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

31/10/2026

Inspiring the Next Generation of Surveying Professionals! 🏢✨

On 22 October 2026, Sr Sunny Wong represented the Quantity Surveying Division (QSD) at the HKIS Sharing on Professional Pathways & Industry Insights held at the Department of Real Estate and Construction, HKU.

Together with representatives from other HKIS Divisions, Sunny shared professional experiences and industry insights with BSc(Surv) and MSc students, introducing the career pathways, evolving roles and key responsibilities of Quantity Surveyors.

The cross-divisional sharing provided students with a broader perspective on the surveying profession and the diverse career opportunities within the built environment.
A meaningful opportunity to connect with aspiring surveyors and inspire the next generation of professionals who will help shape our built environment!

30/10/2026

CPD: SFBC 2025 Edition: Dispute Resolution and the Integration of CISOPO (29 October 2026) [In-person, Full House]

The talk was delivered by Justin Lo, Vivian Wong and Kristel Ma of Cocking & Co LLP, a specialist construction law firm in Hong Kong. Cocking & Co’s lawyers have advised on some of the most high-profile and complex infrastructure projects in the region and provide legal services to all parties involved in the construction industry from contract drafting to dispute resolution.

Justin Lo
Partner, Cocking & Co LLP
Justin has over 15 years of experience advising on contentious and non-contentious matters in major infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, Asia Pacific, UAE and Latin America. He advises on the full life cycle of a construction project, including contract negotiations and management of claims and disputes. He regularly represents contractors, consultants and developers in complex construction disputes resolved by means of mediation, expert determination, arbitration and litigation for major infrastructure projects locally and internationally.

Justin is a Senior Adjudicator on the HKIAC Security of Payment Ordinance Panel. He is named as a Client Choice Construction Lawyer in the Lexology Index 2026 and a Recommended Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyer in Doyle’s Guide Hong Kong 2026.

Vivian Wong
Partner, Cocking & Co LLP
Vivian has extensive experience in both front-end contract drafting and complex dispute resolution. She has acted for various stakeholders on major infrastructure and building projects in Hong Kong and overseas. Her practice spans arbitration, litigation, mediation, and adjudication, with a strong focus on the evolving Security of Payment regime. She is a Senior Adjudicator on the HKIAC Security of Payment Ordinance Panel of Adjudicators.

Vivian also has experience in advising employers, consultants and contractors on contract review and drafting, particularly in relation to the Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (Cap. 652).

Vivian frequently delivers industry talks and training. She is recommended by the Doyle’s Guide Hong Kong 2026 as a Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyer and separately a Leading Front-End Construction, Infrastructure & Projects Lawyer.

Kristel Ma
Associate, Cocking & Co LLP
Kristel was admitted as a Hong Kong solicitor in 2020 and has six years of post-qualification experience in construction law. She has assisted with various dispute resolution proceedings including construction litigation, arbitration and mediation for complex infrastructure projects. Kristel has also advised clients on contract drafting and disputes arising out of standard form contracts such as the SFBC.

With the recent rollout of the Standard Form of Building Contract 2025 Edition (SFBC 2025) and the enactment of the Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (Cap. 652) (CISOPO), industry practitioners must adapt to a new dispute resolution environment. This seminar offered an in-depth examination of the updated mechanisms for handling construction disputes in Hong Kong.

Justin Lo, Vivian Wong, and Kristel Ma guided attendees through the practical realities of operating under the SFBC 2025, focusing specifically on the updated dispute resolution procedures with valuable insight into:
1. From the legacy procedure to a multi-tier approach
2. How the key clauses operate Payment, adjudication and suspension
3. CISOPO and the SOP Appendix Statutory rights and contractual integration
4. Avoiding pitfalls and managing payment disputes
Part A Before You Start: Is CISOPO Applicable?
Part B Building a Valid Claim
Part C Has a Payment Dispute Arisen?
Part D Managing Time Properly
Part E Service of Documents
Part F Evidence
Part G Jurisdiction Challenge
Part H Post-Adjudication
Part I Alternative Dispute Resolution

Sr Betty Lo, Chairperson of the HKIS QSD CPD Sub-Committee cm Council Member presented certificates of appreciation to Justin Lo, Vivian Wong, and Kristel Ma for their excellent presentation and contribution.

