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Professional Services Development Assistance Scheme 2003-2-7

Enhancement of Construction Value Management Professionalism for the New Generation 提高新一代建築專業人士在價值管理方面的專業素養
Principal Investigator: Dr Mei-yung LEUNG
Organization: The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)
Collaborating Organization:

Department of Building and Construction,
The City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
The Hong Kong Institute of Value Management 
Supporting organization: The Government of Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)

VM is a systematic decision making process for solving problems in a team amongst various professionals/stakeholders (cost reduction /quality improvement). The technique was originally developed in U.S.A. in 1947 and was very widely used in Europe, Australia, Japan and China. Hong Kong government set up an inter-departmental steering committee in 1997 to set guidelines for the implementation of VM in Hong Kong. A number of formal documents including (1) Works Bureau Technical Circular (Works) no. 16/1998, (2) Construct for Excellence, prepared by our previous Chairman of Construction Industry Review Committee in HK, The Honorable Mr. Henry Tang (Tang 2001), (3) Works Bureau Technical Ciruclar no. 35/2002^ (Chan 2002), and (4) a survey with construction professionals in HK (VM obtained the relative important index of 0.662; Leung et al. 2002) strongly recommends for a wider adoption of VM techniques in local construction in order to achieving an excellence in the quality of construction products.

To meet the dynamic expectations of the external environment and the industry, construction professionals in Hong Kong should have adequate competency in the VM knowledge and skills. The aim of the proposed scheme is to update and disseminate the VM knowledge and skills as required of construction professionals so as to enhance the competitiveness of professional services in a regional context. Achieving the desired project aim requires the following objectives to be fulfilled, and they are

(1) to introduce the VM knowledge to construction professionals;
(2) to train up Value Specialists for co-facilitating VM workshops; and
(3) to exchange innovative VM techniques with international VM experts.

Note: (^) - Technical Circular will be updated from time to time.

.:  Project Team   :.
Project Team Member Position in the Project
Team Photo
Dr Mei-yung LEUNG 1, 2, 4, 5 Project Co-ordinator
Dr Anita LIU 1, 2, 3 Deputy Project Co-ordinator
Dr S O CHEUNG 1, 2 Member
Dr Thomas NG 1, 2 Member
Mr Jacob LAM 1, 2, 3 Member
Mr Ho-kin LI 4 Member
Mr David K C YAU 4 Member

Note:
(1) - member/fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ;
(2) - member, Education and Research Subcommittee, Quantity Surveying Division, the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ;
(3) - Council member, Quantity Surveying Division, the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ;
(4) - Council member / Qualified facilitator, the Hong Kong Institute of Value Management ; and
(5) - Qualified tutor for VM workshop training.


.: Events Achieved   :.

Seminar 1:

How can the Value Management work in the HK Construction Industry? (in HK)
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : How can Value Management work in the HK construction industry?
Guest speakers : Mr. Kenneth K. KWAN
Director of Levett & Bailey Chartered QS Ltd.
MRICS, MHKIS, RPS(QS), HKIAC, Accredited Mediator.

Mr. Anthony R. WILSON
Acting Project Director, Arch. Services Dept
B’Arch., ARCUK, HKIA, RIBA,
Chairman of HKIVM.
Venue : Plaza Conference Centre, 35/F., Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 6th May 2004 (Thursday)
Time : 19:00 - 21:00

Seminar 2:

Is Value Engineering successfully Internationally? (in HK)
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Is Value Engineering successful internationally?
Guest speakers : Mr. James RAINS
President of Advanced Value Group in USA.
CVS, FSAVE, Life Member and ex-president of SAVE International, USA.
Venue : Plaza Conference Centre, 35/F., Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 30th June 2004 (Wednesday)
Time : 19:00 - 21:00

Seminar 3:

Sustainability/ LEED & Life Cycle Costing -Their Role in Value-based Design Decision-making (VM)(in HK)
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Sustainability/ LEED & Life Cycle Costing -Their Role in Value-based Design Decision-making (VM)
Guest speakers : Dr. Stephen J. KIRK
Vice President of Education & Director, Miles Value Foundation
Director of College Relations, SAVE International
President, Kirk Associates LLC
FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED Life Member & ex-president of SAVE Int'l, USA.
Venue : Surveyors Learning Centre, HKIS, Suite 811, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 31st May 2005 (Tuesday)
Time : 19:00 – 21:00

