(香港，2023年3月6日) 政府正就交椅洲人工島進行公眾參與活動，香港工程師學會 (下稱「學會」) 作為代表工程界的專業團體，為會員舉辦人工島項目的簡介會，由發展局、土木工程拓展署、規劃署等參與項目計劃和發展的主要部門講解詳情，並接受會員發問，進行建設性的交流。

政府由發展局副秘書長（工務）黃恩諾工程師、土木工程拓展署署長方學誠工程師、規劃署副署長/全港姜錦燕女士率領研究團隊出席，向會員簡介人工島項目的填海範圍、概括土地用途、策略性運輸基建及可能融資選項四方面的初步建議。會上多名會員踴躍發問，政府代表聯同研究團隊亦一一解答，並承諾將會詳細考慮會員提供的意見。

會長卜國明工程師：「政府積極推動各大基建，為未來發展創造容量，為社會發展帶來重大的發展機遇。學會相信香港工程界憑著多年來開拓新土地，包括人工島填海的經驗，有足夠的人才技術應付未來多項重點工程，包括交椅洲人工島項目。學會期望政府在培育和吸引人才方面加快步伐，確保工程界有足夠人力資源以推進項目，解決土地短缺的問題，並創造土地滿足市民對住宅及各項經濟活動的需求，為市民創造更美好的生活。」

學會樂意就交椅洲人工島項目及其他重要基建發展提供專業意見，亦會積極推動各會員參與社會事務，為建設香港提供力量。

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會長卜國明工程師致辭

會長卜國明工程師（右八）、高級副會長李志康博士、工程師（左七）、副會長馬紹祥工程師（右七）、周健德工程師（左六）、秘書長韓志強工程師（右四）聯同出席嘉賓拍攝大合照，包括發展局副秘書長（工務）黃恩諾工程師（右六）、土木工程拓展署署長方學誠工程師（左八）、規劃署副署長/全港姜錦燕女士（左四）及研究團隊

副會長馬紹祥工程師（左二）主持答問環節

土木工程拓展處可持續大嶼辦事處副處長葉偉民工程師簡介人工島項目

規劃署總城市規劃師吳劍偉先生簡介人工島項目

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(6 March 2023, Hong Kong) The Administration is actively promulgating and engaging the public in the Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands (KYCAI) project.  As a professional body representing the engineering sector, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) organised a briefing session on Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands on 6 March 2023, supported by key responsible parties including the Development Bureau, Civil Engineering and Development Department, Planning Department and more.  The briefing session aimed at facilitating an in-depth understanding of the KYCAI and providing a platform for exchanging views on the project.

Representing the Administration, Ir Roger Y L Wong, Deputy Secretary (Works) of the Development Bureau, Ir Michael H S Fong, Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Ms Ginger K Y Kiang, Deputy Director of Planning/Territorial of the Planning Department; led the study team to attend and expounded the preliminary proposal in 4 aspects, i.e. the reclamation extent, broad land use, strategic transport infrastructure and possible financing options of the KYCAI.  A number of questions and suggestions were raised by our members, which will form part of the considerations when relevant authorities further formulate details for the project. 

President Ir Aaron K M Bok said, “Various large-scale infrastructure projects are launching with a common objective to create capacity for our city’s future development, bringing numerous opportunities for societal development.  With years of experience in developing new land, including artificial islands through reclamation, the local engineering industry certainly has the talents, skills and technology to manage these significant projects, including the KYCAI.  The Institution emphasises that talent development and retention measures must be stepped up and implemented as soon as possible, to secure the necessary engineering manpower to push forward these projects, in order to alleviate land shortage, meet the demand for housing and other economic activities, and create better lives for people.”

The HKIE stands ready to offer the engineering expertise and professional advice to support the development of the KYCAI and other infrastructure projects, and encourages members to actively participate in public affairs and contribute to the advancement of our society.

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Ir Aaron K M Bok, President of the HKIE, giving an address

Ir Aaron K M Bok, President of the HKIE (8th right); Ir Dr Barry C H Lee, Senior Vice President of the HKIE (7th left); Ir Eric S C Ma, Vice President of the HKIE (7th right); Ir Alice K T Chow, Vice President of the HKIE (6th left); Ir C K Hon, Chief Executive and Secretary of the HKIE (4th right); and representatives from the Administration including Ir Roger Y L Wong, Deputy Secretary (Works) of the Development Bureau (6th right); Ir Michael H S Fong, Director of Civil Engineering and Development (8th left); Ms Ginger K Y Kiang, Deputy Director of Planning/Territorial of the Planning Department (4th left) and members of the study team

Ir Eric S C Ma, Vice President of the HKIE (2nd left), moderating the question-and-answer session

Ir Raymond Ip, Deputy Head of the Sustainable Lantau Office (Works), introducing the KYCAI project

