or other Innovation applications)
  • Use of Robotic
  • Application and use of Building Information Modeling (BIM)

*Pre-approval from the trade testing center is required before the competition to maintain fairness in the process and technology competition.

Safety

  • Use of smart construction site safety equipment (SSSS)
  • Use of A.I. Safety Assistant
  • Dynamic risk assessment
  • Simulate high-altitude work
  • Selection and application of personal protective equipment
  • New “Safety Risk” traps

Age Requirement

Individuals aged 20 or below (born on or after January 1, 2006)Individuals aged 18 or below (born on or after January 1, 2008)

Qualification Requirements

Possessing the Intermediate Trade Test Certificate or the Semi-skilled Worker (ITT) qualification issued by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) (or above qualification) of the corresponding trade;
OR
Having accomplished or currently under a training course or collaborative training scheme .
N/A

Competition
Requirements

All participants must personally attend the following pre-competition activities, failure to do so will result in disqualification:
1. Pre-competition Safety Training (Exemption is granted if the participant holds a valid Construction Industry Safety Training Certificate "Green Card" or CIC Safety Certificate "Blue Card");
2. Pre-competition Training (Attendance rate must reach 70% or above); and
3. Pre-competition Briefing Session.

Application

Application Form (Youth Group) Deadline: 15.10.2026Application Form (Beginner Group) Deadline: 15.10.2026

Nomination

Applicants must have one (but no more than one) nominator or nominatingorganisation.​
Nominator requirements: Must hold an Intermediate Trade Test/Trade Test Certificateissued by the CIC, or be a Registered Semi-skilled/Skilled Worker (i.e., IntermediateWorker/Skilled Worker)​
Nominating organisation requirements: Must be a registered specialist tradecontractor, registered subcontractor, chamber of commerce, union, traininginstitution, or direct employer of the applicant.
The CIC specially set-up the following awards for the competition and the name of awarded parties will be set out in the promotion materials after the competition.
•A “Nomination Award" will be presented to the nominator/nominating party of the top 3 winners / group of each trades.
•A "Top Participating Organisation Award" will be presented to the top 3 nominating parties that nominate the most eligible competitors.


 

Awards

Top 3 winners:

Each winner will be awarded with HK$5,000 cash prize, a trophy, a certificate and prizes.
Merit Award:
Each winner will be awarded with HK$1,000 cash prize.
Top Three Winners:
Each winner will receive a certificate and prizes.
Merit Award:
Each participant will receive a certificate and a HKD $500 bookstore voucher.

Judging Panel

To ensure the transparency and equitability of the competition, the assessment panel will be comprised of representatives nominated by the CIC, Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC), trade associations, labour unions and/or other industry stakeholders.

ᐅ Enquiry

Hong Kong Construction Industry Trade Testing Centre (HKCITTC)
Tel:2100 9884(Ms. Rita CHAN) / 2100 9173(Mr. Dejay WONG)
WhatsApp:5720 0072 (Click here to initiate WhatsApp conversation directly)
Email: [email protected]

The information contained in this webpage is for reference only and may be subject to change without prior notice. You may wish to contact us to obtain more comprehensive information.

Last Updated: 2026-09-29 14:53:19