Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2024 177 OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY We also launched the “Future Construction Excellence Programme” in 2024 to brings global perspectives and advanced technologies to Hong Kong’s construction industry. Participants attended classes, conferences, and site visits in the United Kingdom, Shenzhen, and locally, engaging with renowned experts. This immersive experience broadens horizons, driving innovation and advancing industry transformation. To meet the growing demand for BIM talents, we continued offering courses on BIM Viewers, CIC- Certified BIM Personnel and CIC-Accredited BIM Training, issuing the following certificates by the end of 2024: 12,759 BIM Viewers 711 CIC-Certified BIM Managers 902 CIC-Certified BIM Coordinators Local Site Visit To ensure continuous updates on construction developments and foster local knowledge exchange, we organised a series of local project and factory visits. These visits provided industry professionals with hands-on insights into ongoing projects and innovative technologies. Site Visit to Fire Station-cum-Ambulance Depot with Departmental Quarters and Facilities Empowering Professionals with Advanced Training Providing industry professionals with the latest construction skills and knowledge remains our core mission. The key training programmes in 2024 include: January 2024 CIC Master Class on Digital Twin September – October 2024 Pilot Course on Robotic Operator Training November 2024 CIC Master Class on AI for Construction (including Large Language Models (LLMs))