HKIS QSD, Rooms 3004-3006, 30/F, World Trade Centre 280 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Sheung Wan (2026)

17/10/2026

CPD: SFBC 2025 Edition: “Time” in Construction Law: From Common Law Principles to Extension of Time in the Standard Form of Building Contract (15 October 2026) [In-person, Full house]

Warren Suen
Barrister, Architect

Chair of HKIA Contracts and Dispute Resolution Committee
Deputy Chair of HKIA ANB

Warren is a dual-qualified barrister and registered architect, maintaining a legal practice with a strong emphasis on construction, commercial, and land disputes. He is an Arbitrator on the Joint Panel of HKIA and HKIS. Warren serves on various statutory and public bodies, including as a Panel Member of the Administrative Appeals Board and a Member of the Transport Advisory Committee. Within the construction sector, he is appointed to a number of committees within the CIC. Additionally, he is a law lecturer at various universities in Hong Kong.

Warren shared the following details with us, followed by a Q&A session:
• The general principles of time under common law in construction contracts.
• How these foundational principles tie into the legal concepts of delay and disruption.
• The relationship between time and liquidated damages, including how the law approaches their application and enforcement.
• The mechanics of Extension of Time (EOT) clauses and their treatment by the courts.
• Further legal issues, such as concurrent delay and its impact on assessing EOT and quantifying damages.
• SFBC 2025 Edition Extension of Time.

Sr Betty Lo, Chairperson of the HKIS QSD Sub-Committee cm Council Member presented a souvenir to Warren Suen in appreciation of his excellent and insightful presentation, and significant contribution.

17/10/2026

HKIS QSD Conference 2026 | Celebrating Our Speakers and Sponsors

Following the successful completion of the HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026 on 3 October 2026, we look back at the three sessions that brought our theme to life: “Transforming QS Practice in a New Era: Integrating Digital Construction, Collaborative Contracting and Payment Security”.

A heartfelt thank you to our 20 distinguished speakers for sharing their insights, experience and best practices, making the conference a valuable platform for professional exchange.

🤝 Session 1: Collaborative Contracting

Thank you to the following speakers for contributing to the discussion on collaborative contracting:

Mr LEUNG Lap Ki, Francis — Team Leader (Trade & Procurement), Development Bureau, HKSARG
Sr CHOI Wing Chung, Hayman — Project Strategy and Delivery Leader (Asia), Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited
Ir LEUNG Cheuk Lun — NEC Strategic Advisor, Civil Engineering and Development Department, HKSARG
Ir WANG Yan Hua — Chairman and Managing Director, China Road and Bridge Corporation (Hong Kong)
Sr Yau Wan Fong — Deputy Director, WT Partnership (HK) Limited

💻 Session 2: Digital Construction

Thank you to the following speakers for sharing their perspectives on digital construction and the evolving role of quantity surveyors:

Mr WU Jin Ying — Technical Officer, Glodon (Hong Kong) Software Limited
Mr Elvis LI — CEO, isBIM Limited
Ir NG Chun Keung — CEO, dRoW Limited
Mr Put HUI — Senior Digital Transformation Lead, Innovative Technology, Gammon Construction Limited
Mr Ronald CHAN — Head of Sustainability for APAC, Currie & Brown
Sr Sunny CHOI — Chairman of the Digitalisation Sub-committee, Quantity Surveying Division, HKIS; Past Chairman of the Quantity Surveying Division, HKIS (2021–2023)
Sr Dr Paul HO — Past Chairman of the Quantity Surveying Division, HKIS (2005–2006)

⚖️ Session 3: Payment Security

Thank you to the following speakers for contributing their professional and legal perspectives on payment security:

Sr Tommy CHAN — Executive Director, Arcadis Hong Kong Limited
Cr Sr Ir ZA Wai Gin, Tony — Executive Director, Hip Hing Construction Co., Ltd.
Sr Hinson CHEUNG — Partner, Pinsent Masons
Sr Terry CHAK — Director of North Asia Region, Rider Levett Bucknall Limited
Sr TT CHEUNG, BBS, JP — Past President, HKIS
Sr CHONG Lui Chuen — Executive Committee Member, CSHK Professional Committee
Mr Eric CHUNG — Barrister-at-Law, Pacific Chambers
Sr Prof LEUNG Hing Fung — Professor and Head, Department of Law and Business, Hong Kong Shue Yan University; Adjunct Professor, Department of Real Estate and Construction, University of Hong Kong; Barrister-at-law, Arbitrator and Mediator

🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors for their generous support in making the conference a success. We also extend our appreciation to all participants and the organising committee for creating a meaningful opportunity to learn, connect and exchange ideas.