Seminar 4:

Extending Your VM Business in China (in Shenzhen)
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Extending Your VM Business in China (in Shenzhen)
Guest speakers : Mr. George HUNTER
resident, Global Management Systems, U.S.A.
Prof. Haobang TAN
Professor, Jinan University , Guangdong , China
Mr. Chunsheng WANG
Director, Meihe Highway Construction Corporation, China
Mr. Axel Peter RIED
CEO, Ried Management Methods, Germany
Venue : Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen
Language : English & Putonghua
Date : 4th June 2005 (Saturday)
Time : 9:30 - 14:00

Seminar 5:

Enhancing Value in Facilities by VM - Attracting Investment in South China (in Beijing)
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Title: Enhancing Value in Facilities by VM - Attracting Investment in South China (in Beijing)
Guest speakers : Dr. Stephen J. KIRK
Vice President of Education & Director, Miles Value Foundation
Director of College Relations, SAVE International
President, Kirk Associates LLC
FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED Life Member & ex-president of SAVE Int'l, USA.
Dr. Mei-yung LEUNG
Lecturer, City University of Hong Kong
Council member for Training and Accreditation, HKIVM
BSc(Hons), BRS, PhD, MCIOB, MRICS, MHKIS, AVS, MHKIVM
Venue : 清华大学创新大厦 A座309室
Language : English & Putonghua
Date : 9th June 2005 (Thursday)
Time : 19:00 - 21:00

Seminar 6:

Enhancing Value in Facilities by VM - Attracting Investment in China (in Xian)
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Title: Enhancing Value in Facilities by VM - Attracting Investment in China (in Xian)
Guest speakers : Dr. Stephen J. KIRK
Vice President of Education & Director, Miles Value Foundation
Director of College Relations, SAVE International
President, Kirk Associates LLC
FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED Life Member & ex-president of SAVE Int'l, USA.
Dr. Mei-yung LEUNG
Lecturer, City University of Hong Kong
Council member for Training and Accreditation, HKIVM
BSc(Hons), BRS, PhD, MCIOB, MRICS, MHKIS, AVS, MHKIVM
Venue : Xian University of Architecture and Technology, Xian
Language : English & Putonghua
Date : 13th June 2005 (Monday)
Time : 19:00 - 21:00

Workshop 1:

Value Engineering (VE) – Methodology & Application Module I – Training Workshop (in HK)
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Value Engineering (VE) – Methodology & Application Module I – Training Workshop
Facilitator : Mr. James RAINS
President of Advanced Value Group in USA.
CVS, FSAVE, Life Member and ex-president of SAVE International, USA.
Venue : Plaza Conference Centre, 35/F., Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 28th June - 2nd July 2004 (Monday to Friday)
Time : 9:00 - 18:00

Workshop 2:

A Key VM Technique: Function Identification (in HK)
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : A Key VM Technique: Function Identification
Guest speakers : Mr. David YAU
Assistant General Manager, Project Management Department, Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.
BSc(Hons), MSc, CEng, MICE, MHKIE, RPE(Civil), MHKIVM

Mr. Tony WU
Senior Engineer, Transport Department
BSc(Hons), MSc, CEng, MICE, MHKIE, MHKIVM, RPE(Civil)
Venue : Surveyors Learning Centre, HKIS, 811, 8/F., Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 2nd December 2004 (Thursday)
Time : 19:00 - 21:00

Workshop 3:

Value Management (VM) for Design & Construction Methodology & Application Module I - Training Workshop (in HK)
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Value Management (VM) for Design & Construction Methodology & Application
Facilitators : Dr. Stephen J. KIRK
President, KIRK Associates, an International VM Consulting Office in the USA
PhD, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED AP
Past President of SAVE International and currently Director of College Relations and Vice President of Education for the Miles Value Foundation

