THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2018147
Event Name	:	Role of a Quantity Surveyor in the Prolongation Cost Claim
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Sr Eric YC Ting BSc (Hon), MSc (Distinction), MHKIS, MRICS, RPS(QS), AHKIArb, MCMSG, HKMAAL Accredited Mediator, Accredited NEC ECC Project Manager Sr Eric Ting has solid experience in providing construction claims, contract advisory and quantity surveying services to clients in both private and public sections. His professional experience covers various types of project such as infrastructure, civil engineering, residential, hotel, office, educational, comprehensive, renewal energy etc.. He is a trainer and speaker in various courses and seminars to courts, district councilors, professional organizations, universities and general public. He is currently specializing in construction claims and dispute resolution.
Event Date	:	2018-07-17
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
Fee	:	HK$120 for members; HK$180 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	:	Cantonese supplemented by English
Details	:	Construction claims have given an adversarial feeling to many industry practitioners. The aggressive behavior of the claimant and the over-defensive reaction from the respondent are both unhelpful for the settlement of the construction claims. As a quantity surveyor, we are the gatekeeper of cost and contract of a project which inevitably requiring us to play an important role in the claims settlement. This talk will share about how a quantity surveyor can facilitate the negotiation and settlement of the construction claims, in particular to the claim on prolongation cost.
Remarks	:	FULL (NO WALK IN AVAILABLE)
Payment	:	HKD 120
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Please refer to the remarks

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