December 2016 | Issue 08
The 6th BEAM Affiliate Training
(3 November 2016)
The 6th BEAM Affiliate Training was held at Hong Kong Productivity Council.
Mandatory CPD Training - Technical Seminar on Sustainable HVAC System Design
(18 November 2016 – co-organised with ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter)
Dr William P. Bahnfleth, reviewed the design consideration of the variable primary flow in chilled water system and discussed the Thermal Energy Storage in US.
Comprehensive Certificate Course for BEAM Plus on Energy Use (EU) 2016
(14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 November 2016 – co-organised with Business Environment Council, ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter and BSOMES)
9 Honourable speakers from different institutions introduced regulation, guidelines, energy simulation and other issues in 6 sessions.
HKICM Construction Management Awards 2016
Date:6 January 2017
Organiser(s):Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers
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RICS Awards 2017
Date:17 March 2017
Organiser(s):Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
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RICS Hong Kong Annual Conference
Date:19 May 2017
Organiser(s):Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
"My Green Space" Green Building Competition for Schools 2016 Award Presentation Ceremony cum Exhibition
Date:May 2017
Organiser(s):Hong Kong Green Building Council
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World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 Hong Kong (WSBE17 Hong Kong)
Date:5-7 June 2017
Organiser(s):Construction Industry Council and Hong Kong Green Building Council
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Launch of BEAM Pro Training and Examination Specialty

Effective from 1 January 2017, the new scheme of BEAM Professionals (BEAM Pro) Specialty Training and Examination will be launched. Green building practitioners who aim at gaining the professional BEAM Pro accreditation are required to undertake the online Fundamental Course as a prerequisite before opting into any elective training, namely, NB, EB, BI and ND courses.

The professional credentials are accredited by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) whereas the training is conducted by BEAM Society Limited (BSL). The 1st BEAM Pro NB Training will be organised on 31 March 2017 at InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong. The details would be announced on BSL's website soon. Stay tuned!

 
BEAM Plus Platinum Project Certification Ceremony

The Ceremony was held on 13 December 2016 at Charles K. Kao Auditorium, Hong Kong Science Park. Over 200 guests from the government sectors, public utilities and educational institutes participated in the event. We are honoured to announce that BEAM Society Limited -- Office RenoGreen has been awarded with the Platinum rating under BEAM Plus Interiors v1.0.

Ms Christine Loh Kung-wai, Under Secretary for the Environment Mr Chan Ka-Kui, Chairman of Construction Industry Council (CIC) Prof. John Ng Cheuk-yee, Chairperson of BSL and Ir Cary Chan Wing-hong, Executive Director of HKGBC and other representatives of CIC, BSL and HKGBC.
 
Dissolution of BEAM Society

BEAM Society has formally been dissolved on 9 November 2016 and its name has already been removed from the list of societies kept under Section 11 in accordance with Section 14(2) of the Societies Ordinance, Cap 151.

 
BEAM Plus Existing Buildings v2.0
Upgrade Training Course for BEAM Pro

BEAM Plus Existing Buildings (EB) Upgrade Training Course for BEAM Pro is now available in both Cantonese and English versions on BSL's Online Training Portal. All existing BEAM Pro should take the Course to maintain the qualification of BEAM Pro (EB) before 28 February 2018.

 
Latest News / Technical Circulars / FAQs

30 September 2016

BEAM Plus Bespoke –
Open for Registration on 3 October 2016!

7 October 2016

Re-assessment Procedures for
BEAM Plus Assessments

16 November 2016

2 new Energy Use FAQs on
16 November 2016

11 December 2016

Technical Circular Letter 2016.135
(released on 16 November 2016)

 
Training and Education
Upgrade Training Course
BEAM Plus Existing Buildings (EB) v2.0
Upgrade Training Course for Existing BEAM Pro
Expiry Date28 February 2018 (Wednesday)
 
 
BSL's 6th Anniversary Dinner

BSL's 6th Anniversary Dinner took place at Hotel ICON on 14 December 2016. The joyous celebration was with the presence of directors, distinguished guests and staff in the evening.

 
BEAM Plus Neighbourhood Version 1.0
Launching Ceremony

BEAM Plus Neighbourhood Version 1.0 Launching Ceremony was held at Hong Kong Maritime Museum on 6 December 2016.

Ir CS Ho Chi-shing, General Manager of BSL, Prof John Ng Cheuk-yee, Chairperson of BSL, Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, Secretary for Development, Sr Wong Bay, Chairman of HKGBC, Mr Larry Poon Chi-fai, Convener of BEAM Plus Neighbourhood v1.0 Steering Committee and Ir Cary Chan Wing-hong, Executive Director of HKGBC witnessed the new milestone of the development of BEAM Plus Tools. (from left to right)
 
Eco Expo Asia 2016

BSL was the supporting organisation of Eco Expo 2016, the Asia's leading annual exhibition for green business organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt, from 26 to 29 October at Asia World-Expo.

BSL's booth at Eco Expo Asia in 2016
 
Technical Visit at BSL and
Jockey Club Environmental Building

About 40 students from Interior Design Programme of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University paid a visit to BSL's office on 3 November 2016. The Office has achieved the Platinum rating under BEAM Plus Interiors v1.0. Representatives from Business Environment Council and Telemax Environment and Energy Management Limited shared the green features of the projects and the challenges encountered.

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