Dr. Mei-yung LEUNG
Lecturer, Department of Building and Construction, City University of Hong Kong
PhD, MCIOB, MRICS, MHKIS, MHKIVM, AVS,
Council Member for Training & Accreditation, Hong Kong Institute of Value Manag’t
Venue : Room I & II, 2/F, Island Pacific Hotel Hong Kong, 152 Connaught Road West, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 28 th May - 1 June 2005 (Saturday to Wednesday)
Time : 9:00 - 18:00

Workshop 4:

Value Management (VM) for Design & Construction Methodology & Application Module I - Training Workshop (in Beijing)
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : 建筑及设计企业价值管理（ VM ）方法与应用
Facilitators : Dr. Stephen J. KIRK
President, KIRK Associates, an International VM Consulting Office in the USA
PhD, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED AP
Past President of SAVE International and currently Director of College Relations and Vice President of Education for the Miles Value Foundation

Dr. Mei-yung LEUNG
Lecturer, Department of Building and Construction, City University of Hong Kong
PhD, MCIOB, MRICS, MHKIS, MHKIVM, AVS,
Council Member for Training & Accreditation, Hong Kong Institute of Value Manag’t
Venue : 北京天鸿科园大酒店
Language : Chinese
Date : 6th - 10th June 2005 (Monday to Friday)
Time : 9:00 - 18:00

International Conference 1:

Why Re-Invent the Wheel? (in HK)
Succesfully Completed!!

Title : Why Re-Invent the Wheel?
Venue : Hong Kong Conventional and Exhibition Centre
Language : English
Date : 2nd - 3rd June 2005 (Thursday to Friday)
Time : 9:00 - 18:00
Web-site :

http://bcm.cityu.edu.hk/ or
http://www.hkivm.com.hk/conference.htm

International Conference 2:

Value Engineering for Construction Projects (VECP05) (in Korea)
Succesfully Completed!!

Title : Value Engineering for Construction Projects (VECP05)
Venue : Largest Hall of Korea Construction Financial Cooperative
Language : English & Korean
Date : 18th November, 2005 (Friday)
Time : 09:20 – 17:00


.:  Publications  :.

Leung M.Y., Cheung S.O., Fung S.Y. (2002) Quantity surveying education for a new generation. The Journal of Building Surveying, 3(1), 2-7.

Leung M.Y. (2004) A first step towards a professional VM qualification. In Surveyor Times, H.K.: HKIS, 13(5), 16.

Leung M.Y. (2004) A series activities towards a professional VM qualification. In Surveyor Times, H.K.: HKIS, 13(9), 21.

Chung D. (2004) Engineering ways to value management. The Standard, A7.

Leung M.Y. (2005) An interactive VM seminar -a key VM technique: function and identification. Surveyor Times, H.K.: HKIS, 14(2), 33-34.

Lee Y.M. (2005) Stephen Kirk: International ‘Value Engineering’ expert. China Construction News, 16 June 2005, p.1-2

Woodhead R. (2005) The 7th international VM conference ‘why re-invent the wheel’. The Value Manager, H.K.: HKIVM, 11(2), 16.

Leung M.Y. (2005) Value Management. Surveyor Times, H.K.: HKIS, 14(8), 41-42.

Kirk S.J., Leung M.Y. (2005) Value management ‘module I’ 40-hour training workshop - Hong Kong and Beijing. Interactions, U.S.A.: SAVE International “The Value Society”, 8, 7.

Leung M.Y. (2005) A series of successful international VM activities in Hong Kong. The Value Manager, H.K.: HKIVM, 11(3).

HKIS (2006) Construction Value Management CD Pack. In Surveyor Times, H.K.: HKIS, 15(2).


.:  Contact Us   :.
Dr Mei-yung LEUNG
BSc(Hons), BRS, PhD, MCIOB, MHKICM, MRICS, MHKIS, CVS, MHKIVM
Facilitator (list A) of HKIVM
Project coordinator, PSDAS no. 2003-2-7 & 2006-2-3
Address: Department of Building and Construction,
City University of Hong Kong,
Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2788 7142
Fax: +852 2788 7612
Email: bcmei@cityu.edu.hk
   
Ms Donna YU
Secretart-General of Hong Kong Institute of Surveyor 
Address: Suite 801, Jardine House,
1 Connaught Place,
Central, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2526 3679
Fax: +852 2868 4612
Email: cpd@hkis.org.hk
   