Mr K W Ng, Chief Town Planner of Planning Department, introducing the KYCAI project

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（香港，2023年3月3日）由香港工程師學會（下稱「學會」）主辦的「香港工程師週2023」今天於香港故宮文化博物館舉行開幕禮，並邀得香港特別行政區財政司司長陳茂波先生、香港中聯辦教育科技部部長王偉明先生、立法會議員盧偉國博士、工程師、立法會議員張欣宇工程師及發展局常任秘書長(工務)劉俊傑工程師擔任主禮嘉賓，在香港工程師學會會長卜國明工程師及高級副會長李志康博士、工程師陪同下，共同為「香港工程師週2023」揭開序幕，並宣傳一連三天在西九文化區海濱草坪舉辦的「香港工程師週嘉年華」，加深大眾及年青一代對香港工程專業領域的認識。

「香港工程師週2023」以「未來．一同創造」為主題舉辦一連串精彩活動，由即日起至3月5日，「香港工程師週嘉年華」於西九文化區海濱草坪舉行；3月9日亦會在香港會議展覽中心舉辦「香港工程師學會國際會議」及「香港工程師學會大奬頒獎典禮」，而3月11日將是「香港工程師學會單車及跑步籌款活動」。各項活動皆融合知識與樂趣，為大家展現工程師的多元面貌。

財政司司長陳茂波先生表示：「在社會全速復常、迎來新開始、進入新里程之際，香港工程師學會主辦『香港工程師週』，向社會和市民大眾推廣工程專業，以及香港的工程成就和機遇，可謂正值其時。未來10年，香港有多項規模龐大的基建，連同其他有利社會民生的工程，政府每年開支超過1,000億元。展望未來，在國家全力推動高質量發展、香港與大灣區經濟更深度融合下，香港的工程專業將會機遇處處、迎來更亮麗的未來。」 (備註: 節錄於財政司司長陳茂波在香港工程師週2023開幕禮致辭, 全文可參閱政府新聞網。 )

香港工程師學會會長卜國明工程師表示：「『香港工程師週2023』以『Our Future．We Engineer未來．一同創造』為主題，我們一直深信未來是靠大家一同攜手創造，而工程師作為建設社會的棟樑骨幹，更加有責任推動香港社會發展，以專業知識為建設美好香港作出貢獻。香港工程師學會年度的主題是『以工程師為傲』，我們希望每一位會員都以身為專業工程師的身份感到自豪，一同肩負提升工程專業的形象這重要使命，並培育未來的傑出工程師，攜手建設一個更加美好的香港。」

開幕禮上更宣佈了「未來城市．一同創造」創新設計比賽的得獎結果，並由財政司司長陳茂波先生為一眾來自中學及大專組別的未來工程界「接班人」頒發奬狀，鼓勵年輕人發揮創意和想像力，共同建設香港的未來。中學組冠、亞、季軍得獎隊伍分別來自聖保羅書院、樂善堂顧超文中學及瑪利諾修院學校(中學部)；大專院校組的三甲則分別由來自香港理工大學及兩隊香港科技大學的隊伍獲得。

「香港工程師週嘉年華」由即日起至3月5日（星期日）假西九文化區海濱草坪舉行，主題為「Σ （食住行） “Our Living，We Engineer”」，共分成食、住、行3個主要區域，近40個由學會分部及不同公司設計的攤位分享各類工程概念及技術，各個攤位設有不同的體驗活動，如互動遊戲、模型展示和VR歷險等，讓市民以多角度了解工程師與日常生活息息相關的工作。大小朋友亦可即場化身工程師，發揮自己創意以樂高積木將心目中的宜居城市拼砌出來。同場亦設分享會打開工程師的神祕面紗，更有工程師即時為大家解答有關職業路向或日常生活中的工程知識。「香港工程師週嘉年華」免費入場，將為大衆帶來一個充實又難忘的週末。

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(香港，2023年2月22日) 就財政司司長於今天 (2月22日) 發表之2023-24年度《財政預算案》，香港工程師學會 (下稱「學會」) 歡迎政府採納學會早前向政府提交的部份建議，幫助香港克服復常及全球經濟環境不明朗的陰霾。學會對今次的財政預算案，有以下回應：

人才競爭

學會理解到勞工及福利局將更新「人才清單」，並於年中展開新一輪人力資源推算。學會希望指出，工程業界及建造業界的人力資源，對香港未來基建、創科、工業及其他各類發展有着重要影響，希望政府考慮學會早前建議增加工程公司參與香港工程師學會培訓計劃（即工程畢業生培訓計劃/仲會員培訓計劃）的補貼金額及名額，並為聘請海外畢業生的公司提供短期資助，提高聘請畢業生的誘因。同時，學會亦希望政府考慮推出合適計劃，保障及提升在職專業人士待遇以挽留人才，防止進一步的人才流失而令工程行業人手短缺問題急速惡化。在這方面，學會去年3月向政府提交了《關於工務工程合約和顧問合約採購政策研究》報告，建議採取措施杜絕部份業界低價搶標情況。

