Towards Sustainability – Sustainable Building Management
Effective sustainable property management practices are very important for both new and existing buildings in order maximise energy and water use efficiency. Acquiring these essential knowledge will also help the occupants reduce their operating costs and extend the building life. In addition, a series of nuisance abatement measures are required to be implemented in order to fulfill both statutory and non-statutory requirements. This 6-hour-long course aims to provide the participants with up-to-date information and the best practices for managing the property.
Effective sustainable property management practices are very important for both new and existing buildings in order maximise energy and water use efficiency. Acquiring these essential knowledge will also help the occupants reduce their operating costs and extend the building life. In addition, a series of nuisance abatement measures are required to be implemented in order to fulfill both statutory and non-statutory requirements. This 6-hour-long course aims to provide the participants with up-to-date information and the best practices for managing the property.
Topics To Be Covered
-Theory and practices of sustainable building management
o Environmental management plan
o Environmental nuisance abatement measures on air, noise, water quality and waste management
o Energy and water saving measures
o Exterior site management
o Green operations and maintenance (e.g. cleaning)
o Integrated pest management
o Preventive maintenance
o Reducing carbon footprint
o Sustainable purchasing
o Staff education
- Related statutory and non-statutory environmental requirements
o Relevant legislation of management of air quality, noise, wastes, water quality, environmental impact
assessment, control of hazardous chemicals and product of eco-responsibility
o Environmental licensing and permitting
o Practice note for registered contractors, professional persons
o Technical circulars
o Building environmental assessment method (BEAM) Plus requirements
-Case studies and experiences sharing
-Theory and practices of sustainable building management
o Environmental management plan
o Environmental nuisance abatement measures on air, noise, water quality and waste management
o Energy and water saving measures
o Exterior site management
o Green operations and maintenance (e.g. cleaning)
o Integrated pest management
o Preventive maintenance
o Reducing carbon footprint
o Sustainable purchasing
o Staff education
- Related statutory and non-statutory environmental requirements
o Relevant legislation of management of air quality, noise, wastes, water quality, environmental impact
assessment, control of hazardous chemicals and product of eco-responsibility
o Environmental licensing and permitting
o Practice note for registered contractors, professional persons
o Technical circulars
o Building environmental assessment method (BEAM) Plus requirements
-Case studies and experiences sharing
Learning Outcomes
-Acquire the essential knowledge of sustainable building management,
identify the possible environmental problemsand solve them effectively;
and
-Apply relevant legislation, prescribed instruction and organising techniques in order to supervise subordinates in
carrying out duties in relation to environmental protection in a correct and lawful manner.
-Apply relevant legislation, prescribed instruction and organising techniques in order to supervise subordinates in
carrying out duties in relation to environmental protection in a correct and lawful manner.
Who Should Attend
-This course is designed for those responsible for conducting the environmental protection work of their buildings in asustainable way, which mainly on supervision of subordinates in the execution of their duties, or any individuals who wish to have a better understanding of building management.
-This course is designed for those responsible for conducting the environmental protection work of their buildings in asustainable way, which mainly on supervision of subordinates in the execution of their duties, or any individuals who wish to have a better understanding of building management.
Tutor
-Ir Benny Y K Wong, Former Deputy Director of Environmental Protection, Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
Ir Wong is a professional environmental and civil engineer with over 30 years’ experience in
infrastructural engineering, environmental engineering and policy management. Ir Wong was the
Deputy Director of EPD until retiring from the civil service in 2012. Ir Wong’s expertise includes
environmental policy and legislation formulation; regulation enforcement; environmental
monitoring and auditing; environmental impact assessment; waste facilities management; waste
pollution control, treatment and monitoring and water/air quality control and monitoring. Ir Wong’s notable projects include the planning and commissioning of the West New Territories Landfill, the Island West and Northwest New Territories Refuse Transfer Stations and the Harbor Area Treatment Scheme; management of all three strategic landfills and old landfills, refuse transfer stations and other waste treatment plants; as well as review of decade old air quality objectives of Hong Kong. Ir Wong is also the past Chairman of the Environmental Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers.
-Ir Benny Y K Wong, Former Deputy Director of Environmental Protection, Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
Ir Wong is a professional environmental and civil engineer with over 30 years’ experience in
infrastructural engineering, environmental engineering and policy management. Ir Wong was the
Deputy Director of EPD until retiring from the civil service in 2012. Ir Wong’s expertise includes
environmental policy and legislation formulation; regulation enforcement; environmental
monitoring and auditing; environmental impact assessment; waste facilities management; waste
pollution control, treatment and monitoring and water/air quality control and monitoring. Ir Wong’s notable projects include the planning and commissioning of the West New Territories Landfill, the Island West and Northwest New Territories Refuse Transfer Stations and the Harbor Area Treatment Scheme; management of all three strategic landfills and old landfills, refuse transfer stations and other waste treatment plants; as well as review of decade old air quality objectives of Hong Kong. Ir Wong is also the past Chairman of the Environmental Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers.
Date, Time & Venue
- 6 hours – 11 September 2015 (Friday), 10:00 – 17:00 (13:00 – 14:00 lunch break).
- Venue – Business Environment Council Limited 商界環保協會有限公司, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (close to Kowloon Tong MTR Station Exit C1).
Course Fee
HK$1,500 (Subject to a maximum discount of 20%)*
- * Early Bird Discount – 5% if you register 3 weeks before the commencement of course.
Group Discount – 5% for 2 or more applicants from the same organisation enrolled for the same course.
BEC Membership Discount – Council Member: 10%; Corporate or General or Affiliate Member: 5%.
Supporting Organisation Discount – 5%.
Medium of Instruction
-Cantonese with supplemented with English.
Certification-A Certificate of Attendance is awarded to each attendee who successfully completes the course (100% attendance is required).
Application Deadline-Enrolment deadline is 5 working days before the course commencement date. Late enrolment will be accommodated subject to seat availability.YSWong2015年7月23日
