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costs through out links with Howdens; related institutes and associations, the
Quarterly magazine; Advertising Award had reached to its 8th episode.
opportunities; Reduced rates for CapIT This biennial Award had earned a
the world's first online carbon and respectful recognition in both Hong
cost estimator; 10% discount on claims Kong and overseas building industry.
courses from Hewitt Construction With the theme New Horizons for
Consultancy; 12% discount on Superiority, QBA 2016 is a platform for
"Construction Quantity Surveying: A professionals to showcase their excellent
Practical Guide for the Contractor's QS" achievements in the building industry
from Bliss Books. and seek for a breakthrough from the
Fees are maintained at a realistic rate, existing quality buildings.
currently £25 per annum for those based Ir Cyras Chin, Co-Chairman of QBA
in Hong Kong, with student membership 2016 Organizing Committee, said, "I'm
free of charge. honored to have the opportunity to
To find out more or to complete chair the 8th episode of QBA. I hope the
an application form, please visit our Organizing Committee could continue
website at www.theqsi.org QBAs recognizable acknowledgement
in the building industry not only in
Quality Building Award 2016 Hong Kong but worldwide. Besides, the
opens for nomination participants can make good use of the
great influence of Quality Building Award
(HONG KONG) Co-chaired by the Hong to display their prominent projects." Cr
Kong Construction Association and the Chung Koon Man, Co-Chairman of QBA
Hong Kong Institute of Construction 2016 Organizing Committee said, "To
Managers, the Organizing Committee enhance the credibility, fairness and
of Quality Building Award 2016 (QBA transparency, this year, we expanded the
2016) proudly announced the official jury panel from seven to nine jurors. They
commencement of its award nomination come from the government, academia,
period. Nomination begins today on June and professional societies. I believe all
22, 2015, and will last until November of our jurors have rich experience and
6, 2015 at 12 noon. Jointly-organized knowledge to choose the award winners
by nine building and construction for us."

The Co-Chairmen of Organizing Committee of QBA 2016, Ir CHIN Chi Keung, Cyras and Cr CHUNG Koon Man,
took picture with QBA2016 Jurors and Organizing Committees

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