HKIS Best Development and Conservation Award 2020 is now open for application

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is launching the first HKIS Best Development and Conservation Award 2020 (“BDCA”) on 16 January 2020. This year’s theme, “Surveying Excellence in Development and Conservation” addresses BDCA as a pioneering award that recognises exceptional achievements and excellence of construction projects related to both development and conservation.

“It is the first time ever for the HKIS to host an award in the name of the Institute, I am privileged to be the one bringing together the six divisions and paying tribute to the surveyors who have made substantial contributions in sustainable development and conservation,” said Sr Winnie SHIU, President of the HKIS.

Not only will the BDCA support the Sustainable Development Goals 2015 set by the United Nations, but also promotes the professional image of surveyors from the various divisions; recognises their untiring efforts contributed to development and conservation; and raises the public awareness of conservation in development projects.

Key Dates

16 January 2020
Award Briefing Session & Application Opens
Application Closes May 2020

29 April 2020
Stage 1: First Screening

13 – 14 June 2020
Stage 2: Site Visit 19 June 2020 Finalists Announcement

3 – 4 July 2020
Stage 3: Finalists Presentation to Jury Panel

Award Categories and Eligibility

The Best Development and Conservation Award (BDCA) 2020 is open to all types of development projects, including residential, commercial, and “Government, Institution or Community” (GIC) projects.  The Award is designed to address the contribution of surveyors from various backgrounds throughout the development cycle, BDCA’s five award categories are named after each stage:

PLANNNING
Project inception & project planning
Land administration input and activities
Town planning approvals, statutory approvals and engagement with local public bodies

PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Resources and financial arrangement
Design development
Procurement strategies and considerations

CONSTRUCTION
Innovation and technology adoption
Value and cost management
Logistical arrangement
Project management

SALES AND LEASING
Marketing concept development
Sales and/or leasing strategies
Marketing Management

POST-OCCUPATION
Innovation and technology adaptation
Value enhancement
Property/facility management
Cultural and environmental conservation

Note:
Eligible projects should possess either Occupation Permits (OP or Phased OP), Acknowledgement letters on Form BA14 or Confirmation letter of Substantial Completion between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2019 (both dates inclusive) as stated in the submission requirements.

“The Award focuses on the use and application of surveying knowledge and/or professional expertise across the disciplines in the respective phases within the project development cycle, of which brought about economic, environmental and social sustainability,” Sr Alexander Lam, HKIS BDCA 2020 Organising Committee Chairman, added.

Details on the award categories, the latest jury panel, and further information can be found at The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors’ website.