• CIC Global Construction Digitalisation Forum & Exhibition 2024 successfully concludes attracting over 10,000 visits expanding the realm of smart construction

    1 November 2024

    (30 October 2024, Hong Kong) Co-organised by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Development Bureau (DEVB), the CIC Global Construction Digitalisation Forum and Exhibition 2024 (GCDFE) successfully concluded today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Over 10,000 physical and online visits were recorded at the 2-day event, with leaders and professionals gathered to explore the potential of construction digitalisation, laying the groundwork for digital transformation in the industry.

    (按此瀏覽中文版)

    The 2-day mega event gathered over 30 industry experts from around the world to share their valuable insights in the forums and have received overwhelming response from the industry. Following the success of the first day, the second day of the event opened with the Forum on Future Construction, which centred around the themes of the development potentials of technologies like the Building Information Modelling (BIM) and their practical applications.

    Ms. Winnie HO, Secretary for Housing, Housing Bureau, was invited as the Guest of Honour, and she said in her opening remarks, “I’ve been dreaming for more advanced construction sites in Hong Kong, utilising more technologies since I joined the government, or even since I started my career as an architect. The speed that it has been advancing is really out of my expectation. While we have a large quantity of building to build, we need to build faster, build better, and at the same time, we need to build cheaper. This is another big challenge to the construction industry in Hong Kong.” Therefore, she stressed that better use of Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), Multi-trade integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP), BIM and digitalisation of the whole construction life cycle is the key to buildability and the well-being of our workers.

    The Forum on Smart Built Asset was held in the afternoon, and it also featured the introduction on the “CIC Construction Innovation Award 2025” as well as the “CIC Construction Innovation Expo 2025”. The award presentation ceremony of the “CIC Construction Digitalisation Award 2024” was held during GCDFE, to recognise outstanding local projects and local organisations for their contribution in the promotion and adoption of digitalisation tools and workflows. Ir Albert CHENG, Executive Director of the CIC, said, “The award highlights the remarkable achievements of digitalisation leaders who are setting new benchmarks in our field. Their knowledge and experience will be shared with the industry through post-award seminars and workshops, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.”

    Ir Joseph LO, Head of Project Strategy and Governance Office of the Development Bureau said in his speech, “Digital and AI technologies are the drivers and catalysts for industry transformation and central elements in the next era of digitalisation, enabling greater productivity and fostering the development of ‘new quality productive forces’. The journey towards construction digitalisation in Hong Kong is not one we can undertake alone. The industry should embark on this innovation journey and join hands to drive construction digitalisation together.”

    To conclude the GCDFE, Prof. Jack CHENG, Chairperson of the Organising Committee of GCDFE, said, “The transformative power of technology in this traditionally labour-intensive field has exceeded all expectations. Reflecting on the wealth of knowledge and ideas shared during our forum, I am convinced that our growth has surpassed imagination, embodying the spirit of vibrant competition and innovation, as the Chinese saying goes, ‘let the flowers blossom and the birds contend in singing’.”

    The forums are valuable in sharing knowledge while the themed exhibition has helped the industry in exploring business opportunities. The exhibition was under four themes, including “Smart Site Safety System (4S)”, “Digitalisation Platform”, “Robotics”, and “Research and Innovation”, with more than 40 exhibitors participating in to showcase advanced technologies and innovative solutions such as Digital Twin and Layout Robot. A Main Stage and Business Matching Area were also set up to facilitate the exchanges of knowledge and views between the exhibitors and the visitors.

    Digitalisation is crucial to the development of the construction industry, the CIC will shoulder the responsibility to foster digital transformation within the industry. Continue our success in GCDFE, we will provide support to the industry by means of orgainising mega industry-wide events, training courses, webinars and workshops, etc., to equip the industry to embrace the splendid future of digitalisation.

    For more information about GCDFE 2024, please visit events.cic.hk/gcdfe.

    More Awards & Events
    Expo Asia 2024 gathers global industry players with new group participation from Anhui Province, China and Norway
    (9 October 2024, Hong Kong) Eco Expo Asia 2024 is poised to make a significant impact as it returns from 30 October to 2 November at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. This year’s event will feature a diverse array of exhibitors from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Europe and America, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions in new energy, green transportation, green [...]
    Quality Building Awards 2024 results unveiled
    (27 September 2024, Hong Kong) The Quality Building Awards 2024 (QBA 2024) Award Presentation Ceremony took place in the Hong Kong Grand Hyatt Hotel, with Ms Bernadette LINN Hon-ho, JP, Secretary for Development, Development Bureau, HKSARG, as the Guest of Honor. Hong Kong Palace Museum has triumphed in two awards including the most prestigious, the Quality Excellence Award, and the Grand [...]
    Hong Kong Green Building Week 2024 Kick-off Ceremony, hop on “Green Building Express” towards carbon neutrality by 2050
    (21 September 2024, Hong Kong) Co-organised by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), the acclaimed annual campaign “Hong Kong Green Building Week 2024” held its official Kick-off Ceremony today (21 September) at Olympian City 2. The event was officiated by Mr TSE Chin-wan, BBS, JP, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, The Government of [...]
    ReThink HK 2024 spearheads sustainable development in Hong Kong
    (12 September 2024, Hong Kong) Taking place from 12 – 13 September 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), the fifth edition of ReThink HK successfully envisioned the roadmap to a climate-smart future for Hong Kong. Spanning three halls at level 1 of HKCEC, ReThink HK comprised of 120 sessions across 8 themed conference theatres and stages alongside a Sustainable [...]
    Eco Expo Asia 2024: Unveiling new energy innovations for a carbon-zero future
    (29 August 2024, Hong Kong) Eco Expo Asia 2024 is set to return from 30 October – 2 November at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, promising to be a premier event for sustainability and green technology in the Greater Bay Area. This year’s edition will introduce a brand-new “New Energy and Energy Efficiency” zone, demonstrating the fair’s commitment to advance energy production for a [...]
    Restaurant, Bar & Café Hong Kong 2024 returns to explore key F&B frontiers
    (27 August 2024, Hong Kong) Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Hong Kong (RBHK) 2024 is set to make a triumphant return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 3 to 5 September 2024, offering an unparallelled opportunity to connect, discover, and evolve in the dynamic world of food and beverage. Witnessing a vibrant tourism revival, Hong Kong is attracting new consumers from [...]
    With extensive business opportunities, 10th edition of LED Expo Thailand is set to illuminate the ASEAN region
    LED Expo Thailand, ASEAN’s premier exhibition for the lighting industry, organised by MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. and IMPACT Exhibition Management Co. Ltd. , is scheduled to take place 5-7 September 2024 at IMPACT Exhibition Centre, Bangkok, Thailand, showcasing the latest advancements and trends in the ever-evolving field of LED and Smart lighting technology. Organised under the theme [...]
    ISH China & CIHE returns next spring sparking fresh perspectives within the HVAC industry
    (30 July 2024, Beijing) ISH China & CIHE – the China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System will once again take place at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) in Beijing from 20 – 22 February 2025. Renowned as Asia’s premier annual gathering for the HVAC sector, the show is widely recognised as a [...]
    BUSINESS GOVirtual Expo & Conference (BGOV 2024) brings together industry leaders for innovation and best practice
    (25 July 2024, Hong Kong) The fourth edition of the BUSINESS GOVirtual Expo & Conference (BGOV 2024) concluded successfully on 12 July 2024, at the HKCEC in Hong Kong. The two-day event attracted 6,159 visits. Thousands of industry professionals, experts, government officials, and representatives from businesses of all sizes, who gathered to discuss the latest developments in technology [...]