Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2024 191 OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY Driving Industry • Influence Participators Year of Professionalism We have designated 2025 as the “Year of Professionalism”, aiming to create an ideal working environment and enhance industry recognition. This initiative focuses on advocating professionalism, improving public understanding of training and assessment standards, and showcasing the competence of construction personnel. It encompasses five key areas aligned with the CIC’s strategic development blueprint, including: 1 Enhancing Construction Safety 2 Cultivating Future Talents for the Construction Industry 3 Advancing Digitalisation, New Quality Productive Forces, and Efficiency in the Construction Industry 4 Promoting Sustainable Development 5 Improving Business Environment Pioneering Innovation for the Future The Construction Innovation Expo (CIExpo) and the CIC Centre for Future Construction (CFC) will be at the forefront of the CIC’s innovation agenda 2025. Showcasing Global Innovation: CIExpo The CIExpo will be a global platform for showcasing cutting-edge construction technologies. This flagship event will unite industry leaders worldwide to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and inspire transformative solutions for the future of construction. CFC: A Hub for Transformative Change The CFC will drive innovation through advanced training programmes and the adoption of emerging technologies. By engaging local, Mainland, and international stakeholders, the CFC will act as a hub for transformative change, accelerating the industry’s progress and fostering collaboration across borders. We will also continue to promote Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), the adoption of digitalisation and robotics innovation through knowledge and resource-sharing activities, courses, site visits, workshops, surveys, and events like the Construction Robot Competition and Exhibition. Looking Ahead: Designing Future Sustainability We remain committed to advancing sustainability by driving impactful initiatives across the industry and within our operations. Through developing forward-looking initiatives, we are driving an industry-wide transformation while enhancing its operations and management. By prioritising safety, sustainability, innovation, and ethical practices, we shape a resilient, inclusive, and productive future for the construction industry.