The predecessor of School of Professional Development in Construction (SPDC) was established in 1994 and it had been previously named as the “Management & Safety Training Centre (MSTC)” and the “Centre for Professional Development (CPD)”. SPDC is the professional education arm of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) and it is established to provide professional and continuing education pathways for industry practitioners in construction.
SPDC Courses are designed to upgrade knowledge and enhance skills in project supervision, management and application of information technology in construction. These consists of ten different types of courses that include:
(1) Building Information Modelling (BIM)
(2) Modular Integrated Construction (MiC)
(3) Courses Recognised by Government Departments
(4) Courses Recognised in Public Work Contracts
(5) CAD Drafting
(6) Contract Administration
(7) Construction Technology and Quality
(8) Construction Management
(9) Environmental Protection
(10) Conservation of Built Heritage