THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2015095
Event Name	:	Practical Considerations in Estimating the Foundation Cost in Hong Kong
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Sr Steve Ko MBA, MSc, MHKIS, MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM, MHKIPM, MCMI Steve Ko, Director of Hesed Consultants Limited, has extensive quantity surveying and project management experience, of which more than 15 years in-depth experience is directly relating to various foundation projects with respect to quantity surveying, cost control, project management, construction management, contract administration, claims preparation and defense. Steve was also a part-time lecturer at City University of Hong Kong, on the subject of construction management.
Event Date	:	2015-08-18
Event Time	:	7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Registration and networking time: from 6:30 pm)
CPD Hour(s)	:	1.5
Divisional PQSL 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
Organizer	:	QSD
Fee	:	HK$120 for members; HK$150 for non-members (HK$30 walk-in surcharge on all prices listed)
Priority	:	QSD Members; First-come-first-served
Language	:	Cantonese supplemented by English
Details	:	Foundation work is one of the most complicated construction activities amongst other construction works. During the foundation construction process, difficulties, risks and unforeseeable uncertainties would have tremendous impacts on the project. Prior to estimating of the foundation cost, it is important to understand how the above issues affect the foundation cost and what practical considerations would be taken into by foundation contractor. Steve, with his knowledge in foundation works as well as quantity surveying practice, would like to share his experience in relation to cost aspects of foundation works in Hong Kong.
Remarks	:	FULL (NO WALK IN AVAILABLE)
Payment	:	HKD 120
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