Miss Yee Shan, Isabelle, CHAN
BEng(Hons), MPhil
Project Associate, PSDAS no. 2003-2-7 & 2006-2-3
Tel: +852 2194 2551
Fax: +852 2788 7612
Email: isabelle@student.cityu.edu.hk

Disclaimer:

"Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material / any event organized under this Project do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or the Vetting Committee for the Professional Services Development Assistance Scheme."
Co-Organizers:  Funding Organization: 

Professional Services Development Assistance Scheme 2006-2-3

Improving Value Management (VM) practice via International VM Study Process and Qualification System 提高建筑专业人士在国际价值管理方面的专业知识和技能
Principal Investigator: Dr Mei-yung LEUNG
Organization: The Hong Kong Institute of Value Management (HKIVM)
Collaborating Organization:

Department of Building and Construction, The City University of Hong Kong (CityU)

Supporting organization: The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)

Further to our previous successful PSDAS project (no. 2003-2-7) in conjunction with the HKIS, construction value management was introduced to over 350 construction professionals in HK and 150 professionals in the Mainland. The economical situation in HK has improved since 2004 (GDP increased by 5% (HK$ 1,269 billion in 2004); Tang 2005), but the construction industry is still facing a serious recession (construction industry’s contribution to HK’s GDP decreased to 4.4% in 2004 from 7.3% in 1997) (Census & Statistics Department 2005).  There is a need and expectation for increased cost savings, i.e. “value” in construction projects to enhance the final performance.  To cope with the ever changing construction techniques and external environment, construction professionals need a systematic decision-making process and innovative techniques to solve problems in complicated construction projects.  Traditional decision making and management processes generally fail to enhance the quality and value of construction projects, whereas VM which is a systematic and creative team decision-making process which can ensure better value. 

This project aims to improve VM practice (study process and qualification system) for construction professionals in HK so as to enhance the competitiveness of the construction professionals in a regional context.  Achieving the desired project aim requires the following objectives to be fulfilled, and they are:

(1) to review local /international VM study processes and qualification systems (e.g., USA, UK, Australia, Korea, China);
(2) to provide training related to the essences of three key VM phases (function analysis, creativity and evaluation);   
(3) to recommend appropriate VM study process and qualification system in HK; and  
(4) to disseminate the outcomes of the project (refer to the above Objectives 1-3) to construction professionals in HK.

.:  Project Team   :.
Project Team Member Position in the Project
Dr Mei-yung LEUNG 3, 4, 5 Project Co-ordinator
Mr. David Kai Cheung YAU 2, 5 Deputy Project Co-ordinator
Dr. Vaughan W.COFFEY 1, 5 Member
Mr. Tony WILSON 1, 5 Member
Prof. S. KITIPORNCHAI 2 Member
Mr. K.C. Tang 3 Member

Note:
(1) - member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects ;
(2) - member of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers ;  
(3) - member of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ;
(4) - member of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Manager ; and
(5) - member of the Hong Kong Institute of Value Management.

.:  Events Achieved  :.

Seminar 7:

Successful VM applications in Australia
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Successful VM applications in Australia
Guest speakers :

Dr. Roy Barton
Principal consultant, ACVM
Adjunct Professor, Institute for Regional Community Development, University of Canberra
Venue : 8/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 17th Nov 2007 (Sat)
Time : 13:30 – 15:30

Seminar 8:

Innovative VM Techniques in Complex Projects
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Innovative VM Techniques in Complex Projects
Guest speakers : Dr. Stephen J. KIRK
Vice President of Education & Director, Miles Value Foundation
Director of College Relations, SAVE International
President, Kirk Associates LLC
FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED, AP,
Life Member & ex-president of SAVE Int'l, USA .
Venue : 8/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 17th Nov 2007 (Sat)
Time : 15:30 – 18:30

Seminar 9:

Innovative Application of the VM for Large, Complex Projects
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Innovative Application of the VM for Large, Complex Projects
Guest speakers :

Dr. Stephen J. KIRK
Vice President of Education & Director, Miles Value Foundation Director of College Relations, SAVE International President, Kirk Associates LLC FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED, AP, Life Member & ex-president of SAVE Int'l, USA.

