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Jointly Organized by Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and Development Bureau
"Sustainable Urban Form : Preservation and Development of Historical & Cultural Cities"

住房及城鄉建設部與發展局聯合主辦
2011年內地與香港建築業論壇
" 可持續城市形態 : 歷史文化名城的保護與發展 "
27 to 30 May 2011 in Luoyang, Henan Province (河南省洛陽市)

The captioned Forum jointly organized by the Development Bureau and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) will be held from 27 to 30 May 2011 in Luoyang, Henan Province (河南省洛陽市) for the year, and followed by a Study Mission (optional) to Zhengzhou (鄭州) on 30 & 31 May. The Hong Kong delegation will be led by Mrs Carrie LAM, Secretary for Development. DevB is inviting our members to join the event, an invitation letter enclosing with Details of Forum (Annex A) and Registration Form (Annex B) is attached for your attention and participation.

The core programme will comprise two interactive discussion topics in the theme of "Sustainable Urban Form : Preservation and Development of Historical & Cultural Cities" (可持續城市形態 : 歷史文化名城的保護與發展 ). Which are :

1) Sustainable Development and Preservation and Development of Historical & Cultural Cities (可持續發展與歷史文化名城的保護與發展)

2) Capability Building (建設能力)

Since 2001, we (FEMC) have participated as one of the HK Co-organizers, members joined the event under the title of FEMC delegation. Again, for this year, please fill in both FEMC's and your Company's name & position on the form, then fax the Registration Form directly to the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers (HKIE) (Fax 2203 4133) for registration and copy to our FEMC Secretariat (fax 2519 0298) for record.

Deadline of Registration is on 31 March 2011.

建造業安全獎勵計劃 (2010/2011)
頒獎典禮暨嘉年華會

Please be informed that the captioned event will be held on 13 March 2011 (Sunday) in Southorn Playground Football Pitch, Wanchai (灣仔修頓足球場). Our FEMC is one of the co-organizers, and we have a game booth for sharing fun with participants. It is free and open to public, you are welcome to join the event come together with family members, relatives or friends.

Details of the Fun Day : (Poster is attached)

Date : 13 March 2011 (Sunday)
Time : 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Venue : Southorn Playground Football Pitch, Wanchai, Hong Kong (香港灣仔修頓足球場)

Content : Game Booths, Occupational Safety and Health Exhibition, variety show 攤位遊戲、職安健資料展覽、歌星表演

Booth No. of FEMC : 24 (Location Map is attached)

There are plenty of gifts for total of 28 booths with different kinds of games, and traditional snacks are also available from stalls.

Members are encouraged to visit our booth, getting souvenirs and sharing fun with us. Don't miss the chance !

The 18th FEMC Newsletter is enclosed for members to retrieve.

Please click into " READ MORE " for downloading.

The “Construction Technology Forum – Quality and Competitiveness through Technical Excellence” is organized by Construction Industry Council (CIC), and which will be held on 10 December 2010 (Friday). CIC cordially invites FEMC Members to attend. FEMC, as one of the Supporting Organisations, would like to encourage members to join this Forum. Please refer to the following details for information:-

Date: Friday, 10 December 2010

Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm (Registration starts at 8:30am)

Venue: Holiday Inn Golden Mile, Hong Kong
(Address: 50 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong)

Registration Fee: HK$ 350 per person

Registration: Please check the Event Flyer for registration details

Deadline: Friday, 26 November 2010
(seats are limited and will be allocated on first-come-first-served basis)

A Technical Seminar on "ISO 26000 & ISO 31000 - A Supply Chain Requirement in Construction Industry" is being organized by HKQAA for our HKFEMC members in FREE of charge, which will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on 11 November 2010 (Wed). Would you kindly refer to attached flyer for details.

The Construction Industry Safety Award for 2010 / 2011 has been launched by the Labour Department. Again, our
HKFEMC is one of the co-organizers for the year.

