The Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) hosted a CIC Fellows sharing session on 10 June 2025 at the Kowloon Bay campus, where Sr Eddie LAM, Chairperson of the Construction Industry Training Board, shared his 48 years of industry experience with staff and students.

Sr LAM encouraged students to explore the diverse trades and abundant opportunities within the construction industry which encompasses nearly 20 distinct professional qualifications, from architects and engineers to surveyors and construction managers, each offering unique core competencies and career advancement prospects. He particularly emphasised the pivotal role of construction managers as the "nerve centre" of construction projects, responsible for coordinating multiple professional teams to ensure seamless project delivery within budget, quality, safety, schedule constraints.

Drawing upon his vast industry experience, Sr LAM stressed the significance of ESG principles, Building Information Modelling (BIM), strong safety culture, and youth development initiatives as key catalysts for sustainable development in the construction industry. He called for all roles to work cohesively to strengthen safety culture, and affirmed the value of “spirit of craftsmanship” and mentorship, which no advanced technology can replace.

During the Q&A session, Sr LAM advised students to continuously enhance their skills, seek professional certifications, and proactively master emerging technologies such as BIM and Modular integrated Construction (MiC) to stay ahead of industry transformations and seize future opportunities.