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Hong Kong's construction industry mobilizes to attract talents and shows bright prospects

2022-11-14T23:46:00.944Z


The construction industry in Hong Kong officially launched today the first large-scale promotional plan for the entire industry - "Looking at the Future of Construction and Life" (the plan).


The construction industry in Hong Kong officially launched today the first large-scale promotional plan to mobilize the industry - "Looking at the Future of Construction and Life" (the plan). and programs, aiming to let the general public better understand the profession, contribution and prospects of the construction industry, and at the same time attract young professionals to join the industry and create the future of Hong Kong's construction industry.


The project is jointly implemented by the Hong Kong construction industry and more than 20 organizations, including the Development Bureau and the Works Department, the Education Bureau, the Construction Industry Council, and a number of trade associations, trade unions and professional organizations. Colleges and training institutions will participate, please refer to the list for details.


A number of senior representatives of the construction industry and members of the Legislative Council were invited to the launch ceremony of the promotion plan, including Mr. Lo Wai-kwok, Mr. Tse Wai-chuen, Mr. Lung Hon-biu, Mr. Zhou Xiaosong, Mr. Kwok Wai-keung, Mr. Leung Tsz-ying and Mr. Lau Kwok-fun. Many schools also participated , there are various activities on site to introduce the current situation and development potential of the construction industry. For example, through interactive STEAM booth games, the participants and students can experience how technology can improve the work efficiency and quality of the construction industry.


The game at the STEAM booth at the kick-off ceremony allows the attendees and students to experience it for themselves. It also includes various virtual reality solutions to demonstrate the power of innovative technology.

The launch ceremony of the Hong Kong Construction Industry Promotion Program was held on November 14. The conference invited the Secretary for Development, Ms. Ning Hon-ho, the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Ir. Lau Chun-kit, the Chairman of the Construction Industry Council, Ir. Share the concept and practical direction of this plan, and announce a series of promotional content and programs in the future, officially kicking off the whole plan.

The Secretary for Development, Ms Ning Hon-ho, and the Chairman of the Construction Industry Council, Ir On-shing Ho, were invited to the launching ceremony to share their orientation and direction for the future development of the construction industry.

At the launching ceremony, an eye-catching interactive innovative element was also added. The Hong Kong infrastructure drawings drawn by local illustrator Huihui were exhibited, showing the infinite possibilities brought by the new generation of talents to the construction industry, and also implying that the construction industry and the public will jointly promote the industry. develop.

At the same time, a group of young talents in the construction industry were invited to share with the public the significance of participating in the construction industry.

Johnny shoots a promotional video for the project, and the illustrator makes art hoardings for 25 government construction sites

At the launching ceremony, the MC Johnny and the executive director of the Construction Industry Council, Ir Cheng Dingxi, shared the upcoming promotion program with the public.

The plan will be widely publicized through cross-platform.

Online publicity includes the launch of social media platforms and event webpages. The webpage will have an event log and a dedicated event review page to facilitate the industry and the public to access information.

Johnny, an artist who also came from the construction industry, even filmed a promotional video for the "Hong Kong Construction Industry Promotion Programme", which premiered at the launch ceremony.

In the future, the industry will also launch TV infotainment programs with the theme of the construction industry.

Offline promotion includes advertising at MTR stations, and cooperating with illustrator Jason Tommy to design construction site hoardings, adding artistic elements to 25 government construction sites in Hong Kong and introducing a number of infrastructure projects, including Kai Tak Sports Park and Tseung Kwan O Lam Tin Tunnel , M+, cave sewage treatment plant, etc., connect with the public through art.

Master lectures and field trips attract new generation to join construction industry

In order to attract young professionals to join the construction industry, the conference announced that 12 lectures and field trips will be held within the plan. Industry experts will give explanations to students on various public and private construction projects, leading students to have an in-depth understanding of construction The content of the event will be uploaded to the website, so that the public, teachers and students who are unable to participate in person can also watch it.

The project will go deep into the campus, arrange a series of employment talks for students, and display event panels, where industry cross-sector specialists or members of construction industry associations will share their work experience, attracting a new generation to join the construction industry after graduation.

In the second half of 2023, the plan will further launch the STEAM education platform, allowing students to use online learning resources and site inspection activities.

Connecting construction to life can inspire the curiosity of our next generation, experience the problem solving of engineers, the cross-disciplinary creation of architects and the systematic thinking of surveyors, and cultivate more small construction professionals.

The Executive Director of Construction Industry Council, Ir Cheng Ting-wai, shared the main activities of the project in the coming year at the launching ceremony and encouraged the public to participate.

In addition, in order to show the connection and care between the construction industry and the community to the new generation, Ir On-shing Ho, chairman of the Construction Industry Council, announced the establishment of the "Construction Industry Youth Network" and the "Construction Industry Volunteer Team". We hope to increase the participation of young people in the future development of the industry and truly become a new generation of leaders.

The construction industry volunteer team will invite enthusiastic people from the industry to the community to provide support to those in need, improve their living environment, and further enhance the image of the construction industry.

"Looking at "Building" Future "Building" and Life" will launch a series of exciting activities, join your friends now!

For more information, please visit the event website www.constructionhk.org.

(Information and photos provided by the customer)

Source: hk1

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