26 Construction Industry Representatives Sign the "Craftsmanship Charter" to Demonstrate Commitment to Excellence and Professionalism

HONG KONG, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Construction Industry Council (CIC) hosted the Chairman's Lunch today at CIC–Zero Carbon Park, under the theme "The Four Dimensions of Craftsmanship." Leaders and representatives from across the construction industry gathered to celebrate the spirit of craftsmanship and exchange insights on industry advancement. At the event, 26 representatives signed the Craftsmanship Charter (The Charter), jointly pledging to embody the four dimensions of craftsmanship, reshaping construction culture, upholding professionalism and striving for excellence.

In recent years, the construction industry has faced a range of challenges, highlighting the need for continuous improvement and transformation to enhance the industry's image and chart a sustainable path forward. The four dimensions of craftsmanship—Craftsmanship, Craftsman-soul, Craftsman-skills, and Craftsman-action advocated by the CIC, emphasises the spirit of craftsmanship is not merely a slogan, but rather the professional ethos that the industry ought to uphold. It encourages stakeholders to commit to cultivating a culture of excellence, driving innovation, and enhancing quality. It also underscores the importance of upholding integrity, dedication, and driving technologies, with the goal of strengthening social responsibility and building a resilient workforce for the future of the construction industry.

Ir Prof. Thomas HO, Chairman of the CIC, remarked in his address, "We must reform industry malpractices. This Charter represents our collective commitment to the people of Hong Kong: to reshape the culture of our industry by upholding the four core dimensions of Craftsmanship—Craftsmanship, Craftsman-soul, Craftsman-skills, and Craftsman-action. With refined skills, we will deliver projects of the highest quality, safeguard the industry's reputation, and drive continued progress. I wish that with this Charter, industry practitioners will faithfully honour their pledge and fully integrate the spirit of craftsmanship into every aspect of their daily work."

The event received enthusiastic participation from across the construction industry, with representatives in attendance from trade associations, contractors, subcontractors, unions and education sector. During the event, speakers delivered remarks and presentations on "How to Foster the Spirit of Craftsmanship." Following these sharing sessions, the signing ceremony of the Charter was officiated by Ir Prof. Thomas HO, Chairman of the CIC, Ir Simon LIU, President of the Hong Kong Construction Association and Chairperson of the Construction Industry Training Board of the CIC; and Dr. Johnnie Casire CHAN, Chairman of the Building Committee of the Hong Kong Housing Authority. At the ceremony, 26 industry representatives signed the Charter, affirming their commitment to fulfilling their roles and faithfully embodying the spirit of craftsmanship in their professional practice, so as to enhance the construction industry's recognition and respect across all sectors of society.

The signing of the Charter was also witnessed both in-person and online by 3,100 people, jointly marking this important moment. Meanwhile, full-time students of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction watched the live broadcast at their respective campuses, preparing themselves diligently to embody the craftsmanship spirit in their future while also carrying forward the legacy of this event.

Full version of the List of Signatory Organisations is listed in Appendix I.

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About the Construction Industry Council 
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) was formed in 2007 under the Construction Industry Council Ordinance (Cap. 587). The CIC consists of a chairman and 24 members representing various sectors of the industry including employers, professionals, academics, contractors, workers, independent persons and Government officials.

The main functions of the CIC are to forge consensus on long-term strategic issues, convey the industry's needs and aspirations to the Government, provide professional training and registration services, and serve as a communication channel between the Government and the construction industry.

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Appendix I: List of Signatory Organisations (in no particular order)

Contractor's Authorised Signatory Association	The Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management
Hong Kong Construction Sub-Contractors Association	The Hong Kong Real Property Federation
Hong Kong Construction Association	The Hong Kong Registered Contractors Association
Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union	The Lift and Escalator Contractors Association
Hong Kong Decoration and Engineering Association	Chinese Women Entrepreneurs Association
Hong Kong General Building Contractors Association Limited	Cheung Hing Construction Company Limited
Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers	Chevalier (Construction) Co., Ltd
Hong Kong Plumbing & Sanitary Ware Trade Association Limited	DrilTech Ground Engineering Limited
Hong Kong Professional Hoisting Engineering Association Limited	Gammon Engineering & Construction Company Limited
Registered Specialist Trade Contractors Federation	Kum Shing Group
The Federation of Hong Kong Electrical & Mechanical Industries Trade Unions	Success Base Engineering Limited
The Hong Kong Electrical & Mechanical Contractors' Association	Wecon Limited
The Hong Kong Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Contractors	Wing Lee Construction Limited

Contractor's Authorised Signatory Association

The Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management

Hong Kong Construction Sub-Contractors Association

The Hong Kong Real Property Federation

Hong Kong Construction Association

The Hong Kong Registered Contractors Association

Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union

The Lift and Escalator Contractors Association

Hong Kong Decoration and Engineering Association

Chinese Women Entrepreneurs Association

Hong Kong General Building Contractors Association Limited

Cheung Hing Construction Company Limited

Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers

Chevalier (Construction) Co., Ltd

Hong Kong Plumbing & Sanitary Ware Trade Association Limited

DrilTech Ground Engineering Limited

Hong Kong Professional Hoisting Engineering Association Limited

Gammon Engineering & Construction Company Limited

Registered Specialist Trade Contractors Federation

Kum Shing Group

The Federation of Hong Kong Electrical & Mechanical Industries Trade Unions

Success Base Engineering Limited

The Hong Kong Electrical & Mechanical Contractors' Association

Wecon Limited

The Hong Kong Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Contractors

Wing Lee Construction Limited

 