另外，學會歡迎政府向資優教育基金額外注資6億元，以加強支援香港資優教育學苑及相關校外教育服務，進一步推動STEAM教育。學會期望政府進一步投放資源，在中小學、特別是初中階段推行STEAM教育，學會樂意繼續與教育局及相關部門合作，推動各項相關計劃，長遠為工程專業建立人才庫。

規劃基建發展

學會歡迎政府接納學會建議，計劃成立基礎建設債券計劃，更好管理大型基建的現金流需要。學會認為，基建屬於長期投資，為日後發展創造容量，基礎建設債券計劃有助政府減少相關投放財政資源，亦為機構投資者及市民提供一個優質的投資機會。

同時，學會認為政府需加緊落實北部都會區及交椅洲人工島發展，為相關項目制訂基建發展藍圖，協調各個發展區的規劃及基建，避免互相爭奪資源，這將有助業界健康發展，防止項目進度受阻。

促進土地和房屋供應

儘管政府加快造地，但建屋、發展始終需時。除了興建簡約公屋及檢視法定程序，學會期望政府增加支援滿足一定條件的申請人，在確保質量安全大前提下，政府的角色應除「監管者」外，增加「促進者」角色。為加快項目進度，亦應精簡審批流程。學會去年9月發表相關研究報告並詳列建議：Recommendations on Streamlining Building Works and Infrastructure Development Processes (內容僅限英語)

學會樂見政府接納學會早前的建議，研究及落實加強組裝合成組件供應鏈的措施，並研究成立建築研發及測試中心及興建首座先進建造業產業大樓。學會希望指出，業界及香港整體均面對勞動人口下降的情況，以科技提升效率，有助減輕人手問題，同時促進整個產業鏈的發展，以更少資源做到更好的效果。

促進創科及新型工業化發展

學會支持政府發展數碼基建，推動數碼轉型、鞏固香港科研優勢、培育科技初創公司和人才，以及推動「新型工業化」。學會樂見政府以更大的財政承擔及鼓勵措施，涵蓋數字經濟、第三代互聯網、科研及「專利盒」稅務優惠等。學會認為，措施有助鞏固香港在人工智能、生物科技等相關領域的領先優勢，「專利盒」稅務寬減亦有一定吸引力，有助減輕企業的研發成本，然而相關稅率需要在國際具備競爭力，學會期望政府加緊研究，爭取早於明年上半年提交修例建議。

建設智慧、綠色及具抗禦力的城市

政府預留資源推動各項新能源運輸，包括開展氫燃料電池雙層巴士及重型車輛的試驗，資助渡輪營辦商建造及試驗電動渡輪和相關充電設施，以及提供百分百擔保貸款，鼓勵的士車主更換純電動的士。學會認為，在試驗過後，更應推動後續的廣泛應用，建議政府在賣地及短期租約招標文件條款中，要求中標者或租戶提供一定數量的電動車充電設施。

學會樂見政府與機管局全力推動「機場城市」發展策略，以及完善飛機租賃稅務優惠制度，推動香港成為飛機租賃及服務中心。學會相信措施有助推動本港飛機工程業的發展，繼續鞏固香港國際航空樞紐的地位。

在廢物處理方面，政府增加6,200萬元的撥款，為更多公私營場所收集廚餘，擴大公共屋邨收集廚餘的試驗計劃。學會期望撥出財政資源之餘，政府亦可以增加分配土地予回收行業，鼓勵減少廢物棄置量的同時，亦可刺激回收行業的發展。

把握大灣區機遇

大灣區內經濟充滿創新活力，多個城市在不同產業各有優勢，為了幫助專業人士「走出去」，學會期望政府牽頭與內地有關部門探討專業資格互認，讓更多工程師通過CEPA或其他相關協議在內地執業。

在外圍環境不明朗之下，香港與內地及大灣區的合作將更為重要，香港工程師學會學會及工程界將繼續貢獻專業工程知識和能力，與各界攜手建設更美好的香港。

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(Hong Kong, 22 February 2023) In regard to the 2023-2024 Budget delivered by the Financial Secretary on 22 February, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (hereafter “the HKIE”) welcomed the Administration’s adoption of some of the recommendations that the HKIE submitted to it earlier, believing that the Budget would help Hong Kong overcome the gloom cast by its return to normality and by the uncertainty of the global economic environment.  The HKIE’s response to the Budget are as follows:

