Essential QS Techniques for Engineers (Live Webinar)

22 April 2022 (Fri)

Time
0930-1700

Fee
HK$1,500

Venue
Online training logistics will be provided to individual participants when successfully registered

Language
Cantonese supplemented with English materials

It is common for engineers to carry out QS duties for construction projects. As engineers are not trained in the capacity of QS, it may not be easy for them to take up these additional tasks. Besides, a thorough understanding of QS matters is essential to enhancing communication between parties and ensuring your rights and obligations under the contract. This seminar aims to equip participants with the strategies to deal with these issues.

Content

The QS techniques for carrying out:

  • Bulk check for measurements
  • Taking off of some design elements
  • Preparation of Bill of Quantities
  • Valuations of interim payments
  • Valuation of variations
  • Procedure in checking variations
  • Spotting missing items
  • Calculation of fluctuations
  • Calculation of prolongation cost
  • Calculation of disruption cost
  • Checking of final account

Trainer

Mr. Harrison CHEUNG
Barrister-at-Law, Chartered Engineer Arbitrator, HKIAC Mediator and Dispute Resolution Advisor

Harrison is a practicing barrister, a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is also an HKIAC accredited mediator and is on the Panel List of Mediators and Arbitrators of the Hong Kong Bar Association.

Harrison is a seasoned speaker who has been co-operating with local universities (HKU, PolyU, CityU SCOPE, etc.) in recent years and teaching courses of various legal topics. With more than 20 years experience in the construction industry, Harrison is dedicated to designing and teaching courses tailormade to the construction industry for both in-house training and public courses, feedback is very positive from participants. Since July 2012, there are more than 5,000 participants who joined the courses, who are management staffs, government officials and professionals from different disciplines.