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ArchSD maintains our pragmatic stakeholder engagement mechanism to gain an in-depth understanding of the opinions, priorities and values of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds. We utilise our two-way communication channels to respond to their needs and establish mutual trust. Our stakeholder engagement approach is summarised as follows:

In preparing this report, ArchSD conducted a total of five independent interviews, in addition to the ongoing engagement practice with delegates of our key stakeholder groups. We engage representatives from staff, contractor, professional institution and client to better understand their concerns and obtain feedback for our continuous improvement on sustainable development and overall performance.

ArchSD also actively engages with external stakeholders by appointing external representatives to provide recommendations and undertake experience-sharing in professional bodies and external committees. During the year, we engaged with the following professional institutions and external committees including but not limited to:

• DEVB Building Information Modelling (BIM) Working Group to formulate market transformation strategies for promoting the adoption of BIM and digital technologies in construction industry;
• Joint Working Group on Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) to identify suitable technology and practice of modular integrated construction in Hong Kong;
• DEVB-CIC Joint Working Group for Consultancy Study on Improving the Environmental Performance of the Hong Kong Construction Industry to monitor the consultancy study on following up the recommendations of promoting a greener built environment in CIC's Report on 'The Development Strategy for the Hong Kong Construction Industry' published in January 2016, as well as to explore the feasibility of reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry;
• DEVB Safety and Environmental Advisors Committee to develop plans and promote safety and environmental protection measures at construction sites, as well as to review and monitor the current practices;
• Rehabilitation Advisory Committee – Subcommittee on Access to oversee the design of buildings, public areas and transportation in Hong Kong and identify room for improvement to meet the needs of people with disabilities;
• Steering Committee for the Inclusive Environmental Recognition Scheme to recognise barrier free buildings in the community and promote barrier free environment and culture in Hong Kong
• Task Force on Disability Inclusive Society to review barrier-free design of buildings and transportation, and formulate strategies and measures on related matters