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Chairman’s Message They do say that time speeds up the older you get and, for some of us at least, the year is racing away. By the time this issue of “The Lighthouse” reaches you we will be into the last quarter of 2021. It’s hard to believe the pandemic which has affected every single one of us in different ways is still at large. Members of the Lighthouse Club who, historically, spend a great many days and nights flying around the globe have had their lives upturned and Zoom and Teams calls are now the norm. So, too, are online Lighthouse Club events: quizzes, webinars, International Committee meetings, to name but a few, are being held regularly and whilst some might miss their airport lounge comforts, it’s heartening to know that fewer carbon footprints must have some impact on the sustainability of the planet. For those members who do find themselves having to fly, the differing quarantine standards from country to country make travel both challenging and frustrating so spare a thought for those flying into Hong Kong to find themselves with, currently, 21 days incarceration in a hotel room. The “Freedom Day” parties are already making the news, one way or the other… Stay safe, stay well, keep doing webinars, quizzes, wine tastings, playing golf (for those of you lucky enough to swing real clubs and not virtual ones) etc. Everything we all do is for somebody who is in a lot worse situation than ourselves so do remain upbeat and positive about the future. Glenn Haley, Chairman, Lighthouse Club International
About The Lighthouse Club “The Lighthouse” is the magazine of Lighthouse Club International, originally established in 1998 as Lighthouse Club Asia Pacific Region and superseded in November 2017 by Lighthouse Club International. With its roots in England in 1956, the Hong Kong Branch was formed in 1986. The aims of the Lighthouse Club are to promote good fellowship amongst its members who work in or are associated with the construction industry and to provide charitable assistance to those in need within the construction industry and to their dependents in qualifying cases. In addition to the charitable works of the individual branches of the Lighthouse Club, Lighthouse Club International supports two related Hong Kong based charities which provide charitable assistance internationally. The James Battersby Lighthouse Club Educational Trust which provides assistance for education and training to qualifying young persons in the Asia Pacific Region; The Lighthouse Club International Benevolent Trust which provides assistance to relieving poverty and financial support to persons currently or previously employed in the building and civil engineering and allied trades.
The Lighthouse Q3 2021 Lighthouse Club International Suite 1901-2, Hopewell Centre 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong info@lighthouseclubintl.com Administrator: Elaine Man E: info@lighthouseclubhk.com, T: +852 2736 9885 Editorial Committee: Elaine Man / Janey Rogers / John Battersby / Michael Hoare (Consulting Editor) /Mike Staley / Steve Tennant / Alfred Ng (Liaison) Publisher: Mike Staley E: publisher@rofmedia.com , T: +852 3150 8988 Advertising: Bryan Chan E: bryan@rofmedia.com, T: +852 3150 8912 Howard Tsang E: howard@rofmedia.com, T: +852 3150 8988 Graphic Designer: Michelle Morkel Designed & Published by ROF Media
Official website : www.lighthouseclubintl.com The Lighthouse is online at www.issuu.com/rofmedia
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In This Issue
Honorary President and Honorary Life Chairman John Battersby Honorary Life Members Willie Kay – Singapore Les Leslie – Hong Kong & UK Nick Longley – Hong Kong & Australia Steve Tennant – Hong Kong Phil Thoburn - Manila
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Executive Committee: Chairman Glenn Haley, Glenn.haley@bclplaw.com Immediate Past Chairman Rod Noble, Roderick.noble@39essex.com Chairman Elect Robert Gordon. Robert.gordon@burohappold.com Deputy Chairman Keith Buckley, keith.buckley@lighthouseclubmacau.com Secretary Steve Tennant, stevetennanthongkong@gmail.com Treasurer Phil Clarke, phillip.clarke@lighthouseclubmacau.com Membership Secretary Jim Chessell, jchessell@bkasiapacific.com
Elected Branch Representative: Australia
Paul Roberts proberts@secretariat-intl.com Nick Longley Nick.longley@hfw.com
Cambodia
Kerr Thomson kerr.thomson@covathinking.com
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Steve Tennant stevetennanthongkong@gmail.com Robert Gordon robert.gordon@burohappold.com Neil Roberts neil_roberts@hiphing.com.hk
Macau
Keith Buckley keith.buckley@lighthouseclubmacau.com Phil Clarke phillip.clarke@lighthouseclubmacau.com
Malaysia
Pui Mun Teoh teoh@speedbrick.com
Myanmar
John Anderson johna@meinhardt.net
Philippines
Sam Powell samuel.powell@hmrphils.com
Singapore
Jim Chessell jchessell@bkasiapacific.com
Thailand
Gareth Hughes Gareth.hughes@rsmthailand.com
Vietnam
Colin Johnston cjohnston@bkasiapacific.com
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On 28 August 2021, the Hong Kong Construction Association SME Committee (HKCA SME) sponsored a free summer movie “Luca” (盛夏友情天) for Lighthouse Club Hong Kong Branch families and children from the construction industry. The HKCA SME and Lighthouse Club volunteers accompanied children and their families to a watch the animated film at the Emperor Cinema followed by a lunch at the Nina Hotel in Tsuen Wan. It was deeply inspiring to witness the effort of the Lighthouse Club in organising this event. Not only does the Club support those distressed families within the industry financially, but also mentally by organising a movie show and lunch feast in the summer time! From their smiles and laughter, I am sure both parents and children enjoyed the outing and the time spent together, especially during this COVID 19 pandemic. HKCA SME picked “Luca”, a Pixar animation, the message of which was “Even the underdogs can achieve their dreams as long as they persevered and were supported by loved ones” and was beautifully ingrained on the audiences’ hearts. When I asked my daughter Glynis who was her favourite character in the film, she answered that it was Giulia, who helped others by inviting them to study in school together, irrespective of their looks, I hope that Glynis, as well as all the other children in the Lighthouse Club families, can possess the same virtues as Giulia when growing up in the future.
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THE LAP DOG CHALLENGE CELEBRATES ITS SIXTH ANNIVERSARY IN 2021 Since 2016, this annual charity event has raised a total of over HK$6.5 million for the Lighthouse Club Hong Kong Benevolent Fund. Lap Dog Challenge 2021 will be run on Saturday 6 November 2021 at the Stanley Ho Sports Institute athletics track, Pok Fu Lam. For the uninitiated, the Lap Dog Challenge requires teams of five runners to complete as many laps of a 400m running track as they can within five hours. It is not a relay. The purpose of the runners’ efforts being to raise funds through sponsorship for the Lighthouse Club charities. This year we are running under the theme “Women in Construction” and 10% of all funds raised will be donated to the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation.
