Jun 2023 Issue 34
The 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 A new Board has been formed on 8 Jun 2023 after the conclusion of the 12th AGM of BEAM Society Limited (BSL). We also took the opportunity to pay tribute to all retiring directors for their staunch support and efforts to BSL over the years. Click HERE for the new composition of the Board. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony with The ESG Consortium (ESGC) BSL signed an MoU with the ESGC to promote sustainable development in the built environment with various ESG initiatives including research, advocacy, capacity building and education programmes on 6 Apr 2023. Under the witness of Mr Stanley ZHENG, Secretariat Officer of ESGC; Ir Aaron HO, Secretariat Officer of ESGC; Sr Frankie SO, 1st Vice Chairperson of BSL; Ms Caterina CHOI, Manager - Technical Services of BSL, and Mr Leo CHAN, Assistant Manager - Technical Services of BSL, the MoU was signed by Mr Hugh CHOW, Executive Director of ESGC and Ir CS HO, General Manager of BSL to mark the beginning of the partnership. BEAM Plus Existing Schools (ES) Version 1.0 Upgrade Training Course for BEAM Pro Now Available The Upgrade Training Course is now available on BSL’s Online Training Portal. BEAM Pro (EB v2.0) are strongly advised to complete the Training to acquire the credential for ES v1.0, as well as to equip with knowledge to handle project submissions. Chinese Versions of BEAM Plus New Data Centres (NDC) Version 1.0 Now Available In view of the increasing emphasis on sustainability development in the Greater Bay Area and to echo the Hong Kong Government policy initiatives in increasing collaboration with Mainland and Macao on various environmental issues, BSL has initiated the Chinese translation for the BEAM Plus Assessment Tools, further to the introduction of Chinese versions of BEAM Plus New Buildings (NB) v2.0 (2021 Edition), the Chinese Versions of NDC v1.0 are now available for download at link HERE.
31 Mar 2023 The Introduction of Chinese Versions of BEAM Plus New Data Centres Version 1.0 28 Apr 2023 Technical Circular Letter 2023.183, 2023.184, 2023.185, 2023.186 and IDCM, EU FAQs on 28 April 2023 & Update of e-Forms and Excel Templates under BEAM Plus New Buildings v2.0
Live CPD Course Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Performing Art Education Centre – Aspiring to Re-Energise a Historic Building with a Sustainable Design Approach 21 Jul 2023, 3:00pm - 5:00pm 2 CPD hours ENROL NOW Online CPD Courses Build the Next-generation, Simple, Smart, And Reliable "Low Carbon" Data Centre 1.5 CPD hours ENROL NOW Case Sharing on BEAM Plus Existing Buildings v2.0 Final Platinum Project - Jockey Club Environmental Building 1.5 CPD hours ENROL NOW Case Sharing on Taikoo Green Ribbon and The Living Lab - Award Winning Project of Advancing Net Zero (ANZ) Ideas Competition 1.5 CPD hours ENROL NOW ESG is More Than Just Environmental - Sustainability Means "Who Cares Wins" & Application of BEAM Plus Assessment Tool to Enhance ESG Value of Real Asset 1 CPD hour ENROL NOW
Welcome Dinner of the 60th Meeting of APEC Expert Group on Energy Efficiency & Conservation 15 Mar 2023 Ir CS HO, General Manager of BSL joined the Welcome Dinner of the 60th APEC Meeting of Expert Group on Energy Efficiency & Conservation hosted by Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, to exchange ideas on energy efficiency and conservation policies among APEC delegates. Talk to Members of The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA)’s at First Quarterly General Meeting (QGM) 2023 30 Mar 2023 Mr LI Ho Kin, Chairperson of BSL delivered a speech themed "Embrace the Future with BEAM Society Limited" to introduce the organisation and BEAM Plus, also to share his experience on the journey to combat climate change at the event. BEC x NESS Green Jobs Fair 2023 1 Apr 2023 BSL participated in BEC x NESS Green Jobs Fair, jointly organised by Business Environment Council (BEC) and Network of Environmental Student Societies (NESS), to showcase the work of the organisation and introduced our job openings to young talents. Ms Caterina CHOI, Manager – Technical Services of BSL shared insights on "Getting a Green Job in a Highly Competitive Market" with other industry experts in the panel discussion of the event. Talk to Student Ambassadors of Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC) 14 Apr 2023 Ir CS HO, General Manager of BSL delivered a talk to MoCC of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Aside from the overview of BEAM Plus and green building development in Hong Kong, Ir HO encouraged the young generation to contribute to a green built environment by getting involved in the industry as BEAM Practitioners. Case Sharing on Taikoo Green Ribbon and The Living Lab - Award Winning Project of Advancing Net Zero (ANZ) Ideas Competition 28 Apr 2023 Ir Felix CHAN, Senior Consultant of Arup gave a sharing on the award-winning projects in existing and new buildings of Hong Kong Green Building Council's ANZ Ideas Competition - Taikoo Green Ribbon and The Living Lab to BEAM Practitioners and industry players at the CPD webinar. Case Sharing on BEAM Plus Existing Buildings v2.0 Final Platinum Project - Jockey Club Environmental Building (JCEB) 4 May 2023 Mr Tommy SZETO, Manager - Green Building of Business Environment Council (BEC) shared his experience in achieving BEAM Plus EB v2.0 Final Platinum for JCEB and elaborated on the green measures that can be implemented through a building's daily operation and maintenance. BSL x ESGC Sharing Session at Build4Asia 2023 11 May 2023 BSL hosted a sharing session with The ESG Consortium (ESGC) at ESG Asia Forum of Build4Asia 2023. Ir CS HO, General Manager of BSL shared on the topic “Application of BEAM Plus Assessment Tool to Enhance ESG Value of Real Asset”, while Prof Elvis AU Wai-Kwong, BBS, JP, Certification Committee Member of ESGC; Former Deputy Director of Environmental Protection Department gave a sharing on "ESG is more than just Environmental. Sustainability means 'Who Cares Wins'". Site Visit to Jockey Club Environmental Building (JCEB) 31 May 2023 Led by the representatives of Business Environment Council (BEC), Members of BSL and BEAM Practitioners paid a visit to the BEAM Plus EB v2.0 Final Platinum Project – JCEB to learn about the green design and initiatives adopted in the project. Members Networking Cocktail 2023 8 Jun 2023 With the presence of over 50 BSL’s directors, committee members, ordinary and associate members, BSL’s Members Networking Cocktail 2023 ended with great success at BEC Exhibition Hall in Jockey Club Environmental Building. Mr LI Ho Kin, Chairperson of BSL encouraged all industry players to work hand in hand towards the goal of carbon neutrality, and mentioned BSL would keep strengthening the ties and fostering knowledge exchange between members with more members exclusive events in his welcome remarks.
Hong Kong openBIM/openGIS Award 2023 2023 Hong Kong Alliance of Built Asset & Environment Information Management Associations, Hong Kong Chapter of buildingSMART International How The Youths and People with Disabilities Explore The "Foundation" of Green Building 2023 Wheel for Oneness 31st Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards May - Nov 2023 Hong Kong Interior Design Association Greater Bay Area Planning and Development Continuing Professional Development Course 2023 6, 13, 20, 27 May and 3, 10 Jun 2023 The Hong Kong Institute of Planners IFMA Hong Kong Chapter Conference – *integrate|2023 11 May 2023 The Hong Kong Chapter of the International Facility Management Association RICS Hong Kong Construction Conference 12 May 2023 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors CPD Guided Tour "Northern Metropolis East Circle Visit - Lai Chi Wo and Mui Tsz Lam" 21 May 2023 The Hong Kong Institute of Architects CPD Event - Technical Visit to Hong Kong Housing Authority's MiC Mock-up for Tung Chung Area 99 22 May 2023 Hong Kong Green Building Council BEC EnviroSeries Conference "Accelerating Net-zero Action through Carbon Pricing, Digitalisation and Closing the Resource Loop" 25 May 2023 Business Environment Council Hong Kong Green Awards 2023 Jun - Nov 2023 Green Council Asian Smart Cities Network and Digital Twin 2023: Hong Kong Future Urban Living 10 Jun 2023 China Green Building (Hong Kong) Council, City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Surveying Profession in Greater Bay Area: Opportunities and Challenges for Advancing Net Zero Project and Property in Technological Era 23 Jun 2023 The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors The ESG Consortium Forum: Sustainable Future for Business and The World 27 Jun 2023 The ESG Consortium Future City International Summit - Urban Planning and Design 2023 2 - 3 Aug 2023 World Green Organisation, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong HKIS Annual Conference 2023 9 Sept 2023 The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors HKIS Property and Facility Management Conference 2023: "Next Generation of Smart Property & Facility Management in Greater Bay Area" 22 Sept 2023 The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors The HKIH 35th Anniversary Half-day Symposium 24 Oct 2023 The Hong Kong Institute of Housing HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2023: "Mapping the Future of Built Environment: The Roles of Quantity Surveyors" 28 Oct 2023 The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors HKQAA Sustainability & Green Finance Campaign 2023-2024 2023 - 2024 Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
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