THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2024059
Event Name	:	Use of Mediation to resolve Construction Disputes
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Representatives of Construction Mediation Division of Hong Kong Mediation Council Limited
Event Date	:	2024-04-30
Event Time	:	7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Closing Date	:	2024-04-23
CPD Hour(s)	:	1.5
Divisional PQSL Hour(s)	:	0
Venue	:	Surveyors Learning Centre, Room 1207, 12/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Division	:	HKIS
Organizer	:	The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Fee	:	Free of charge to HKIS members
Priority	:	HKIS members; first-come-first-served
Language	:	Cantonese
Details	:	The Hong Kong Mediation Council Limited (“HKMC”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre to promote the development and use of mediation as a method of resolving disputes in Hong Kong and in the region. HKMC has a mission of: Promoting the development and use of mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Encouraging collaboration amongst its members and with similar institutions or professional bodies Facilitating exchange of information and ideas in relation to mediation and other forms of ADR Training mediators and educating users of mediation The HKMC Construction Mediation Division (“CMD”) is one of the sector-specific groups of HKMC concentrating its mediation activities in construction industry and areas relating to work contracts. The CMD is formed by a group of professionals and experienced mediators, and is providing voluntary mediation seminars to the government, professional firms, and tertiary institutions to introduce and to spread a culture of using mediation to resolve disputes amicably among parties, as an alternative to litigation. The mediation presentation will be delivered by the Committee Members of the CMD and is around 1.5 hours. It comprise a seminar explaining the mediation process and its benefits in resolving disputes, and a role play based on a real construction dispute. Please also visit our website for the details of HKMC and CMD at the following link: https://www.hkiac.org/mediation/what-is-mediation/hong-kong-mediation-council
Remarks	:	*For Face-to-Face: Prior online registration is required. Walk-in registration will not be entertained. Eating and drinking is not allowed at the Surveyors Learning Centre.
Payment	:	HKD 0
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Face-to-Face

1.	The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
2.	A registration number will be generated for each application. The registration number is unique and non-transferrable. Members cannot proceed to payment if they do not apply the CPD event and obtain the registration number through the HKIS website.
3.	Payment can be made by cheque or by Credit Card (Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. / American Express). Cheques should be made payable to “SURVEYORS SERVICES LTD.”. A separate cheque or Credit Card payment instruction form is required for each event/ application. You should write down the registration number and HKIS membership number at the back of your cheque. The HKIS Secretariat will update the payment status and your application will be confirm when HKIS Secretariat receive your payment.
4.	Payment by PayPal is also acceptable. Please register in our web site before the closing date for each event. Please be reminded that if you cannot settle the payment within 7 days from the date the HKIS Secretariat accepted your registration, your registration number will be invalid and your application will be rejected. Your name will not be included in the registration list and you cannot attend the concerned CPD event. (Not applicable for site visit / social event / joint event with other organisation)
5.	An official receipt which must be presented at the event, will be available for downloading from the "CPD Profile" under Members Corners when payment is received.
6.	Incomplete or wrongly completed registration will not be processed.
7.	In the event a Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted, the event will be postponed and a new arrangement will be announced. Should the aforesaid warnings be lowered 4 hours before the event, the event will proceed as normal.
8.	If you have not received any reply from HKIS Secretariat within 7 days of the event, you may call the Secretariat at 2526 3679 to check the progress of your registration.
9.	The HKIS reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in the case of any disputes.

1.	I confirm that I fully understand and accept the risk of joining the above visit. Under no circumstances shall The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ("HKIS"), their staff or agents be held liable for the consequence of any accidents whether or not they are caused by the negligence of the HKIS, their staff and/or agents.
2.	Members participating in the above visit shall be in good health condition.
3.	While the HKIS has arranged Group Personal Accident insurance for members joining the above visit, members who have been accepted for joining the above visit can consider procuring an appropriate insurance policy to cover their own risks before attending the event.
4.	Claims related to COVID-19 and/or pandemics are excluded under the insurance policy procured by the HKIS.