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HONG KONG, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- RICS has announced the establishment of two Asia professional group boards-Valuation and Quantity Surveying and Construction. The priorities for the Valuation board are to promote RICS to end users; develop and promote valuation standards; educate both members and non-members on best practice in valuation and engage with opinion formers on valuation-related topics.
The QS and Construction board was officially constituted in July 2011 and has the first meeting virtually on August 31st. Its first task is to identify practice trends, emerging market needs and business opportunities.
The main purpose of the Professional Group boards is to lead the specialism and to develop knowledge and international standards in and for the Asian market. This includes developing quality practice standards and technical information while identifying barriers to standards development and supporting the delivery of CPD content.
The Asia Professional Group boards are accountable to the Asia Board. Chairs of each Asia PG boards sit on their corresponding global professional group board; this ensures accountability and a cohesive global effort to promote professional practice.
Mr David Faulkner, Chairman of the Asia Valuation Board, commented, “As chairman of the RICS Asia Knowledge and Professional Group Board, I welcome the formation of the first two Professional Group boards in Asia. These bring together groups of specialists within their fields to develop information, guidance and knowledge for the many professionals who practice in the region. They will also assist in the development and promotion of global standards and, where necessary, education programmes to support these in Asia. These are the first of several specialist boards that will be established in Asia over the next few years, whilst the Asia Knowledge and Professional Groups Board continues to promote and support the activities of all the 19 Professional Groups within the RICS.”
Mr Kenneth Kwan, Chairman of the QS and Construction Board, said, "The QS practice and market need differs from country to country. We will understand from each of the committee members about their concerns and needs and see how RICS can help. At the same time, we will explore opportunities of promoting QS profession and best practice further in different markets and areas. I am sure the synergy of our collaborative efforts will be huge."
About RICS & RICS Asia
RICS is the world’s leading qualification when it comes to professional standards in land, property and construction.
In a world where more and more people, governments, banks and commercial organisations demand greater certainty of professional standards and ethics, attaining RICS status is the recognised mark of property professionalism.
Over 100,000 property professionals working in the major established and emerging economies of the world have already recognised the importance of securing RICS status by becoming members.
RICS is an independent professional body originally established in the UK by Royal Charter. Since 1868, RICS has been committed to setting and upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity – providing impartial, authoritative advice on key issues affecting businesses and society. RICS is a regulator of both its individual members and firms enabling it to maintain the highest standards and providing the basis for unparalleled client confidence in the sector.
The RICS Asia supports a network of over 11,000 individual professionals across the Asia Pacific region with an objective to help develop the property and construction markets in these countries, by introducing professional standards, best practice and international experience. It promotes RICS and its members as the natural advisors on all property matters. It also ensures that services and career development opportunities are provided to members.
The RICS Asia region covers national associations and local groups locating in Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, The People’s Republic of China and the SAR Hong Kong. It also has members working across the region such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos PDR, Macao, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, The Maldives, The Philippines, Timor East and Vietnam. For more information, please visit: www.ricsasia.org.
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