Our TechnoLand team – comprising technical officers from different branches of ArchSD – is very pleased that the Department actively provides cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange opportunities for its staff by creating this innovative programme. ArchSD is dedicated to serve as an exemplary industry leader through developing, adopting and promoting innovative technologies to improve construction productivity and sustainability performance in public facilities. When it comes to nurturing its talents, the Department is willing to take one step beyond as well. Unlike the traditional one-way training, TechnoLand programme promotes intergenerational collaboration that allows younger colleagues to share their experiences and skills regarding applications of new technologies and software while cherishing the valuable insights of senior colleagues. This multifaceted and inclusive programme enables staff of all generations to acquire industry knowledge faster and adapt to industry changes and challenges.

An e-learning portal is also established under this TechnoLand programme which encompasses systematic and active knowledge transfer for our technical staff. For instance, there is a Technical Information section gathering essential knowledge for newcomers. The Site Tactics and Training Materials sections allow colleagues from different disciplines to share their experiences and tips on a wide array of technical topics. The sharing enables staff to learn by examples and pay extra attention to details in similar works of future projects. Members in this team also act as a helpdesk for all other colleagues: any staff encountering technical issues can ask for expert assistance from designated staff on specific topics during their daily work. We are very pleased to witness the increasing willingness of our colleagues in knowledge sharing their dedication to drive the Department's service quality as a whole.

The Department strives to keep us abreast of the latest industry information and help us adopt new innovative ideas. In addition, our management takes the initiative to share valuable articles and courses through e-mail and other channels to encourage us to learn proactively. Our departmental training section also regularly organises events and invites staff to participate in external webinars, for example academic talks related to innovative technologies.

ArchSD provides us with solid training and daily support on new technologies. Management’s proactiveness in implementing new ideas creates an excellent working culture that is open and nurturing.