21/10/2026

CPD: SFBC 2025 Edition: Payment, Variations and Contractual Claims (21 October 2026) [In-person, Full house]

Sr Eric TING
LL.B. (Hons), BSc (Hons), MSc (Distinction), FHKIS, MRICS, R.P.S.(QS), Adjudicator, Accredited Mediator, NEC4 ECC Project Manager, DBOC & TSC Service Manager

Sr Eric Ting is currently a Director of MJ Consultants Ltd. and the Chairman of HKIS Quantity Surveying Division.

Eric Ting specialises in construction contracts, claims, and dispute resolution. His experience spans civil engineering, building construction, and mechanical and electrical installations. He acts as adviser to contracting parties on construction contracts and dispute resolution and serves as a quantum expert in arbitration and court proceedings. Eric chairs the HKIS Adjudication Committee and assists HKIS in discharging its role as an Adjudicator Nominating Body under Development Bureau. He is also a member of the Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings Ordinance, Cap. 123) and the Appeal Board Panel (Town Planning Ordinance, Cap. 131).

Committed to raising industry standards, Eric delivers engaging workshops and training on quantity surveying and dispute resolution-related topics and serves as a visiting lecturer and trainer.

The Standard Form of Building Contract 2025 Edition (SFBC 2025) was officially launched in January 2026. This seminar forms part of a dedicated series on the SFBC 2025.

In this seminar, Sr Eric Ting provided an in-depth review of the key refinements to the payment and variation provisions, which are core to effective contract administration, and a focused examination of the contractual claims regime under Clauses 25, 27 and 28. Eric also explained the conceptual framework of contractual claims in the 2025 Edition and discussed the operation of the revised clauses.

Sr Betty Lo, Chairperson of the HKIS QSD CPD Sub-Committee, and Sr Beverly Yau, Vice Chairperson of the HKIS QSD Sub-Committee, presented a souvenir to Sr Eric Ting in appreciation of his excellent presentation and contribution.

21/10/2026

The QSD Spinning Class was successfully held on 17 October 2026.

It was an energetic evening of music and exercise, as participants cycled to upbeat tunes in a lively studio. Beyond the workout, the session offered a fun way to stay active and relieve stress — a small but meaningful step towards healthier lifestyles.

The class also provided a relaxed setting for QSD professionals to connect and bond outside the usual work environment. We appreciate the genuine enthusiasm and effort from everyone who joined.

Special thanks go to our QSD Social Event Committee members for their organisation of this session.

We hope to see you at future events.

17/10/2026

CPD: SFBC 2025 Edition: “Time” in Construction Law: From Common Law Principles to Extension of Time in the Standard Form of Building Contract (15 October 2026) [In-person, Full house]

Warren Suen
Barrister, Architect

Chair of HKIA Contracts and Dispute Resolution Committee
Deputy Chair of HKIA ANB

Warren is a dual-qualified barrister and registered architect, maintaining a legal practice with a strong emphasis on construction, commercial, and land disputes. He is an Arbitrator on the Joint Panel of HKIA and HKIS. Warren serves on various statutory and public bodies, including as a Panel Member of the Administrative Appeals Board and a Member of the Transport Advisory Committee. Within the construction sector, he is appointed to a number of committees within the CIC. Additionally, he is a law lecturer at various universities in Hong Kong.

Warren shared the following details with us, followed by a Q&A session:
• The general principles of time under common law in construction contracts.
• How these foundational principles tie into the legal concepts of delay and disruption.
• The relationship between time and liquidated damages, including how the law approaches their application and enforcement.
• The mechanics of Extension of Time (EOT) clauses and their treatment by the courts.
• Further legal issues, such as concurrent delay and its impact on assessing EOT and quantifying damages.
• SFBC 2025 Edition Extension of Time.

Sr Betty Lo, Chairperson of the HKIS QSD Sub-Committee cm Council Member presented a souvenir to Warren Suen in appreciation of his excellent and insightful presentation, and significant contribution.

17/10/2026

HKIS QSD Conference 2026 | Celebrating Our Speakers and Sponsors

Following the successful completion of the HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026 on 3 October 2026, we look back at the three sessions that brought our theme to life: “Transforming QS Practice in a New Era: Integrating Digital Construction, Collaborative Contracting and Payment Security”.

