{
  "id": 11709456,
  "title": "HKIS – Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/hkis-quantity-surveying-division-conference-2026",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-03T14:45:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/hkis-quantity-surveying-division-conference-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026 took place at the CIC-Zero Carbon Park in Hong Kong on October 3, 2026. The conference, themed \"Transforming QS Practice in a New Era: Integrating Digital Construction, Collaborative Contracting and Payment Security,\" welcomed around 200 participants from government, industry, academia, and young professionals. The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr. LAU Chun Kit, JP, was the keynote speaker. The conference aimed to explore how quantity surveyors can transition from traditional roles to strategic value creators in the face of digital revolution and new legislation. The event featured 20 distinguished speakers discussing topics such as collaborative contracting, digital construction, and payment security. Sr WAN Wai Ming, Tony, President of the HKIS, highlighted the evolving role of quantity surveyors in the construction landscape, while Sr TING Yuen Chun, Eric, Chairman of the HKIS Quantity Surveying Division, emphasized the need for professionals to apply expertise, professional judgment, and collaboration to deliver sustainable value in the built environment.",
  "summary": "Transforming QS Practice in a New Era: Integrating Digital Construction, Collaborative Contracting and Payment Security HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2026 - The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Quantity Surveying Division hosted the HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026 (the Conference) today at the CIC-Zero Carbon Park. This year's theme, \"Transforming…",
  "key_points": [
    "HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026 held at CIC-Zero Carbon Park on October 3, 2026",
    "Around 200 participants from various sectors attended the conference",
    "Keynote speaker was Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr. LAU Chun Kit, JP"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}