This year there are eleven teams comprising 55 runners. Our biggest entrant list yet.The 2021 teams are BKAsiaPacific, BM Construction, Bouygues, Commtech Asia, Dragages, Gammon, Hip Hing, ISG, Leighton, The Lighthouse Club Hong Kong and WT Partnership. The 2021 fundraising effort has got off to a fantastic start thanks to our named sponsors JEC, VEGA, Chun Wo, JEB and Life Solutions. Your company can make a difference by sponsoring some or all of the Lap Dog teams at https://www.simplygiving.com/event/ lapdogchallenge2021 For details contact anyone you know at one of the eleven teams or email markvb@wtphk.com
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Text: Daniel Alcon, Committee Member – LHC KL
As mentioned in their Q2, 2021 Branch Report by Club Secretary Cindy Wong, CIS 2.0 is a sponsorship charity drive to provide laptop computers for primary and secondary school students whose parents within the construction community cannot afford to do so. Due to the closure of schools and the necessity to conduct classes online, these students need such learning tools in order to successfully proceed with their studies.
is making it far more difficult to raise funds, particularly for legacy programmes which have been in place for several years.
For example, prior to the Launch of the TAR UC Student Loan Fund mentioned in the Q2, 2021 Branch Report, LCH KL had already been funding the university education of several students on an annual basis and that programme still continues. So, the committee has been attempting to come up with novel new ideas to CIS 2.0, which was widely promoted on social media platforms and raise funds and they have organised a Virtual Get Together on 16 by committee member firms, was offered to donors and applicants September 2021 during which, in order to uphold the traditions of the Lighthouse Club, attendees have been offered the opportunity during August 2021 and in that one-month period they raised to place an advance order for Craft Beer to consume during this RM5,850 and received five applications. A selection committee virtual get together. A percentage of the Craft Beer takings will be comprising Vice President Christian Swift, Treasurer Rachel Ng and Committee Member Daniel Alcon, selected four students from donated to the Club’s funds. A report on this event and other fundraising efforts will follow in the next edition. the list of applicants. Their names are as follows:
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Raja Nazihah Syaza Binti Raja Alias Alwin Tam Wei Jian Lee Jing Qian Tam Yu En
Each will receive a new Lenovo IdeaPad D330 10.1”, HD Laptop with Windows 10 Pro and a 1 Year Warranty, Mouse and Bag. Due to current Malaysian Covid19 restrictions on gatherings the laptops will be delivered directly to the students, but LHC KL hope LHC KL President Teoh Pui Mun will be able to undertake a formal presentation to the successful applicants at a later date. Similar to other regional branches, LHC KL is finding the restrictions imposed by government on its traditional fund-raising activities
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Macau and Hong Kong- Aliis cum humanitate Since the last issue of the magazine Macau has experienced three fatal accidents and one serious accident.
seventy thousand patacas to the wife – see photo.
The third fatal accident occurred on 15 September 2021. A 52-year-old mainland worker had been working alone on the tenth floor of and was found lying on The second accident occurred on 31 August 2021, when a selfthe floor in a room. The employed, 58-year-old welder fell from a 2-meter-high platform cause of death is yet to be at the parking lot of an elderly home in Coloane. He suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the Government hospital and established but may have been due to the deceased fainting, as a underwent brain surgery. He was in a coma for more than a week result of lack of air circulation in the room. and passed away on 9 September 2021. Lighthouse Club Macau will be arranging to make a donation to The worker leaves behind a wife and three children of which two the family of the deceased worker. are aged 8 and 16 years old. Lighthouse Club Macau donated The first occurred on 16 August 2021. A 32-year-old mainland worker died after a falling 21 meters from a catwalk, at the Galaxy Arena construction site. The cause of death is still under investigation. Lighthouse Club Macau will be arranging to make a donation to the next of kin.
Translation of the card: "Dear Miss Yu and Miss Man,
Mrs. Cheng's husband was a construction worker who passed away due to sickness 5 years ago. As the death was not due to a site accident, it was not covered by the insurance policy that Mr. Cheng's employer had. The family did not receive any compensation apart from some condolence money from the employer. The Lighthouse Club Hong Kong has provided a monthly pension to support the family so that the elder daughter could finish her nursing course. Mrs. Cheng injured her back when she was working as a part-time household cleaner. The Lighthouse Club also assisted Mrs. Cheng with her medical expenses during her recovery period.
We would like to express our wholehearted gratitude to the Lighthouse Club and its members for the financial assistance provided to us over the last 5 years. Your kind assistance has helped us to overcome many hurdles. We are grateful that the Lighthouse has been with us along this tough journey. We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Lighthouse Club and its members. We truly wish the staff and the members of the Lighthouse Club good health, and may everything go as you hope. "
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Lighthouse Club International Corporate members lunch in style Along with the lessening of restrictions on gatherings, Lighthouse Club International (LHCI) initiated the first of a series of Executive Lunches for LHCI Corporate members, the first of which was held on 21 June 2021. Corporate members, and their guests, were allowed into one of the Hong Kong Club’s private dining rooms and Thomas Ho, Chief Executive, Gammon Construction, delivered a presentation on “Insights into the Achievements and Challenges of Hong Kong’s Construction Industry”. Those in attendance are as follows: Gammon Construction: Thomas Ho, JP BKAsiaPacific: John Battersby Guest of BKAsiaPacific: Richard Poulter Guest of BKAsiaPacific: Tony Small FTI Consulting: Graham McNeill, Nick Adams Willis Hong Kong Limited: Iris Chan, Ida Poon Continental Engineering Corp: Matthew Voon, Raymond Davidson PMDL Architecture: Simon Fallon, Aino Kavantera Clyde & Co: Jon Howes, Christopher Short Scenario: Vincci Mok, George Wong Chun Wo Construction: Derrick Pang, Boyd Merrett, William Leung, William Luk
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Recognising Contributions and Applauding Excellence Held since 2015, Building Surveyor Awards aim to enhance public recognition to preeminent projects with substantial contributions made by Building Surveyors in terms of design, innovation, management, and sustainability.
The Building Surveyor Awards 2021 (BSA 2021) was organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Building Surveying Division (HKIS BSD). The competition was open from November 2020 to March 2021 and accepted nominations submitted by Client/Client's representative, Consultants and Contractors with the involvement of Building Surveyors in 3 categories including New Development, A&A and Conversion, and Maintenance and Rehabilitation. The jury panel, comprised of academics and renowned industry professionals, assessed the 18 finalists’ projects by the following criteria: Expertise of Building Surveyors, Design, Project Management, Sustainability, Value Enhancement, Community
Caring, and/or Contractor Practice. A Grand Award, Special Awards, and Winner and Merit Award(s) for each category were also granted during BSA 2021. This year’s presentation ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 25 June. The Institute was honoured to have Mr Michael WongWai-lun, Secretary for Development, HKSAR Government, as the Guest of Honour. Sr Edwin Tang Hoi-kwan, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, Sr Billy Wong Kin-yee, Chairman of the HKIS BSD, Sr Daniel Chang Wai-ip, Chairman of Organising Committee of BSA 2021, judges and other guests attended the ceremony.
