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ii.

Hong Kong’s comparatively short leasing periods, and often

high turnover of occupancies;

iii.

local practices relating to design and construction management,

and the procurement and sourcing of materials.

BEAM Plus Interiors can be used by the occupants or tenants of a new

building, a new occupant in an existing building, or where an occupant

renovates their existing space. More information on the history of BEAM

is provided i

n Section 1.6.6 .

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EVELOPMENT OF

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The development of BEAM Plus Interiors was led by a BSL Steering

Committee comprising BSL members and invited experts. Industry

stakeholders have been consulted via engagement workshops for

feedback and opinion on areas including but not limited to the overall

framework, performance categories and their relative emphasis, credit

criteria, submission requirements, and rating system. Research and

development was undertaken by an independent consultant. The BEAM

Steering Committee members comprise:

Mr John A. Herbert - Chairman

Mr Benny Au

Ms Christine Bruckner

Ir Prof Daniel W T Chan

Ms Yvonne Ieong

Ir Sr Jonathan Lee

Ms Ivy Lee

Mr Derek Murphy

Prof John Ng

Ms Agnes Ng

Mr Lennie Ong

Mr Dan Rusu

Mr Alan Sin

Mr Graeme Smith

Ms Cecilia Wang

Ir Dr Raymond Yau

Ms Alic

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Dr Con

n Yuen

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ISCLAIMER

The Building Environmental Assessment Method (BEAM) and suite of

rating tools is intended for use by project teams engaged in new

buildings and interiors design, and owners and operators of existing

facilities as a guide to environmentally sustainable design and operation.

This method has been prepared with the assistance and participation of

many individuals and representatives from various organisations. The

final outcome represents a general consensus, but unanimous support

from each and every organisation and individual consulted is not

implied.

BSL reserves the right to amend, update and change this Manual from

time to time without prior notice.

This document represents the BSL’s effort to develop a rating tool that

improves the performance of buildings and interiors using the latest

techniques, practices and standards compatible with prevailing

economic constraints. These are subject to changes, which will be

included through periodic updating.

It should be noted that none of the parties involved in the funding BEAM,

including BSL and its members, provide no warranty, implied warranty or

liability for the accuracy, completeness or use of, or reliance on, any

information contained in BEAM, or from any injuries, losses, or damages

arising out of such use or reliance.

As a condition of use, users covenant not to sue, waive all rights, and

release BSL and its members from any and all claims, demands and

causes of actions for any injuries, losses and damages that users may