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

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.

13/09/2026

CPD: Assessment of Prolongation Cost Claims – Additional Site Overheads (Online & In-Person, 9 September 2026)

Sr T T Cheung, BBS, JP

BSc(Hons)(QS), MSc(Arch), JD, FHKIS, FRICS,
FCCEA, R.P.S.(QS), RCE(China), DIF, DRAd,
Accredited Mediator, Adjudicator

Sr Cheung is a Director of Aria & Associates Ltd. and has been practising as expert witness since 2002 involving in over 100 cases in arbitration and litigation. He also acts as mediator, expert determinator and DRAs and lectured in local universities on expert witness, various forms of ADRs, tendering procedures, assessment of variations and contractual claims.

Sr Cheung is the past President of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, the past Chairman of the Surveyors Registration Board, the past Chairman of the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors and the past Chairman of the International Cost Engineering Council. He is past chairman of the Tendering Committee of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and Hong Kong West Cluster Tender Board of the Hospital Authority.

In litigation or arbitration, one of the most common head of claim is prolongation cost. In this talk, Sr Cheung shared with us contractual claims, loss/expense claims, prolongation claims, basis of calculation of compensation for prolongation, and the various methods of assessing additional site overheads based on his experience from arbitration and court cases. He also talked about the claim for head office overheads.

Sr Antony Man, Past Chairman of the HKIS QSD, and Sr Betty Lo, Chairperson of the HKIS QSD CPD Sub-Committee cm Council Member presented a souvenir to Sr T T Cheung as a token of appreciation to his contribution.

31/08/2026

The annual PAQS Young Quantity Surveyors Group (YQSG) Programme was successfully held on 21-22 August 2026, in conjunction with the PAQS Congress 2026. 36 representatives from 12 member associations came together, including AIQS (Australia), BSIJ (Japan), CCEA (China), HKIS (Hong Kong), IQSI (Indonesia), IQSSL (Sri Lanka), PICQS (Philippines), PUJA (Brunei), NZIQS (New Zealand), SISV (Singapore), RISM (Malaysia), and ASAQS (South Africa), creating a fantastic blend of new faces and familiar friends from across the globe.

The programme kicked off with a traditional oil lamp lighting ceremony, followed by opening addresses from YQS Chair Sr Karen Wong (the Hon Treasurer of HKIS QSD), PAQS Chair Sr Goh Ngan Hong, and IQSSL President Sr Hasitha Gunasekara.

The sessions commenced with ice-breakers to foster networking and presentations aligned with the congress theme, “Constructing the Evolution: Unleashing Human Intelligence.” Presentation has been done by our HKIS representatives, Sr Karen Ng and Sr June Ip.

Day 1 wrapped up with some team-building games, followed by a casual dinner and karaoke night.

Day 2 allowed us to explore the rich culture, history, and urban development of Colombo during a city tour.

Here’s to the future of our profession and the friendships built along the way!

27/08/2026

The PAQS Congress 2026 on 25 August 2026, Colombo, Sri Lanka [Day 2]

The second day of the PAQS Congress 2026 in Colombo maintained the strong momentum. In parallel session Track B4, HKIS QSD delegate Sr Prof. Mei-yung Leung shared her research on “Incorporating Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Value Management.”

The afternoon culminated in a closing ceremony that turned the spotlight toward the future of the association. Congratulations to our QSD delegate Mei-yung Leung as a corresponding author of the paper titled "Evaluating Project Outcomes and Conflict Levels Across Construction Procurement Methods: Preliminary Results from an International PAQS Study" and won the best research paper in PAQS Congress 2026.

The formal handover of the PAQS Flag to the China Cost Engineering Association (CCEA), symbolising the transition of hosting duties for the next congress. The promotional video for the PAQS Congress 2027 was showcased, inviting the global quantity surveying community to Qingdao, China. This was followed by the premiere of the video for the ICEC-PAQS World Congress 2028, with Hong Kong as the host city for the Congress.

As the congress concluded, the HKIS QSD delegation departed Colombo inspired by the knowledge exchanged and energised by the roadmap ahead.

26/08/2026

The PAQS Congress 2026 on 24 August 2026, Colombo, Sri Lanka [Day 1]

The PAQS Congress 2026 officially commenced on 24 August in Colombo, Sri Lanka, under the compelling theme “Constructing the Evolution: Unleashing Human Intelligence.” The opening ceremony begins with a welcome address by the President of IQSSL, Ch. QS Hasitha Gunasekera, followed by opening remarks from the Chairman of PAQS, Sr Goh Ngan Hong. The keynote address was delivered by the Chief Guest, Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, who underscored the critical role of the built environment profession in national development.

This year, three of the four papers submitted by our members presented on the first day.

