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Spreading the word The Hong Kong Branch of the CIPHE is working hard to bring clearer focus on the industry
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n Hong Kong, the scope of work in the heating and plumbing industry is considerable. From project planning developers and consulting design advisory firms to main contractor/ sub-contractor engineering companies, there are plenty of opportunities to join the industry. “Engineers are indispensable to the development of local society and even the world,” says Derek TS Chan, honorary treasurer, CIPHE Hong Kong Branch (CIPHE-HKB). “Engineers are committed to improving human life and creating a better future for society. Therefore, there will be many young people engaged in the water industry and all of them will be potential members of the CIPHE-HKB.”
The water industry in Hong Kong encompasses the processing and supply of raw water and tap water, sewage collection and the utilisation of reclaimed water. “In addition to traditional water supply and drainage management, the current water industry also includes protection and expansion of water resources, water conservation and emission reduction,
“Engineers are committed to improving human life and creating a better future for society”
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reclaimed water reuse, water demand management, community planning, and water safety,” explains Chan. “Due to the increasing focus on water safety and the COVID-19 pandemic, the public is paying more attention to the design and installation of plumbing and drainage systems.” Developing skills There are plenty of educational opportunities for water engineers, including professional training provided by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), with most graduate engineers promoted to engineer after two years of training. They will then be promoted to senior engineer or project engineer every two to four years,
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