Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2024 9 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR WorldSkills Competition The CIC sent seven representatives to participate in the 47 th WorldSkills Competition, where they demonstrated the result of their rigorous training over the four-day event and won two Medallions for Excellence, marking the CIC’s best result to date. The CIC also organised the 3 rd Hong Kong Construction Skills Competition (Youth Group & Fundamental Group) to elevate the skill levels of industry practitioners through competitive engagement. CIC Master Class Series The CIC has been conducting Master Classes since 2022. In 2024, topics covered Digital Twin, Safety Leadership Culture, AI for Construction (including LLM) and Design for Safety, etc. These programmes enable experienced professionals to enhance their skills in digital or advanced technologies, equipping them with the top-notched expertise needed to improve productivity and safety. Construction Youth Exchange Programme in GBA Building on the success in 2023, the Construction Youth Exchange Programme in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) has expanded in 2024. For the first time, Mainland students were invited to visit Hong Kong. All participants took part in exchange activities to gain insights into the local industry’s achievements and explored key cities in the GBA. During these visits, they engaged with construction and technology firms, universities, and cultural destinations, interacting with industry leaders throughout the process.