The Building Division was established
in June 1991 and is one of the 16 Divisions of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
The aims
of the Division are to:
l promote the engineering practice
of building and construction technologies and project management;
l strengthen the relationship
amongst members and other professional institutions; and
l facilitate the exchange of
information and ideas in relation to buildings and construction practice.
The Division plays important roles in:
l enhancing the exchange of technology,
information and project management skills related to building engineering discipline;
l promoting interaction and fellowship
between professionals related to and/or associated with the construction industry;
l fostering the training of young
building engineers; and
l encouraging suitable building
engineers to serve on various committees of the Institution and external bodies.
The Building Division has over two thousand members comprising professionals from both public and private sectors and
achieves the aims by carrying out learned society activities in accordance with the requirements of the Institution. Each
year, the Division organises continuous professional development seminars and training workshops, delegation visits, fellowship
gatherings and numerous conferences for the members. The annual major events include the Annual Seminar that takes place in
March and the Annual Dinner that takes place in May following the Annual General Meeting.
The Building Division has a membership of members
not only from Building Discipline, but also from all other disciplines. At present, members of the Division comprise leading
professionals from both public and private sectors.
