HKA discussion forum on “Rebuilding Public Trust in Civil Engineering”

Overview

A number of incidents in recent years relating to some major construction projects have aroused public concern on various issues including, inter-alia, quality, programme, financial controls as well as net zero carbon/sustainability, in the planning and delivery of projects, leading to a loss of public trust in the construction industry. Along with other construction professionals, civil engineers are the key personnel in the project delivery process. We consider that we have the due responsibility to rebuild public confidence in the industry. As another wave of major construction projects is in the pipeline, it is opportune for civil engineers from all trades to jointly review and formulate effective means to regain the faith of the public.

The objective of the discussion forum is to raise the awareness and gather views/suggestions from members of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in Hong Kong in rebuilding public trust in our work in delivering major construction projects due to the public concerns as mentioned below.

Note
- Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis and priority will be given to ICE members.
- Only successful applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail.
- Attendance certificates will be provided for this event only if attendees attend the whole event.
- The above is subject to change without prior notice
- All participants are required to prepare and wear masks and have their body temperature taken at registration desk.

Adverse weather arrangement

The event will be cancelled or rescheduled to another date in case of Black Rainstorm Alert; or Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above being in force by the Hong Kong Observatory at or after 10am. It may also be cancelled because of safety or other reasons.

Disclaimer

The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death or any injury or for any damage to or loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, and whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, traveling to or from it or otherwise.