(From left) Group Photo of Sr Amelia FOK, Chairman, the HKIS-Quantity Surveying Division; Mr Stephen K M LEUNG, Deputy Director (Development and Construction), Housing Department; Sr CHAN Ka-kui, SBS, JP, Chairman, Construction Industry Council; Mr YU Tak- cheung, JP, Director of Buildings, Buildings Department, HKSAR Government; Sr Daniel CHANG Wai-ip, Chairman of Organising Committee of BSA 2021; Sr Edwin TANG Hoi-kwan, President of the HKIS; Mr Michael WONG Wai-lun, Secretary for Development; Sr Billy WONG Kin-yee, Chairman of the HKIS BSD; Mrs Sylvia LAM YU Ka-wai, JP, Ex-Director of Architectural Services, Architectural Services Department; Ir WAI Chi-sing, GBS, JP, FHKEng, Managing Director, Urban Renewal Authority; Cr Eddie LAM, President, Hong Kong Construction Association; Mr Walter CHAN Kar-lok, SBS, JP, Chairman, Hong Kong Housing Society; Mr CHUA Hoi-wai, JP, Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
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Building Surveyors have always made constructive contributions to the industry and played an important role in participation of works of New Development, A&A and Conversion, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of existing buildings. Mr Michael Wong Wai-lun, Secretary for Development, HKSAR Government said: “The theme for the BSA 2021 is ‘Community + We Care’, with emphasis on community care in building projects, which could not have been timelier. For over a year, Hong Kong has been facing the challenge of the pandemic, every aspect of our lives has been disrupted one way or the other." Sr Edwin Tang Hoi-kwan, President of the HKIS, said: “The theme reminds us as Building Surveyors that while we build and develop, we also need to find ways to safeguard people’s living environments and hence their health. We quickly stood up to the challenge and adapted as the pandemic developed. This could only be done with the cordial cooperation from every sector of the community and the surveying professional
Mr Michael WONG Wai-lun, Secretary for Development, HKSAR Government, attended BSA 2021 Presentation Ceremony as the Guest of Honour.
has been playing a pivotal role.” Sr Billy Wong Kin-yee, Chairman of the HKIS BSD said he believes that the BSA is a great platform for Building Surveyors to demonstrate their competent knowledge and expertise and raise their professional image in public. "This year we have seen an increased number of entries and overall high standards of the finalists. This shows a growing recognition of the Awards by the Building Surveying industry. Regardless of which award a finalist received, she/he is already a champion after going through rigorous assessments and setting very high benchmarks to emulate," said Sr Daniel Chang Wai-ip, Chairman of Organising Committee of BSA 2021. To echo the theme “Community+We Care”, a new award, Community Caring Award, was introduced, in addition to two other special awards, namely the Sustainability Award and the Value Enhancement Award.
(From left) Group photo of Sr Daniel CHANG Wai-ip, Chairman of Organising Committee of BSA 2021, Sr Edwin TANG Hoi-kwan, President of the HKIS, Mr Michael WONG Wai-lun, Secretary for Development, HKSAR Government and Sr Billy WONG Kin-yee, Chairman of the HKIS BSD
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HKIS Building Surveyor Awards 2021 Awardees GRAND AWARD Comprehensive Consultancy Services for Proposed Alteration, Reinstatement and Renovation Works for URA Rehousing Block - 12 Soy Street KC Surveyors Ltd. SPECIAL AWARDS Community Caring Award Addition of Laundry Rod in Specified Block Types of Existing Award: Public Rental Housing Estates Hong Kong Housing Authority, HKSAR Government Sustainability Award Woosung Street Temporary Cooked Food Hawker Bazaar Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government Value Enhancement Award Cityplaza Ice Palace Renovation Swire Properties Management Limited
Winner of the BSA 2021 Grand Award, KC Surveyors Ltd., for its Comprehensive Consultancy Services for Proposed Alteration, Reinstatement and Renovation Works for URA Rehousing Block - 12 Soy Street project. They also won the winner in the category of Maintenance and Rehabilitation – Consultant.
Winner of the BSA 2021 Community Caring Award, Hong Kong Housing Authority, HKSAR Government for its Addition of Laundry Rod in Specified Block Types of Existing Public Rental Housing Estates project.
Winner of the BSA 2021 Sustainability Award, Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government, for its Woosung Street Temporary Cooked Food Hawker Bazaar project.
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Winner of the BSA 2021 Value Enhancement Award, Swire Properties Management Limited, for its Cityplaza Ice Palace Renovation project. Swire also won in the category of Maintenance and Rehabilitation – Client/Client’s Representative.
ABOUT HKIS Established in 1984, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is the only surveying professional body incorporated by ordinance in Hong Kong. As of 23 July 2021, the number of members reached 10687, of which 7368 were corporate members, 70 were associate members and 3249 were probationers and students. HKIS 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 building safety and unauthorized building works, problems of property management, town planning and development strategies, construction quality and housing problems. We have also issued guidance notes on floor area measurement, real estates valuation and land boundary survey, etc. HKIS has an established presence in the international arenas, have overseas connections, and have entered into reciprocal agreements with professional surveying and valuation institutes in the United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore recognizing the counterpart's member's qualifications. In addition, HKIS is a member of various leading international surveying organisations.
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Resurrecting the façade of a historic medical institution
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More than a century has elapsed since the Old Pathological Institute in Caine Lane, Sheung Wan, opened in 1906. After operating as the first purpose-built public health and medical laboratory in Hong Kong for decades, it was declared a monument in 1996. In the same year, it was converted into a museum to educate the public about local pathological history and renamed The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences.
Arresting the state of disrepair In recent years, it was found that the timber pitched roof system at the annex block of the museum was in a state of disrepair, due to termite infestation and prolonged exposure to the elements. To arrest the property’s deteriorating condition, a budget of about 2.5 million was set aside for its maintenance and rehabilitation. The landlord was responsible for structural repair of the external fabric, while the tenant took care of fitting out works, trade fixtures, external works, plumbing and drainage installations, termite treatment and other works laid out in the contract.
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Challenges Headed by a Senior Property Services Manager, the project team’s approach to conservation was to repair the displaced roof truss, restore the timber-pitched roof to the original form and carry out structural survey, roof repair and minor improvement works. Among the challenges faced, the team was required to carry out the repair in a congested site environment and meet a tight schedule. In addition to devising a professional approach for the survey of timber structural elements, the conservation principles of authenticity, reversibility, minimum intervention and identifiability had to be observed.
Solutions A trained and experienced professional was engaged to formulate a series of restoration plans, under which a truss model was developed to simulate the actual condition in the structural survey. Termite control treatment was carried out by a termite specialist. The various contracts were planned and managed well to ensure the project’s timely delivery. The project team exercised professional judgment to design detailing in the pitched roof system. Stakeholders were kept informed of the progress and good coordination was made with the Antiques and Monument Office staff, specialist contractors and other parties.
Overall outcome Completed before March 2020 to fulfil the tenant’s requirement, the project was a success in time management. Key contracts for the various types of work were well-planned in advance. Periodic site supervision and regular progress meetings were executed for early resolution of any major problem spotted. Mockup samples to benchmark work acceptance standards were made to prevent redundance of works. Project quality was safeguarded with a detailed structural survey to ensure safety, combined with close monitoring by inhouse personnel onsite. The project was also completed within budget.
Building Surveyor Awards 2021 A group of local building surveyors led the project and coordinated with inhouse structural engineers, consultant engineers and site supervisory staff in various contracts for smooth project delivery. The outcome of their efforts is so outstanding that the project has been nominated for the Building Surveyor Awards 2021.
