02 Nov 2026
Environment and Conservation Fund Green Building Education and Capacity Building Programmes - Green Building Career Talk
Funded by the Environment and Conservation Fund and organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), this career talk is designed for tertiary students in relevant fields and anyone interested in a career in the green building industry. Discover how your technical expertise can position you at the forefront of the Green Building and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) fields—one of the fastest-growing and highest-potential career markets today.
The construction and property management sectors are undergoing a massive green transformation in light of climate change and the strive for better living quality. The intersection of building construction, facility management and ESG is creating unprecedented career opportunities. This talk is designed for students studying building services, civil and green engineering, as well as construction and surveying, and anyone interested in exploring career opportunities in the green building sector, aiming to provide tips on enhancing career readiness, future job searching, and professional development.
Programme Highlights
- Industry Outlook: Explore why ESG combined with building and facility management is a high-potential career track.
- Pathways to Certification: Learn how to become a certified green building professional from scratch.
- Practitioner Sharing: Hear first-hand experiences from the practising engineers, a sustainability consultant, and a property/facility manager.
- Networking & Q&A: Connect directly with experienced practitioners to gain career advice and practical tips.
Host:
Ir Dr Eddy LAU, Head of Green Labelling, Hong Kong Green Building Council
Guests:
Ir Paul YC CHAN, Managing Director, Wong & Ouyang (Building Services) Limited
Mr Sam LAI, Sustainability Consultant, Climate & Sustainability Group, Arup
Ir KS KWAN, Chief Manager, AK Engineers HK Limited; Company Advisor, AluHouse Company Limited; Chair of Materials Aspects Expert Panel, BEAM Society Limited; Former Chief Structural Engineer, Housing Department, The Government of the Hong Kong SAR
Sr Ray NG, Deputy Group Manager (Technical), Urban Group; Chair of Management Aspects Expert Panel, BEAM Society Limited
Language: Cantonese (supplemented by English materials)
Target Audience: Tertiary students in related subjects such as building services, civil, green engineering, construction, surveying
Mode: Online (An event reminder with Zoom Webinar ID will be provided at around a week before the event.)
Capacity: 1,000 (Online)
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| Event Detail | |
|---|---|
| Event Name: | Environment and Conservation Fund Green Building Education and Capacity Building Programmes - Green Building Career Talk |
| Presented By: |
Hong Kong Green Building Council |
| Date: | 02 Nov 2026 |
| Time: | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Venue: |
This event will be conducted in the form of webinar via Zoom. (An event reminder with Zoom Webinar ID will be provided at around a week before the event.) |
| Capacity: | 1000 |
| Fee: |
Free of Charge
(HKGBC Members)
Free of Charge (HKGBC Non-Members) |
| Contact Person: | Ms Elaine LAM |
| Contact Phone: | 39948842 |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Language: | Cantonese (supplemented by English materials) |
Important Notes
- Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Upon submission through this Online Registration Form, a seat is reserved for you.
- Cancellation must be made by email to [email protected] on or before 30 October 2026, 12:00 noon.
- The URL to join the career talk is unique to the email account that you have registered with. Please do not forward the link to other email accounts.
- Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material/event do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Environment and Conservation Fund.