THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Monday, May 20 2013

5:44:30

BSD History

Guidance for BS Employes

When HKIS Building Surveying Division was set up in 1985, the total number of building surveyors was only 119. Whilst the total number of building surveyors as at December 2011 stood at 949, which is an increase of about 7 times. In the past 25 years, the Division organised many conferences and visits, and issued many publications to promote the service and image of building surveying profession. Following is a summary of the Division's important activities:

04/1985	Election of the 1st Building Surveying Divisional Council
06/1985	1^st issue of the Hong Kong Building Surveyors Newsletter
06/1986	Exhibition "What is a Professional Building Surveyors?" held at Landmark
01/1987	1^st Building Surveyors Conference "Crisis and Survival" held at Riverside Plaza in Shatin
02/1987	1^st meeting of the Building Surveying Divisional Education Committee
01/1988	2^nd Building Surveyors Conference "Fitness of Buildings" held at Hilton Hotel
11/1988	First publication of "A Manpower Study of Qualified Building Surveyors in Hong Kong"
01/1989	3^rd Building Surveyors Conference "Building Control: The Way Ahead" held at Excelsior Hotel
01/1990	4^th Building Surveyors Conference "Management of Maintenance" held at Victoria Hotel
01/1991	5^th Building Surveyors Conference "Safety of Buildings" held at Grand Plaza Hotel
06/1991	First publication of "Standard Fee Scale for Building Surveying Services" and booklet "樓宇病態知多少?"
01/1992	6^th Building Surveyors Conference "Efficient Buildings" held at Marriott Hotel
03/1993	7^th Building Surveyors Conference "Vision and Mission-The Changing Roles of Building Surveyors" held at Conrad Hotel
03/1994	1^st Briefing Over Weekend Lunch held at US Recreation Club
04/1994	8^th Building Surveyors Conference "Zero Defect Buildings-Quality Assurance throughout the Building Cycle" held at Gold Coast Hotel
09/1995	9^th Building Surveyors Conference "PRC Property Development" held at the City University of Hong Kong
11/1996	10^th Building Surveyors Conference "Build Environment at the Cross Road" held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre; jointly organized with WOBO
04/1997	Establishment of Building Safety Concern Group and appointment of "Building Doctors" to monitor the social problem of building related disasters
11/1997	11^th Building Surveyors Conference "Rejuvenation of Building Surveying Skills-Towards a Better Built Environment" held at Royal Plaza Hotel
02/1998	Publication of "A New Building Surveying Services Brochure"
10/1998	12^th Building Surveyors Conference "Safety and Health Hazards in Buildings" held at Great Eagle Hotel
11/1998	1^st nomination of Distinguished Building Surveyors to 8 fellow members: Raymond A Bates, Michael R Mann, Raymond W M Cheng, Daniel C L Lam, Barnabas H K Chung, Lau Chi Keung, David Chris T H Lee, and Peter B Wong.
10/1999	13^th Building Surveyors Conference "Managing 21st Century Building Facilities" held at JW Marriott Hotel
11/1999	1^st publication of the refereed Building Surveying Journal
10/2000	14^th Building Surveyors Conference "Moving Forward with Modern Technologies" held at JW Marriot Hotel
11/2000	2^nd nomination of Distinguished Building Surveyors to 5 fellow members: Richard K H Cheung, Eddie S S Lee, Kenneth J K Chan, David W W Chan and Samson S Wong.
10/2001	15^th Building Surveyors Conference "Managing Social and Cultural Changes-Challenges and Opportunities" held at JW Marriott Hotel
10/2002	16^th Building Surveyors Conference 2002 "Revitalization of Built Environment" held at JW Marriott Hotel
11/2002	3^rd nomination of Distinguished Building Surveyors to 4 fellow members: Raymond Y M Chan, David Connell, Jeffrey R Dobbing, Mike C W Wong.
06/2003	First publication of two booklets "適時維修, 安枕無憂" and "保障家居的衛生, 認識排水更安心" after SARS
10/2003	17^th Building Surveyors Conference 2003 "Servicing our Buildings to Serve" held at Conrad Hotel
02/2004	First publication of "'Building Dilapidation and Rejuvenation in Hong Kong" together with City University of Hong Kong Press
10/2004	18^th Building Surveyors Conference 2004 "Commercial Premises: Participation and Contribution of Building Professionals" held at JW Marriott Hotel
03/2005	Commence negotiation with China Association of Engineering Consultants (CAEC) for mutual recognition
10/2005	19^th Building Surveyors Conference 2005 "Anatomy of Licensed Premises and Professional Practice" held at Harbour Plaza Hotel
11/2005	Responded to the Consultation Paper on Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (MBIS) and proposed Building Affair Tribunal framework to the Government.
06/2006	Signing Ceremony for Mutual Recognition Agreement with the China Association of Engineering Consultant was held in Beijing
09/2006	20^th Building Surveyors Conference 2006 "20 Years in Retrospect: The Prospects" at Four Seasons Hotel
03/2007	First publication of "Practice Guidelines for the Survey of Residential Property"
09/2007	21^st Building Surveyors Conference 2007 "Future Development in Hong Kong - Foresight, Innovation & Sustainability" held at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks
10/2007	First publication of "準業主收樓指南"
11/2007	4^th nomination of Distinguished Building Surveyors to fellow member: Wai M W Chan
04/2008	1^st Planned Maintenance Conference was held at Mongkok Community Hall with the launching educational video: "物業保值有何良策, 樓宇維修及早計劃"
05/2008	First publication of "Agreement for the Appointment of Building Surveyors 建築測量師聘任協議書"
08/2008	First publication of "Flat Inspection Guide"
09/2008	22^nd Building Surveyors Conference 2008 "Cultural Changes in Building Maintenance" held at Harbour Plaza Hotel.
11/2008	First publication of "裝飾、維修及保養工程標準合約"
08/2009	First publication of "Guide to Prepare a Building Maintenance Manual"
09/2009	23^rd Building Surveyors Conference 2009 "Building a Green and Sustainable Future" held at Harbour Plaza Hotel
12/2009	First publication of "General Specification for Building Maintenance Works in Residential Buildings"
10/2010	24^th Building Surveyors Conference 2010 "The 21^st Century Building Maintenance Trend" held at Harbour Plaza Hotel
08/2011	First publication of “Guide to Prepare An Expert Report for Application Under Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) Ordinance, Chapter 545
10/2011	25^th uilding Surveyors Conference 2011 “Built Environment: Health and Safety” with conference dinner held at Hotel ICON
10/2011	5^th Nomination of Distinguished Building Surveyors to 3 fellow members: Daniel C.W. Ho, Edwin H.K. TANG & Kenneth Y.K. YUN