14th May,2025
The Macao Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations) - Architects Association of Macau(AAM), The Macau Institution of Engineers (AEM), Association of Macau Engineering Consultant Companies(AECEM), Macao Association Building Contractors and Developers(MABCD), Macau Construction Association(MAC), Macau Construction Machinery Engineering Association(APMCCM) - held the “2024 Macau Quantity Surveying Technician Practice Recommendation Certificate Conferment Ceremony and Dinner” at the Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Center. The event celebrated and acknowledged the successful emergence of a new cohort of professionals. That evening, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works of Macau, TAM Vai Man attended the ceremony in person, demonstrating the government’s emphasis on industry talent development. Witnessed by the attendees, the President of the Public Works Bureau (DSOP), LAM Wai Hou, presented the Practice Recommendation Certificates to the trainees who had successfully completed their studies, marking their official acquisition of the industry-recognized professional qualification. Since 2020, the Six Associations has continuously organized the “Macau Quantity Surveying Technician” course, aiming to provide upskilling pathways for industry practitioners and help them seize broader career development opportunities. There were 38 eligible trainees enrolled in this course. After systematic learning and rigorous assessment, 25 trainees passed successfully and were awarded the Practice Recommendation Certificates.
4th May, 2025
The “Little Silver Ball Welcomes National Games & May Fourth Youth Table Tennis Team Invitational”, jointly organized by the Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau and the Youth Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau, took place successfully at the Macao East Asian Games Dome. The Architects Association of Macau was honored to participate as an invited guest team in this annual sporting event. The competition this year attracted 24 teams from various sectors across Macao, with nearly 200 young athletes showcasing their skills. The AAM, while not reaching the podium, demonstrated spirited teamwork and contributed to fostering cross-industry camaraderie through sports.
17th April, 2025
In order to further enhance members’ awareness of national security and deepen their understanding of the holistic approach to national security, the Architects Association of Macau organized a visit for its members to the “2025 Exhibition for National Security Education”. The exhibition was hosted by the Macao Special Administrative Region Government and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macau. Participants included the President of the General Assembly, LEONG Chong In; the President of the Board of Directors, CHOI Wan Sun; Vice President WU Kim Kam; and other board members. The event aimed to explore the close relationship between national security and urban development from the perspective of the architectural profession, fulfilling the industry’s social responsibilities. Under the theme of “Balancing Development and Security,” the exhibition provided a comprehensive overview of the 16 key areas covered by the national security system through graphics, multimedia interactions, and case studies. The representatives from the association focused on topics closely related to the architectural industry, such as “resource security,” “ecological security,” and “urban resilience building.” They also engaged in discussions on how to integrate national security concepts into Macao’s urban planning. The Architects Association of Macau will continue to promote the alignment of the industry with national development strategies, contributing professional expertise to safeguarding national security and ensuring the steady and long-term success of the “One Country, Two Systems” principle.
27th March, 2025
The Macao SAR Government hosted the 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2025MIECF), a three-day event, at Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao. On the second day of the event, three Green Forum sessions were arranged, focusing on topics including green transition, technological innovation, and environmental exchanges and co-operation in the Pan-Pearl River Delta (Pan-PRD) region.Members of the Architects Association of Macau including GA President LEONG Chong In, BD President CHOI Wan Sun, and BD Vice President WU Kim Kam, attended the forum and exhibition.
19th March, 2025
To thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the National “Two Sessions”, the Macao Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations: AAM, AEM, AECEM, MABCD, MCA and APMCCM), a meeting to convey the spirit of the “Two Sessions” (the Third Session of the 14th National People’s Congress and the Third Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference in 2025) was held at the premises of the Macau Construction and Property Development Chamber of Commerce. The event invited deputy to the National People’s Congress Mr. CHUI Sai Peng and the CPPCC National Committee Mr. MOK Chi Wai as keynote speakers, with Mr. LEONG Chong In, a member of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, serving as the moderator. Attendees included leaders and industry representatives such as Ms. CHOI Wan Sun, President of the Board of Directors of the Architects Association of Macau; Mr. CHUM Pak Tak, President of the Board of the Macao Association Building Contractors and Developers; Mr. WU Chou Kit, President of the Macau Institution of Engineers; Mr. CHAN Mun Fong, Director of the Association of Macau Engineering Consultant Companies; Mr. LO Kai Jone, Honorary President of the Macau Construction Association; and Mr. XIAO Dongwen, President of the Association of Macau Engineering Consultant Companies.
The two keynote speakers stated that this year requires the high-quality completion of the goals set out in the 14th Five-Year Plan, laying a solid foundation for a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan. It also marks the beginning of the second phase of development goals for the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. They encouraged all colleagues attending the sharing session to deeply understand the General Secretary XI Jinping’s call for Macao to further enhance its “international influence” and urged everyone to contribute to promoting the integrated development of Hengqin and Macao and to better integrate Macao into the nation’s overall development strategy!
Through this meeting to convey the spirit of the “Two Sessions,” the construction industry can accurately understand major national policies and their significance for Macao’s future development.
3rd February, 2025
The Macao Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations) paid a visit to Engineer Raymond TAM, Secretary for Transport and Public Works of the fifth government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, to express their opinions and suggestions on the administration of transport and works affairs. Representing the Architects Association of Macau, Arch. Carlos MARREIROS, President of the Fellow Members Council; Arch. LEONG Chong In, President of the General Assembly; and Arch. CHOI Wan Sun, President of the Board of Directors, attended the meeting.
6th- 9th January, 2025
Representing the Architects Association of Macau, board directors CHEUNG Hau Kuan, SI Kun Hong and CHAN Hoi Wa attended the interview session for graduates of the “2024 Macao Quantity Surveying Technicians Course”, organized by the Macao Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations).