THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2015023
Event Name	:	''How did I build my own home in Melbourne: from inception to completion''
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Sr MAK Nai Cheong FHKIS, MRICS, MAIBS Sr Mak qualified in the early 80’s, started work in the government for many years and then entered into private practice. He lectured in the City University of HK for a term before he migrated to Australia. Later on he came back and worked in the private sector and once again entered into the Buildings Department for 6 years. He is now residing in Melbourne.
Event Date	:	2015-03-18
Event Time	:	7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration Closing Date	:	2015-03-04
CPD Hour(s)	:	1.5
Venue	:	Surveyors Learning Centre, Room 120712/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Division	:	BSD
Organizer	:	BSD
Fee	:	HK$120 for HKIS members; HK$180 for non-HKIS members (HK$50 walk-in surcharge on all prices listed)
Priority	:	Priority will be given to BSD Members; first-come-first-served
Language	:	Cantonese supplemented by English
Details	:	From inception to completion, Sr Mak spent a total of four years to build his own house in Melbourne, almost full-time, and hands-on. In this seminar, Sr Mak will go through the Melbourne approval procedures for small houses, the small construction practices and building process which uses materials and techniques rarely seen in HK. He will also talk about the hassles he had faced during the whole process, since this was an unusual lengthy period for a small house to build. He will use an extensive photo record in the presentation. There will be an Q&A session, if time permits.
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.
3.	Payment can be made by cheque or by Credit Card (Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. / American Express). Cheques should be made payable to “SURVEYORS SERVICES LTD.”. A separate cheque or Credit Card payment instruction form is required for each event/ application. You should write down the registration number and HKIS membership number at the back of your cheque. The HKIS Secretariat will update the payment status and your application will be confirm when HKIS Secretariat receive your payment.
4.	Payment by PayPal is also acceptable. Please register in our web site before the closing date for each event. Please be reminded that if you cannot settle the payment within 7 days from the date the HKIS Secretariat accepted your registration, your registration number will be invalid and your application will be rejected. Your name will not be included in the registration list and you cannot attend the concerned CPD event. (Not applicable for site visit / social event / joint event with other organisation)
5.	An official receipt which must be presented at the event, will be available for downloading from the "CPD Profile" under Members Corners when payment is received.
6.	Incomplete or wrongly completed registration will not be processed.
7.	In the event a Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted, the event will be postponed and a new arrangement will be announced. Should the aforesaid warnings be lowered 4 hours before the event, the event will proceed as normal.
8.	If you have not received any reply from HKIS Secretariat within 7 days of the event, you may call the Secretariat at 2526 3679 to check the progress of your registration.
9.	The HKIS reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in the case of any disputes.

1.	I confirm that I fully understand and accept the risk of joining the above visit. Under no circumstances shall The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ("HKIS"), their staff or agents be held liable for the consequence of any accidents whether or not they are caused by the negligence of the HKIS, their staff and/or agents.
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.