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Lo Wu Correctional Institution premises converted into face masks workshops amid pandemic Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic struck Hong Kong in early 2020, two existing workshops at the Lo Wu Correctional Institution were converted into a production line for face masks to meet the severe shortage of the materials. Property Services Branch (PSB) of the Architectural Services Department, which is part of the Hong Kong government, took the leading role in planning and implementing the project. Preparation and construction Led by professional building surveyors, the PSB team drew up the layout plans for approval. A structural load analysis was completed, along with an official change of use in the book-binding and garment workshops. Besides the fire safety installments, sanitary fitments were made and the facilities were changed. The new production line was also equipped with electricity supply and a new ventilation system that includes air purifiers and an air compression room.
Challenges and solutions Due to a tight project schedule, the maintenance term contractor, Chun Wo JV, was tasked with the urgent procurement of materials. It turned out that Chun Wo had to procure local materials and source a local workforce for the builder because of supply chain disruptions and border closure induced by pandemic.
More than 50 workers were working intensively on the site daily to meet the urgent timeline. A set of working procedures was established and conveyed to all parties. To meet the security requirements at the remand prison, all materials and workers entering the site were required to undergo security checks. To shorten the time required in the process and minimize the impact on work progress, the Correctional Services Department deployed more personnel to speed up the security check.
Project success The project was completed ahead of schedule, within the tight works programme. Only 13 days were needed for Workshop FM2, compared to the 14 days allowed, and 16 days for Workshop FM3, compared to the 21 days allowed. The establishment of the two new workshops boosted the
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government’s production of filter face masks from one to three million. Local building surveyors were involved in all stages of the project, playing an indispensable role to oversee layout design and material selection. They applied professional project management skills to coordinate different stakeholders, including building services engineers, contractors, the Correctional Services Department representatives and other government officials to overcome the challenges encountered and enable the project’s successful conclusion in the fight against the pandemic.
Lo Wu Correctional Institution Lo Wu Correctional Institution, which is currently the largest facility of its kind for female prisoners and remands in Hong Kong, commenced service in 2020. The institution has 28 cell halls and other supporting facilities such as kitchen, hospital and workshops. There are about 4000 inmates involved in the production activities in the institution every day.
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Heritage Reborn: Restoration of Duddell Street Steps and Gas Lamps The Duddell Street Steps and Gas Lamps, a declared monument, was seriously damaged when Super Typhoon Mangkhut hit Hong Kong on 16 September 2018. Three of the gas lamps fell to the ground, causing serious damage to their lanterns and one of the cast iron columns. Most of the granite balustrades were broken into pieces. While tirelessly searching relevant historical records, the project team was determined to adhere strictly to the conservation principle of using original craftsmanship and materials, supplemented by 3D laser scanning technology in order to restore the monument. Before and after the incident, full sets of survey data of Duddell Street Steps and Gas Lamps were collected using 3D laser scanning technology, providing important reference materials and concrete forms and measurements of the salvaged fragments for preparation of the restoration proposal. 3D printout models of stone fragments were made at a reduced scale with numbers. A complete model of the steps was assembled, benefiting discussion and planning with various parties. Since the components of the steps were large and heavy, this arrangement allowed the restoration team to plan the restoration through the model and just follow the numbers when reassembling the components on site, making the restoration process more efficient and accurate, and significantly shortened the construction time on site. After the restoration, a new set of survey data was collected for on-going monitoring. The building surveyor took an important role in managing the restoration project, which involved various government departments and parties, including Highways Department, Towngas, heritage consultant and contractors. He coordinated among the various parties concerned to ensure the smooth operation throughout the project and commented on the
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repair materials, method statements and suggested improvement on the original connection details of the balustrades (including cement balusters). With all the hard work of the Antiquities and Monuments Office, the Highways Department, Towngas and experts, the restoration was completed on 23 December 2019, when Hong Kong's four surviving historic gas lamps were relit to illuminate the century-old granite steps. Positive comments were received from the Antiquities Advisory Board, professional bodies, local built-heritage conservationists and media. The invaluable experiences are being further extended to promoting heritage conservation and encouraging knowledge sharing. Antiquities and Monuments Office, September 2021
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The Excellent Construction Team - New Works Award was given to the construction team of Hip Hing Construction Company Limited’s South Island Place project.
The Construction Management Award was inaugurated in 2016 and has since become one of the most prestigious accolades in the construction management sector. The Awards’ aim is to recognise the achievements of construction management teams and practitioners, uphold the pursuit of quality service and motivate industry development. Themed New Era.New Challenge, this third edition of the Award aims to acknowledge the construction industry for embracing a new era and thriving amidst the new challenges it brings. 66 construction teams and individuals received commendations, with the most prestigious Excellent
Construction Team Awards won by Hip Hing Construction Company Limited’s South Island Place project (New Works category) and Gammon Construction Limited’s Central Plaza Podium Extension project (A&A Works category). Head Juror of CMA 2020, Mr Yu Tak Cheung, JP, said: “The construction team of South Island Place managed the completion of a high-quality building within tight timeframe while displaying exceptional project management capability. The construction team of Central Plaza Podium Extension
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has put in creative ideas to meet client requirements. The team also collaborated extensively with various parties to minimize disruptions caused to the adjacent buildings.” In terms of the individual awards, Young Construction Manager Award was given to Cr Chen Fai Wing, Phyllis, from Gammon Construction Limited who has 16 years of experience, and Cr Dr Conrad Wong received HKICM Outstanding Achievement Award. With over 30 years of experience in construction engineering, Cr Dr Wong’s devotion in developing robots and Cr Conrad Wong, BBS, JP received HKICM Outstanding Achievement Award from Cr Tony Za, Mr Yu Tak Cheung, JP, Ir Lam Sai Hung, applications of artificial intelligence for JP and Cr Daniel Shum. construction has made tremendous Established in 1997, Hong Kong Institute of Construction contribution to the industry. On receiving this honour, Wong stated, “The duty of the Construction Manager is very challenging. Managers (HKICM) is the only local professional institution representing the construction management profession in There is a sense of excitement and accomplishment when the innovative ideas become reality and recognized by the construction Hong Kong. industry. A great team is essential in the whole process. I am very The objectives of HKICM are to secure the advancement and grateful to my colleagues for their hard work and creativity in facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and expertise which innovating new construction methods to build a better constitutes and promotes the practice of and professionalism in Hong Kong.” construction management. The works of the Institute include Cr Tony Za, President of HKICM and Cr Daniel Shum, Immediate setting standards for professional services and performance, establishing rules of conduct, promoting Registered Construction Past President, shared in their welcome remarks, “The pandemic has caused over 9 months’ delay to this presentation ceremony and Managers and Construction Supervisors and promulgating the recognition of professional site supervisors. posed difficulties to the judging process. Notwithstanding all the challenges from the pandemic, the construction sector has upheld professionalism and devoted to building a liveable city for everyone. For more information, please visit www.hkicm.org.hk We pay tribute and respect to all practitioners, and thank them for their unswerving contribution.”
The Excellent Construction Team - A&A Works Award was given to the construction team of Gammon Construction Limited’s Central Plaza Podium Extension project.