Competing for talents

The HKIE understands that the Labour and Welfare Bureau will update the Talent List and will commence a new round of manpower projections in the middle of this year. The HKIE wishes to point out the profundity of the impact made by the manpower of the engineering and construction industries upon Hong Kong’s future development in infrastructure, innovation and technology, manufacturing, and various other areas.  The HKIE hopes that the Administration can consider its earlier recommendation to increase the governmental subsidy and quota for engineering companies joining the HKIE Formal Training Schemes (Scheme “A” / AM Training) and can incentivise the employment of overseas graduates by offering short-term subsidies to companies that employ them.  At the same time, the HKIE also hopes the Administration will consider launching appropriate schemes to retain talents by safeguarding and enhancing the treatment of working professionals and prevent further talent wastage caused by the rapid deterioration of manpower shortage in the engineering industries.  In this regard, the HKIE submitted the report on the “Research on Procurement Policy Review for Works Contracts and Consultancy Contracts” in March last year, recommending implementation of measures to eradicate certain states of affairs involving unreasonably low bids.

The HKIE also welcomes the Administration’s auxiliary $600-million capital injection into the Gifted Education Foundation (GEF), which strengthens the support for the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE) and related services in extramural education, thereby furthering STEAM education.  The HKIE expects the Administration to put in more resources to promote STEAM education in primary and secondary schools, especially at the junior secondary level.  The HKIE stands ready to continue its collaboration with the Education Bureau and applicable departments to advance the relevant schemes, building the engineering profession’s reserve of talent in the long run. 

Planning for infrastructural development

The HKIE welcomes the Administration’s acceptance of its recommendation to map out a plan to set up an Infrastructure Bond Scheme to better manages the cashflow needs of major infrastructure projects.  The HKIE holds that as infrastructure is a long-term investment for the territory, there is a need to build developmental capacity.  The Infrastructure Bond Scheme is of use to the Administration in reducing the relevant investment of financial resources, while providing institutional investors and citizens with a fine investment option.

At the same time, the HKIE holds that the Administration needs to press ahead with the developments of the Northern Metropolis and the Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands, to formulate an Infrastructure Development Blueprint for the relevant projects, and to coordinate the planning and infrastructure of different development areas so that the competitions for resources among these areas may be prevented.  This will facilitate the wholesome development of the industry and preclude the progress of the projects from being impeded.

Promoting land and housing supply

Despite attempts by the Administration to expedite land production, housing construction and development take time at bottom.  Apart from building Light Public Housing and reviewing statutory processes, the HKIE expects the Administration to step up assistance to applicants who satisfy certain necessary criteria and augment the government’s role as a “regulator”, but also as a “facilitator” provided, of course, that quality and safety are not compromised.  Approval processes should also be streamlined to accelerate the progress of the projects.  Detailed recommendations were made earlier in the HKIE’s report in September 2022: Recommendations on Streamlining Building Works and Infrastructure Development Processes (English only)

The HKIE is glad that the Administration has accepted its earlier recommendation to study and put in place measures that strengthen the supply chain of the Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) modules, and to conduct a study on establishing the Building Testing and Research Institute and construct the first advanced construction industry building.  The HKIE wishes to point out that the industry, as well as Hong Kong as a whole, is confronted with a reduction of its workforce.  Employing technology to boost efficiency would mitigate the manpower issue while fostering the development of the whole production chain and attaining the effect of achieving more with fewer resources.

Fostering the developments of innovation & technology and New Industrialisation

The HKIE supports the Administration’s development of digital infrastructure, the promotion of digital transformation, the fortification of Hong Kong’s advantages in scientific research, the cultivation of technological startups and talents, and the advancement of “New Industrialisation”.  The HKIE is pleased that the Administration, with its regard for greater financial affordability, has implemented support measures that encompass the digital economy, Web3, scientific research, and “Patent Box” Tax Incentive etc.  The HKIE is of the view that these measures will help consolidate the leading edge that Hong Kong enjoys in area such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology, and that “Patent Box” tax concessions boast a certain attractiveness in their ability to help lower the research costs that businesses need to pay.  Nevertheless, the tax rates involved must be competitive on the international scene.  The HKIE’s expectation is that the Administration will expedite its study and will make every effort to submit the legislative amendments before the first half of next year.

Building a Smart, Green and Resilient City

The Administration has reserved resources for the advancement of various kinds of New Energy Transport.  These advancements include the commencement of trials for hydrogen fuel cell electric double-deck buses and heavy vehicles, the provision of subsidies to ferry operators for the construction and trials of electric ferries and the related charging facilities, and the granting of loans with 100% guarantees to taxi owners to encourage them to exchange their taxis for battery-powered electric ones.  The HKIE opines that, after the trials, their subsequent wide applications should be promoted more.  The HKIE suggests stating, in the terms and conditions of the tender documents for land sale and short-term tenancies, that the successful tenderers or tenants should provide a certain number of electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities.