Together, let us carry these conversations forward and shape the next chapter of quantity surveying practice!

13/10/2026

[HKIS QSD CPD Event: AI × 5D BIM – A Milestone of Digital Transformation in Quantity Surveying]

Held last evening (12 October 2026), our latest QS Division CPD seminar drew an overwhelming response from members, welcoming around 200 attendees, joining both in person at the Surveyors Learning Centre and online via Zoom!

The session kicked off with an inspiring opening remark by Ms Moon LAN, Deputy General Manager of Glodon (Hong Kong) Software Ltd. We were then honoured to hear from Mr. King WU, Technical Manager at Glodon Hong Kong, who shared deep insights into how cutting-edge technology is reshaping our profession.

The seminar delivered a broad and practical look into the QS industry's evolving landscape:

Industry Pain Points: Addressing the hurdles of complex drawing interpretation (especially reinforcement detailing) and the traditional gap between BIM models and QS measurement rules.

Digitalisation Trends: The broader momentum driving smarter, technology-integrated workflows across Hong Kong's construction sector.

AI Application Scenarios: Exploring how AI empowers various project stages—from early design to cost management and construction.

QuantifAI vs. Cubicost: A compelling feature and performance comparison highlighting major functional improvements and application reliability.

The presentation was followed by a lively and engaging interactive Q&A session, where attendees actively exchanged practical insights, and tackled pressing industry challenges with our speaker.

Sr Eric TING (Chairman of QSD) and Sr Sunny CHOI (Chairman of QSD Digitalisation Sub-committee & Past Chairman of QSD) presented souvenirs to Ms Moon LAN and Mr. King WU to express our sincere appreciation.

Thank you to all members and industry practitioners who joined us in person and online. Stay tuned for more upcoming events as we continue to drive digital transformation forward together!

12/10/2026

The HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026 successfully concluded on 3 October 2026!

Under the theme “Transforming QS Practice in a New Era: Integrating Digital Construction, Collaborative Contracting and Payment Security”, the conference brought together around 200 participants, both in person and online, including government officials, industry leaders, professionals, academics and young practitioners.

We were honoured to welcome Mr LAU Chun Kit, Ricky, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government, alongside Sr Tony Wan, President of the HKIS, and HKIS QSD Chairman Sr Eric Ting.

The conference featured 20 distinguished speakers from Hong Kong Government bureaux and departments, the private sector, academia, professional institutions and law firms, who shared their insights and best practices in quantity surveying.

From digital construction and collaborative contracting to payment security, the discussions explored how QS practice can evolve to meet the opportunities and challenges of a new era.

Sr Winnie Wong, Organising Committee Chair of the Conference, delivered the closing remarks, bringing the event to a successful conclusion.

A heartfelt thank you to our speakers, participants and organising committee for making this conference a valuable platform for learning, connection and collaboration.

09/10/2026

QSD PQSL Contract Administration Series 2026 (6) – Basic Principles of Payment Valuation (9 October 2026)

We were delighted to have Sr Rico Wah, an Associate Director from Currie & Brown (China) Limited by walking through the fundamental mechanics of construction payments, focusing on three core pillars: Understand, Apply, Judge.

During the session, Sr Wah provided a practical valuation checklist, detailing how to systematically execute each step during a payment valuation: 1) Confirm Contract Clauses, Appendix and Amendments, 2) Set the Valuation Date and Evidence Plan, 3) Reconcile Application, Site Records and Project-Team Information, 4) Assess Work Done Independently, 5) Check On-Site Materials for Eligibility and Protection, 6) Apply Preliminaries, Nominated Parties, Retention and Deductions Correctly, 7) Document Judgement, Assumptions and Support, 8)Meet Recommendation and Certification Deadlines.

Sr Wah also highlighted the end-to-end payment cycle procedure, which follows five essential stages:

1. Application: The contractor initiates the process by submitting a formal payment application outlining the value of work completed to date.

2. Observation: The quantity surveyor and project team carry out physical site inspections and joint measurements to verify the actual progress and quality of work on-site.

3. Valuation: The quantity surveyor assesses the submitted application against site observations, contract rates, materials on/off-site and necessary variations or adjustments.

4. Certification: The contract administrator formally issues a payment certificate confirming the net approved amount due to the contractor.

5. Payment: The employer settles the certified amount within the contractual payment period, completing the transaction cycle.

A big thank you to Sr Rico Wah for delivering such an informative session and a souvenir has been arranged as a token of appreciation!

