THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2017016
Event Name	:	Latest Development of BEAM Plus and How to Become BEAM Assessors
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Ir Dr Eddy Lau Ir Dr Eddy Lau is the Head of Green Labelling at Hong Kong Green Building Council. He is responsible for managing the BEAM Plus scheme and related credentials. Before joining the Council, he has worked in the construction industry for more than 17 years. Since 2012, he has organized training and examination for five cohorts of BEAM Assessors, including candidates working in or retiring from the surveying field.
Event Date	:	2017-03-06
Event Time	:	7:00pm –8:30pm
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	:	BSD
Fee	:	HK$ 120 for members; HK$ 180 for non-members (HK$30 walk-in surcharge on all prices listed)
Priority	:	BSD Members; First-come-first served
Language	:	Cantonese supplemented by English
Details	:	BEAM Plus is a green building rating tool widely adopted in Hong Kong. Every year, there are about 150 projects participating in BEAM Plus, generating substantial assessment workload. The workload is also diversified as new tools, including revamped tool for existing buildings and new tool for neighbourhood, have been launched recently. In this talk, the speaker will share the latest development of BEAM Plus and talk about how to become BEAM Assessors, who are individuals accredited by Hong Kong Green Building Council, providing assessment service on a paid or volunteer basis. The service can be performed outside a person’s day-time job so that his/her career will not be affected. There are two routes to become BEAM Assessors, including a normal route and a veteran scheme. The former is targeted at practicing professionals while the latter is targeted at retired persons.
Payment	:	HKD 120
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Please refer to the remarks

1.	The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
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2.	Members participating in the above visit shall be in good health condition.
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