Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2024 141 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Corporate Communications The Corporate Communications Department is committed to promoting the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the industry as a whole, and strengthening the role of the CIC as an advocate in the industry. The department’s main responsibilities include managing the CIC’s publicity programmes and activities, public and media relations, the Construction Industry Sports & Volunteering Programme (CISVP), etc. We also maintain effective communication with various stakeholders in the industry, and anticipate and respond to potential crises in a timely manner. Large-scale Promotional Campaign and Events In the third year of the “Design for Future, Build for Life” Campaign, the CIC continued to work with the Development Bureau to lead different industry stakeholders to enhance public understanding of the construction industry through different platforms, and attract young people to join the industry. In 2024, more diversified promotional activities were launched under the Campaign, including “Constructing Tomorrow: Towards a Sustainable Future” Roving Exhibition, DSE Roadshow Campaign, “STEAM UP” Project, etc. The department has also been conveying the professional image of the construction industry to the community through different social media platforms. Facilitating Industry Collaboration and Communication In 2024, the Corporate Communications Department continued to organise the Annual Cocktail Reception and the “CIC-See What I See” Luncheons to provide a platform for the Government and the construction industry to exchange views and promote the development of the industry. At the “CIC-See What I See” Luncheons, we are honoured to have Ir Prof. Frank CHAN and Ir Allen YEUNG, Hong Kong Deputy to the National People’s Congress, Prof. LING Kar-kan, the Director of Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation, and Mr. Andrew WEIR, Global Chair, Asset Management and Real Estate, KPMG International, as the guest speakers, attracting a total of nearly 11,000 physical or online visits. The Corporate Communications Department also regularly updates the “Safety Walk with Thomas” column on the CIC website to share innovative safety technologies and global construction technologies with the industry. “CIC See What I See” Luncheons