A heartfelt thank you to our 20 distinguished speakers for sharing their insights, experience and best practices, making the conference a valuable platform for professional exchange.

🤝 Session 1: Collaborative Contracting

Thank you to the following speakers for contributing to the discussion on collaborative contracting:

Mr LEUNG Lap Ki, Francis — Team Leader (Trade & Procurement), Development Bureau, HKSARG
Sr CHOI Wing Chung, Hayman — Project Strategy and Delivery Leader (Asia), Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited
Ir LEUNG Cheuk Lun — NEC Strategic Advisor, Civil Engineering and Development Department, HKSARG
Ir WANG Yan Hua — Chairman and Managing Director, China Road and Bridge Corporation (Hong Kong)
Sr Yau Wan Fong — Deputy Director, WT Partnership (HK) Limited

💻 Session 2: Digital Construction

Thank you to the following speakers for sharing their perspectives on digital construction and the evolving role of quantity surveyors:

Mr WU Jin Ying — Technical Officer, Glodon (Hong Kong) Software Limited
Mr Elvis LI — CEO, isBIM Limited
Ir NG Chun Keung — CEO, dRoW Limited
Mr Put HUI — Senior Digital Transformation Lead, Innovative Technology, Gammon Construction Limited
Mr Ronald CHAN — Head of Sustainability for APAC, Currie & Brown
Sr Sunny CHOI — Chairman of the Digitalisation Sub-committee, Quantity Surveying Division, HKIS; Past Chairman of the Quantity Surveying Division, HKIS (2021–2023)
Sr Dr Paul HO — Past Chairman of the Quantity Surveying Division, HKIS (2005–2006)

⚖️ Session 3: Payment Security

Thank you to the following speakers for contributing their professional and legal perspectives on payment security:

Sr Tommy CHAN — Executive Director, Arcadis Hong Kong Limited
Cr Sr Ir ZA Wai Gin, Tony — Executive Director, Hip Hing Construction Co., Ltd.
Sr Hinson CHEUNG — Partner, Pinsent Masons
Sr Terry CHAK — Director of North Asia Region, Rider Levett Bucknall Limited
Sr TT CHEUNG, BBS, JP — Past President, HKIS
Sr CHONG Lui Chuen — Executive Committee Member, CSHK Professional Committee
Mr Eric CHUNG — Barrister-at-Law, Pacific Chambers
Sr Prof LEUNG Hing Fung — Professor and Head, Department of Law and Business, Hong Kong Shue Yan University; Adjunct Professor, Department of Real Estate and Construction, University of Hong Kong; Barrister-at-law, Arbitrator and Mediator

🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors for their generous support in making the conference a success. We also extend our appreciation to all participants and the organising committee for creating a meaningful opportunity to learn, connect and exchange ideas.

Together, let us carry these conversations forward and shape the next chapter of quantity surveying practice!

13/10/2026

[HKIS QSD CPD Event: AI × 5D BIM – A Milestone of Digital Transformation in Quantity Surveying]

Held last evening (12 October 2026), our latest QS Division CPD seminar drew an overwhelming response from members, welcoming around 200 attendees, joining both in person at the Surveyors Learning Centre and online via Zoom!

The session kicked off with an inspiring opening remark by Ms Moon LAN, Deputy General Manager of Glodon (Hong Kong) Software Ltd. We were then honoured to hear from Mr. King WU, Technical Manager at Glodon Hong Kong, who shared deep insights into how cutting-edge technology is reshaping our profession.

The seminar delivered a broad and practical look into the QS industry's evolving landscape:

Industry Pain Points: Addressing the hurdles of complex drawing interpretation (especially reinforcement detailing) and the traditional gap between BIM models and QS measurement rules.

Digitalisation Trends: The broader momentum driving smarter, technology-integrated workflows across Hong Kong's construction sector.

AI Application Scenarios: Exploring how AI empowers various project stages—from early design to cost management and construction.

QuantifAI vs. Cubicost: A compelling feature and performance comparison highlighting major functional improvements and application reliability.

The presentation was followed by a lively and engaging interactive Q&A session, where attendees actively exchanged practical insights, and tackled pressing industry challenges with our speaker.

