THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2014087
Event Name	:	Knowledge Sharing: An Overview of International Projects: Past, Future and Trend
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Sr Dr. Ellen Lau is a fellow member of HKIS and RICS. She received her first degree in Quantity Surveying and Master in Construction Project Management in UK, and PhD in Strategic Management. She practiced with consultant quantity surveying firms and an international contractor before she started her academic career. She taught quantity surveying subjects in City University of Hong Kong, and conducted research in management, procurement and surveying. She has published many papers and acted as reviewers in reputable journals and conferences, and edited two books in addition to involving in different international activities. Professor Sherif Mohamed (MEng, PhD, PMP) is an accomplished educator with a unique and strong blend of technical and management skills for international project management, holding the post of the Head of Department of Civil Engineering at the Griffith University, Australia. He is a Chartered professional engineer with more than 25 years of experience in project management, and is specialised in process, procedures and performance improvement initiatives for engineering, infrastructure, transport and construction projects. His experience encompasses a wide range of industries ranging from government departments to private organizations. He is the founding member of VIVID Global Training Solution - an Australian-based international management consultancy, and consistently provides executive training programmes worldwide which includes UK, Middle East, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.
Event Date	:	2014-10-21
Event Time	:	7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Registration and networking time: from 6:30 pm)
Registration Closing Date	:	2014-10-20
CPD Hour(s)	:	1.5
Venue	:	Surveyors Learning Centre, Room 1207 12/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$30 walk-in surcharge on all prices listed); Free of charge for student members studying full time (subject to availability)
Priority	:	QSD Members; First-come-first-served
Language	:	English supplemented by Cantonese
Details	:	In reviewing the construction project development and the construction market, it has been predicted that there would be an increase of infrastructure projects at international level. Most of these projects are initiated by government departments in the next 10-12 years, whereas some have been completed, some are in the channel and some are in its incubation stage for innovation in places like China, Turkey, Jakata, India, US, UK, Australia. Whichever the case, each of these projects has its own characteristics. In this knowledge sharing session, the speakers are to bring to you a scenario of these different projects in addition to a brief introduction of the government procurement system with respect to WTO and China, It is noted that quantity surveyors (QS) in the future should have an international vision to different horizons of work. This means that participation may not only be founded on QS specific, but also in embracing a new culture.
Payment	:	HKD 120
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Please refer to the remarks

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