ADR Committee - One-day conference on practical approach to resolving disputes in the construction industry (Jointly organised with the

CV Division, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch)) Date, time & venue 11 April 2014 (Fri); 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, Tsimshatsui Programme highlights This conference aims to examine practical approaches to resolving disputes in the construction industry. This conference will focus on areas including dispute resolution advisor, security of payment, pay when paid, delay analysis, mediation, adjudication and arbitration. Speakers Ir Chan Chi-ming, Deputy Secretary for Development (Works), The Hon Mr Justice Barnabas Fung Wah, Mr Peter Caldwell, Mr Peter Clayton, Mr Glenn Haley, Mr Doug Wardale and Mr Yeung Ming-tai Fee Please visit the website at http://www.hkiac.org/PARDCI/about.html Registration & enquiries The number of participants is limited to 250. For registration, please visit the website at http://www.hkiac.org/PARDCI/about.html. For enquiries, please contact Miss Karen Tan at Tel: 2525 2381. CPD certificates will be available after the conference. The HKIE Toastmasters Club May monthly meeting - emotional quotient Date, time & venue 7 May 2014 (Wed); 7:15pm - 8:45pm; HKIE Meeting theme The theme is "emotional quotient" Programme highlights Communication, public speaking and leadership are key competencies which modern engineers need in order to succeed in their careers. The HKIE Toastmasters Club provides opportunities for you to improve through a structured self learning programme and mentoring by experienced fellow engineers. This meeting is designed to create a relaxing and supportive environment so that you can practice your public speaking skills through impromptu, prepared and evaluation speech sessions. Participants will also participate in different meeting roles to obtain the essential skills of a leader and receive instant feedback on their performances. A short Annual General Meeting (AGM) will also be held. We welcome all guests and look forward to seeing you at our next meeting! Registration & enquiries Prior registration is required. For registration and enquiries, please contact Ir Kevin S F Lee at Tel: 9209 9159 or Email: vppr@hkietmc.com. CPD certificates will be available. The HKIE Toastmasters Club June monthly meeting - accomplishment Date, time & venue 4 June 2014 (Wed); 7:15pm - 8:45pm; HKIE Meeting theme The theme is "accomplishment" Programme highlights Communication, public speaking and leadership are key competencies which modern engineers need in

order to succeed in their careers. The HKIE Toastmasters Club provides opportunities for you to improve through a structured self learning programme and mentoring by experienced fellow engineers. This meeting is designed to create a relaxing and supportive environment so that you can practice your public speaking skills through impromptu, prepared and evaluation speech sessions. Participants will also participate in different meeting roles to obtain the essential skills of a leader and receive instant feedback on their performances. We welcome all guests and look forward to seeing you at our next meeting! Registration & enquiries Prior registration is required. For registration and enquiries, please contact Ir Kevin S F Lee at Tel: 9209 9159 or Email: vppr@hkietmc.com. CPD certificates will be available.