The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is committed to attract young people to join the construction industry as the development of young people is closely connected to the future of Hong Kong. Ir Thomas HO On-sing, Chairman of the CIC, Ir Simon LIU Sing-pang, Chairperson of the Construction Workers Registration Board (CWRB) and CWRB members jointly attended the Scholarship for Family Members of Registered Construction Workers Award Ceremony 2022, acknowledging the outstanding achievements of the children of registered construction workers in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination. They also celebrated with the awardees’ family members who are registered skilled workers.
Boundless Opportunities Brings Infinite Possibilities
In Ir Thomas HO’s speech, he mentioned that young people are the important cornerstone for the growth of Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s construction industry needs talents in every role and will provide them with boundless opportunities. Ir HO encouraged students to be innovative so as to champion the change. Various industries are using big data and artificial intelligence to bring about reformation, Ir HO looks forward to the day when industry stakeholders would make the most out of Common Data Environment (CDE) to improve project management, enhance team collaboration and productivity through collecting, managing and publishing information anytime. Ir HO also mentioned the adoption of innovative technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and Multi-trade integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP) could speed up the reformation of the construction industry. Hong Kong is developing into a Smart City with “digitalisation” and “new technology”, students need to look into the future and pioneer innovation, to advance with times and develop together with Hong Kong.
University Life Shows Practicality Leads to Success
Students who received scholarship shared learning experiences and encouraged each other during the award ceremony. Ms. TSUI Sze-ting, the Winner in the Construction Related Curricula Category, was aspired to be an architect since early age because she wishes to improve people’s life through architecture. Mr. Donald CHOI, CEO of Chinachem Group, our Platinum Sponsor of the scholarship shared with Sze-ting that, when building a livable city, we need to take a people-oriented approach to provide a better living standard that can help realise citizens’ aspirations. Mr. CHOI encouraged Sze-ting to uphold the above purpose which shall guide her way to become a great architect.
Skilled Workers Achieving Professionalism
Hong Kong’s renowned construction projects are built by a group of professional, highly skilled workers, who transform innovative construction designs into real buildings. The CWRB organises various worker development events regularly to encourage workers to undertake continuous professional development and attain qualifications. Since 2011, the CIC established Scholarship for Family Members of Registered Construction Workers to acknowledge family members of registered construction workers who receive outstanding academic performance. The Construction Related Curricula Category was established to encourage the legacy of the construction industry. The awardees’ family members who are registered skilled worker received “Ignite Professional Skills” Certificates during the award ceremony, to encourage continuous improvements of fellow workers.
Reaching Full Potentials and Create Wonders
Ir Simon LIU congratulated awardees and said he would look forward to students utilising their professional knowledge, whether it is in medical, dental, earth and environmental science, finance, architecture, engineering or education. Together with their creativity, they willbecome a new driving force of Hong Kong. Ir LIU also encouraged students to learn from the spirit of construction practitioners when facing challenges and try their best to strive for smarter and more effective solutions. Ir Simon LIU also encouraged everyone to be creative in finding solutions and having fun in times of difficulty, and the result might be a surprise. A great example is that the government used the MiC to build community isolation facilities as a quick response to the pandemic outbreak. Ir Thomas HO also welcomed reverse mentoring from students and he looked forward to new ideas and skills from young people to achieve continuous self-improvement.
