A mutual recognition agreement has been signed between CIBSE and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) to facilitate mutual recognition of professional building services engineers across the UK and Hong Kong.
The agreement, signed by CIBSE’s CEO Ruth Carter and President Elect Vince Arnold, and HKIE’s senior vice-president Ir Alice Chow and chief executive Ir Professor Alfred Sit, cements the shared commitment of both institutions to fostering global collaboration, advancing professional standards and benefiting society.
The signing took place as part of a wider visit to China and Hong Kong by Carter and Arnold, and CIBSE director of membership Richard Goldsbrough. They attended a series of meetings with industry leaders and government representatives to strengthen ties and influence global sustainable building practices.
The delegation met government departments in Hong Kong to explore the future of building services. At the Architectural Services Department, discussions focused on the transformative role of technology and artificial intelligence in driving innovation, while the visit to the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department provided insights into initiatives in its Innovation Zone.
The CIBSE delegation also met with the Property Management Services Authority (PMSA), and were joined by CIBSE trustee Vincent Ma, Hong Kong Region chair Hyvan Wong, and past chair Gary Chiang.
Their discussions with PMSA’s CEO centred on advancing collaboration and innovation in the building services sector.
The visit coincided with the Hong Kong Joint Symposium, an event with HKIE, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and ASHRAE. Winnie Ho Wing-yin, Secretary for Housing in Hong Kong, gave the opening address.
In Shanghai, the group met with members of the CIBSE Hong Kong Region committee, and had meetings with the Shanghai Association for Science and Technology, where key topics such as carbon reduction, big data and the internet of things were discussed.
By actively engaging with international partners and government stakeholders, CIBSE is driving meaningful progress in climate resilience, technological innovation and sustainable building practices.