The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2023

“Mapping the Way forward for Constructed Surroundings: The Roles of Amount Surveyors”

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 October 2023 – The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Amount Surveying Division hosted the HKIS Amount Surveying Division Convention 2023 (the Convention) on the Royal Plaza Resort right now.

Themed “Mapping the Way forward for Constructed Surroundings: The Roles of Amount Surveyors” this 12 months, the Convention gathered over 240 professionals, practitioners and students throughout authorities departments, statutory our bodies, non-public sectors and academia to share their expertise and trade insights on the newest developments and challenges of amount surveyors within the constructed setting. Ms Winnie HO Wing Yin, JP, Secretary for Housing of the HKSAR Authorities, attended because the Visitor of Honour and delivered a keynote speech.

Amount Surveying Division is among the six divisions of the HKIS and has the biggest variety of members. The division has adhered to the spirit of excellence for a few years. That is attributed to the members being educated as building value consultants, equipping them with professional information in building prices, values, finance, contractual preparations and authorized issues within the building self-discipline.

With the rising demand for manpower and professionals within the building trade and the development of expertise, the function of Amount Surveyors has taken on new dimensions, reaching far past the normal boundaries of value estimation and mission administration.

Ms Winnie HO Wing Yin, JP, Secretary for Housing of the HKSAR Authorities, talked about in her keynote speech, “As Hong Kong experiences a surge in growth calls for, the stakeholders within the building trade, together with Authorities departments, guide corporations and building firms, ought to seize this golden alternative to leverage the sides of innovation and expertise for a brighter future. Because of HKIS QSD as a key associate within the surveying professions resulting in the trade repeatedly excelling in the direction of the well-being of the constructed setting in Hong Kong.”

Featured eight respected audio system, this Convention explored the rising traits and prospects of the amount surveying trade from complete {and professional} views, equivalent to digitalisation, decarbonisation and sustainability, procurement and contract methods, and building disputes and determination. It aroused proactive dialogue and thought trade among the many contributors.

The Convention goals to encourage the trade stakeholders to grab the alternatives and delve into the evolving roles of Amount Surveyors in shaping the way forward for the constructed setting.

Sr Paul WONG Kwok Leung, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, famous in his welcome speech, “On this fast-changing new period, Amount Surveyors are pivotal in guiding the trajectory of growth and making certain the seamless integration of innovation, effectivity and accountable practices. I consider that by means of our concerted efforts, the surveying occupation in Hong Kong will proceed to thrive.”

Sr Sunny CHOI Shing Lam, Chairman of the HKIS Amount Surveying Division, talked about the significance of thought exchanges between totally different generations in his opening speech, “This Convention invited younger surveyors as moderators to foster a dynamic trade of concepts. We aspire to encourage extra younger skills to affix the Amount Surveying occupation and contribute to its development.”

Sr Amelia FOK Ching Yin, Organising Committee Chairman of the Convention said in her closing remarks, “By means of this Convention, we aspire to equip our fellows with well-rounded expertise and information, fortifying their skilled competence and propelling the development of our trade. We’re glad to have over 240 professions engaged on this Convention and collectively form the way forward for our occupation”.

Record of audio system (so as of speech supply)

Record of audio system and matters are downloadable right here
Convention booklet is downloadable right here
Excessive-resolution occasion images are downloadable right here

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In regards to the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is the one surveying skilled physique included by ordinance in Hong Kong. As of 21 October 2023, the variety of members reached 10,874, of which 7,767 had been company members, 55 had been affiliate members and three,052 had been probationers and college students. The HKIS works embrace setting requirements for skilled companies and efficiency, establishing codes of ethics, figuring out necessities for admission as skilled surveyors, and inspiring members to improve expertise by means of persevering with skilled growth.

The HKIS has an necessary consultative function in authorities coverage making and on points affecting the occupation. We have now suggested the federal government on points equivalent to constructing security and unauthorized constructing works, issues of property administration, city planning and growth methods, building high quality, building prices and housing issues. We have now additionally issued steerage notes on flooring space measurement, actual estates valuation and land boundary survey, and many others.