Cr Chen Fai Wing Phyllis received Young Construction Manager Award from Cr Tony Za, Mr Yu Tak Cheung, JP, Ir Lam Sai Hung, JP and Cr Daniel Shum.
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Membership of the Lighthouse Club now has more meaning than ever If you are reading this then the chances are that you are a member of the Lighthouse Club. If not, however, you might just have seen the magazine lying on someone’s desk and picked it up because the cover caught your eye. So, what is the Lighthouse Club? Well, read on and find out. Pages 4 and 5 will tell you about the Club in a few short paragraphs and list those who serve on the International Committee. There might be an article on clean air, sustainable living, urban landscaping; and then we get to the main feature, which could be a market review on Ho Chi Minh City or Brisbane. And after all the “serious” articles, come the pages where you might find pictures of people you know attending various events. Social gatherings, site visits, seminars, awards ceremonies, wine tastings, conferences…wait a minute, isn’t that so-and-so from ABC Limited? Hey, this is getting more interesting now. Finally, there are advertisements posted throughout the magazine, from construction-related companies like consultants, contractors, suppliers, lawyer etc.
The Lighthouse Club is the one place where you will meet all types of construction related professionals and that is what makes it the Number One Club for networking in the construction industry. If you are a young engineer or graduate with any construction related discipline, looking to broaden your outlook and meet potential employers, colleagues and clients, then look no further.
Young Members Group The Young Members Group is open to all those aged up to and including 35, including Students. Their social events are always lively. Site visits and seminars courtesy of some of the biggest corporations in the region, are just a couple of the type of afterwork activities arranged by the Club.
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The Lighthouse Club Hong Kong Young Members Group is open to anyone up to the age of 35 who is directly or indirectly associated with the construction industry. Readers will already know that the Lighthouse Club’s focus is on building a community to aid the personal and professional development of our members. It also raises money through events, seminars and social get-togethers in order to help those in need within the construction industry. We achieve these aims through our events, which are open to all Lighthouse Club members (and non-members). Throughout the year, we also host a number of joint events with the Women in Construction Group. So, why should you consider joining the Young Members Group? The main benefits and activities include:
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professionals in the construction industry Expanding your professional network with our Young Members, Senior, Student and Women in Construction members Progressing your career by developing your knowledge through our seminars and workshops (select events will provide CPD points), as well as discussions with other industry professionals Learning how to build confidence in social and formal situations Opportunities to support the Lighthouse Club charity for those less fortunate in the industry, which will help improve their livelihoods Discount membership to the Lighthouse Club, giving you access to the Lighthouse Club network and events Meeting new people and having fun!
Over the coming months we are planning to roll out a range of activities, subject to social distancing restrictions, such as workshops and seminars, group hikes, social events, sports tournaments and visits to project sites. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, get in touch with Michael Searle today for membership details: michael.searle@ankura.com
It is wonderful to contribute back to the construction industry through helping construction workers in need Raymond Leung, Individual Member Hong Kong
The most positive aspect of individual Lighthouse Club membership from my perspective are the monthly networking events. The location, time and format work really well and attract a group of regulars and newcomers each time, helping cement relationships. The venues are good because the atmosphere is appropriate for people to move around and be heard. Tamara McCombe, Individual Member Australia
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I would say that the best thing being a member of light house club is to see and know that people in construction industry are well respected, no matter they are in a senior position or grass root level. Herman See, Individual Member Hong Kong
As a new member having just attended my first Lighthouse Club event, it was a delight to feel the sense of community, unexpectedly catch up with familiar faces and be warmly welcomed by new acquaintances. A valuable society that promotes helping each other and working together. Couldn’t be more happy I joined. Gabrielle Van Der Linde, Individual Member, Australia
For me the best thing is that the people attending the events share the same passion and care for helping others and have a genuine interest in what LHC does/is trying to achieve. Alex McRoy, Individual Member, Australia
The camaraderie of likeminded construction people across the world with fellowship across continents and promoting charitable causes for the good of our industry. Tan Swee Im, Individual Member, Kuala Lumpur The Monthly Social Gatherings : A great way to meet new people and stay in touch with old friends in Malaysia and Internationally. Sean Dillon Individual Member Kuala Lumpur
I would like to know more at LHC about the sponsors: who they are, what they do, from the MC or from them directly. A short presentation, information on the sponsors would broaden knowledge. Not everyone who attends LHC knows the sponsor - they sure would when given an introduction! Jill Rigg, Individual Member Macau
Being able to join with like minded people to improve safety recognition and the lives of those, and their families, who might have suffered misfortune. Timothy Mitchell, Individual Member, Kuala Lumpur
Doing Good For Others So, what else does the Club do? None of the above, like advertising, sponsorship, events etc comes for free, there is a charge – so what happens to the money? The answer is simple: 100% of all donations go towards making a difference in somebody’s life. You can find out more by visiting the website www.lighthouseclubhk.com (Hong Kong Branch) or www.lighthousehouseclubintl.com (International) where your best source of information are past issues of “The Lighthouse” where you can read about the various benevolent activities taking place in many locations around the globe.
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Lighthouse Club Women in Construction (WIC) Text by Shannon Ho
When you are asked or invited to join a voluntary charity group, what factors would you consider or govern your decision to give it a try or not as there are so many organisations out there? How do you choose which one to commit to? In the first instance, you would ask yourself what is your purpose in participating in such a group, is it because you would like to contribute and help others out in your spare time? And would you want to learn something from it in return? Is it work related and do you want to learn more about the industry in which you work? Do you need to attend certain hours of work-related seminars or activities in order to attain the required CPD points? Or do you simply want to get to know more people in your industry, other than the same profession as yours, and you are keen to meet like-minded people, expand your social circles and enjoy some social gatherings after work; or you feel like you want to meet other ladies and share some experience in work or exchange ideas etc…. Well, Lighthouse Club Women in Construction is the group that encompasses them all.
What is WIC and what are its goals? We are a group of ladies working in the construction industry who get together to learn, grow and have fun together. Our aim is to create a community to support, educate and mentor women in construction and related industries.
Women in Construction is a sub-group of which all female members of the Lighthouse Club Hong Kong branch are automatically members. Every year, we hold regular activities, ranging from personal development seminars to social gathering events to gather together ladies in the construction industry. On the education aspect, we hold regular “Empowering Women” seminars. We invite women in the industry, ranging from Directors from government departments, professionals in the private sector, project managers from developers or construction companies, to site safety officers enforcing safety aspects on a construction site, to share their experience, knowledge or advice to our members.
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WORKING IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY are you constantly surrounded by the “boys” all day at work? Could you do with the company of more women?
JOIN US for a variety of extracurricular events such as wine tastings, cookery classes, yoga nights, seminars or just a social evening with other like-minded ladies.
We occasionally organise site visits to ongoing construction sites in Hong Kong to allow members to explore other current projects, and for younger members to attain their CPD hours. On a more leisurely level, we organise fun activities like cooking classes, our consistently popular wine-tasting night, outdoor yoga and happy hour gatherings for like-minded members to socialise with each other. Surely these events are not just limited to female members! We also take members’ advice and organise other events if sufficient interest is expressed.
