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In today's fast-paced professional landscape, staying updated is not just an option β it's a necessity. Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs are expertly designed to empower you with the latest knowledge, skills, and industry insights. Whether you're looking to refine your existing skills or venture into new territories, our CPD courses cater to every aspiration. Dive in, and commit to a path of lifelong learning and professional excellence.
Understanding the Planning Control Regime in Hong Kong
(1.5 CPD hours)
Content Outline
1. Statutory Plans Overview
2: Outline Zoning Plans
3: Development Permission Area Plans
4: URA DSP Plans
5: Regulated Area Plans
6: Plan-Making Process by the Town Planning Board
7: Section 12A Application of TPO
8: Section 16 Application of TPO
9: Technical Assessments for Applications under TPO
10: Full List of Supporting Documents for Planning Applications
Understanding of Building Control Requirements in PNAPs
(APP 104-117)
(2.5 CPD hours)
1. GFA Exemption for Recreational Area - PNAP APP-104
2. Prevention of Water Seepage in New Buildings - PNAP APP-105
3. Dedication for Use as Public Passage - PNAP APP-108
4. Protective Barriers - PNAP APP-110
5. Car Parks and Loading/Unloading Facilities - PNAP APP-111
6. Air-Conditioner Condensate Disposal Systems - PNAP APP-112
7. Provision of Fitments in New Buildings - PNAP APP-114
8. Performance Review - PNAP APP-115
9. Aluminium Window - PNAP APP-116
10. Structural Requirements for A&A Works - PNAP APP-117
Understanding of Building Control Requirements in PNAPs
(APP 90-102)
(2.5 CPD hours)
1. Erection of Shoring - PNAP APP-90
2. Maintenance Works of Lift Installations - PNAP APP-91
3. Drainage Works for New Buildings - PNAP APP-93
4. Sale Offices and Show Flats - PNAP APP-95
5. Consent Procedures for Building Works - PNAP APP-97
6. Lighting and Ventilation in Domestic Buildings - PNAP APP-98
7. Flushing Volume for Flushing Cisterns - PNAP APP-99
8. Glass Reinforced Polyester Water Tanks - PNAP APP-100
9. Podium Height Restriction - PNAP APP-101
10. Precautionary Measures- PNAP APP-102
Understanding of Building Control Requirements in PNAPs
(APP 70-89)
(2.5 CPD hours)
1. Plastic Sheeting for Scaffolding Coverage - PNAP APP-70
2. Control of Blasting - PNAP APP-72
3. Service Lanes - PNAP APP-73
4. Alkali-Aggregate Reaction in RC Structures - PNAP APP-74
5. Understanding the Occupation Permit Process - PNAP APP-78
6. Slope Maintenance - PNAP APP-79
7. Access Facilities for TBE - PNAP APP-84
8. Non-loadbearing Partition Walls - PNAP APP-86
9. Guide to Fire Engineering Approach - PNAP APP-87
10. Better Lift Services - PNAP APP-89
Understanding of Building Control Requirements in PNAPs
(APP 58-69)
(2.5 CPD hours)
Course Outline
1. Testing of Drainage Works - PNAP APP-58
2. Geotechnical Control in Scheduled Areas 2 & 4 - PNAP APP-61
3. Protection of Sewage and Drainage Tunnels - PNAP APP-62
4. Geoguide 1: Guide to Retaining Wall Design - PNAP APP-63
5. Geospec 3: Hong Kong Soil Testing Standard - PNAP APP-64
6. Natural Lighting to Staircases - PNAP APP-65
7. Metal Refuse Chutes at Construction Sites - PNAP APP-66
8. Energy Efficiency of Buildings - PNAP APP-67
9. Cantilevered Reinforced Concrete Structures - PNAP APP-68
10. Conservation of Historic Buildings - PNAP APP-69
Ensuring Safety and Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide to Lift and Escalator Management
(2 CPD hours)
Content Outline
1. Introduction to the Lifts and Escalators Ordinance
