The Quantity Surveying Division Annual General Meeting was held on 3 December at 38/F, World Trade Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The New Quantity Surveying Division Council was elected as follows: I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Council, to express our sincere thanks to the immediate past Chairman, Mr Daniel Ho, for his hard work during the chairmanship for the past two years. We can continue his work for the development of the Quantity Surveying Division this year. The Council has two Vice Chairmen under the new Regulations in order that more effort can be made use for dealing with the increasing workload of the Council. The immediate Past President, Professor Chau, was invited for presenting the certificate and stamp to the third batch of QSD members becoming PRC Registered Cost Engineer at the AGM. We shall arrange another batch of application for the QSD members possessing the qualification early next year. Details will be announced upon the completion of the second batch of training and assessment of the QSD members for the qualification of the Registered Cost Engineer. The first QSD Council Meeting in 2011 will be held on 6 January, 18:30 at Suite 810, Jardine House. You are cordially invited to the QSD Council Meetings which will be held at the first Thursday of every month at the same venue. This probably can enhance the communication with members. The date for QSD Council Meetings are listed as follows: 06 Jan 2011
10 Feb 2011
03 Mar 2011 07 Apr 2011
01 Sep 2011
06 Oct 2011 03 Nov 2011
02 Dec 2011 (AGM) Please find the following summary of the Chairman Report 2009-10 prepared and presented at the AGM by the immediate Past Chairman, so you can know more about the work of the Council in the past year. Wishing you a Prosperous 2011, Good Health. Chairman Report 2009-10 The immediate past Chairman, Mr Daniel Ho, presented a summary of his report in the Annual General Meeting. He was glad to report that with the effort put forth by the members of the QSD Council, all the key tasks set out at the beginning of the year had been achieved. The key achieved tasks included: Mainland Affairs - organized the training and assessment for a total of about 350 members of the HKIS and the China Engineering Cost Association (CECA) under the reciprocity agreement between the two institutes. - enhanced the linkage between the CECA and HKIS. International Affairs - signed the reciprocity agreement between the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) and the HKIS. - enhanced the linkage between the overseas quantity surveying institutes and the HKIS and explored possibility of exchanging knowledge and skills in quantity surveying and related matters for the benefits of members. Linkage with members - organized two events for building up the networks between members, viz. New Members Welcoming Party and QSD Annual Dinner. Publications - implemented the drafting of two new publications, viz. guidance notes for QS practice and new QS fee scale. - reviewed the Standard Form of Building Contract 2005. - reviewed the draft standard form of contract for large scale maintenance works. Promotion - arranged visits to universities and secondary schools for promotion of quantity surveying. - published two promotion materials for introducing quantity surveying, viz. video and promotion pamphlet, to the public. - implemented a QSD scholarship scheme for four quantity surveying courses in three local universities for purpose of promoting quantity surveying. Training - organized structured trainings for probationers for the purpose of enhancing their knowledge and skills in quantity surveying. - organized continuous professional development events and structured training courses for members. For further details of the Chairman's Report 2009-10, you may visit the HKIS web site: QSD-st11Report2010.pdf HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Scholarship The Quantity Surveying Division launched the first Scholarship Scheme for full time degree, associate degree and high diploma students studying quantity surveying in the City University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the University of Hong Kong. The Division would take the initiative to strengthen the link between the students in the universities and the profession. The objectives of the Scholarship are: (a) To award students aspiring to pursue the quantity surveying profession as evidenced by their electives and outstanding performance in key quantity surveying subjects, including measurement, contract law and quantity surveying practice; and (b) To promote Quantity Surveying as a highly valued profession in the construction industry. 13 enthusiastic sponsors confirmed to donate 30 awards (total) for Year 2010-11. Each awardee will receive a cash prize of HK$3,000. The sponsor would contribute HK$2,000 while QSD will contribute the remaining HK$1,000 for each sward. The Division would take this opportunity to thank all their support and generous donation. A ballot was arranged after the Quantity Surveying Division Annual General Meeting held on 2 Dec in order to assign the name for the scholarships. The following are the results of the ballot and the names of the scholarships: BSc(Hons) in Surveying of the City University of Hong Kong HKIS QSD-Davis Langdon & Seah Hong Kong Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD-K C Tang Consultants Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD- KCI Management Consultancy Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD- Northcroft Hong Kong Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD-Rider Levett Bucknall Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD-Widnell Sweett Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) ASc (Surveying) of the City University of Hong Kong HKIS QSD-Beria Consultants Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD-K C Tang Consultants Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD-Northcroft Hong Kong Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD-Rider Levett Bucknall Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD-RMC Surveyors Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD-Widnell Sweett Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) BSc (Hons) in Surveying of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University HKIS QSD-Beria Consultants Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD-Davis Langdon & Seah Hong Kong Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD- K C Tang Consultants Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD-Northcroft Hong Kong Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD-Rider Levett Bucknall Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD- Widnell Sweett Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) Higher Diploma in Building Technology and Management (Surveying) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University HKIS QSD - Donald L Reader Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD - K C Tang Consultants Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD - Northcroft Hong Kong Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD - NQS(BJ) Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD - Rick’s Management Consultancy Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD - TLS & Associates Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) BSc (Surveying) of the University of Hong Kong HKIS QSD - Beria Consultants Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD - KL Partnership Ltd. Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD - KPK Quantity Surveyors (HK) Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD - Northcroft Hong Kong Ltd Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD - Rider Levett Bucknall Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) HKIS QSD - TLS & Associates Limited Scholarship (Year 2010-11) The organizing committee is in the course of liaising with the universities for wrapping up the final administration details. Nomination of outstanding students from universities is to be made early next year and follows by interviews conducted by the Selection Committee. Presentation ceremony will be held in May to June 2011.