Please also be informed that relevant information regarding the Award Scheme have been uploaded onto Labour Department's website.

We are pleased to inform you that the Society of Construction Law Hong Kong (SCLHK) will present the third biennial International Construction Law Conference in Hong Kong in December 2010.

A seminar on Working at Height Safety in the Electrical & Mechanical Trade will be organized by the Electrical & Mechanical Trade Safety and Health Committee on 29 November 2010 at the Hong Kong Science Museum. Interested parties are welcome to attend. The deadline for enrolment will be 22 November 2010. Please refer to the attached flyer for details.

A FREE Seminar on "Safety in Electrical Works" (電力工作安全研討會) is co-organized by EMF (香港機電業工會聯合會) and our FEMC for members' participation, which will be held on 27 August 2010 (Friday) at 7:30 pm.

Please refer to the attached flyer for details.

Limited seats, first come first served. Please call to EMF at 2626 1927 / 2393 9955 for registration.

We are pleased to inform you that FEMC is organizing a Tehncial Visit (3 days 2 nights) to various energy efficiency manufacturers in Nanjing / Changzhou / Wuxi on 11 - 13 October 2010 (Monday - Wednesday) for members' participation. Please refer to the attached tentative programme for reference.

Interested members, for reservation of air-tickets in advance, please complete and return the Reply Slip to our Secretariat on or before 20 August 2010. Member and Non-member are welcome. Seats are limited, first come first served.

Our FEMC and ECA co-ogranize a seminar on "Rising Star of Lighting Technology" on 10 Sept 2010 (Friday).

Over the last few years, many new environmental products have sprouted onto the market . There is no dispute that ,among all, LED products will rise to the star of lighting technology. Other than architectural displays, fancy lighting designs, outdoor lighting, LED products penetrate into energy efficient light bulbs, office and domestic light fittings. The speaker will walk you through an outline of the bolts and nuts of LEDs, his patented heat pipes and latest applications of LED products. You will also be given a chance to have hands on some of latest designs on display. Come and share your experience with the speaker.



近年来以環保節能的產品如雨後春笋般出现，其中 LED照明產品更毫無疑問地將會成為環保新星。除了商廈，燈飾設計，現在省電燈泡、辦公室及家居燈具等也見LED的蹤影。講者將會詳細解釋LED發光的原理，已獲專利權的各類型導熱管，及最新減排產品。你們也可以和講者分享個人的經驗，及親自欣賞現場展出的產品。請各會員踴躍參加此項座談會。

An International Construction Law Conference 2010 is being organized by Society of Construction Law Hong Kong, it will be held at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on 5 - 7 December 2010.

Our FEMC is one of the supporting organisations, our members will be offered with discount on Registration Fee, further discount is given on early bird registration on or before 1 October 2010 !

The 17th FEMC Newsletter is enclosed for members to retrieve.

Please click into " READ MORE " for downloading.

Construction Charity Fund - Fund Raising - Mahjong Competition on 30 May 2010

Since the Construction Charity Fund has been launched and held with the first of a series of fund raising activities on 26 Feb 2010, the 1st of "慈善麻雀皇大賽" is the next fund raising activity which will be held on 30 May 2010 (Sun).

This Fund was spearheaded by our Legco representative the Hon. Abraham Shek and HKCA, with HKFEMC, HKCIEGU and HKCSA being founding subscribers. Up to now 27 cases have been handled with a total of HK$1.89 Million delivered to victims' families.

A tragic accident happened on 20/4/2010 in which a lift worker was caught between the lift car and the structure of a floor slab. He left behind a family with a widow and 2 young children.

On behalf of your Federation, Chairman Mr Paul Chong delivered a cheque of $100,000 from the 'Construction Charity Fund' to the family on 30/4/2010 - the first case involving our E&M trade though I wish it never happened. Of course this won't relieve the pain of the bereaved woman and children but it really helps a lot to stabilise - removing most of the immediate financial worry typical of families of such nature.