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Above all, promoting site safety and helping those in need in the industry is our ultimate objective, we help and donate through participating activities organised by the Hong Kong Branch, such as the Annual Gala Ball, LapDog Challenge, Golf Day, etc, to raise funds and support those less fortunate in the construction industry.
Vicky Fung WIC member I’m a regular attendee at the Lighthouse Club’s networking events such as the monthly social gatherings, seminars and Women in Construction activities. The networking events have provided an excellent opportunity for me to meet construction professionals from a variety of backgrounds, in a relaxing environment, helping me to keep up to date with the latest industry news but also develop my professional network. Recently, it has also been my honour to be appointed as a member of the Social and Fund-raising Committee. Being a committee member, has provided me with valuable opportunities to participate in fund-raising activities to help the Lighthouse Club serve the construction community of Hong Kong, which is particularly in need during this uncertain time. Recently however, with the Lighthouse Club having to suspend networking events in order to safeguard it’s members from the spread of Covid 19, I have found myself with additional free time. With this time I’ve taken up painting at home which I would now like to share with all my colleagues at the Lighthouse Club. Painting has helped drive away depression in what is a stressful atmosphere worldwide. To me, the best thing about being a member of the Lighthouse Club is that it has provided a platform in which I can devote my time and effort to helping others across the construction industry.
Ervinna Endella LHC Kuala Lumpur Member Apart from being the Construction Industry Charity organisation that does good in the local, national and international community, the Lighthouse Club gives everyone the chance to build their professional network which connects people to new opportunities.
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me realise that while charity is a fantastic way to alleviate short term suffering, it is providing education and a pathway to careers that can really break these poverty cycles. Empowerment via education is the greatest way we can change lives.
Shown here from top left are Luke Scanlan (LHCM Trustee), Marlon Magpantay (Civil Engineering, 2019), Romil Lagrimas (Civil Engineering, 2018), Ronel Toling (Civil Engineering, 2019), Phil Thoburn (LHCM Trustee), Marineth Casquejo (B.S. Education, 2018) Ann Margarette Arquiz (B.S. Education, 2019), Beverly Samson (Electrical Engineering, 2016) .
Growing up in Western Australia, a career in construction was something many of us strived for. There seemed to us that there was a direct correlation between hard work, reward and opportunity. With the industry being so diverse and construction technology advancing at a rapid rate, new disciplines and niches were readily available to school leavers like myself. Personally, having the rare opportunity to combine work and travel was a major incentive to learn. It turned out however that it was actually my experiences during my international career that gave me the biggest education I could ever hope for. It became obvious that the “hard work automatically equalling opportunity” aspect of construction did not necessarily apply universally. In fact, many people may have a strong desire to work hard but job stability, growth and reward are just out of reach due to lack of opportunity or barriers in their environment. This became even more apparent during my move to the Philippines.
Like many expats new to a country, our first point of call to meet the community will be one of the many amazing networking clubs. While I still really enjoy attending a mixture of industry and chamber events, I have always been naturally drawn towards meeting others in the construction industry. This is what drew me to the Lighthouse Club. As a construction focused networking and charity organisation, the Club’s key objective is providing educational scholarships to those wanting to study engineering, architecture or construction but cannot due to poverty, illness or death in the family. It also supports the educational needs of dependents of someone who has been killed or injured in a construction accident. This in some way helps alleviate a little of the hardship facing a family who has potentially lost its only breadwinner. The eye opener for me was when I had the opportunity to meet some of the Club’s engineering and architectural graduates. These young, aspiring professionals, who with the Club’s support have been able to study, were some of the strongest willed and dedicated people I had come to meet in my career. In an industry that must continually innovate and evolve, these LHC graduates embody all of the qualities required to become the next generation of leaders.
Since joining the LHC board of trustees and scholarship committee, I have had the opportunity to work alongside others The Philippines is a country so rich with talent and a determined with the same desire and passion to give back to the industry. This work ethic that sees so many Filipinos employed in construction diverse and interesting group of people are simply inspiring and jobs abroad (often away from their families). At home however while the challenges are deep, the opportunities to celebrate success there are immense challenges for those faced with poverty or family together are regular. issues, that make higher education and career options simply out of reach. These people often sacrifice education, career prospects and Faced with a rapidly developing industry, ever changing technology financial security by entering jobs merely to support their families and of course the challenges of Covid-19, LHC is going through a without the luxury to plan for the future. dramatic transformational change in an effort to better support the local construction industry. Witnessing poverty is often an unfortunate, sobering aspect of travel. When you spend time listening to the stories of people whose If you would like to join as a member, sponsor or donate time livelihoods have been changed by an unfortunate accident made assisting the trustees we would love to hear from you.
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Corporate Membership and CSR For companies, there is the opportunity to include the Club as part of your Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives.
committee member in Hong Kong or International (details on both websites listed below) and they will help organise this with you.
The various membership levels allow up to 100 nominee members who can be spread out all over the region or further. We already have several large organisations with nominee members in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, for example.
Not only is this a great way to introduce the younger generation to the Club but for every corporate member who pledges to sponsor 10 young members next year, they can place a half page advertisement free of charge in the Q4 issue. The catch? You have to inform us no later than the end of October 2020.
With the different membership levels come different benefits but almost all include your company’s branding displayed in the magazine and at every location’s events where there are nominees. If a full-on corporate membership is too much for you to invest in at this time (and we know that times are difficult) then how about considering sponsored membership for the younger members of your staff? If you are willing to sponsor, say 10, young engineers, architects, project managers, quantity surveyors for the whole of 2021 then get in touch with any Lighthouse Club
Join Us Now As the media are so fond of saying, we live in unprecedented times. Everyone’s future is uncertain. Within the Lighthouse Club, we form friendships as well as enjoy fellowship. Our motto is Aliis Cum Humanitate – Consideration for Others. We think that in 2020 it could not be more appropriate. For more information on Membership, please contact us at: Elaine Man, info@lighthouseclubhk.com Janey Rogers, info@lighthouseclubintl.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/lighthouseclubinternational LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/160340
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Q1. Since the Club’s inception one of the main objectives has been fellowship. What does fellowship mean to you? “This means that amongst other things it’s a friendly group of people with a common interest, who share and support one another in furthering the vision of the Club. These all being values and behaviours that we associate with the Lighthouse Club.” Mike Allen, Secretariat, Hong Kong
“A fellowship can be understood as a group of people sharing similar interests, in our case, the Club is gathering people who aim to help the society, especially those in need, in order to make the world a better place.” Team at Man Kin Construction Engineering Ltd, Macau
“Fellowship to us at Pinsent Masons means camaraderie and togetherness united around a shared purpose. The Club is like being part of an extended network of family and friends whom can all benefit from the Club's charitable activities.” Team at Pinsent Masons, Mohammed Talib, Partner, Nicholas Turner, Partner, Peter Clayton, Partner, Tim Hallworth, Legal Director, Hong Kong
Q2. The Club’s motto, Aliis Cum Humanitate, translates as Consideration For Others. How do you think the Club measures up to that? “We think the Hong Branch of the Club does more than measure up to the motto, the committee are very conscientious in ensuring that any serious injuries/fatalities in the industry are immediately addressed and assistance is given to the families as quickly as possible. Numerous fund-raising activities are also arranged to encourage members and friends and guests to contribute to the various charities run by the Club in Hong Kong and other Asian countries.” Colin Lee, The Contracts Group, Hong Kong
“I think the club is doing very well in raising funds and making donations to carefully selected groups of people in need.” Yazeed Abdelhadi, Systech, Australia
“The Club always appears to us to put the consideration of others above the interests of the individuals involved. The Club should take great pride in furthering this as a core value and maintaining this whilst expanding its membership and geographical presence.” Mike Allen, Secretariat, Hong Kong
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expanded into eleven markets around the world. Where would you like to see the Club grow next and why?