The HKIE is delighted by the all-out efforts made by the Administration and the Airport Authority Hong Kong to pursue the “Airport City” development strategy and to perfect the Aircraft Leasing Preferential Tax Regime—efforts that give impetus to Hong Kong’s transformation into an aircraft leasing and services hub.  The HKIE believes that the measure would help Hong Kong’s aircraft engineering industry to make headway in its development, consolidating Hong Kong’s status as an International Aviation Hub continually.

Regarding waste management, the Administration has allocated an additional $62 million to food waste collection in a greater number of public and private premises, while extending the food waste collection trial scheme for public rental housing estates.  Beyond the allocations of financial resources, the HKIE hopes that the Administration can expand the provision of land for the recycling industry, which will not only encourage a decrease in waste disposal but also stimulate businesses in the recycling industry. 

Leveraging Opportunities in the GBA

The economy within the Greater Bay Area abounds with novelty and vitality, with many of its cities having their respective edges in different industries.  To assist professionals in “going global”, the HKIE expects the Administration to take the lead in discussing qualification benchmarking and professional practice with mainland authorities to allow more engineers to practise in the Mainland via CEPA or other related agreements.

Given the uncertainty of the external environment, the collaboration between Hong Kong and the Mainland, particularly the Greater Bay Area, is all the more important. The HKIE and the engineering industry will continue to make contributions with their professional engineering knowledge and capabilities and join hands with all sectors to build a better Hong Kong.

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「香港工程師學會公眾展覽」為「香港工程師週2023」正式揭幕

藉着嘉年華、國際會議、單車及跑步籌款等連串精彩活動　

全方位推廣工程師專業形象及多元面貌

(香港，2023年2月20日)香港工程師學會(下稱「學會」)一直以推動香港工程的專業水平為己任，學會將於3月3日至11日推出「香港工程師週2023」(下稱「工程師週」)，以「未來 • 一同創造 (Our Future, We Engineer)」為主題，透過不同形式的活動加深向廣大市民以及下一代推廣工程師的專業形象，同時亦凝聚業界一同「說好工程故事」、鼓勵更多年青人投身工程專業、貢獻社會發展。

「香港工程師週2023」將會有連串精彩活動，打響頭炮的是正於中環街市舉行的「香港工程師學會公眾展覽」，透過趣味方式為大家展示21種工程專業及工作內容，不論是一家大小或是好友們，歡迎市民由即日起至2月26日到來參觀，探索自己與哪種類型工程師的特質最相似。

「工程師週」當中的重頭戲「香港工程師週嘉年華」將於3月3日至5日假西九文化區海濱草坪舉行，透過「Σ (食住行) “Our Living, We Engineer”」的生活化主題，深入淺出向公眾展示日常生活的工程應用，同時彰顯工程師對社會的貢獻，並讓大眾學習生活中各類型的有趣工程知識。

嘉年華有近40個來自學會分部及不同行業的企業分享各類工程概念及技術應用，設有多個攤位和活動體驗，主題內容涵蓋大型基建、飛機工程及與市民日常生活息息相關的工程應用等，更有VR設備讓市民體驗最新的工程技術。而在嘉年華的主舞台將有花式搖搖及樂隊等表演，場內更有高約3米、可愛爆燈的學會KOL河助狸（Hally）巨型吹氣模型供市民「打卡」拍照留念。

香港工程師學會會長卜國明工程師表示：「香港工程師學會前身為「香港工程協會」，成立於1947年。學會自成立以來，致力推動香港工程的專業水平，提升業界專業發展和積極鼓勵會員投入公共事務，參與香港社會多方面的重要發展，包括基建、工業以至社會建設。今次『香港工程師週2023』是學會歷來籌備最大規模的活動之一，齊集工程業界及廣大市民的參與，共同推廣工程專業。『工程師週』配合學會今年的主題『以工程師為傲』，不單幫助學會提升作為業界代表的形象，亦希望各位會員都以身為專業工程師感到自豪，一同培育有抱負的年輕人加入專業工程師行列，在未來承傳工程行業對香港城市發展的重要角色。」

為促進工程界的專業交流，3月9日舉行的「香港工程師學會國際會議」，邀請到重量級的專家講者，討論工程專業在綠色未來及智慧生活扮演的關鍵角色，就着環境、能源、物流、生活和基建等範疇作分享及交流。同日更會舉行「香港工程師學會大獎頒獎典禮」，表揚並嘉許香港傑出的工程項目及創新應用。   

「工程師週」將以「香港工程師學會單車及跑步籌款活動」作精彩壓軸活動，於3月11日假將軍澳海濱舉行，活動設有10公里單車遊及5公里跑步賽事，並分個人、家庭及隊際組別，誠邀香港工程師學會所有會員及親友參加，共同享受運動樂趣之餘，籌款培育下一代工程專才。

