Dear fellow Members
The 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 1 July 2026 offered an occasion to reflect on Hong Kong’s constitutional foundation and developmental since 1997. Twenty nine years’ experience affirms that stability and solidarity, reform and innovation, vision and action are essential to sustainable growth. Engineering has remained integral to this journey — not only in delivering infrastructure, but also in upholding safety, resilience and environmental responsibility, thereby reinforcing public confidence and economic vitality..…

Hoover Dam is a marvel of engineering located on the Colorado River between Arizona and Nevada. Completed in 1936, this massive structure stands at 726 feet tall and provides hydroelectric power to millions of people in the United States. It took over 5 years to build and required innovative engineering techniques to overcome the challenges of building in such a remote and rugged location.