“I would like to see it grow into all locations where there is little or no welfare state to support the less fortunate (those who have suffered loss through accidents and fatalities).” Paul Roberts, Secretariat, Brisbane
“There is a lot of talk about development within the Greater Bay Area in China, which includes Hong Kong, this would be an ideal place for the LHC International to explore the possibility of setting up a branch in one of the major cities within this Area. If, as planned, there will be major construction taking place then it will be an ideal environment to introduce the concept of the Lighthouse Club to the local construction industry.” Colin Lee, The Contracts Group, Hong Kong
“I believe that the club delivers on its motto in the support of youngsters in the construction industry.”
“India or Africa because of the poverty which still exists there.”
Gareth Owen, Ranbury, Australia
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“Saudi Arabia. There is a very large construction expat population in Saudi which would benefit from and contribute to the LHC activities.” Yazeed Abdelhadi, Systech, Australia
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Q4. To ensure the Club’s future vitality, Hong Kong introduced a Young Members Group some years ago. Moving forward, what groups do you see as being important to the long term health of the Club? “Young members and women’s groups are needed everywhere.” Mike McIver, Plus Three Consultants, Kuala Lumpur
“Young members and women (construction is still a male dominated industry.)”
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“Young management members/group within the industry who are under 35 years old, who will also inspire the sharing of new ideas to the club, this will become foundation and energy of sustainability.” Armond Mak, Companhia de Engenharia de Construcao Novo Weng Seng Limitada, Macau
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“Should try and get Students involved as a way of meeting their peer groups across the construction industry – also as an introduction to organisations.”
Q5. How do you promote the Club within
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“Young members below 35 who are confident to lead. Succession planning is very important. The older the persons leading the Club, the harder to plan succession due to the large disparity in thinking.” Steven Tang, Arcadis, Hong Kong
“Diversity is a challenging area for the construction industry in Hong Kong, especially at the senior levels of construction businesses. We should also continue developing the young generations as they are certainly the “new blood” of the Club and need to get more involved in the "main" committees. It would be great to see further diversity in the Club.” Steven Tang
Team at Pinsent Masons, Hong Kong
“We encourage all our technical staff to join as members of the LHC in Hong Kong and the Company pays for their membership. We also encourage these staff to attend LHC seminars and, again, entry fees are paid by the Company. As regards our peers, we also encourage them to join the LHC as we feel it is important that they give something back into the Industry and not just take, this is the philosophy of the Contracts Group as a whole, sponsorship of the LHC events and the Monthly Get-Togethers is an opportunity for us to return something back into the Construction Industry in Hong Kong, whilst not forgetting the benefits of the marketing opportunities this provides.” Colin Lee, The Contracts Group, Hong Kong
“By passing on email invitations and encouraging members of staff to come to events.” David Foxley, HKA, Australia
“In our experience, through participating in various Lighthouse Club events, the Club not only raises our appreciation for the importance of promoting safety in the construction industry, but also helps us to be more aware of mental health issues in our industry.” Team at Man Kin Construction Engineering Lte, Macau
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“The Club is already well known within our work place and peer group. We promote the Club by email, word of mouth and encourage others to join in and participate in the Club’s activities. We believe the Club represents the highest ideals of the construction industry, its compassion for all participants is an invaluable way of binding people of all kinds together.” Team at Pinsent Masons, Hong Kong
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Social Distancing Cues in Singapore
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he LHC members headed out for a game of pool on Thursday 2 September, and what a fun night it was!
Many undersold their abilities, saying that they were terrible at pool, hadn’t played in ages... but these were all lies. One of our members even brought his own pool cue. Also, interesting to note that for people who ‘barely knew the game’, many sure had a firm grasp of the rules that governed the play. The friendly disagreements spiralled into arguments which may well have escalated into fist fights - which were fortunately prevented due to the social distancing measures in place. The skills amongst the members was most impressive. Arguably, everyone’s strokes improved as the night progressed, due mostly to inebriation lowering inhibitions and... an increasingly skewed perception of their own skills. Other than being humble and skillful, our members were also very generous- and we raised a whopping $768 for our beneficiaries! We must say, it was a stellar event in most part due to the sportsmanship, banter and company. Thanks to all who supported and made the evening a success!
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Bangkok Golfers retake the fairways
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We are extremely grateful to our sponsor Tellus Systems, and all the guys who turned up to support Bangkok Lighthouse Club!
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Social evenings for members in Macau
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ummer in Macau saw good attendance by Lighthouse Club members, around 120 to 150 attendees at each of monthly events. With the borders still in lockdown, this was no surprise and indeed a welcome relief to find a moment outside of work and other commitments to share a glass or three with colleagues and friends. June’s event was hosted by Guarforce Engineering Company Limited at the heady heights of the Ritz Carlton 51st Floor Bar and Lounge where the views of Macau and China beyond are magnificent. So good was the venue and the hosting by the Ritz Carlton staff that the next two events were also held at the Ritz Carlton Bar and Lounge. July was graciously sponsored by BSC Group Limited and the September event, after a two-week lockdown in August, was indomitably supported by San Fong Seng Construction & Engineering Co Ltd. Bobadilla Group Macau Construction & Engineering Ltd brought the summer months to a close with a fun gathering at the Level 8 St Regis Pool Deck under bright blue skies. In these pandemic times, which have gone on for nearly two years, we must not forget that whilst projects in the construction sector continue, so does the possibility of construction accidents. But one area that is adversely affected by the pandemic, is the raising of funds by Lighthouse Club International. With lockdowns, restrictions on holding events and conferences, fund-raising has been difficult, which in turn has affected the ability of some branches to support those in need in our construction community.
Lighthouse Club Macau has been fortunate not to have been seriously affected by the pandemic. There have only been 63 Covid cases and no deaths in Macau as of mid-September. Construction has not stopped and there have been few restrictions affecting our ability to hold our monthly functions, Annual Dinner and Annual Golf Day. So we have continued to raise money for our Benevolent Fund. Because of the above situation, Lighthouse Club Macau was pleased to make a donation of HK$300,000 to the Lighthouse Club International Benevolent Trust in early September 2021.