Sr Eric TING (Chairman of QSD) and Sr Sunny CHOI (Chairman of QSD Digitalisation Sub-committee & Past Chairman of QSD) presented souvenirs to Ms Moon LAN and Mr. King WU to express our sincere appreciation.

Thank you to all members and industry practitioners who joined us in person and online. Stay tuned for more upcoming events as we continue to drive digital transformation forward together!

12/10/2026

The HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026 successfully concluded on 3 October 2026!

Under the theme “Transforming QS Practice in a New Era: Integrating Digital Construction, Collaborative Contracting and Payment Security”, the conference brought together around 200 participants, both in person and online, including government officials, industry leaders, professionals, academics and young practitioners.

We were honoured to welcome Mr LAU Chun Kit, Ricky, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government, alongside Sr Tony Wan, President of the HKIS, and HKIS QSD Chairman Sr Eric Ting.

The conference featured 20 distinguished speakers from Hong Kong Government bureaux and departments, the private sector, academia, professional institutions and law firms, who shared their insights and best practices in quantity surveying.

From digital construction and collaborative contracting to payment security, the discussions explored how QS practice can evolve to meet the opportunities and challenges of a new era.

Sr Winnie Wong, Organising Committee Chair of the Conference, delivered the closing remarks, bringing the event to a successful conclusion.

A heartfelt thank you to our speakers, participants and organising committee for making this conference a valuable platform for learning, connection and collaboration.

09/10/2026

QSD PQSL Contract Administration Series 2026 (6) – Basic Principles of Payment Valuation (9 October 2026)

We were delighted to have Sr Rico Wah, an Associate Director from Currie & Brown (China) Limited by walking through the fundamental mechanics of construction payments, focusing on three core pillars: Understand, Apply, Judge.

During the session, Sr Wah provided a practical valuation checklist, detailing how to systematically execute each step during a payment valuation: 1) Confirm Contract Clauses, Appendix and Amendments, 2) Set the Valuation Date and Evidence Plan, 3) Reconcile Application, Site Records and Project-Team Information, 4) Assess Work Done Independently, 5) Check On-Site Materials for Eligibility and Protection, 6) Apply Preliminaries, Nominated Parties, Retention and Deductions Correctly, 7) Document Judgement, Assumptions and Support, 8)Meet Recommendation and Certification Deadlines.

Sr Wah also highlighted the end-to-end payment cycle procedure, which follows five essential stages:

1. Application: The contractor initiates the process by submitting a formal payment application outlining the value of work completed to date.

2. Observation: The quantity surveyor and project team carry out physical site inspections and joint measurements to verify the actual progress and quality of work on-site.

3. Valuation: The quantity surveyor assesses the submitted application against site observations, contract rates, materials on/off-site and necessary variations or adjustments.

4. Certification: The contract administrator formally issues a payment certificate confirming the net approved amount due to the contractor.

5. Payment: The employer settles the certified amount within the contractual payment period, completing the transaction cycle.

A big thank you to Sr Rico Wah for delivering such an informative session and a souvenir has been arranged as a token of appreciation!

09/10/2026

QSD PQSL Contract Administration Series 2026 (7) – Construction Contract: Handling of Discrepancies and Ambiguities (10 September 2026)

We were honored to have Sr Jacqueline LEUNG, Associate of MJ Consultants Ltd and QSD Council Member, as our guest speaker. Drawing on her extensive experience in professional quantity surveying and contract administration, Sr Leung delivered an insightful presentation on navigating contract documents and potential contractual conflicts.

During the session, Sr Leung guided participants through the key stages of managing contract documents, focusing on five primary agenda areas:

- Legally Binding Contract: Key principles in establishing valid and enforceable agreements.

- Essential Parts of Contract Document: Structuring the components that form a complete construction contract.

- Order of Precedence: Standard clauses and principles determining document hierarchy when conflicts arise.

- Discrepancies and Ambiguities: Practical methodologies for identifying, interpreting and resolving contractual inconsistencies between drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.

- Conclusion: Key takeaways and best practices for contract administrators.

A souvenir was presented to Sr Jacqueline LEUNG in heartfelt gratitude for her valuable time, support and insightful sharing.

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