Our Federation earnestly request you and colleagues to support the fund raising. No problem even if you don't enjoy mahjong game, just make a donation in that case.

Attached herewith the invitation letter for your attention and details. Please take action and return the filled Enrollment Form to the organizing committee (建造業分包商聯會) by fax at 2572 6268 on or before 15 May 2010.

The Building (Minor Works) Regulation Cap.123N was passed in 2009 after almost 5 years of consultation with the industry and debate in the LEGCO. Numerous revisions were made during that period in response to input from stakeholders in particular the 'Minor Works Contractors Registration Concern Group' comprising 22 organizations including your Federation being an active member. The implementation date is yet to be determined while training to prepare contractors/individuals for registration is being conducted. Like all new registration exercises, turbulence can be expected in the initial stage.

One common misunderstanding being heard from contractors is - extra restriction on their current practice, which is NOT the case. A workshop is now scheduled on :

17 May 2010 Monday, at 4:30 pm, in the conference room of HKFEMC

to brief members on this Regulation which affects mainly the P&D and HVAC disciplines as far as our E&M trade is concerned. However, all others are welcome.

The Occupational Deafness (Compensation) (Amendment) Ordinance 2010 ("amendment ordinance") 《2010年職業性失聰(補償)(修訂)條例》has been in operation. It brings improvements to the Occupational Deafness Compensation Scheme. A circular of Occupational Deafness Compensation Board enclosed with an introduction and leaflet is attached for your information.

"The Construction Charity Fund" was co-founded by Hong Kong Construction Association, Hong Kong Construction Sub-Contractors Association, Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union and our HKFEMC in Oct 2009. The Fund aims to provide immediate financial assistance and condolences to families of the unfortunate colleagues who died in fatal industrial accidents.

We are pleased to announce that a Construction Charity Fund Launching Ceremony cum Fund Raising Luncheon will be held on 26 February 2010 (Friday 正月十三) to officially launch the Fund and is also the first of a series of fund raising activities. An invitation letter issued by our President, Mr Otto Poon, with details and the enrollment form are attached for your attention.

The captioned event is annually held at June in Guangzhou. Our FEMC is one of the supporters of the Exhibition. This year 2010, the exhibition will be held on 9 – 12 June 2010 at the China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China. It is the biggest lighting industry forum in Asia.

Our members are invited to participate the event. For easy registration and entitle to FREE admission, you can make online pre-registration by clicking into the link :

http://www.mshk-emo.com/guangzhou-int-lighting/2010/Official_partner.html

Please note :
- To receive your badge by mail before the show, please register on or before 28 February 2010.
- Visitors who register after 28 February 2010, please collect your badge at pre-registration counter.
- Admission fee for pre-registration: Free
- Deadline for online pre-registration: 31 May 2010

As you are aware that the registration for minor works contractors under the new Minor Works Control System commences on 30 December 2009, the Application Forms are available for Contractor companies and individual practitioners to register as minor works contractors of the relevant classes and types by virtue of their work experience, qualification and competence.

For details, please click into the following links of Building Department's website :

http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/inform/index_rmwc.html (for English version)
http://www.bd.gov.hk/chineseT/inform/index_rmwc.html (for Chinese version)


Application Forms for various registrations can also be downloaded from the website.

Kindly note that hard copies of Application for registration as a registered minor works contractor (company) are provided by Building Department, and are being kept in our FEMC office for members' collection. Please feel free to come and get it.

Another round of applications for the Professional Services Development Assistance Scheme is now open for new applications. A self-explanatory letter sent from Commerce and Economic Development Bureau is attached for your reference. Guide to Application and Application Form can be downloaded from their website : http://www.cedb.gov.hk/citb/psdas. The dealine of this round of application is 31 March 2010.

A briefing session on the Scheme will be organised by the Bureau on 23 February 2010 (Tuesday). Details and Registration Form are also attached.