To promote talent exchange, Guangdong and Hong Kong have jointly organised the Advanced Capability Building Programme for Project Leaders and Talents in the Guangdong-Hong Kong Construction Industry and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Talent Hub Forum, fostering an internationalised talent ecosystem and deepening ties and cooperation across the 主題標籤#GBA. The Launching Ceremony was held at South China University of Technology and Mr. DU Minqi, Director-General, the Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong Province, Ms. Bernadette LINN, Secretary for Development, and Prof. ZHANG Xichun, Party Secretary of South China University of Technology, presented the commemorative certificate to the keynote speakers.
Our Executive Director, Ir Albert CHENG, as a keynote speaker, emphasised Hong Kong’s role as a "super-connector" and "super value-adder", complementing the strengths of the construction industries in both regions. He reinforced Hong Kong’s commitment to navigate the challenges of talent development and digital transformation through professionalism, innovation, and green construction. By accelerating the adoption of technologies such as robotics and 主題標籤#MiC, the efficiency and safety of the industry are enhanced. He also explained how the project of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the longest bridge-cum-tunnel sea crossing in the world, overcame challenges, demonstrating Hong Kong’s effective coordination and execution capabilities.
The event also featured distinguished speeches by Prof. HE Jingtang, Honorary Dean of the School of Architecture of SCUT, Prof. Anthony YEH, Chair Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design of HKU, who shared valuable insights that inspired the industry practitioners.
Then Ir CHENG visited CSCEC Headquarters in Guangzhou, China’s first building over 170 meters designed for near-zero energy consumption. The tower advances a low carbon footprint by integrating intelligent construction, smart energy management systems, and renewable energy solutions such as building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology. The visit showcased cutting-edge green technologies, offering valuable insights into adopting smart and sustainable innovations in the industry.
