Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL 88 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Led by the Education and Science Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, the Department of Housing and Urban- Rural Development of Guangdong Province and DEVB, the CIC has also facilitated the establishment of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Smart Construction Industry Development Alliance as one of the initiators. This initiative is aspired to enhance cooperation and drive high-quality development in smart construction across the three regions. The establishment of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Smart Construction Industry Development Alliance Way Forward Looking ahead, the CIC will continue to expand its links with the Mainland to promote cooperation within the ecosystem of the construction industry and facilitate the exchange of new technologies. Our goal is to drive the transformation of the industry, ensuring the sustainable development and prosperity of Hong Kong construction industry in the Greater Bay Area. Strengthening Ties with the Mainland A total of 49 Mainland visits and exchanges were organised throughout 2024. The CIC participated in the China International Exposition of Housing Industry & Products and Equipment of Building Industrialization (CIEHI), where we introduced CIC and showcased innovative technology solutions and products from the local construction industry to our peers in the Mainland. The CIC also hand- picked information from selected CIEHI exhibitors and curated the “2024 CIEHI Exhibitors (Selected) Booklet”, aimed at fostering exchange and cooperation within the industry, thereby advocating innovation and development in the construction industry. Participated in the CIEHI