2. Regulatory Framework for Lift Safety
3. Responsibilities of the Responsible Person
4. Definition of Lift
5. Log-Book Management and Periodic Maintenance for Lifts
6. Lift Modernization and Safety Enhancements
7. Selecting a Suitable Registered Lift Contractor
8. Considerations When Changing Registered Lift Contractors
9. Submissions for Notification of Commencement of Works
10. Application for a Use Permit
11. Periodic Maintenance and Examination
12. Understanding Lift Maintenance Costs
Tackling of Building Defects by Building Doctors
(2 CPD hours)
Content Outline
1. Introduction to the "REPAIR" Approach
2. Detail Explanation of the "REPAIR" Approach
3. Cracks
4. Concrete Spalling
5. Defective Roofing
6. Settlement
7. Peeling Paint
8. Efflorescence
9. Tile Debonding
10. Defective Doors
11. Defective Windows
12. Water Leaks from Windows
BIM: Fundamentals to Advanced Industry Applications
(2 CPD hours)
Content Outline
1. Brief Introduction of BIM
2. Project Lifecycle of BIM
3. BIM's Contribution to Design Efficiency
4. BIM's Contribution in Shortening Construction Time
5. BIM's Contribution to FM & AM
6. Integration of BIM with GIS
7. Advantages of BIM from Development Control Perspective
8. Advantages of BIM from Building Maintenance Perspective
9. Advantages of BIM from Project Management Perspective
10. Adoption of BIM by Public Sector
11. Adoption of BIM by Private Sector
12. BD's Initiatives for Encouraging the Use of BIM
13. A Wider Adoption of BIM
14. BD & LandsD's Development on Use of Area Checking Tool
15. Latest Developments in BIM
16. Limitations of BIM
Understanding of Building Control Requirements in PNAPs
(APP 45-57)
(3 CPD hours)
Course Outline
1. Testing of Reinforcement for Concrete - PNAP APP-45
2. Pollution from Industrial Buildings - PNAP APP-46
3. Unauthorized Alterations and Additions - PNAP APP-47
4. Qualified Supervision of Construction Works - PNAP APP-48
5. Site and Ground Investigation - PNAP APP-49
6. Temporary Buildings in Hong Kong - PNAP APP-50
7. Retaining Wall - PNAP APP-54
8. Fee Payment for Plan Submissions - PNAP APP-55
9. Site Formation Works in the New Territories - PNAP APP-56
10. Excavation and Lateral Support Plan - PNAP APP-57
Understanding of Building Control Requirements in PNAPs
(APP 31-43)
(3 CPD hours)
Course Outline
1. Permanent Water Supply to FS Installations - PNAP APP-31
2. Hong Kong Airport Height Restrictions - PNAP APP-32
3. Pulverised Fuel Ash in Concrete - PNAP APP-33
4. Refuse Storage and Collection - PNAP APP-35
5. Curtain Wall, Window, and Window Wall - PNAP APP-37
6. Bridges over Streets and Lanes - PNAP APP-38
7. Hotel Development - PNAP APP-40
8. Buildings for Persons with a Disability - PNAP APP-41
9. Amenity Features - PNAP APP-42
10. Licensing Premises - PNAP APP-43
Understanding of Building Control Requirements in PNAPs
(APP 22-30)
(3 CPD hours)
Course Outline
1. Dewatering in Foundation - PNAP APP-22
2. Hoarding, Covered Walkways & Gantries - PNAP APP-23
3. Railway Protection - PNAP APP-24
4. Geotechnical Assessment - PNAP APP-25
5. Concrete Pouring to Adjoining Buildings - PNAP APP-26
6. Gas Water Heater Provision - PNAP APP-27
7. Qualified Supervision - PNAP APP-28
8. Lift & Escalator Installations - PNAP APP-29
9. Scheduled Area No. 1 - PNAP APP-30
Navigating Building Design
(3 CPD hours)
Content Outline
1. Introduction to Building Plan Design
2. Understanding Client and Project Requirements
3. Site Analysis and Site Planning
4. Zoning Arrangements in Building Design
5. Room Allocation and Different Uses
