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Surveying Excellence in Development and Conservation
HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 16 January 2020 - The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ("HKIS") is launching the first HKIS Best Development and Conservation Award 2020 ("BDCA"). This year's theme, "Surveying Excellence in Development and Conservation" addresses BDCA as a pioneering award that recognises exceptional achievements and excellence of construction projects related to both development and conservation.
Sr Winnie SHIU, President of the HKIS, said, "It is the first time ever for the HKIS to host an award in the name of the Institute, I am privileged to be the one bringing together the six divisions and paying tribute to the surveyors who have made substantial contributions in sustainable development and conservation."
Not only will the BDCA support the Sustainable Development Goals 2015 set by the United Nations, but also promotes the professional image of surveyors from the various divisions; recognises their untiring efforts contributed to development and conservation; and raises the public awareness of conservation in development projects.
The Award is designed to address the contribution of surveyors from various backgrounds throughout the development cycle, BDCA's five award categories are named after each stage: (1) Planning; (2) Pre-construction; (3) Construction; (4) Sales & Leasing; and (5) Post-occupation.
Sr Alexander Lam, HKIS BDCA 2020 Organising Committee Chairman, added, "The Award focuses on the use and application of surveying knowledge and/or professional expertise across the disciplines in the respective phases within the project development cycle, of which brought about economic, environmental and social sustainability."
Key Dates
| Date | Items |
| 16 January 2020 | Award Briefing Session & Application Opens |
| 29 April 2020 | Application Closes |
| May 2020 | Stage 1: First Screening |
| 13 - 14 June 2020 | Stage 2: Site Visit |
| 19 June 2020 | Finalists Announcement |
| 3 - 4 July 2020 | Stage 3: Finalists Presentation to Jury Panel |
Award Categories and Eligibility
The Best Development and Conservation Award (BDCA) 2020 is open to all types of development projects, including residential, commercial, and "Government, Institution or Community" (GIC) projects.
| Award Categories | Surveyor's Contribution |
| Planning |
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| Pre-construction |
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| Construction |
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| Sales & Leasing |
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| Post-occupation |
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* Eligible projects should possess either Occupation Permits (OP or Phased OP), Acknowledgement letters on Form BA14 or Confirmation letter of Substantial Completion between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2019 (both dates inclusive) as stated in the submission requirements.
Award Types
Awards are available in 4 tiers, ranked at follow:
| Award Type* | Description |
| Best Development and Conservation Award(s) | Best Development and Conservation Award will be presented to project(s) with outstanding OVERALL quality that is (are) judged to be the BEST among all the Grand Award Winners. |
| Grand Awards | There will be a Grand Award Winner(s) for each award category. This is the highest recognition to projects at the category level. |
| Merits | There will be recognition of merit(s) for each award category. |
| Finalists | There will be recognition of finalist(s) for each award category that has passed the first screening, site visits and that has been presented at the Finalist Presentation to Jury Panel#. |
* BDCA 2020 Organising Committee reserves the right not to bestow an award if the Jury Panel deems that no nomination is worth receiving that particular award. The decision of the Jury Panel shall be final.
# Finalist qualification will be usurped if the project team is unable to present at the Finalist Presentation to Jury Panel.
Jury Panel Members
HKIS BDCA 2020 is supported by prominent figures in the industry and from the academic field as jurors:
| Jury Panel Convenor |
| Sr Prof Bay WONG Past President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors |
| Members* |
| Sr Hak CHAN, BBS Sr Prof K W CHAU Mrs Sylvia LAM, JP Mr Raymond LEE, JP
Mr YU Tak-cheung, JP |
* Listed in alphabetical order by last name
Details on the award categories, the latest jury panel, and further information can be found at https://www.hkisbdca.com.hk/.
Please download the high resolution photo HERE.
Photo Caption
1. Sr Winnie SHIU, President of the HKIS (Middle), Sr Alexander Lam, HKIS BDCA 2020 Organising Committee Chairman (Left) and Sr Prof Bay WONG, Jury Panel Convenor (Right) explained the Award in details.
2. President of the HKIS and the Award Jury Panel witnessed the official launch of the Award: (From right to left) Sr Prof Bay WONG, Sr Alexander Lam, Mrs Sylvia LAM, JP, Sr Winnie SHIU, Sr Hak CHAN, BBS, Mr YU Tak-cheung, JP and Mr Douglas SO Cheung Tak, JP
3. "The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Best Development and Conservation Award 2020" briefing session drew over 40 participants to attend, including developers, construction professionals, surveyors and the media.
About HKIS
Established in 1984, The Hong Kong Instituteof Surveyors (HKIS) is the only surveying professional body incorporated byordinance in Hong Kong. As of 13 January2020, the number of members reached 11,005, of which 7,060 were corporatemembers, 75 were associate members and 3,870 were probationers and students.
HKIS work includes setting standards forprofessional services and performance, establishing codes of ethics,determining requirements for admission as professional surveyors, andencouraging members to upgrade skills through continuing professionaldevelopment.
HKIS has an important consultative role ingovernment policy making and on issues affecting the profession. We haveadvised the government on issues such as unauthorized building works, buildingsafety campaign, problems of property management, town planning and developmentstrategies, construction quality and housing problems. We are working onamendments to standard forms of building contract and have issued guidancenotes on floor area measurement methods.
HKIS has an established presence in theinternational arenas, has a wide spectrum of overseas connections, and have entered intoreciprocal agreements with professional surveying and valuation institutes inthe United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore and People's Republic of Chinarecognizing the counterpart's member's qualifications. In addition, HKIS is amember of various leading international surveying organisations.
