Press Release

8 DECEMBER 2008: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

History made in Hong Kong by local Yorkshire resident 

Yorkshire resident, Mark Kennett made history as the first President to successfully lead a professional construction industry Institute to hold its AGM in Hong Kong. Not only was this a first for the industry, but also for the Institute and for Mark as President.

The momentous occasion took place at the Harbour Plaza Hotel in Kowloon on 22 November when Mark greeted dignitaries from across the world. Mark Kennett, who lives between Harrogate and York with his wife and family, is in his second year term as President of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. He is a partner in a practice based in Harrogate, Wilson Kennett Partnership, which is now in its 25^th year of business.  

Mark also attended a number of meetings with Hong Kong dignitaries and universities including a reception with the RIBA and fellow architectural professions including the Hong Kong Institute of Architects. The week of events culminated with the President’s Annual Dinner Dance, which was a ‘night to remember’ full of Chinese and western traditions.

Mark Kennett PCIAT said ‘the week in Hong Kong was not only a historic one for the Institute but also an important one for the recognition of our members and the Architectural Technology discipline. A number of new links and working relationships were forged during our meetings and exciting times are ahead for our members based in Hong Kong and the acknowledgement of their work. On behalf of all the members, I would like to thank the people of Hong Kong for their hospitality and warm welcome during our time there.’ 

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The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is the professional Institute representing c.9,000 professionals working and studying in the field of Architectural Technology in the UK and overseas. CIAT is internationally recognised as the qualifying body for Chartered Architectural Technologists (MCIAT) and Architectural Technicians (TCIAT). The Institute’s bimonthly magazine, Architectural Technology is circulated to CIAT members and associated bodies.

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