6. Circulation Path Design
7. Integrating Natural Elements into Design
8. Building Systems and Infrastructure
Design & Construction Requirements of Dangerous Goods Store
(2 CPD hours)
Content Outline
1. Control of Dangerous Goods in Hong Kong
2. Understanding Non-Regulated Substances Under FSD
3. Classification of Dangerous Substances
4. Storage, Exemptions, and Transitional Arrangements
5. Storage of Special Gases used in Microelectronics Industry
6. Dangerous Goods Store
7. Requirements under the Buildings Ordinance
Maintenance Strategies for Buildings: A Guide for Building Surveying Probationers
(3 CPD hours)
Course Outline
1. Introduction
2. The Building Surveyor's Perspective on Corrective Maintenance
3. Building Surveyor's Toolkit for Preventive Maintenance
4. Legal and Regulatory Framework
5. Technological Advancements
6. Sustainability in Building Maintenance
7. Economic Considerations in Maintenance
8. Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Historic Buildings in Hong Kong
(4 CPD hours)
Course Outline
1. Introduction
2. Historical Overview of Hong Kong's Architecture
3. Legal & Regulatory Framework
4. Principles of Building Conservation & Restoration
5. Technical Aspects of Restoration
6. Ethical Considerations
7. The Role of Building Surveyors in Restoration Projects
Understanding of Building Control Requirements in PNAPs
(APP 2-21)
(3 CPD hours)
Course Outline
1. GFA Exemptions - PNAP APP-02
2. Storey height - PNAP APP-05
3. Chimneys and Flues - PNAP APP-08
4. BA14 procedure - PNAP APP-13
5. Cinemas and Other PPE - PNAP APP-14
6. Cladding - PNAP APP-16
7. Foundation Works - PNAP APP-18
8. Projections affecting SC and PR calculation - PNAP APP-19
9. Street Widening - PNAP APP-20
10. Demolition Works - PNAP APP-21
Understanding Water Seepage: Principles, Assessment, and Solutions
(4 CPD hours)
Course Outline
1. Introduction and Overview
2. Principles of Water Flow and Seepage
3. Types of Seepage and Identification
4. Assessment and Diagnostics
5. Building Materials and Water Seepage
6. Building Design and Water Seepage
7. Seepage in Different Building Structures
8. Seepage Prevention and Control
9. Repair and Rehabilitation
Understanding of Building Control Requirements in PNAPs (ADM)
(4 CPD hours)
Course Outline
1. Centralised Plan Processing - PNAP ADM-02
2. Site Monitoring - PNAP ADM-13
3. Site Formation Submission - PNAP ADM-15
4. Ground Investigation Works - PNAP ADM-16
5. Electronic Submissions - PNAP ADM-17
6. Surprise Checks for Auditing Building Works - PNAP ADM-18
7. Building Approval Process - PNAP ADM-19
8. Site Parameters - PNAP ADM-21
Frequently Asked Questions
1. There are only 2 months left and I haven't obtained enough CPD certificates to meet the HKIS / RICS requirements.
At BSEA, we understand the urgency and importance of fulfilling CPD requirements for HKIS and RICS. Our Tier 3 and premium memberships grant access to a range of CPD tutorials, and depending on your chosen tier, you can earn varying hours of CPD content certificates.
2. How do I earn CPD certificates?
Tier 3 and premium membership holders enjoy unlimited access to all CPD courses and will receive CPD certificates upon successful course completion. The number of CPD content certificate hours you are entitled to depends on your chosen membership tier, acknowledging your commitment to learning. After completing an online CPD course, simply email us, and we will send you a printable CPD certificate for your records.
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