Dr. Mei-yung LEUNG
Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong
Vice President, HKIVM
BSc(Hons), BRS, PhD, MRICS, MHKIS, MCIOB, MHKICM, MAIB, CVS, MHKIVM
Venue : International Conference Center, South China University of Technology, University Town of GZ.
Language : English
Date : 19th Nov 2007 (Mon)
Time : 14:00 - 17:30

Seminar 10:

Information Analysis for Complex Projects
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Information Analysis for Complex Projects
Guest speakers :

Dr. Stephen J. KIRK
Vice President of Education & Director, Miles Value Foundation
Director of College Relations, SAVE International
President, Kirk Associates LLC
FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED, AP,
Life Member & ex-president of SAVE Int'l, USA .

Dr. Mei-yung LEUNG
Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong
Vice President, HKIVM
BSc(Hons), BRS, PhD, MRICS, MHKIS, MCIOB, MHKICM, MAIB, CVS, MHKIVM
Venue : Tianlun International Hotel Guangzhou, 172 Linhe Zhong Road, Guangzhou 510610, China.
Language : English
Date : 19th Nov 2007 (Mon)
Time : 18:30 – 21:30

Seminar 11:

VM Trends in the United States
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : VM Trends in the United States
Guest speakers :

Ms. Laurie Dennis
PE, CVS-Life, LEED AP
President, RH & Associates Inc.

Venue : 8/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 17th Jan 2008 (Thur)
Time : 19:00 – 21:00

Seminar 12:

Novel VM Applications in Europe
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Novel VM Applications in Europe
Guest speakers :

Mr. Ken Scott
B.Soc, MBA, CVS, PVM, TVM, FIVM
Managing Director, Total Value Consultancy

Venue : 8/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 18th Jan 2008 (Fri)
Time : 19:00 - 21:00

Workshop 5:

Key VM phase: Function Analysis
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Key VM phase: Function Analysis
Facilitator :

Dr. Roy Barton
Principal consultant, ACVM
Adjunct Professor, Institute for Regional Community Development, University of Canberra
Venue : 38/F, World Trade Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 16th Nov 2007 (Fri)
Time : 09:00 – 18:00

Workshop 6:

Key VM phase: Creativity Techniques
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Key VM phase: Creativity Techniques
Facilitator :

Ms. Laurie Dennis
PE, CVS-Life, LEED AP
President, RH & Associates Inc.

Dr. Mei-yung LEUNG
Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong
Vice President, HKIVM
BSc(Hons), BRS, PhD, MRICS, MHKIS, MCIOB, MHKICM, MAIB, CVS, MHKIVM

Venue : 38/F, World Trade Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 18th Jan 2008 (Fri)
Time : 09:00 – 18:00

Workshop 7:

Key VM phase: Evaluation Analysis
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Key VM phase: Evaluation Analysis
Facilitator :

Mr. Ken Scott
B.Soc, MBA, CVS, PVM, TVM, FIVM
Managing Director, Total Value Consultancy

Dr. Mei-yung LEUNG
Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong
BSc(Hons), BRS, PhD, MRICS, MHKIS, MCIOB, MHKICM, MAIB, CVS, MHKIVM
Venue : 38/F, World Trade Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 19th Jan 2008 (Sat)
Time : 09:00 – 18:30

Project Report:

Leung M.Y. (2008) Improving VM practice via international VM study process and qualification system, A Survey Report, Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Value Management Limited.


.:  Publications  :.

Leung M.Y. (2007) A logical value management technique: function identification. The Value Manager, H.K.: HKIVM, 13(2), 22-23.

Kirk S.J. (2007) Miles Value Foundation Advocates VE/VM in China., InterActions, U.S.A.: SAVE International “The Value Society”, 33(11), 14-15. 

Leung M.Y., Chen D.Y.  (2008) Successful international value management activities 2007 in Hong Kong, Value Engineering, China: Jiazhi GongCheng, 26(12), 169-170.

Leung M.Y., Chan Y.S.  (2008) Leung reports on HKIVM value management seminars. Interactions, U.S.A.: SAVE International “The Value Society”, 34(3), 15-16.

