MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

First of all, I would like to thank the six Constituent Associations and the Council Members for the confidence and trust in electing me as the President of the Hong Kong Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Contractors Ltd. It will be my honour and pleasure to serve.

Looking back over the past six years since its formation, the Federation has achieved substantial recognition in the construction industry and it represents effectively the interests of the electrical and mechanical contractors in many Boards and Committees. For this I would wish to express our appreciation for the leadership and contribution of Mr. James Chiu, Mr. C.K. Tsang, and Mr. Paul Chong. Their footsteps would be hard to follow and I shall endeavour, together with Chairman Paul Chong, Secretary C.K. Lau and Treasurer Alan Gibson, to do my humble best to deliver what are expected of the Federation.

Having assumed the role of the President of the Federation for only a few days, I consider equitable contract conditions, security of payment, amicable relationship with Hong Kong Construction Association and The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong, close liaison with Government Bureaux and Departments, representation in the Construction Industry Council, quality, safety and environmental issues, and sustainable income for further development of the Federation to foster the interests of the electrical and mechanical industry as high on our agenda. It is a tall list and we have to be pragmatic and have to set our priorities. I would have to rely on the advice of the Council Members and the support of the Constituent Associations to achieve our goals.

The industry has suffered in the past few years due to lack of work. With ten major projects announced by the Chief Executive in his Policy Address and the economy in general going stronger, may I join you in looking forward to some better time ahead.

Ir Otto Poon, BBS, OBE, FHKIE
President