Ir LAM Sai-hung (3rd right ), Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) of the HKSAR Government; Mr. CHAN Ka-kui (3rd left ), Chairman of the CIC; Ir Albert CHENG ( 2nd right), Executive Director of the CIC; Mr. Paul CHONG ( 2nd left), Chairperson of the CIC-ZCP, along with Ms. Elva NI, Ambassador of Construction Month (1st right), and Mr. Orlando TO, Star Fitness Coach (1st left) officiate at the Grand Launching Ceremony
(1 November 2019, Hong Kong) The Construction Industry Council (CIC)’s annual signature event, Construction Month 2019, is set to be held from November to December this year. Centred on the theme, “Revitalisation”, Construction Month 2019 will comprise a variety of construction-related activities which aim to engage different generations in building a happy society together and reach out to the wider community.
The Construction Month 2019 Grand Launch was held at CIC-Zero Carbon Park (CIC-ZCP) on 1 November. Honourable guests including Ir LAM Sai-hung, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) of the HKSAR Government, Mr. CHAN Ka-kui, Chairman of the CIC, Ir Albert CHENG, Executive Director of the CIC, Mr. Paul CHONG, Chairperson of the CIC-ZCP, along with Ms. Elva NI, Ambassador of Construction Month, and Mr. Orlando TO, Star Fitness Coach officiated at the ceremony, unveiling the wide array of activities.
Ms. Elva NI, Ambassador of Construction Month and Mr. Orlando TO, Star Fitness Coach promote “Revitalisation” through their awesome performances
A total of 24 industry and public activities have been planned for Construction Month 2019. The “Happy Building STEAM Playground” that features edutainment events like the eco-friendly merry-go-round, bubble machine and STEAM workshops cater for families; “Zero Carbon Music Fest”, a music fiesta featuring pop stars and music talents in the construction industry; “Zero Carbon Studio”, which offers a glimpse into epic Hong Kong architecture through classic movies to be played on CIC-ZCP’s brand new LED screens. Other activities scheduled to keep the public abreast of the industry’s developments include the “Construction Month Cup 2019 3×3 Basketball Competition”, and “Construction Innovation Expo 2019”.
A number of CIC Members and guests attended the Construction Month Grand Launching Ceremony
Ir LAM Sai-hung, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) of the HKSAR Government addressed at the Ceremony, “The theme of this year’s Construction Month is “Revitalisation”, which signifies that for Hong Kong to maintain its edge and continue to improve, we should focus on passing on traditions and experiences as well as bringing in new ideas. This year’s Construction Month is comprised of a wide range of activities, many of which may appeal to young people, such as the Zero Carbon Music Fest, 3×3 Basketball Competition and Zero Carbon Studio. We hope the activities can deepen young people’s understanding of the construction industry, arouse their interest, encourage them to join the industry and pass on craftsmanship, and be the successors of the industry.”
Guided tours to the new green facilities in the CIC-ZCP
Several highly-anticipated activities during Construction Month 2019 will be rolled out at the CIC–ZCP. As the first zero carbon building in Hong Kong, the CIC-ZCP introduces the city’s first Electrical and Mechanical Modular Integrated Construction (emMiC) for Stormwater Cooling System, consuming 50% less energy than a traditional air-cooled system. The emMiC system also uses prefabricated modules, allowing associated E&M equipment to be prefabricated and commissioned off-site before being delivered to the CIC-ZCP for “plug-and-play” assembly to enhance efficiency. In addition, the glass canopy on the Eco-Café adopts the first Air Improvement Photovoltaic (AIPV) System in Hong Kong. Leveraging nano thin-film photovoltaic technology, this AIPV System generates a self-cleansing effect, which largely reduces maintenance costs and effort, boosting its power generation performance by 5%.
Dedicated to advancing green facilities, the CIC-ZCP has introduced Hong Kong’s first Electrical and Mechanical Modular Integrated Construction (emMiC) for Stormwater Cooling System
To promote a healthy lifestyle, the CIC-ZCP introduced a jogging track using sustainable paints this year, while installing new outdoor solar-energy LED screens in its drive to embrace green architecture and low-carbon living. During Construction Month 2019, the public can experience first-hand the new green facilities at the CIC-ZCP.
The Air Improvement Photovoltaic (AIPV) Glass Canopy
For more details on Construction Month 2019, please visit:
www.cic.hk/eng/main/construction month 2019