Leung M.Y., Wang L.  (2008) International creativity and evaluation value management training in HK – the application of value management in USA and Europe. Value Engineering, China: Jiazhi GongCheng, 27 (1), 169.

Leung M.Y., Chan Y.S.  (2008) Successful international VM seminars and workshops in China. IVM Journal Value, U.K.: Institute of Value Management, 17(1), 18-20.

Leung M.Y., Kong S. (2008) Identifying key competencies of VM facilitators based on international standards. HKIVM 9th International Conference Proceedings, 30th and 31st Oct. 2008, Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Value Management.

Leung M.Y., Xie X.M. (2009) A comparison of VM training and certification systems: an empirical study across different countries. Proceeding of The 13th Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Congress, 17-18 August, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Leung M.Y. (2009) Reasons for applying VM – an international comparison. SAVE International’s 49th Annual Conference Proceedings, 29th June -1st Jul 2009, U.S.A.: SAVE International 'The Value' Society'.

Leung M.Y., Chan Y.S.  (2009) The first series of Value Management Workshops and Seminars by various International Experts, The Value Manager, H.K.: HKIVM, 15(2), 15-18.


.:  Contact Us   :.
Dr Mei-yung LEUNG
BSc(Hons), BRS, PhD, MCIOB, MHKICM, MRICS, MHKIS, CVS, MHKIVM
Facilitator (list A) of HKIVM
Project coordinator, PSDAS no. 2003-2-7 & 2006-2-3
Address: Department of Building and Construction,
City University of Hong Kong,
Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2788 7142
Fax: +852 2788 7612
Email: bcmei@cityu.edu.hk
   
Miss Yee Shan, Isabelle, CHAN
BEng(Hons), MPhil
Project Associate, PSDAS no. 2003-2-7 & 2006-2-3
Tel: +852 2194 2551
Fax: +852 2788 7612
Email: isabelle@student.cityu.edu.hk

Disclaimer:

"Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material / any event organized under this Project do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or the Vetting Committee for the Professional Services Development Assistance Scheme."
Co-Organizers:  Funding Organization: 

Professional Services Development Assistance Scheme 2010-2-2

Improving the Competency of Local Project Managers in Construction Projects in the Asia Pacific Region 提高本地營造師對亞太地區建築項目管理之專業水平
Principal Investigator: Dr Mei-yung LEUNG
Organization: The Hong Kong Institute of Project Management (HKIPM)
Collaborating Organization:

The City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
Supporting organization: The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)
The Hong Kong Institute of Project Management (HKIPM)

After the financial tsunami in 2009, a lot of construction projects in Asia Pacific have been carrying out to stimulate the economic recovery. The global manpower survey revealed that recruitment in the Asia Pacific region would be the most robust, on which the outlook of employment rates in the construction industry is 22%, 26%, 29%, 46%, 12%, 29% and 24% in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, New Zealand, Australia and Singapore respectively. With a shortage of quality construction experts capable of overseeing mega joint-venture projects, properly trained project managers from Hong Kong become the most important for expanding the business in Asia Pacific. Along with the globalization, vast opportunities have been opened up to companies and individuals from Hong Kong to set foot in different Asia Pacific countries. Nonetheless, not too many project managers in Hong Kong are well prepared for this challenge, mainly because there is little channel for them to update their knowledge on the rather diverse construction systems and practices of other countries. This could inevitably hamper their opportunity to enter this boundless market sector. Through this project, Hong Kong project managers were benefited from the knowledge regarding various construction systems and environmental designs as well as the latest know-how of international contract and best practices would be significantly elevated. This certainly enhanced their competitiveness over project managers from other countries.

This project aims to update and disseminate the PM knowledge and skills (five seminars and three training courses) for construction professionals in HK so as to enhance the competitiveness of the construction professionals in a regional context.  Achieving the desired project aim requires the following objectives to be fulfilled, and they are:

(1) to review local /international PM processes and qualification systems in Asia Pacific (e.g., Singapore, Japan, Australia, Korea, China, etc.);
(2) to hold five seminars and three training courses for the construction PM systems in different countries of Asia Pacific (e.g., India, Phillippines, Australia, Korea, Singapore, Japan, etc.); and
(3) to disseminate the outcomes of the project (refer to the above Objectives 1-2) to construction professionals in HK.

