THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2017071
Event Name	:	To Make a Stop to High Construction Cost
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Sr Thomas Ho & Sr Paul Wong Sr Thomas Ho, BA(AS), BBldg, MA(ArbDR)(Dist), MSc(CPM), FHKIS, FCECA, MRICS, FCIArb, FCInstCES, RPS(QS) Thomas is the President of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. He was also the Chairman (2011-12) of the Quantity Surveying Division of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. He is the Managing Director of TLS & Associates Ltd. and has worked as a quantity surveyor for over 30 years both in building and infrastructure works. Thomas is also an accredited mediator of HKIAC, HKIS/HKIA and HKMAAL. Sr Paul Wong, MSc, FHKIS, MRICS, RPS(QS), MCIOB, MHKICM, MAIB, MHIREA, FHKCI Paul is the Immediate Past Chairman of the Quantity Surveying Division of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. He is the Director and General Manager of Chinney Construction Co., Ltd. and has worked for QS consultants and contractors for over 28 years. He has delivered various lectures in universities, and talks in conferences and seminars. He is also currently registered as the Technical Director and Authorized Signatory under the category of Registered General Building Contractor in the Buildings Department. He received the Construction Contract Administrator Grand Award (Addition and Alteration Works Category) of the Construction Management Award 2016, organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers in early this year.
Event Date	:	2017-05-31
Event Time	:	7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Registration and networking time: from 6:30 pm)
Registration Closing Date	:	2017-04-26
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	:	HKIS
Fee	:	HK$120 for members; HK$180 for non-members (HK$30 walk-in surcharge on all prices listed)
Priority	:	HKIS Members; First-come-first-served
Language	:	Cantonese
Details	:	Hong Kong construction cost has driven up significantly in the past few years and the causative reasons can be attributed to various reasons. Currently, the construction cost in Hong Kong is the top in Asia and the 2^nd highest in the world. In this talk, the speakers will share their experiences in the escalation of construction cost in Hong Kong in the past few years. They will give suggestions to make a stop of high construction cost.
Remarks	:	FULL (NO WALK IN AVAILABLE)
Payment	:	HKD 120
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Please refer to the remarks

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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.
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