如欲了解更多詳情，請瀏覽：

香港工程師週2023官方網址：https://hkengineersweek.com/

香港工程師學會Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/TheHKIE

香港工程師學會Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/the_hkie/

圖片	說明
	香港工程師學會將於3月3日至11日推出「香港工程師週2023」，會長卜國明工程師（左）及高級副會長李志康博士、工程師（右）跟學會KOL河助狸（Hally）合照留念，推廣工程師的專業形象。
	「香港工程師週2023」將會有連串精彩活動，打響頭炮的是正於中環街市舉行的「香港工程師學會公眾展覽」，透過趣味方式為大家展示21種工程專業及工作內容。
	不論是一家大小或是好友們，市民可到「香港工程師學會公眾展覽」探索自己與哪種類型工程師的特質最相似。
(效果模擬圖)	「香港工程師週嘉年華」場內有高約3米、可愛爆燈的學會KOL河助狸（Hally）巨型吹氣模型供市民「打卡」拍照留念。
(效果模擬圖)	「香港工程師週嘉年華」將於3月3日至5日假西九文化區海濱草坪舉行，主題為「Σ (食住行) “Our Living, We Engineer”」。
(效果模擬圖)	「香港工程師週嘉年華」有近40個來自學會分部及不同行業的企業分享各類工程概念及技術應用，設有多個攤位和活動體驗。

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The "Hong Kong Engineers Week 2023"

starts with the launch of

"The HKIE Public Exhibition"

promoting the all-round professionalism

and diverse image of engineers

The event will feature a Carnival, an International Conference,

and a fundraising Cycling & Run

(Hong Kong, 20 February 2023) The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (the HKIE) has announced the launch of the "Hong Kong Engineers Week 2023” (the HKEW 2023) from 3 to 11 March, under the theme of "Our Future, We Engineer".

The HKIE is committed to promoting the professionalism of engineering in Hong Kong and the HKEW 2023 aims to strengthen the public’s understanding and knowledge of the various engineering disciplines through a variety of activities.  The Institution also serves as an avenue to bring together the industry to promote successful engineering stories and encourage more young people to join the profession and make a positive impact on society.

The HKEW 2023 will include a series of exciting activities, starting from the inaugural HKIE Public Exhibition at Central Market. The Exhibition showcases 21 engineering disciplines and professions in engaging ways.  From now until 26 February, members of the public can visit the Exhibition and even discover which type of engineering discipline their personality might fit best.

The anchor event of the Week will be the Carnival which will be held from 3 to 5 March at the Harbourside Lawn of the West Kowloon Cultural District.  Under the theme of "Our Living, We Engineer", the Carnival will show how engineering can affect our day-to-day lives in different ways, and highlighting the contribution of engineers to society, while offering the public intriguing snippets of engineering knowledge in simple and accessible ways.

Around 40 corporations from different HKIE disciplines and different industries will participate in the Carnival with booths and interactive zones, where they will showcase engineering concepts and applications such as large-scale infrastructures and aircraft engineering, as well as the latest VR technologies.  The Carnival will also feature entertainment like a yoyo show and live bands.  The HKIE’s KOL mascot “Hally” will also meet the public in gigantic inflatable form.

Ir Aaron BOK, President of the HKIE said, "The HKIE was initially founded in 1947 as “The Engineering Society of Hong Kong”, since our establishment, the HKIE has been committed to promoting the professionalism of engineering and developing the profession in Hong Kong.  We also encourage our members to actively participate in public affairs and development projects in Hong Kong, including infrastructure, industry, and construction.  The HKEW 2023 is one of the largest events we have ever organised, and we are delighted to unite engineering professionals with the wider public to promote the engineering profession.

In line with the HKIE's theme for this year – "Proud to be Engineers" – the Week aims not only to enhance the image of the HKIE as an industry body, but also to empower our members to share their pride in being engineers.  We hope that, through the Week’s extensive programme, more of the next generation can be inspired to join the engineering profession, which will continue to play an essential role in Hong Kong's development going forward."

To facilitate professional exchange within the industry, “The HKIE International Conference” will also be held on 9 March.  The HKIE has invited major guest speakers to discuss topics such as the importance of the engineering profession in ensuring we will all have a greener and smarter future.  Speakers will also share their views on topics like the smart environment, smart energy, smart logistics, smart living, and infrastructure.  On the same day, "The HKIE Grand Award Presentation" will be held to recognise outstanding engineering projects and innovative applications in Hong Kong.

The HKEW 2023 will conclude with the HKIE Fundraising Cyclying & Run" on 11 March at Tseung Kwan O Promenade.  These will consist of a 10 km cycling event and 5 km running events for families, individuals and corporate teams.  It is open to all HKIE members and families, to promote fun through sports while raising funds to nurture the next generation of engineering professionals.