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26 Construction Industry Representatives Sign the "Craftsmanship Charter" to Demonstrate Commitment to Excellence and Professionalism

ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the official opening of Desert X AlUla 2026, the landmark fourth edition of the international, open-air biennial exhibition. Arts AlUla, in collaboration with Desert X, welcomes visitors to experience a stellar line-up of Saudi and international multi-generational artists whose site-responsive earthworks, sculptures, and installations will engage in a powerful dialogue with the awe-inspiring landscapes and layered heritage of AlUla.

 

 

As a premier destination rich in ancient history and breathtaking nature, AlUla, located in Northwest Saudi Arabia, solidifies its position on the global stage as a dynamic, emerging land art destination with Desert X AlUla, the region's first public art biennale, and a key highlight of the AlUla Arts Festival.

The 2026 edition of Desert X AlUla brings together 11 acclaimed artists whose diverse works reflect a wide spectrum of ideas, materials, and traditions. From monumental kinetic sculpture to sound-based explorations above and below ground, each commission is deeply rooted in relationships to AlUla's distinctive environment, further cementing Desert X AlUla's reputation as a globally significant platform for site-responsive land art.

Desert X AlUla runs until February 28, 2026, as a cornerstone of the annual AlUla Arts Festival. Curated by Wejdan Reda, Zoé Whitley, with artistic direction by Neville Wakefield, and Raneem Farsi, its fourth edition explores 'Space Without Measure.' Inspired by Kahlil Gibran, the theme fosters contemplation of imagination within AlUla's natural settings. The exhibition, set in the desert canyons of AlUla, serves as a pre-opening programme for Wadi AlFann, offering a pivotal glimpse into AlUla's plans to create a permanent land art 'Valley of the Arts.'

Hamad Alhomiedan, Director of Arts & Creative Industries at the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), said: "At Desert X AlUla 2026, audiences will engage with art that deeply converses with AlUla's unique landscapes and rich heritage. These compelling commissions highlight AlUla's dynamic transformation into a major global destination, where ancient and contemporary expressions converge. This exhibition is part of our broader revitalisation of AlUla as a culturally rich destination to live, work and visit and integral to positioning AlUla in the global dialogue of contemporary art and as a precursor to monumental projects like Wadi AlFann."

Participating artist/artworks are: 

• Sara Abdu, A Kingdom Where No One Dies: Contours of Resonance
• Mohammad Alfaraj, What was the Question Again?
• Mohammed AlSaleem, The Thorn, AlShuruf Unit, The Triangles, Flower Bud, and Al Ahilla (courtesy of Royal Commission for Riyadh City)
• Tarek Atoui, The Water Song
• Bahraini-Danish, Bloom 
• Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, Imole Red 
• Agnes Denes, The Living Pyramid
• Ibrahim El-Salahi, Haraza Tree
• Basmah Felemban, Murmur of Pebbles
• Vibha Galhotra, Future Fables
• Héctor Zamora, Tar HyPar

For further information, please contact:
Sabrine.Shaw@bursonglobal.com
AlUlaArtsFestival@bursonglobal.com 

Multimedia gallery:
High-resolution photos of all 11 artists and their artworks can be found here.

About AlUla and Arts AlUla

Located 1,100 km from Riyadh, in North-West Saudi Arabia, AlUla is a place of extraordinary natural and human heritage. The vast area, covering 22,561km², includes a lush oasis valley, towering sandstone mountains and ancient cultural heritage sites dating back thousands of years to when the Lihyan and Nabataean kingdoms reigned.

The most well-known and recognised site in AlUla is Hegra, the principal southern city of the Nabataean Kingdom and Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. AlUla is also home to ancient Dadan, the capital of the Dadan and Lihyan Kingdoms and considered to be one of the most developed 1st millennium BCE cities of the Arabian Peninsula, and Jabal Ikmah, an open air library of hundreds of inscriptions and writings in many different languages. AlUla Old Town Village, a labyrinth of more than 900 mudbrick homes was developed from at least the 12th century and has been revitalised as the vibrant hub for visitors and residents.

The creation of Arts AlUla within The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is a commitment to crafting the next chapters in a millennia of artistic creation – celebrating cultural inheritance and shaping a future inspired by artists built be artists. The work of Arts AlUla seeks to preserve this legacy: fuse the old with the new; the local with the international, keeping the arts central to the spirit of AlUla as a place of extraordinary natural and human heritage.

Wadi AlFann, meaning 'Valley of the Arts,' will be a global cultural destination for land art, unveiling from 2028 onwards, where era-defining works by artists from around the world will be permanently sited in the monumental landscape of AlUla, the extraordinary desert region of north-west Saudi Arabia.

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Desert X AlUla 2026: monumental land art exhibition opens in the ancient oasis of AlUla