.:  Project Team   :.
Project Team Member Position in the Project
Dr Mei-yung LEUNG 1 Project Co-ordinator
Mr. Fransic CHAN 2 Deputy Project Co-ordinator
Mr. Samuel HO 1 Member
Ms Jingyu YU Member

Note:
(1) - Council member of HKIPM ;
(2) - President of HKIPM.

.:  Events Achieved  :.

Seminar 13:

Innovative PM Techniques in Japan
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Innovative PM Techniques in Japan
Guest speakers :

Dr. Takayoshi SATO
PhD, PCM, AACEI
Venue : Royal Plaza Hotel, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 17th Mar 2011 (Thu)
Time : 19:00 - 21:00

Seminar 14:

The Project Manager – His Credentials
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : The Project Manager – His Credentials
Guest speakers : Mr. SEAH Choo Meng
FRICS, FSISV, FIS(M), MAACE,
MPUJA(B), MCIArb, MSIArb, FSProjM, MSID
Venue : Royal Plaza Hotel, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 18th Mar 2011(Fri)
Time : 19:00 - 21:00

Seminar 15:

Project Risk Management in Australia
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Project Risk Management in Australia
Guest speakers :

Mr. Brian KOOYMAN
B.Arch, RAIA., FAIPM, MAICD, MPD

Venue : Royal Plaza Hotel, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 19th Mar 2011 (Sat)
Time : 16:00 - 18:00

Seminar 16:

Challenges in Managing Projects
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Challenges in Managing Projects
Guest speakers :

Mr. Adesh Jain
M.Engg, CPD (IPMA), PMP, CePRM, CIPM, FCIOB, FCSI, FIPMA,FAIMA

Venue : 8/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HK
Language : English
Date : 6th January 2012 (Fri)
Time : 19:00 - 21:00

Seminar 17:

The Status of CM in Korea
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : The Status of CM in Korea
Guest speakers :

Mr. Yung-Hui Bae
Chairman of CMAK

Venue : 8/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HK
Language : English
Date : 7th January 2012 (Sat)
Time : 16:00 - 18:00

Training Course 1:

Lean Management & PM trends in Japan
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Lean Management & PM trends in Japan
Guest speakers :

Dr. Takayoshi SATO
PhD, PCM, AACEI

Venue : Royal Plaza Hotel, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 18th Mar 2011 (Fri)
Time : 9:00 - 17:00

Training Course 2:

Outstanding PM in the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Outstanding PM in the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Guest speakers :

Mr. SEAH Choo Meng
FRICS, FSISV, FIS(M), MAACE,
MPUJA(B), MCIArb, MSIArb, FSProjM, MSID

Mr. CHUNG Choon-san
B.Eng, M.Sc, MSProjM, PPA(G), PE

Venue : Royal Plaza Hotel, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Language : English
Date : 19th Mar 2011(Sat)
Time : 9:00 - 16:00

Training Course 3:

Modern Project Management – Where are we and where do we go!
Succesfully Completed!!

Topics : Modern Project Management – Where are we and where do we go!
Guest speakers :

Mr. Adesh Jain
M.Engg, CPD (IPMA), PMP, CePRM, CIPM, FCIOB, FCSI, FIPMA,FAIMA

Venue : 8/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HK
Language : English
Date : 7th January 2012 (Sat)
Time : 9:00 - 16:00


.:  Contact Us   :.
Dr Mei-yung LEUNG
BSc(Hons), BRS, PhD, MCIOB, MHKICM, MRICS, MHKIS, CVS, MHKIPM
Facilitator (list A) of HKIVM
Project coordinator, PSDAS no. 2003-2-7 & 2006-2-3 & 2010-2-2
Address: Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering,
City University of Hong Kong,
Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 3442 7142
Fax: +852 3442 0427
Email: bcmei@cityu.edu.hk
   
Miss Jingyu, YU
Project Associate, PSDAS no. 2010-2-2
Tel: +852 2194 2641
Fax: +852 3442 0427
Email: jingyuyu@student.cityu.edu.hk

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