For more details, please visit:

HKEW 2023 official website: https://hkengineersweek.com/

HKIE’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHKIE

HKIE‘s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hkie/

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	The HKIE has announced the launch of the "Hong Kong Engineers Week 2023 ("Engineers Week" or “HKEW 2023”) from 3 to 11 March.  President Ir Aaron BOK (Left), Senior Vice President Ir Dr Barry LEE and the HKIE KOL mascot “Hally” will promote the professionalism of engineers in Hong Kong.
	The Hong Kong Engineers Week 2023 will include a series of exciting activities, starting with the inaugural HKIE Public Exhibition at Central Market.  The Exhibition will showcase 21 engineering disciplines and professions in engaging ways.
	Members of the public can visit and discover which type of engineering discipline would most fit their personality.
	The HKIE Public Exhibition introduces 21 engineering disciplines and professions to help  the public understand more about the day-to-day life of an engineer.
(The image is an artist impression.)	The HKIE KOL mascot “Hally” will also meet with the public in gigantic inflatable form.
(The image is an artist impression.)	The Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival, will be held from 3 to 5 March on the Harbourside Lawn of the West Kowloon Cultural District, under the theme of "Our Living, We Engineer".
(The image is an artist impression.)	Around 40 corporations from different HKIE disciplines and different industries will participate with booths and interactive zones, where they will showcase engineering concepts and applications

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(香港，2023年2月19日) 香港工程師學會 (學會) 近日就二○二三／二四年度《財政預算案》向財政司司長提出七大範疇方面的建議。學會期望來年之《財政預算案》能支持政府增加對社會的投資和維護香港經濟，並為香港的經濟復甦發揮正面作用。

學會提出的建議重點如下：

1. 人才競爭

• 工程公司參與香港工程師學會培訓計劃（工程畢業生培訓計劃/仲會員培訓計劃）而聘用工程畢業生作為見習生的政府補貼現為5,610 港元，金額已多年未作調整，建議增加至 10,000 港元或以上，增加工程公司聘請畢業生的誘因。
• 為聘請海外畢業生的公司提供為期兩年、每名受僱畢業生約10,000港元的資助，以吸引海外工程人才。
• 審視教育體系、中學課程和大學入學要求，以幫助鼓勵 STEAM 教育並培養本地工程人才庫。
• 推出針對中階工程師專項計劃，以保留人才，緩解人力短缺，促進工程行業可持續發展。
• 學會去年4月發表相關研究報告並詳列建議：Research on Augmenting Engineer Manpower to Cope with the Foreseeable Surge in Demand (內容僅限英語)

2. 仔細規劃基建發展

• 制定詳細的基建發展藍圖，訂立未來二十年各個基建項目的優先次序和執行時間表。
• 有關部門應根據成本效益、需求，和社會的急切性，協調和優先安排各種策略規劃路線圖中的項目，務求有效分配和利用資源。
• 加快實施滯後於實際發展的鐵路和交通項目，並總結過往經驗，加以改進，防止嚴重落後問題再次發生。

3. 土地和房屋供應

• 將隔離設施改造成過渡性房屋或簡約公屋。
• 發展未開墾土地，解決市區老化和重建等社會問題。
• 審慎理財，考慮推出基建融資和證券化產品。
• 交椅洲人工島作為第三個核心商業區，建議研究發展其行人和單車網絡，並盡量使用公眾填料作為交椅洲人工島的填海材料，以減少由運輸引致的碳足跡。

4. 精簡發展流程

• 增加支援滿足一定條件的申請人，加快發展項目審批流程，而政府的角色應在確保質量安全大前提下，除「監管者」外，應增加「促進者」角色。
• 學會去年9月發表相關研究報告並詳列建議：Recommendations on Streamlining Building Works and Infrastructure Development Processes (內容僅限英語)

5. 促進創科發展

• 為本地年青研發人才提供更佳的配套，以吸引《香港創新科技藍圖》提出的「新型工業化」戰略所需的人才。
• 允許在香港取得高級文憑/副學位學歷的內地和海外畢業生在港工作。
• 為發展數據中心增撥土地，提升香港轉型為數據中心樞紐和連接內地與外國橋樑的容量和能力。

6. 建設智慧、綠色及具抗禦力的城市

• 加快安裝電動汽車快速充電設施，並在新發展區和公共交通交匯處預留安裝充電設施的空間。地政總署可以考慮在賣地及短期租約招標文件條款中，加入適當條款，要求中標者或租戶提供一定數量的電動車充電設施。
• 在確保公共安全的首要原則下，放寬氫能汽車在指定區域測試和使用。
• 透過資助回收業或非政府機構，直接或間接處理較低價值的廢物，並把較高價值的廢物交由回收業直接處理。
• 通過撥出財政資源和增加分配土地予回收行業，刺激回收行業的發展。

