Stakeholder Interview
Interview with Internal Stakeholder
ArchSD Innovative Construction Focus Group
Established in 2018, the Innovative Construction Focus Group (ICFG) aims to acquire new knowledge on innovative construction through active exploration, and identify appropriate projects in carrying out pilot projects in architectural works, building services and maintenance, structural engineering and quantity surveying. As part of ArchSD’s staff development initiatives, the ICFG comprises staff members from different disciplines and grades, serving as the innovation driver to promote exchange with the industry while driving best practices and sharing knowledge within the organisation. Online sharing sessions are held bi-monthly for convenience and flexibility in participation as well as archiving to facilitate ease of retrieving, learning and systematic knowledge management record.
As the bridge, executer and promoter of innovative construction, the ICFG explore innovative construction opportunities for enhancing our projects and daily operations as well as sharing our experiences across the organisation.
From widening perspectives and industry knowledge to strengthening staff development in interpersonal and problem-solving skills, we are inspired and motivated by the positive and supportive environment of the ICFG to constantly seek innovative ideas, new knowledge and solutions through research, R&D collaboration and adopting in selected pilot projects to address the evolving needs and challenges in the built environment. The unfailing contributions by all group members also foster a sense of purpose in the workplace.
We value open discussion and active participation of the ICFG supported by the top management, and are encouraged to learn, discuss, share and piloting. This enhances cross-team collaboration and synergy for organisation excellence. The multi-disciplinary platform not only provides us opportunities to learn, but more a holistic perspective for technology integration and innovation application in various project stages from planning, design, construction to operation and maintenance.
Looking ahead, we will continue to nurture the new and younger staff, and invite staff from diverse disciplines and grades to create and amplify the impact in sustaining the culture of innovation. Enhancing research in close collaboration with professional and academic institutions, as well as advancing our knowledge management platform are key to the continuous development of the ICFG.
Recreational surface inspection robot
External facade inspection by drone
Wall climbing robot
- Health and safety: We provide more facilities and guidelines to take care of worker well-being in extreme weather, promote smart construction site and apply various smart devices to enhance site safety and safety management culture.
- Climate actions: We are committed to contribute as a part in building climate-resilient infrastructure and decarbonising public buildings through wider application of low-carbon design and materials, and sharing our successful cases to the industry to create the impact.
- Public education and community engagement:
As the government works agent responsible for development and upkeep of public architecture, we are aware of the need to promote knowledge to the public on how building contributes to our environment and social well-being. Strengthening industry and community engagement can also help advocate best practices while gauging feedback on the diverse needs and aspirations of the community.
ArchSD values our ICFG’s efforts and dedication to drive innovation development in our department. We treasure the positive impact brought from ICFG to our department and the industry. We also appreciated the dedicated contributions by all group members in fostering a sense of purpose in the workplace. ArchSD will continue to support ICFG to explore more innovative construction opportunities and allow them flexibility to apply new knowledge and solutions in our projects and daily operations to enhance work efficiency, site safety and sustainability performance of built environment. We will do more promotion to encourage our staff from different disciplines and grades to participate the ICFG’s online meeting and visits to keep innovation culture growing in our department and remain agile in the industry’s latest trend and development.
