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Backchat, RTHK Radio 3
(18 May 2015)
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Prof John NG, Chairperson of BSL, shared his views on Energy Saving Blueprint on Backchat of RTHK Radio 3, in response to the HKSAR Government's outlined plans to cut energy consumption over the next ten years.
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Mandatory CPD Training – Green Building Trend & Case Sharing on Two BEAM Plus Platinum Projects – Hysan Place (FA) & Harbour Front Office Development with Solar Responsive Facade (PA)
(17 April 2015)
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Session 1 - Global Trend of Built Sustainability & The Leading Edge Trend of Green Buildings By Dr Vincent CHENG
Session 2 - Case Sharing – Harbor Front Office Development with Solar Responsive Façade By Dr Vincent CHENG
Session 3 - Case Sharing – Hysan Place By Ir Alvin LO
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The 3rd BEAM Affiliate Training
(7 May 2015)
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Over 90 participants from the sectors from diverse sectors of architecture, construction, engineering, facility & property management, interior design, landscape contractor, surveying and government sectors have participated in the 3rd BEAM Affiliate Training.
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Mandatory CPD Training - Technical Seminar on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Procedure in ASHRAE 62.1 and its Application
(12 May 2015)
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Mr Christopher O. MULLER, shared with us the 6D BIM as a sustainability tool to enhance microclimate around buildings.
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Mandatory CPD Training – Performing Beyond Facilities Management
(21 May 2015)
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Representatives from Swire Properties, including Ir Cary CHAN (General Manager), Ms Julie WONG (Assistant Environmental Affairs Manager), Dr Paul SAT (Building Services Manager), Ms Evelyn WONG (Senior Environmental Affairs Officer) shared their vision and experience in terms of energy management and their all-rounded sustainability programmes.
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The 28th BEAM Pro Training
(24 June 2015)
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The 28th BEAM Pro Training was held at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre with 182 participants.
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BSL's 5th Anniversary
The BSL's 5th Anniversary cocktail reception was concluded successfully on 24 April 2015.
 | Prof John NG, Chairperson of BSL, highlighted the achievement of the Organisation since the establishment in 2010, as well as the mission of BSL to facilitate the community’s healthy social-economic development. |
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 | The Secretary for the Environment, Mr WONG Kam-sing shared his view on the environmental challenges ahead and stressed the importance of building assessment. |
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 | Ir Dr Raymond YAU, the 1st Vice Chairperson of BSL, announced BSL's ambition of implementation of major revision of BEAM Plus Existing Building tool, which was to align with the Government push for CO2 reduction, waste reduction and an overall greener city. |
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Concurrent event will be the 5th Anniversary Dinner to be held at JW Marriott Hotel, Admiralty. Mr Paul CHAN Mo-po, MH, JP, Secretary for Development, will be the Officiating Guest. Attractive sponsorship opportunities are available. For details, please call the Conference Secretariat at 3159 2954.
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New Fee Scale for BEAM Plus NB Assessment -
Effective 1 June 2015
With effect from 1 June 2015, adjustments will be made on registration fees and assessment fees for BEAM Plus New Buildings (NB).
For NB, the old registration fees and assessment fees in fee scale v4.1 will only be applicable to projects that have completed online registration at HKGBC website before 6:00 pm on 29 May 2015. Thereafter, the new fees in Fee Scale v5.0 shall apply.
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Latest Technical Circulars / FAQ
With effect from 1 June 2015
1 June 2015 |
2015.127 SA 8a Wind Amplification
2015.128 SA 8c Air Ventilation Assessment
FAQ (Amendment)
Q17. SA 8a, How many percentage of occurrence time of prevailing wind is required to be studied in AVA?
Q20. SA 8c, In accordance with Technical Circular No. 1/06 on Air Ventilation Assessment (AVA), there are Initial Study (75% wind occurrence in a year) and Detailed Study (100% wind occurrence in a year). Please clarify which type of study for AVA?
FAQ (New)
Q25. SA14 and SA 15, For BEAM Plus New Buildings Version 1.1 and 1.2, for developments with more than one building, if the neighbouring building(s) within the site is/are regarded as sensitive receiver(s), shall it/they be considered in the above assessments?
Q26. SA2 & SA3, For BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Ver 1.1 & 1.2, for developments with more than 1 building, if the neighbouring building(s) within the site is/are regarded as sensitive receiver(s), shall it/they be considered in the above assessments?
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25 June 2015 |
WU P1, WU P2/WU 1, For BEAM Plus New Buildings / Existing Buildings Version 1.1 and 1.2, is a conceptual plumbing sketch satisfactory for PA stage?
Post TRC Clarification Procedures
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Updated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Policy for BEAM Pro and BEAM Affiliate
The CPD Policies of BEAM Professionals (BEAM Pro) and BEAM Affiliates are updated.
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Training and Education
BEAM Pro Training and BEAM Affiliate Training Programme 2015
The 29th BEAM Pro Training and Examination
is now open for registration! |
| Date | 30 July 2015 |
| Time | 9:00am – 5:30pm |
| Venue | Room S221, Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre |
| Details | Flyer |
| Enrol | Application Form / Online Registration |
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| The 4th BEAM Affiliate Training and Examination |
| Date | 8 October 2015 |
| Time | 9:15am – 1:00pm |
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Associate members and Ordinary members of BSL are entitled to concessionary rate on training fee. Applicants who are yet to be our members are highly encouraged to apply for BSL membership so as to enjoy the concession.
To join the membership, please click here to download the application form or contact our secretariat by phone to 3610 5700 or by email to [email protected].
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Bringing Life Cycle Environmental Impact and Cost
into Design from Inception |
| Date | 20 July 2015 (Monday) |
| Time | 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
| Venue | BEC Auditorium, Jockey Club Environmental Building,
77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong |
| Speaker | Mr Nigel HOWARD |
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Case Sharing on BEAM Plus Interiors Platinum Project:
ZCB Eco-Home |
| Date | 28 July 2015 (Monday) |
| Time | 2:30pm – 5:30pm |
| Venue | BEC Auditorium, Jockey Club Environmental Building,
77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong |
| Speakers | Mr. Antony HO, Dr. Jimmy TONG |
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Comprehensive Certificate Course for BEAM Plus
on Indoor Environmental Quality |
| Date | 3 – 24 August 2015 (Every Monday and Wednesday) |
| Time | 7:00pm - 9:30pm |
| Venue | BEC Auditorium, Jockey Club Environmental Building,
77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong |
| Co-organised by BSL, Business Environmental Council (BEC), ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter, Building Services Operation and Maintenance Executives Society (BSOMES), the course is to provide detailed elaboration on IEQ in BEAM Plus Manual with sharing of good practices on green building design, implementation, operation and maintenance for sustaining good quality of indoor environment to building users. |
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