Introduction

Today, irrespective of different backgrounds and varied heritage, we all living in very interesting and challenging times. Every community is facing unprecedented social functional demands with conflicts and continuous changes. The globalisation of trade and the transition to the information age is having a substantial impact on the paradigms that address these issues.

Hence we are always seeking new opportunities to develop skills for the enhancement of performance at both the individual and the organisation level. Value Management is a process widely used in other parts of the world to improve the effectiveness of resources, financial and personnel, spent on the creation of products or services. It is a process, not a technology, therefore it has the widest application in all aspects of business, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, natural resources and government services.

The Hong Kong Institute of Value Management (HKIVM) is a non-profit making organisation dedicated to the promotion of the Value Management process in Hong Kong. Our aims and objectives are stated as follow:

• To create an awareness in the community of the benefits to be derived from the application of Value Management in Hong Kong
• To encourage the use of the Value Management process by sponsors
• To establish and maintain standards of Value Management practice in Hong Kong
• To contribute to the dissemination of the knowledge and skills of Value Management
• To establish an identity for the Institute within Hong Kong and overseas
• To encourage research and development of Value Management with particular emphasis on developing new applications of the process
• To encourage and assist in the education of individuals and organisations in Value Management in Hong Kong
• To establish and maintain a Code of Conduct for practitioners of Value Management in Hong Kong
• To maintain lists of Value Management Facilitators in Hong Kong
• To attract membership of the Institute to support these objectives

We invite professionals and managers to join our Institute for the common cause. Membership is open to individuals who have active and genuine interest in the promotion and applications of Value Management in 2 categories: Members are individuals who can demonstrate an acceptable level of knowledge and experience in the field of Value Management; Associate Members are individuals who can demonstrate interest in the objectives of HKIVM but may not have had sufficient Value Management experience to qualify as a member.

Interested individuals may contact the Membership Secretary

Dr Frederik Pretorius
c/o Department of Real Estate & Construction of The University of Hong Kong.
Fax: (852) 2559 9457
E-mail: fredpre@hkucc.hku.hk

Enquiry:
Hong Kong Institute of Value Management Ltd
P.O. Box No. 1358, G.P.O., Hong Kong
Phone: (852) 2766 5817, Fax: (852) 2764 5131

If you would like to know more about the organisation or would like to register as a member, please visit our website on http://www.hkivm.com.hk for further details.

Established in 1984, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is the leading professional organisation representing the surveying profession in Hong Kong. As of 17 February 2005, the number of members reached 6437, of which 3827 were Corporate Members, 37 were Technical Associates and 2573 were Probationers and Students.

The Institute's work includes setting standards for professional services and performance, establishing codes of ethics, determining requirements for admission as professional surveyors, and encouraging members to upgrade skills through continuing professional development.

The Institute has an important consultative role in government policy making and on issues affecting the profession. We have advised the Government on issues such as unauthorised building works, building safety campaign, problems of property management, town planning and development strategies, construction quality and housing probleMs We have issued a code on floor area measurement. In 2005, HKIS has published the Property Valuation Standards, Business Valuation Standards and amended the Standard Forms of Building Contracts.

HKIS has an established presence in the international arena, has overseas connections, and has entered into reciprocal agreements with professional surveying and valuation institutes in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Mainland China, recognising the counterpart's members’ qualifications. In addition, HKIS is a member of various leading international surveying organisations.

Membership of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors comprises four grades, namely, Honorary Grade consisting of Honorary Fellows (Hon. FHKIS), Professional Grade consisting of Fellows (FHKIS) and Members (MHKIS), Technical Grade consisting of Technical Associates (TAHKIS) and Training Grade consisting of Probationers, Technical Trainees and Students. Members and Fellows are referred to as Corporate Members. Members of the Institute are categorised by reference to their professional practice into five divisions, namely, Building Surveying, General Practice, Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, and Planning and Development. The Institute also has a Junior Organisation for members whose age does not exceed 33. All Students and Probationers are also attached to the Junior Organisation.

Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact the Membership Department of the HKIS at (852) 2526 3679 or email us at memdept@hkis.org.hk.

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