09/10/2026

QSD PQSL Contract Administration Series 2026 (7) – Construction Contract: Handling of Discrepancies and Ambiguities (10 September 2026)

We were honored to have Sr Jacqueline LEUNG, Associate of MJ Consultants Ltd and QSD Council Member, as our guest speaker. Drawing on her extensive experience in professional quantity surveying and contract administration, Sr Leung delivered an insightful presentation on navigating contract documents and potential contractual conflicts.

During the session, Sr Leung guided participants through the key stages of managing contract documents, focusing on five primary agenda areas:

- Legally Binding Contract: Key principles in establishing valid and enforceable agreements.

- Essential Parts of Contract Document: Structuring the components that form a complete construction contract.

- Order of Precedence: Standard clauses and principles determining document hierarchy when conflicts arise.

- Discrepancies and Ambiguities: Practical methodologies for identifying, interpreting and resolving contractual inconsistencies between drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.

- Conclusion: Key takeaways and best practices for contract administrators.

A souvenir was presented to Sr Jacqueline LEUNG in heartfelt gratitude for her valuable time, support and insightful sharing.

01/10/2026

QSD APC Assessor’s Briefing and Complimentary Dinner

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the QSD APC Assessor’s Briefing and Complimentary Dinner, held on 28 September 2026 at the Royal Plaza Hotel.

The briefing was led by the Divisional Education Committee Chairman, Sr Paul Wong, together with Sr Franki Yeung, Sr Winnie Wong and Sr Tommy Chan. They provided assessors with an overview of the APC papers, assessor’s notes and recommended answers, supporting a consistent and robust assessment process.

Senior Vice President Sr Raymond Kam and QSD Chairman Sr Eric Ting also delivered brief remarks and thanked members for their valuable commitment and contribution as assessors. Latest updates on QSD have also been shared.

Paper 1 has been distributed to the respective assessors, while Paper 2 will follow shortly. All assessments are targeted for completion by November 2026.

Thank you to all assessors for joining the event and for your continued support of the QSD APC!

28/09/2026

QSD中學分享 × 熱烈參與

2026年9月22日，QSD代表到宣道會陳瑞芝紀念中學向同學們互動分享升學路向。

當天，不論初中還是高中同學，都非常投入互動遊戲環節，踴躍參與，現場氣氛十分熱烈！在遊戲及交流過程中，同學亦對工料測量專業加深了解，更主動提出不少有關 QS工作內容、升學路向及未來發展的問題。

分享會最後由 Sr Mandy Ng 分享個人專業經驗，並透過 Q&A 與同學深入交流。特別鳴謝Sr Rex Ying, Sr Amee Tong 及Sammuel Yung的線上參與。

我們希望每一次走進校園，都能讓更多年輕人認識工料測量，了解這個專業不單與數字和成本有關，更涉及價值、風險、分析、溝通及商業判斷。

✨ 讓年輕人認識 QS，了解 QS，也看見 QS 的未來。

#工料測量 #工料測量師 #校園推廣 #專業推廣
#升學規劃 #職涯發展

22/09/2026

CPD: Visit to the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park 港深創新及科技園 (19 September 2026)

On 19 September 2026, the HKIS QSD CPD Sub-Committee organised an insightful site visit to the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP). The event gave participants a firsthand look at the development of a world-class innovation and technology hub and an industry–academia–research platform bridging Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. The session helped bridge the gap between large-scale technological infrastructure planning and practical quantity surveying workflows.

The visit was enriched by presentations from Sr Kenneth Chan, Associate Director (Contracts Management), and Sr Sammuel Yung, Manager (Contracts Management), both from HSITP's Project Development Division. Drawing on their extensive expertise in project management and cost control, Sr Chan and Sr Yung provided invaluable insights into the commercial ex*****on of this flagship development.

During the site visit, participants toured HSITP's Visitor Centre, Wet Laboratory, and Talent Accommodation, gaining firsthand exposure to the state-of-the-art facilities supporting Phase I, where Buildings 8, 9, and 11 are already operational and five additional buildings are slated for completion by late 2026. The technical sharing session highlighted critical quantity surveying insights, addressing complex procurement strategies, specialised laboratory fit-out considerations, and contract management challenges unique to cross-boundary innovation hubs.

Sr Mandy Ng, Vice Chairman of the HKIS QSD, Sr Betty Lo, Chairperson of the HKIS QSD CPD Sub-Committee cm Council Member of the HKIS QSD, presented certificates of appreciation to Sr Kenneth Chan and Sr Sammuel Yung for their exceptional contributions and warm hospitality.

The HKIS QSD CPD Sub-Committee extends its sincere gratitude to all participants who contributed to the dynamic discussion during the visit.

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