HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 November 2022 – More than 40 outstanding project teams from Hong Kong’s property and facility management sector were recognised for their achievement at the Quality Property & Facility Management Award (QPFMA) 2022 Presentation Ceremony today, with the guest of honour Ms Winnie HO, JP, Secretary for Housing of the Hong Kong SAR Government and more than 200 guests in attendance to celebrate their success.

Co-organised by The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies (HKAPMC) and The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Property and Facility Management Division (HKIS PFMD), the biennial Quality Property & Facility Management Award (QPFMA) 2022 received a record high of close to 150 nominations. Contestants have presented innovative practices and strategies that have uplifted the efficiency and quality standard of property management. Aligning with the theme “Quality | Professional | Forward Moving | Advance”, the judging panel of 17 industry leaders has paid special attention on the adoption of technology that future-proofs the industry.

Commenting on the winning teams, Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen, BBS, JP, QPFMA 2022 Head Juror said, “We are impressed and inspired by how property and facility management professionals respond to unprecedented situations through accelerating the adoption of smart technology, IOT and big data in daily routines and management applications, all of which are very inspiring. Sustainability has become one of the major focuses of the industry, with increasing measures and provisions to reduce carbon emission and energy consumption. We are glad to see that the industry is playing a vital role for the well-being of the society.”

Introduced this year to identify viable solutions in managing ageing urban buildings in Hong Kong, the Refurbishment / Renovation Property Management Award categories have received generous industry feedback, with 5 project teams recognised for their outstanding management strategies in building renewal.

Prof Johnnie C K CHAN, SBS, BBS, JP, QPFMA 2022 Organising Committee Chairman mentions, “The inaugural Refurbishment / Renovation Property Management Award looks for application of smart technology and innovation in the management of old buildings which are getting more common in Hong Kong. We are very pleased to discover the various ways old buildings are managed and maintained efficiently with effective use of smart technology and innovations. They contribute viable solutions to our city’s urban renewal work and housing shortage challenge.”

Results of Quality Property & Facility Management Award 2022

A. Residential Category

B. Non-Residential Category

C. Refurbishment / Renovation Category

Judging Panel (in alphabetical order of English surnames):

All the nominations of QPFMA 2022 were adjudicated by an esteemed judging panel of 17 industry leaders. They are

For further information of Quality Property and Facility Management Award 2022, please visit www.qpfma.com

Please download the photos of the Presentation Ceremony HERE:

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001 – Guest of Honour Ms Winnie HO, JP, Secretary for Housing, Hong Kong SAR Government officiates Quality Property & Facility Management Award 2022 Presentation Ceremony

002 – Dr Edmond CHENG Kam Wah, President of Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies delivers welcome speech

003 – Sr HUNG Chuen Ka, Charles, Chairman of Property & Facility Management Division, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors delivers welcome speech

004 – Prof Johnnie C K CHAN, SBS, BBS, JP, QPFMA 2022 Organising Committee Chairman gives speech

005 – Sr Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen, BBS, JP delivers speech as Head Juror of QPFMA 2022

006 – Group Photo

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About The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies

The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies, Limited (the Association) was founded in January 1990 with the aim of maintaining the standards of professional property management, and to provide its members with the benefit of a representative negotiating body in discussions with government or other bodies relating to the interests, rights, powers and privileges of the members, or other matters of common interest. The Association promotes continuing education to its members and other interested parties, to cooperate with similar organizations to uplift the service standards, while establishing the Codes of Conduct and management procedures to safeguard the owners and public interests. The Association has 99 members who provide quality service for over 70% of the resident units, various commercial buildings, car parks, and private and government facilities in Hong Kong among those that hire property management companies.

About The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Established in 1984, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is the only surveying professional body incorporated by ordinance in Hong Kong. The HKIS has a membership of over 10,000 members, including more than 6,700 professional surveyors. The Institute’s work includes setting standards for professional services and performance, establishing codes of ethics, determining requirements for admission as professional surveyors, and encouraging members to upgrade skills through continuing professional development.

The Institute has an important and responsive consultative role in government policy making particularly on issues affecting the profession. The HKIS has advised the Government on issues such as unauthorized building works, building safety campaign, problems of property management, town planning and development strategies, construction quality and housing problems.