7. 把握大灣區機遇

• 牽頭與內地有關部門探討專業資格互認，讓更多工程師通過CEPA或其他相關協議在內地執業。

香港工程師學會將繼續貢獻專業工程知識和能力，與各界攜手，建設更美好的香港。

如欲垂詢，請與香港工程師學會傳訊統籌部聯絡。

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傳真：2882 6825      

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(Hong Kong, 20 February 2023) The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (“HKIE”) has recently expressed views and made recommendations to the Financial Secretary for the coming 2023-24 Budget on seven key areas.  In essence, the HKIE looks forward to a Budget that enables the Government in taking up an active role in increasing investment into the society and safeguarding the economic/financial strength of Hong Kong and supports the economic rebound of the city.

Key highlights of the HKIE’s recommendations are:

1. Competing for Talents

• Increase the governmental subsidy to engineering companies hiring engineering graduates under the HKIE Formal Training Schemes (Scheme “A” / AM Training) as trainees from HK$5,610 (an amount that has not been adjusted for many years) to HK$10,000 or above to provide those companies with a stronger incentive to hire graduates as trainees.
• Offer two-year subsidies of approximately HK$10,000 each to companies that employ overseas graduates to attract engineering talents from abroad.
• Review the education system, secondary education curricula, and university admission requirements to help encourage STEAM education and nurture local engineering talent pool.
• Launch special schemes to support mid-career engineers to help retaining talents, alleviate manpower shortage, and foster the sustainable growth of the engineering industry, which are essential for delivering commitments formulated in the development blueprint.
• Detailed recommendations were made earlier in the HKIE’s report in April 2022: Research on Augmenting Engineer Manpower to Cope with the Foreseeable Surge in Demand (English only)

2. Well-planned Infrastructure Development

• Set out a detailed infrastructure blueprint setting out the priority and timeframe of each infrastructure project for the coming two decades.
• Relevant authorities to coordinate and prioritise projects in various strategic planning roadmaps according to cost-effectiveness, demand, capability to address existing social issues to best allocate and utilise available resources.
• Speed up implementation of railway and transportation projects that are behind actual development, and review previous experiences and bring about improvements to guard against recurrence of serious underperformance.

3. Land and Housing Supply

• Transform isolation facilities into transitional housing or Light Public Housing.
• Develop greenfield sites to solve social problems such as urban redevelopment to cater for the ageing buildings in the downtown areas.
• Devise prudent financial arrangement and consider launching infrastructure financing securitisation products.
• Study a pedestrian and cycle network that links up the CBD3 at Kau Yi Chau (KYC) Artificial Islands Development and use the surplus public fill as construction materials for KYC reclamation as much as is feasible to reduce carbon footprint in transporting materials for disposal.

4. Streamlining Development Processes

• Step up assistance to applicants who satisfy certain necessary criteria to speed up the development and project approval processes, and augmenting the government officials’ role as encompassing not only “regulators” but also “facilitators” on the premise that quality and safety are not compromised.
• Detailed recommendations were made earlier in the HKIE’s report in September 2022: Recommendations on Streamlining Building Works and Infrastructure Development Processes (English only)

5. Innovation and Technology Development

• Implement a better package for local and young people to join the research and development field to secure talent required for the New Industrialisation Strategy proposed in the Innovation and Technology Blueprint.
• Allow mainland and overseas graduates of Hong Kong higher diploma/sub-degree programmes to work in Hong Kong.
• Allocate additional land for data centre development to enhance the capacity and capability for Hong Kong’s transformation into a data centre hub and ridge between mainland and foreign countries.

6. Building a Smart, Green and Resilient City

• Speed up the installation of quick charger facilities for electric vehicles, and reserve space for such chargers in new development areas and public transport interchange. In particular, a clause could be included in the terms and conditions of the Lands Department for the provision of a certain number of electric vehicle chargers for land sale and short-term tenancies.
• Relax the testing and usage of hydrogen vehicle in designated area under the overriding principle of ensuring public safety.
• Handle waste with lower value directly or indirectly through subsidising the recycling industry or non-governmental organisations, and leave waste with higher value to be handled directly by the recycling industry.
• Incentivise and stimulate businesses for the recycling industry by setting aside financial resources and expanding the land provision for the recycling industry.

7. Leveraging Opportunities in the GBA

• Take lead in discussing qualification benchmarking and professional practice with mainland authorities to allow more engineers to practise in the mainland via CEPA or other related agreements.

The HKIE will continue to contribute our professional engineering expertise and join hands with different sectors to support the development of a better Hong Kong. 

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