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Seminar on law of contract for resolving construction disputes
(Jointly organised with Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC))
Date, time & venue
30 July 2010 (Fri); 9:00am - 5:30pm; HKIE
Programme highlights
Engineers in Hong Kong are likely involved in contractual issues and disputes, and it would be helpful to have knowledge of contract law in order to get the disputes resolved. The speakers are experienced engineers and construction professionals who will enlighten us on the following topics:
- Fundamentals of contract law,
- Payments in construction contracts,
- Extension of time and liquidated damages,
- Variations and changes,
- Termination of construction contracts, and
- Dispute resolution
Speaker
Ir Teresa Y W Cheng, SC and Ir Gary K L Soo
Fee
HK$500
Registration & enquiries
The number of participants is limited to 60. For registration, please complete and return the Standard Reply Form together with a cheque made payable to "The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers" (with contact number of cheque issuer at the back) to Miss Ivy Tong at HKIE Headquarters, 9/F, Island Beverley, No 1 Great George Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. For enquiries, please contact Ir Sam Y S Chan at Tel: 9841 8104 or Email: samchan@member.hkie.org.hk.
The HKIE Toastmasters Club monthly meeting
Date, time & venue
4 August 2010 (Wed); 7:00pm - 8:30pm; HKIE
Meeting theme
The theme is "Summer"
Programme highlights
Are you afraid of speaking English in front of the public? Can you respond to impromptu questions with ease? The HKIE Toastmasters Club's monthly meetings will provide an opportunity to practise public speaking skills in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere. This meeting will consist of impromptu speech session, prepared speech session and evaluation session. Participants can practise and learn public speaking techniques by participating in the different meeting roles and receiving feedback on their performances.
Registration & enquiries
No prior registration is required. Guests are invited to fill in our guest book at the website: http://www.hkietmc.com/home23222. Background of the Toastmasters Club can be found at the website: http://www.hkietmc.com. For enquiries, please contact Mr Wilson Lee by Email: vpe@hkietmc.com. CPD certificates will be available.
The HKIE Toastmasters Club humorous speech and speech evaluation contest
Date, time & venue
1 September 2010 (Wed); 7:00pm - 8:30pm; HKIE
Programme highlights
Speech contest is an important part of the toastmaster's education programme. It will provide an opportunity for speakers to gain contest experience and allow the audience to learn by observing. You are welcome to join us and enjoy the fabulous speeches by the participants.
Registration & enquiries
Prior registration is not required. Guests are invited to fill in our guest book at http://www.hkietmc.com/home23222. Background of Toastmasters Club can be found on the website at http://www.hkietmc.com. For enquiries, please contact Mr Wilson Lee by Email: vpe@hkietmc.com. CPD certificates will be available.
Happy Hour Gathering - Women in Engineering
Date, time & venue
2 September 2010 (Thur); 6:30pm - 8:00pm; HKIE
Programme highlights
The theme of this gathering is "Women in Engineering". All members, both male and female, are welcome to join us and to share their interesting stories about engineers practising in this professional field. Light refreshments and drinks will be served. It is free for all members.
Registration & enquiries
Prior registration is requires. For registration, please complete and return the Standard Reply Form to the HKIE Conference and Function Section by Fax: 2203 4133. For enquiries, please contact the HKIE Conference and Function Section at Tel: 2830 9021.
The HKIE President's Cup
(Sponsored by Chun Wo Construction & Engineering Co Ltd and China Geo-engineering Corporation)
Date, time & venue
3 September 2010 (Fri); 12:30pm; Jiulong Hills Golf Club (九龍山高爾夫球會), the PRC
Programme highlights
The competition will start at 12:30am and finish at about 6:00pm. A light dinner and prize presentation ceremony will be held immediately after the competition. The format of play will be "stableford".
Fee
HK$600 for the HKIE Golf Society (HKIEGS) members; HK$950 for HKIE members who are not members of HKIEGS and guests (including green fee, locker, golf carts, caddy, lunch and round-trip transportation from Huanggang to golf club; other expenses such as snacks and drinks will be at the player's own expense)
Registration & enquiries
The number of participants is limited to 36. For registration, please complete and return the Standard Reply Form to by Email: conf3@hkie.org.hk. For enquiries, please contact the HKIE Conference and Function Section at Tel: 2830 9059.
