Chairman (Session 25/26)
Ir Cedric CHAN
It is my great honour to be elected as Chairman of the Building Division for Session 2025/2026. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all fellow committee members and Division members for your trust and continued support. I am truly humbled by this opportunity to serve the Division and to contribute further to our profession at a pivotal time for the building industry.
I would also like to pay tribute to our Immediate Past Chairman, Ir Sammy Lai, for his inspirational leadership and dedication over the past session. His theme of “Nurturing Young Engineers” has laid a strong foundation for sustainable development in our profession. In this session, I will continue to build upon it—placing a renewed emphasis on mentorship, knowledge transfer, and creating development pathways for the next generation of building engineers.
Today, the building industry is undergoing a period of significant change. Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly transforming how we design, construct, and manage the built environment. At the same time, we are navigating economic headwinds and rising expectations in sustainability, productivity, and quality. These forces are reshaping the landscape and challenging us to evolve.
To stay ahead, we must continuously equip ourselves through structured training and ongoing professional development. The Building Division will continue to provide high-value technical seminars, workshops, and visits that empower our members with practical knowledge, cross-disciplinary insights, and exposure to global best practices.
Looking beyond our borders, the integration of Hong Kong into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) presents tremendous opportunities. As part of HKIE’s role as a super connector, we will actively build partnerships with professional institutions and stakeholders in the GBA to foster mutual exchange, innovation, and cross-regional collaboration.
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside all of you in the year ahead. With your continued support and participation, I believe we can turn challenges into shared opportunities for growth. Let us move forward together—supporting one another and contributing to a more connected and resilient professional community.
Ir Cedric Chan
Chairman (Session 2025/2026)
Building Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers