THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2014003
Event Name	:	Quantitative & Scientific and Operations Research Techniques for Quantity Surveying
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Sr Joe K F Wu Sr Wu is a fellow member of HKIS with degrees and master degrees in mathematics, computer science, e-commerce, project management and business administration. He is now working in a local developer as cost and quality controller. He has strong interests in green building development, building information modelling, operational research, quantitative analysis, risk management, as well as nurturing students and surveyors.
Event Date	:	2014-01-21
Event Time	:	7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration Closing Date	:	2014-01-07
CPD Hour(s)	:	1.5
Venue	:	Surveyors Learning Centre, Room 120712/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Division	:	QSD
Fee	:	HK$120 for members, HK$150 for non-members (HK$20 walk-in surcharge for all pricings listed)
Priority	:	QSD Members; First-come-first-served
Language	:	Cantonese supplemented by English
Details	:	Quantitative & scientific and operations research techniques have been applied extensively in areas such as manufacturing, transportation, construction, telecommunications, financial planning, health care, the military and the public services. Quantity Surveyors, with some trainings and the use of appropriate computer software, can apply these techniques for decision making including: linear regression for pro-rata rates, time series analysis for tender price index forecasting, multiple regression for consultancy fee estimating, critical path analysis and resource scheduling and linear programming for optimization of cost, benefit and rating in BEAM Plus green building certification. This CPD will briefly introduce the above quantitative & scientific and operations research techniques and some computer software for quantity surveying with knowledge and experience sharing.
Remarks	:	(Registration and networking time started at 6:30pm)
Payment	:	HKD 120
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Please refer to the remarks

1.	The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
2.	A registration number will be generated for each application. The registration number is unique and non-transferrable. Members cannot proceed to payment if they do not apply the CPD event and obtain the registration number through the HKIS website.
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2.	Members participating in the above visit shall be in good health condition.
3.	While the HKIS has arranged Group Personal Accident insurance for members joining the above visit, members who have been accepted for joining the above visit can consider procuring an appropriate insurance policy to cover their own risks before attending the event.
4.	Claims related to COVID-19 and/or pandemics are excluded under the insurance policy procured by the HKIS.