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Regional NewsRegional NewsRegional NewsRegional News for for for for SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember 2020202011111111

China DevelopmentChina DevelopmentChina DevelopmentChina Development Andrew Keung

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ICES has come a long way and gained the “Charter” status. Its membership climbs a few

steps up with the support from Middle East and to some extent from Hong Kong.

However, to sustain growth, ICES has to look into other prospects such as East Europe

and Asia. Hong Kong has a close tie with China and it is only natural the Hong Kong

Committee to recommend ICES to explore opportunities in China.

In the past decade, China has opened its door and connected to the world economy. She

has maintained a strong growth and elevated its global position in the business world.

With its vast population and six millions graduates coming out from universities every

year, it is a big market ICES cannot ignore however difficult it may be.

The China government has been encouraging all its State Owned Enterprises (SOE) to go

out and see the real world. Within the China government structure, these SOE in

construction industry are being looked after by China International Contractors

Association (CHINCA), a semi-government organization under the Ministry of

Commerce. There is a strong desire for these enterprises to bridge their knowledge with

the western world, Eric Lo and Andrew Keung, past chairs of Hong Kong Region

grasped this opportunity and approached CHINCA during their chairmanship and finally

managed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with CHINCA in 2005 for close

cooperation in training and membership recruitment.

Since the signing of the MOU, two training seminars on “International Project

Management and Project Procurement” had been successfully organized for the senior

members of these SOEs. ICES had built up stronger ties with some of these companies

(e.g. China Harbour & China Overseas). The Hong Kong Region has approached

CHINCA again and agreed to organize another training session in September 2011 and at

the same time; we introduced BKSurco to CHINCA as our training agent.

A great applause must be given to the lead speaker John Battersby for his hard works in

the preparation of the training course and other facilitators including Honby Chan (HK

Chair); Andrew Keung (Past Chair and current CoM council member); Miranda Lui

(Vice Chair); Steven Yip (ICES HK Hon Legal Advisor); LC Yu of China Harbour and

Jacob Lam of NQS.

It is encouraging to note that some delegates have shown their keen interests in the ICES

qualification and submitted the ICES membership applications to us soon after the

Workshop.

Mr. Andrew Keung

Hon Editor

[email protected]


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Dispute Resolution in Construction ProjectDispute Resolution in Construction ProjectDispute Resolution in Construction ProjectDispute Resolution in Construction Project Alex Tang

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5 Sep 2011: A Commercial Management seminar – Dispute Resolution for Construction

Projects by the Hong Kong Region. 75 ICES members and guests attended the seminar.

During the seminar, Alfred Wu introduced the different types of alternative dispute resolution

(ADR) which are common in Hong Kong. The benefit of ADR and the demerits of litigation

were discussed. Furthermore, Alfred introduced the history of mediation in HK since the 80’s.

Current developments, features and process of mediation were also discussed. Finally, Alfred

gave us a brief but comprehensive introduction for the New Arbitration Ordinance Cap 609

which came into force on 1 June 2011, e.g. removal of the split regime for arbitration and

adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law with its 2006 amendments for all arbitrations.

Alfred Wu, Solicitor of Sidley Austin,

delivered a talk about dispute resolution

and recent arbitration practice. This is a

joint function with the Hong Kong

Polytechnic University. CPD Convenor

Cordia Yu (right) presents a souvenir to

Alfred.


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16 Sep 2011: A technical seminar organized by the IT Division, Associate Members

Committee of HKIE and ICES (Hong Kong Region) on BIG BIM (Building Information

Model) was held on 16 Sep 2011. The Speaker Mr. Jimmy Lau, Solution Manager with

Bentley System Hong Kong Limited, introduced BIG BIM Building Information

Modeling further moving beyond design and build, creating a single integrated data

model that can be used for any project and worked through four interlinked stages. BIG

BIM will challenge the established procurement norm, pushing the industry to deliver at

less cost, with less risk, less carbon and less time. 85 participants attended the seminar.

The Big BIM stand was made up of 3D data collection. Perhaps we should think of BIM

in two ways, BIG BIM and Little BIM. Little BIM is what many refer to in the industry

today as BIM, this addresses the discipline specific Building Information Modeling as

preferred by designer, but this does not address the bigger picture. It is also well

documented that integration and interoperability are real issues with Little BIM

It is important to keep in mind that the future is not so much about exchanging files; it is

about using the Web to publish, discover, and access information. The Web companies

we have come to rely on provide information services, not data files. That is what the

service-oriented BIM vision is about.

The seminar was well received by the participants with a brief review on the use of BIG

BIM in planning a construction project.


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CHINCA Training CHINCA Training CHINCA Training CHINCA Training –––– First CPD in BeijingFirst CPD in BeijingFirst CPD in BeijingFirst CPD in Beijing Miranda Lui

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5 – 8 Sep 2011: The four day training involved workshop type instead of classroom lecture.