Presidential Address/Dinner
Date & venue
14 September 2010 (Tue); JW Marriott Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Programme
Presidential Address
6:15pm - 7:00pm
Ir Prof Reuben Chu will deliver his Presidential Address at 6:15pm.
Cocktail and dinner
7:00pm for 7:45pm
Members and their guests are welcome to join the President for the cocktail and dinner following the Presidential Address. The price is HK$650 per person (HK$7,800 for a table of 12 persons) which covers the pre-dinner cocktail and dinner.
Dress Code
Lounge suit
Registration & Enquiries
Please complete and return the Standard Reply Form with the appropriate payment before Friday, 27 August 2010 to:
Eli MOCK / Ginnie TSUI
Conference and Function Section, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
9/F Island Beverley, No 1 Great George Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2830 9059
Fax: (852) 2203 4133
Email: conf3@hkie.org.hk
Payment should be made payable to "The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers".
Prior registration is also necessary for members and their guests who would like to attend the Presidential Address only. Registration is subject to acceptance on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you make booking for a table (12 persons) or more, a set of invitation cards and place cards as well as a wine list with an order form, will be sent to you upon receipt of the full payment.
No refund will be made once the registration has been confirmed. The Institution reserves the right to decide on the final allocation of tables/seats and to release the tables/seats for any registrations without the appropriate payment before the deadline.
The 2nd International Conference on Waste Engineering and Management (ICWEM)
(Jointly organised with China Civil Engineering Society (CCES) and Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE))
Date & venue
13 - 15 October 2010 (Wed - Fri); Shanghai, the PRC
Programme highlights
Waste management has become one of the key issues of the modern world, an international issue that is intensified by the volume and complexity of domestic and industrial wastes. There is need for more research on current disposal methods such as landfills, incineration and chemical treatment, recycling, waste minimisation, clean technologies, waste monitoring, public and corporate awareness and general education. With the theme of "construction waster recycling and civil engineering sustainable development", this conference aims to advance the understanding and application of civil engineering with respect to sustainable development in general, and environmental and waste engineering and management in particular, and to promote the exchange of technical, scientific and professional knowledge on waste engineering and management to better serve the interests and welfare of the public.
Fee
��450
Registration & enquiries
For more details, please visit the website at http://civileng.tongji.edu.cn/ICWEM2010. For registration, please complete and return the Standard Reply Form by Email: recycledconcrete@tongji.edu.cn. For enquiries, please contact Miss Ginnie Tsui at Tel: 2830 9059.
Conference on Climate Change - Hong Kong Engineers' Perspective
Date & venue
18 - 19 October 2010 (Mon - Tue); Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel
Programme highlights
This conference aims to collate and formulate views on the role of Hong Kong as a regional entity in addressing climate change for submission to the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16). It will provide a platform to explore the scientific, technical and socio-economic-environmental issues relevant to the understanding of climate change in a global and regional perspective, to assess its potential impacts, to propose mitigation and adaptation measures, to attract inspirational keynote speakers who are leaders in the key aspects of climate change and to promote the public interests in sustainable environment and climate change issues. For more details, please refer to the website at http://www.hkie.org.hk/climatechange2010.
Registration & enquiries
For registration, please complete and return the Standard Reply Form by Email: conf3@hkie.org.hk. For enquiries, please contact the HKIE Conference and Function Section at Tel: 2895 4446.
ICT Conference: The Way to Digital City - Sustainable Public Services and Solutions
Date & venue
1 - 2 November 2010 (Mon - Tue); Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel
Programme highlights
This conference will focus on the discussion in promotion and development of ICT in an engineering approach, and to address the application and research of ICT in aspects of public needs in Hong Kong heading to a digital city, such as E-government, E-business, E-health, E-society and transportation. This conference will enable policy makers, government officials, engineers, professionals in ICT and relevant fields to present their views and share their success stories and experience in the application and the latest development of ICT in various areas. For more details, please refer to the website at http://www.hkie.org.hk/ict2010.
Registration & enquiries
For registration, please complete and return the Standard Reply Form by Email: conf3@hkie.org.hk. For enquiries, please contact the HKIE Conference and Function Section at Tel: 2895 4446.
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