In parallel session Track B1, Sr Antony Tse presented on “Integrating Artificial Intelligence with BIM for Quantity Surveying: Emerging Practical Human-AI Collaboration Workflows,” offering a practical glimpse into collaborative workflows.

In Track B2, Sr Sunny Choi shared “A Hybrid Intelligence Framework for Automated HKSMM5 Coding and Quantity Take-off from Building Information Models,” demonstrating innovative applications of AI in standardised measurement.

Concurrently in a parallel session Track D2, HKIS Sr Jacqueline Leung and SISV Sr Jacqueline Huan presented “Beyond Numbers: Equipping Quantity Surveyors with Collaborative Mindset for Proactive Dispute Management,” highlighting the evolving soft skills required for future practice.

Adding to this presence, Sr Amelia Fok served as Session Chair for one of the parallel sessions Track A2, expertly facilitating the exchange of ideas.

Collectively, the day’s proceedings provided the delegation with insights into the latest advancements in QS practice and artificial intelligence.

25/08/2026

PAQS Board Meeting 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka (23 August 2026)

On 23 August 2026, Sr Raymond Kam, Senior Vice President of HKIS, led the following nine HKIS QSD delegates to the PAQS Board Meeting at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams:

1. Sr Francis Leung (Past President)
2. Sr Eric Ting (QSD Chairman)
3. ⁠Sr Karen Wong (QSD Hon. Treasurer)
4. Sr Sunny Choi (QSD Past Chairman)
5. Sr Amelia Fok (QSD Past Chairman)
6. ⁠Sr Daniel Ho (QSD Past Chairman)
7. Sr Joseph Chong (QSD Council Member)
8. ⁠Sr Sandy Tang (QSD Co-opted Member)
9. Sr Dr Mei-yung Leung (QSD Co-opted Member)

The meeting featured promotional videos for both upcoming congresses: the PAQS Congress 2027, to be hosted by CCEA in Qingdao, China, and the ICEC-PAQS World Congress 2028 in Hong Kong, the latter marking the official launch of its promotion campaign.

24/08/2026

PAQS Sustainability Committee in Colombo, Sri Lanka

The PAQS Sustainability Committee met in Colombo on 22 August. The discussion centred on how our profession can lead the low-carbon transition—specifically through integrating carbon into cost management, sharing best practices, and building practical tools for members.

The Committee exchanged perspectives on sustainability developments across member countries and discussed how the Quantity Surveying profession can play a more active role in the transition towards a low-carbon built environment — particularly through cost and carbon integration, knowledge sharing and practical industry tools.

The meeting also welcomed the Committee’s new leadership: Sr Eric Ting (HKIS) as Secretary and Sr Daniel Ho (HKIS) as Advisor, serving alongside Chair Sr Stanley Chang (SISV) and Vice Chair Elwin Sharp (NZIQS). The Committee will focus on practical collaboration across PAQS member organisations, translating sustainability ambitions into tools, knowledge and actions that can support QS professionals across the region.

HKIS QSD remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting the Committee’s initiatives and advancing the sustainability agenda across the region.

24/08/2026

PAQS Education and Accreditation Committee in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sr Dr Sandy Tang chaired the 23rd PAQS Education and Accreditation Committee Meeting held during the PAQS Congress on 22 August 2026, joined by our Senior Vice President, Sr Raymond Kam. The meeting was attended by representatives from AIQS, CIQS, HKIS, IQSI, IQSS, IQSSL, NZIQS, PICQS, RISM, and SISV.

Key highlights from the meeting include:

✅ Accreditation Recommendations: The Committee recommended the re-accreditation of the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying programme at the University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM), and the accreditation of the Bachelor of Building and Project Management at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).

✅ Regional Collaboration: A fruitful delegation visit to the China Cost Engineering Association (CCEA) in Beijing was conducted to discuss the pathway for establishing an accreditation framework. The delegation also undertook an academic visit to Tianjin University for a joint seminar focusing on Collaborative Contracting and AI in Cost Engineering.

✅ Educational Developments: The Committee held productive discussions exploring strategies to ensure university curricula maintain a rigorous foundation in core QS competencies while remaining agile enough to embrace emerging trends like AI and sustainability. This was followed by a brief report from RISM on the training support and initiatives implemented to facilitate the recent rollout of SMM3.

✅ Committee Updates: Congratulations to Sr Wong Yi Min on her election as the new Secretary of the Committee. The Committee also recorded a sincere vote of thanks to the outgoing Secretary, Sr Dr Wan Maimun, for her dedicated service and contributions.

HKIS QSD remains committed to collaborating with our international partners, elevating QS education standards, and fostering regional knowledge exchange!

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