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ighthouse Club Macau held its 7th Annual Golf Day on Friday 17 September at the Macau Golf and Country Club. The Texas Scramble tournament was well supported with 76 players participating on a very hot day. Our thanks go to Min Da Construction & Engineering Co. Ltd for their extremely generous donation and sponsorship. Firstly, Min Da donated MOP250,000 to the Benevolent Fund. Min Da also sponsored the after-golf dinner which was held in the Sheraton Hotel. And finally, Min Da sponsored the Best Net Score competition providing prizes of Golf Club shop vouchers, 4 bottles of Champagne and golf balls to the first four winning teams. The awards were all presented at the dinner. The Best Gross Score competition Winner - Circle Engineering Co Ltd Sponsor- Sundart Engineering Services (Macau) Ltd. The Best Net Score Competition Winner -San Fong Seng Construction & Engineering Co. Ltd Sponsor- Min Da Construction & Engineering Co Ltd. Nine competition holes were sponsored as follows:
• China Construction Engineering (Macau) Co Ltd sponsored nearest to the pin on holes #4 and 6.
• Circle Engineering Co Ltd sponsored nearest to the centerline for hole #10. • San Fong Seng Construction & Engineering Co Ltd sponsored nearest to the pin for hole #11. • Junpam Engineering Co.# Ltd sponsored nearest to the pin on hole #14. • Bobadilla Group Macau sponsored nearest to the pin on hole #17 and nearest to the centerline on hole #18. Prizes were also awarded for the tee shots closest to the model lighthouses that were placed on the fairways of hole #8, sponsored by Tong Lei Engineering and Construction Co Ltd and hole #15 sponsored by Sundart Engineering Services (Macau) Ltd. Once again Lighthouse Club Macau owes thanks to the generous sponsors and to HMS Golf Society and Macau Golf and Country Club for their invaluable help in arranging the tournament, which raised over MOP190,000, in addition to the MOP 250,000 donated by Min Da – a grand total of approximately MOP440,000.
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Australia leading the “webinar revolution” Brisbane Our August event was, unfortunately, cancelled due to Covid-19 but rescheduled for 23 September which is a Panel Discussion held at Holding Redlich offices and sponsored by Secretariat.
Perth Our Perth branch recently launched a two-part webinar series "Cost Control and Reporting" providing training and CPD to its members and supporters. Phil Adams, Director and Principal of IC&R Advisory ran the first webinar on 28 July which was focused around Budget Management. Some of the topics covered included tracking commitments, actuals and variance analysis and trend and contingency control. Phil is generously delivering a second webinar on 29 September and the topic is "Early Warning" which will cover cash flow forecasting, risk management techniques, variations and claims amongst other useful topics. Perth also have their next inperson Networking Event which is kindly sponsored by FTI Consulting on 23 September.
Melbourne Our Melbourne chapter hosted a Webinar and Virtual networking event on 9 September which was jam packed with fantastic panellists including Cameron Mills, Director Project Controls at North East Link Project , Keith Farrell a Project Controls professional, Rick Hales, Commercial Director at CPB and Joanna Pugsley, Partner at Clayton Utz. Our special thanks go to our supporter AACE Australian Section (AACE-AU), platinum sponsor Aston Consult Pty Ltd, Gold venue sponsor HFW, and silver sponsors Accura Consulting, HKA and MBB Consulting Pty Ltd.
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On 26 August John Donnelley of DGA Group delivered a webinar on "Shining a light on the dark arts of delay analysis".
During the presentation, John talked about alternative methods of delay analysis on construction/engineering projects and when they are appropriate to use. John also talked about prospective and retrospective methods and shared some advice on good project management practices and procedures . Thank you to HKA for sponsoring this event. On 27 July Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association (ACA), presented a webinar on the "Case for an Australian Construction Playbook" where he spoke about how we can pave a more sustainable path for the future of construction, to create a forward-looking industry focused on the next decade rather than the next project. Jon shared some of the activities the Australian Constructors Association are undertaking to bring about positive change to the Australian construction industry.
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In August a get-together like no other
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he August get-together was held at Rula Live in Lan Kwai Fong and was co-sponsored by our publisher, ROF Media, with AUB Limited. The get-togethers held in Central are always a popular choice with our women and young members and ROF Media made sure that the August gathering was one of our liveliest since Hong Kong started to relax the rules on social distancing this summer. The weather played a key part in the festive atmosphere as the heavens opened around 7pm and the city was deluged with some of the heaviest downpours in 2021. The heavy rain lasted for around three hours, making the journey to Lan Kwai Fong a monumental trek for many of our most determined members and ensured that once everyone had arrived that most of us were happy to settle into the evening for fear of being swept away should anyone need to leave before the night was up.
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Luckily our in-house DJ was ready with the perfect set of late 70’s British pop featuring iconic ska, punk, new wave and Top 40 tunes that most of our members had grown up with, before some of the crowd got caught up in the heady atmosphere and for a while this unique get-together turned into an impromptu celebration of everyone’s favourite disco classics before DJ Bryce announced that there would be no more requests! Before the evening became a celebration of monsoon madness of that sort that only Hong Kong could provide, ROF Media launched their latest publication, HK Builder’s Link, with 20 lucky attendees receiving the first copies in the city. HK Builder’s Link (www.hkbuilderslink.com) is a new onestop sourcing platform promoting hundreds of local material suppliers and manufacturers to Hong Kong’s AEC Industry and copies were snapped up in no time. AUB, the night’s other co-sponsor made sure they left a lasting impression as they had bought the front cover of the 1st Edition. Clever marketing indeed! With the heavy downpours, a generous spread of healthy snacks organised by the evening’s sponsors, a brilliant set of music that was perfect for the moment and the launch of a major new building directory, the August get-together was certainly one to remember.
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Hong Kong – we’re back!
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ollowing a long hiatus due to you know what, on 20th August, the curry club was restored to its former glory at Surya Restaurant, purportedly the first Indian restaurant to ever open its doors in TST! A fantastic 30 diners joined the evening along with a few more who could only join the waiting list due to dining restrictions imposed on the day. Following socially distanced pre dinner drinks, guests were seated in their preferred groups and the buffet and entertainment commenced!
Drinks flowed, courtesy of Citi Construction who sponsored the drinks so a big thank you to Michelle & DK! It was great to see many new faces amongst the diners as well as familiar ones and everyone applauded the high quality of food and service. This restaurant really is worth checking out! A harmonious chorus of “Happy Birthday” was delivered by all in honour of Thomas Tang of Atlas Industries who responded by sharing a birthday cake with the choir. Colin Hughson of Leibherr took fund-raising into his own hands by marching the room with an ice bucket, encouraging fellow diners to part with high-value dollar bills. A fabulous $2,750 was raised so thank you ALL ! The evening continued into the small hours and it did feel like the old days when people used to go out and have fun! Coincidentally, Atlas is sponsoring the October monthly get together so please head to Delaneys in Wanchai on Thursday 7th October for even more fun!
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riday 3 September saw another fine turnout of members to Rula Live in Lan Kwai Fong. BM Human Resources and Construction generously sponsored the evening and held a business card draw out of which three lucky members each won a bottle of champagne. DJ Bryce made sure the evening rocked with a mixture of sounds, old and new. Next month we are back to Wan Chai – there’s only so much of walking up that LKF hill some of the less-thanagile members can handle! – so we look forward to seeing everybody then.
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