CPD: Know before you build – tactics to deal with relevant department(s) – 9 April 2024

Posted on: 2024-03-27

Speaker:
Sr Anderson CB Chan
LLB, LLM LLM, MA, DPM, GCURP, GCBL, GC Ed, PCEUL, MHKIS, MRICS, MPIA, MEIANZ and Barrister (UK & HK)
Past Chairman, Buildings Department Local Building Surveyors’ Association
Past Chairman, Planning Institute of Australia (HK Chapter)
Past Vice-Chairman, Dispute Resolution Committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Past Committee Member, Joint Dispute Resolution Committee of HKIA & HKIS
Retired Senior Building Surveyor, Buildings Department

Join Sr Anderson Chan at our Hong Kong office for this live seminar that will explore the regulatory control of buildings in Hong Kong. With specific focus on Unauthorised Building Works (UBWs) and case studies alongside hints and tips on the knowledge you need before undertaking development of a property in Hong Kong. We ask the question: What do you need to know before you build?

When undertaking property development in Hong Kong and mainland China, there are many issues to be aware of. Using different tactics when dealing with relevant departments can help to avoid the traps in the process . Something that can be the difference between an efficient or inefficient construction.

Sr Anderson Chan is your speaker for this professional competence face to face seminar – Know before you Build. At this event specifically designed for individuals and practitioners; Sr Chan will provide guidance on how to keep away from these process ‘traps’, and result in a more effective and efficient development.

Date: Tuesday 9 April 2024
Duration: 2.5 Hours (19:15 – 21:45)
Location: UCEM HK Office
Fee: £25.00 + VAT

Content Outline

• Buildings Ordinance & related legislations
• Legitimate expectations – with case illustrations
• Control of signboards
• Exempted Works and UBWs
• Appeal procedures & BA’s duty
• What are ‘Noteworthy cases’
• Current issues since 2016 (including case studies such as : control of enuite workshops, mini-storage – lessons learnt from serious fire; and control of Green Roof)

Enrol here via Online Academy

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