An Architect’s Mission

2. An Architect’s Mission To help shape and build a better Hong Kong

3. Development Bureau Government Role • Re 08-09 POLICY ADDRESS • The work of DEVB will mainly contribute to the two themes: • Developing the Infrastructure for Economic Growth • Quality City And Quality Life

4. Development Bureau Works Branch Policy Objective No. 1 To ensure the effective planning, management and implementation of public sector infrastructure development and works programmes in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner and to maintain high quality and standards

5. Architectural Services Department We help to shape and build a better Hong Kong We serve and care for the community through procuring and upkeeping public facilities We ensure the effective planning, management and implementation of public works programmes for government buildings in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner and to maintain high quality and standards

6. Expenditure of ArchSD works Procurement of Public Facilities (forecast) (actual) 2001 2012 Expenditure expected to increase by 1.8 fold

7. Staff Strength of ArchSD Procurement of Public Facilities (forecast) (actual) 2001 2012 2001 2009 Expenditure expected to increase by 1.8 fold Number of professional staff for Facility Development has decreased by 37%

8. OutsourceVSInhouse Procurement of Public Facilities 2001 2009

9. Expenditure of ArchSD works Procurement of Public Facilities (forecast) (actual) 90% outsourced 35% outsourced 65% In-house 10% In-house 2001 2012

10. PartneringVSLeading Procurement of Public Facilities • Rely on industry expertise and workforce • (to deliver high volume of works, to monitor site staff and contractors, etc) • Multi-directional transfers of expertise • e.g. building hospitals, prisons, police stations, etc. • Work as partners

11. Monitoring VSProduction Procurement of Public Facilities • Not to compete business with private sectors • Government role: • Set and maintain standards • Ensure safety, quality, value for money and timely completion of projects • Conduct regular audits • Manage performance

12. Traditional VSNewContracts Procurement of Public Facilities • Standard Form of Contract • General Conditions of Contract for Building Works • (by BQ or by Re-measurement) • General Conditions of Contract for Design and Build • General Conditions of Contract for Term Contract • Design and Build Term Contract • New Engineering Contract • Public-Private Partnership • (Land Tender), etc… • The industry will require different forms of Architect’s Agreement to suit different forms of contract

13. Competing VSHonor Sharing Procurement of Public Facilities ArchSD HKIA Award-winning Projects Looking forward to working hand-in-hand with our partners to deliver high quality building projects

14. Working in Partnership How Coordination Cooperation Collaboration Communication Common Ground

15. Identifying Our Project Partners How Project Team

16. Identifying Our Project Partners How Project Team Residential Training Complex for Juveniles in Tuen Mun Completed 2006

17. Identifying Our Project Partners How Project Team ICAC Headquarters Completed 2007

18. Identifying Our Project Partners How Project Team TAMAR Development Project To be completed in 2011

19. 5 Cos How • Arrange routine formal and informal meetings with various institutes and associations • Organize workshops soon after Project Team is formed: • Non-contractual Partnering Workshop • Value Management Workshop • Systematic Risk Management Workshop • Integrity Management Workshop

20. 5 Cos How • Establish performance management systems with meetings for feedbacks, de-briefings, etc. • Encourage cross fertilization of expertise • Consultant’s expertise in design and supervision • Contractor’s expertise in buildability • Engage partners when formulating policies and practices.

21. We are anxious to develop a closer working relationship with stakeholders in the industry Together we can achieve more