The focus was on the management and administration of claims and variations on

international civil engineering contracts using FIDIC conditions. All training briefings,

presentations and lectures were in English. There were some 60 delegates and the practical

exercises were carried out in groups of 5 to 6 to reflect a project team approach to

contract administration. Each group has to prepare the draft letters to the Engineer and

present their argument in front of the class for open discussion with John provided a

model answer to each of the exercises after the discussion. On the last day of the training

sessions, Michael Grose and Ben Cowling from Clyde & Co, Dubai shared their

experiences on the Middle East construction market and the opportunities for Chinese

contractors.

The speaker and representatives from

the supporting organisations

A full house of participants

listening to our speaker, Mr.

Jimmy Lau


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John Battersby briefed the workshop

facilitators on the first day of the

Workshop

John delivered his lecture and

discussed various the important

principles relating to

completion and entitlement to

extensions of time and payment

for variations and prolongation

and disruption using FIDIC

conditions of contract


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The practical exercises were carried out

in groups of 5 to 6 to reflect a project

team approach to contract

administration

Practical exercises were

carried out in groups with John

and other senior ICES members

facilitating the discussion


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Tianjin University VisitTianjin University VisitTianjin University VisitTianjin University Visit Miranda Lui

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9 Sep 2011: After four days training in Beijing we then went on another rush journey to

Tianjin, another direct administered city of the China Central Government. Honby Chan,

Cordia Yu and myself from the Hong Kong Region and John Battersby from BK SURCO

visited the College of Management and Economics of the University. We discussed with

Dean Professor Zhanwen Niu and Associate Professor Wenxue Lu about BK SURCO

training modules where the University’s own training modules were also compared. We also

suggested that collaboration on courses, tutors and role of each party could be further

explored. We look forward to signing a collaboration agreement during our CEO Bill Pryke

in ICES Headquarter to visit Tianjin in coming October.

A group photograph with all the delegates and CHINCA officials.

John Battersby together with senior ICES members including

Andrew Keung (HK Past Chairman); Honby Chan (HK

Chairman); Miranda Lui (Vice Chair); Steven Yip (ICES HK Hon

Legal Advisor) and LC Yu and Mr. Jacob Lam are in the front

row.

Vice Chair Miranda Lui also

introduced BK SURCO (ICES

training partner) as well as

ICES training programme to

the delegates


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Contract Surgery Contract Surgery Contract Surgery Contract Surgery –––– Construction Risk ManagementConstruction Risk ManagementConstruction Risk ManagementConstruction Risk Management Denny Mak ______________________________________________________________________

27 Sep 2011: A training presentation on Contracts Surgery on Construction Risk

Management was conducted by Mr. John Battersby, Director of BK SURCO in Room

202, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, Wan Chai. This was the second talk on

Contract Surgery held this year by Mr. Battersby. John introduced construction risks, its

identification and management, the allocation of risk in contracts and the management of

risks in respect of tendering and time overrun. John gave examples of risks and

elaborated on the effects. The consequences of risks events might be significant to the

overall completion and closure of a project. However, some measures could be taken to

reduce those risks. Contractors might minimise risks by building in contingencies in their

working programme. He demonstrated the use of programmes to illustrate how to prevent

a project being overrun with suitable measures in association with sub-contractors.

Commercial and contracts managers could also play an important role in risk

minimisation by implementing effective contract administration. This includes close

monitoring of procedural documents, reporting and prior measures to agree payments in

acceleration measures to recover any delay. Proactive contract and sub-contract

management is a very useful tool to avoid risk. In conclusion poor programming and poor

contract administration are probably the most significant risks in construction. Risk can

also be reduced significantly by contracts specifying the quality and requirements of the

project management team.

Picture taken in front of the College of

Management of Tianjin University


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We must express our deep appreciation to John’s efforts in delivering more and more

talks over the years. In October he will again speak to us about variations in a Saturday

morning seminar. We look forward to attending this talk.

From Left: Honby Chan (Chairman HK

Region, Cordia Yu (CPD Convenor),

John Battersby (Speaker, Director of BK

SURCO)

John delivered his second

Contract Surgery. The topic is

about Risk Management


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Council of Management NominationCouncil of Management NominationCouncil of Management NominationCouncil of Management Nomination Eric Tse

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Nomination for members to serve on the Council of Management was closed. This year

there are seven vacancies and 8 valid nominations forms including our past chairman, Mr

Andrew Keung and vice chair Ms Miranda Lui were received by the closing date. Please

therefore watch out for the polling paper. As you all know, both of them have contributed

a lot to the development of ICES in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China. The Hong

Kong Committee fully supports and endorses their nominations. We also call upon your

keen support on the Poll Day.

Q & A time: members are satisfied with

John’s further clarification

Honby represents the HK

Region to present a souvenir to

John


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Coming EventsComing EventsComing EventsComing Events 8 Oct 2011: Technical Visit to Ocean Park: Thrill Mountain and Polar Adventure,

details to be confirmed.

22 October 2011: Contracts Surgery on Valuation of Variations under the Hong Kong

Government General Conditions of Contract conducted by John Battersby at Room 103,

Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, Wan Chai

22 Oct 2011: Our CEO Mr. Bill Pryke will visit Hong Kong and introduce ICES coming

development, details to be confirmed.

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