Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2024 25 ABOUT THE COUNCIL About the Construction Industry Council The Construction Industry Council (CIC) was formed in 2007 under the Construction Industry Council Ordinance (Cap. 587). The CIC consists of a chairman and 24 members representing various sectors of the industry including employers, professionals, academics, contractors, workers, independent persons and Government officials. The main functions of the CIC are to forge consensus on long-term strategic issues, convey the industry’s needs and aspirations to the Government, provide professional training and registration services, and serve as a communication channel between the Government and the construction industry. for further details. www.cic.hk Please visit CIC Functions 1 to advise and make recommendations to the Government on strategic matters, major policies and legislative proposals, that may affect or are connected with the construction industry, and on matters of concern to the construction industry; 2 to reflect to the Government the construction industry’s needs and aspirations; 3 to elevate the quality and competitiveness of the construction industry by promoting the ongoing development and improvement of the industry; 4 to uphold professionalism and integrity within the construction industry by promoting self- regulation, formulating codes of conduct and enforcing such codes; 5 to improve the performance of persons connected with the construction industry through establishing or administering registration schemes or rating schemes; 6 to advance the skills of personnel in the construction industry through planning, promotion, supervision, provision or coordination of training courses or programmes; 7 to encourage research activities and the use of innovative techniques and to establish or promote the establishment of standards for the construction industry; 8 to promote good practices in the construction industry in relation to dispute resolution, environmental protection, multi-layer subcontracting, occupational safety and health, procurement methods, project management and supervision, sustainable construction and other areas conducive to improving construction quality; 9 to enhance the cohesiveness of the construction industry by promoting harmonious labour relations and the observance of statutory requirements relating to employment, and by facilitating communication among various sectors of the industry; Under Section 5 of the Construction Industry Council Ordinance, the CIC has the following functions: