Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL 182 OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY Cultivating Professionalism and Talent Inspiring a Culture of Excellence Our commitment is to foster a culture of recognition and appreciation, encourage continuous improvement, and inspire the industry to strive for higher standards of professionalism. Signature award and completion in 2024 are summarised below. CIC Outstanding Contractor Award The CIC Outstanding Contractor Award Presentation Ceremony 2024, often regarded as the “Oscars of the Construction Industry,” was held on 6 November 2024, celebrating 23 awards that recognised contractors excelling in Safety Culture, Corporate Innovation, Professionalisation, Integrity Management, Revitalisation, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). This year’s awardees in the “Major Contractor” category have also showcased exceptional achievements in integrity management. Notably, a new category was introduced to honour the contributions of Repair, Maintenance, Alteration and Addition (RMAA) contractors, reflecting their important role in sustaining the built environment. These outstanding contractors collaborate to advance sustainable development, create a more liveable environment, and enhance the quality of life and well-being for the public. CIC Outstanding Contractor Award Presentation Ceremony Safety First Mindset in Our Operation Safety is a fundamental value that shapes everything we do. With strong leadership, clearly defined safety responsibilities, and the adoption of advanced technologies, we are committed to creating a safe, proactive, and innovative working environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. Guided by the principles of “Life First” and “Say No to Danger”, employees are encouraged to stop work, reassess risks and arrange appropriate safety measures whenever safety is affected. A robust framework for method statements, risk assessments, and dynamic evaluations ensures potential hazards are identified and mitigated before work begins. This process is collaborative, with employees actively contributing suggestions to enhance workplace safety. We adopted innovative technologies like 4S while establishing the CIC Centre for Future Construction. In addition, real-time heat warnings and weather report boards were installed at the HKCITTC workshops to help minimise the heat-related discomfort of the staff and candidates. We also prioritise safety training. New employees shall complete online workplace safety training upon joining, followed by a 2-day Foundation Certificate in Construction Safety during their probation. Mandatory safety town hall meetings, regular webinars, training sessions, pre-work briefings are organised for all staff, renewing their awareness and reminding “Construction Safety is No Small Matter, No Room for Compromising Safety” to the accident prevention.