Construction Management Awards 2022 Now open for nomination

Organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM), the “Construction Management Awards 2022” (CMA) is now open for nomination. Since its inauguration in 2015, the biennial Awards has received high regard from the industry and has attracted top-quality submissions from contesting parties.

In its fourth edition this year, the award fulfils its purpose as a credible platform for industry professionals to share and exchange insights. It also recognises the contribution of professionals from the wider industry such as construction managers, site managers and engineers, thereby driving the development of professionalism in the industry.

Awards categorised by total contract value to weigh in inclusivity and fairness

Based on the total contract value of construction projects, two categories are introduced to the Construction Management Awards this year, namely Large Scale Project and Medium Scale Project. Such categorisation encourages the participation of more outstanding projects and allows for fair judgment. It also highlights the divergence in expertise and management skills necessary for managing projects of various sizes. Referring to the scale of most projects in Hong Kong, the Organising Committee has drawn the line at a total contract value of one billion Hong Kong dollars and laid down judging criteria that correspond to the construction requirements of large and medium scale projects.

More stringent judging criteria for “Environmental Health and Safety Officer Award”

Given increased concerns from the public over the safety and management practice of the construction industry in recent years, the Awards this year has raised the bar of the individual award “Environmental Health and Safety Officer Award” by introducing judging criteria that stress creating a worker-friendly environment. These include requiring nominees to disclose accidents that happened in a project site and/or prosecution due to non-compliance on-site.

Golden time awaits the construction industry

Professional standards for construction management are necessary to drive urban development. Cr Conrad Fung Kwok Keung, President of Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers, mentions, “Hong Kong will kick off a pipeline of engineering projects down the road, ushering in a golden time for the construction industry. Through the Construction Management Awards, HKICM showcases and acknowledges outstanding teams and their contribution while at the same time raising the profile of the construction management profession. Apart from this, we believe that a set of professional construction management standards is necessary for lifting the quality of infrastructure projects, attracting talents to the construction industry and driving the development of Hong Kong in the long run.”

Key Dates

The Construction Management Awards 2022 is now open for nominations to the following categories:

Excellent Construction Team Award – Large Scale Project

• Nominees are required to enrol in all the award categories (A-G)
• A. Construction Manager Award
• B. Site Manager Award
• C. Building Services Coordinator Award
• D. Engineer Award
• E. Quantity Surveyor Award
• F. EHS Officer Award
• G. Construction Supervisor Award
• Only one Grand Award will be presented amongst all large scale projects. Other shortlisted projects will be presented with Distinction/Merits.

Excellent Construction Team Award – Medium Scale Project

• Nominees are required to enrol in all the award categories (A-G)
• A. Construction Manager Award
• B. Site Manager Award
• C. Building Services Coordinator Award
• D. Engineer Award
• E. Quantity Surveyor Award
• F. EHS Officer Award
• G. Construction Supervisor Award
• Only one Grand Award will be presented amongst all medium scale projects. Other shortlisted projects will be presented with Distinction/Merits.

Young Construction Manager Award

Young construction manager (born after 20 June 1982) who has taken a leading role in project management and has outstanding performance.

Outstanding Achievement Award

To be appointed by HKICM to honour the recipient’s contribution to the industry

Jury Panel

Head Juror:
Ms YU Po Mei, Clarice, JP Director of Buildings, Buildings Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Members of the Jury Panel (in alphabetical order of surnames):

• Mr CHAN Ka-Kui, SBS, JP Honorary Supervisor, The Hong Kong Construction Association
• Sr CHIU Kam Kuen President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
• Mr CHONG Kin Lit, Paul, BBS, MH Life President, The Hong Kong Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Contractors Limited
• Ir Edwin CHUNG Kwok-fai President, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
• Cr FUNG Kwok Keung, Conrad President, Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers
• Ir Thomas HO On-sing, JP Chairman, Construction Industry Council
• Ms HO Wing Yin, Winnie, JP Director of Architectural Services Department, Architectural Services Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
• Sr Eddie LAM Kin-wing President, The Hong Kong Construction Association
• Prof WONG Kelvin S.K. Head of Department of Real Estate and Construction, The University of Hong Kong

Visit Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers's website for more information about the award, eligibility and nomination.

About Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers

Established in 1997 with the sovereignty handover, the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers is the only local professional institution representing the construction management profession in Hong Kong. As of 15 January 2022, the number of HKICM members reached 3,235, of which 1,211 were Corporate Members (including Fellows and Members).

Our objectives are to secure the advancement and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and expertise that constitutes and promotes professionalism in construction management. The works of the Institute include setting standards for professional services and performance; establishing rules of conduct; promoting Registered Construction Managers and Construction Supervisors; and promulgating the recognition of professional site supervisors. We believe that all construction sites need to be managed by registered professional construction managers to ensure operational compliance with government laws, safety and environmental protection requirements. Furthermore, to improve the professional standard of technical personnel in an orderly manner, the government needs to register and recognise the professional qualifications of site supervisors.