MEMBERSHIP

Important Announcement:

Accreditation is granted to the students who take the following subjects:

1. "Value Management" BSc (Hons) in Surveying, The City University of Hong Kong

2. "Value Management for Construction" MSc in Construction Management, The City University of Hong Kong

3. "Cost and Value Management: BSc (Hons) in Surveying, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

4. "Value Management in Construction and Property" MSc in Project Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Upon successful completion of any of this Value Management subject, the students are eligible to apply for the "Member" grade of our Institute.

Introduction

Membership is open to individuals who have active and genuine interest in the promotion and applications of Value Management. The Institute's membership is made up of two different classifications and their requirements are as follows:

Type	Description
Fellow (FHKIVM)	Members of the following are eligible to apply for fellowship: i. 5 years full membership of HKIVM, and ii. Senior position in the industry or on List A, and iii. Contribution to the Institute or VM in general.
Member (MHKIVM)	This classification is available to individuals who can demonstrate an acceptable level of knowledge and experience in the field of Value Management. For admission, details on the Application Form are to be completed and copy of CV outlining professional employment, experiences and value management background enclosed. Value Management Background incorporating details of VM training and courses in VM process, application and techniques, number of studies, types of studies, role in process, days and dates should be stated clearly in the CV.
Associate Member (Students are encouraged to apply for Associate Membership)	The Associate Member classification is available to any individual who can demonstrate interest in the objectives of HKIVM, but may not have had sufficient Value Management experience to qualify as a Member. Once Associate Members have obtained sufficient exposure to and experience of Value Management, they are encouraged to apply for full membership.
Student Member	Information will be updated soon

Activities Provided for Members

Activities	Description
Conferences	The Institute organises the international value management conference on a regular basis.
Luncheon Meetings	The Institute organises eight luncheon meetings per year for members and non-members. On each occasion, speakers will be invited to share their experiences on Value Management or related areas.
Publications	The Institute publishes a newsletter entitled "Value Manager" on regular basis. Members will receive the newsletters free of charge. Members are also encouraged to send articles to the Institute for publication.
Lists of Value Management Facilitators	The Institute maintains lists of Value Management Facilitators for public and private clients in Hong Kong. Value management facilitators who want to be listed MUST BE members of the Institute.

Membership Fee

The Entrance Fee and Membership Upgrading Fee is HK$300 and the annual membership fees are as follows:

Membership Grade	1st Quarter (1 Jan - 31 Mar)	2nd Quarter (1 Apr - 30 Jun)	3rd Quarter (1 Jul - 30 Sep)	4th Quarter (1 Oct - 31 Dec)	+	+ Entrance Fee(1st time application only)
Member	HK$1,000	HK$750	HK$500	HK$250		HK$300
Associate Member	HK$250					HK$300
Note: Fees for overseas members will be half of the above figures.

Membership Application

If you are interested in joining the HKIVM, please download and return the membership application form to our Membership Secretary at

Membership and Accreditation Secretary
Mr. Ivan Y. L. AU
Trade Testing Centre Construction Industry Council
95 Yue Kwong Road Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2903 0603 Fax: (852) 2555 9063
Email: ivan@hkivm.org