The Evolution of Green Buildings: Innovations and Best Practices

The Evolution of Green Buildings: Innovations and Best Practices

Date: 10 October 2024, Thursday

Time: 9am – 1pm

Food & Beverage: Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees during the networking session.

Venue: Asian International Arbitration Centre, Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Bangunan Sulaiman, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin,

50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Ticket Price: 130 RM (Members & Supporting Organisations) and 160 RM (Non-members)

CPD: 3 Hours

Event Partner: AIAC

Speakers and Topics:

1. Presentation by Mr. Miguel Jaime Carandang Encarnacion, Senior International Case Counsel, AIAC

2. Presentation by Dr Ashley Hong, Programme Director, Associate Professor, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Optimising Decarbonisation Strategies in Sustainable Construction

• Reviewing the Decarbonisation trends in Southeast Asia countries.

• Evaluating the trade-offs between new development and existing building retrofits on the following:

• The development opportunity.

- The efficacy of active and passive design systems applied.

- The financial issues and life-cycle cost savings projections.

- The political, social, and technical challenges faced.

- The assessment criteria using green building assessment tools.

- The implications on building valuation.

3. Presentation by Mr Richard Dickinson, Director, Building Surveying & Project Consultancy, Cave Consultancy Ltd

Navigating the Challenges of Maintaining Green Buildings

• Brief definition of what is a green building and the principles of green buildings (to set the scene).

• Brief look at what Green Accreditation means for buildings (Planning, Design, Construction and Operation).

• Focusing in on the operation of a green building, looking at factors and challenges relating to maintenance of green buildings, to include

a. Importance of Preventative Planned Maintenance and developing maintenance strategy for the building.

b. Importance of establishing original design features and elements to ensure ongoing maintenance understood and implemented.

c. Practical considerations and challenges in maintaining green buildings, including solutions where available.

d. Practical examples.

4. Presentation by Mr HongKit Leong, Managing Partner, MAC Consultant

ESG Compliance in Green Building Projects: Contractual Challenges

• Introduction to ESG and Green Building

• Defining and Managing ESG Standards and Risks in Green Building Contracts

• ESG Performance Metrics and Monitoring in Green Building Projects

• Supply Chain and Subcontractor Management in Green Building Contracts

• Dispute Resolution for ESG Compliance Issues in Green Building Contracts

Panel Discussion Moderated by Ms Dainna Baharuddin, Director, Basar & Harun

Panellists:

Dr Ashley Hong

Mr Richard Dickinson

Mr HongKit Leong

Panel Discussion Topics:

• Challenges faced when maintaining green buildings.

• Are green design features and elements implemented as planned?

• The impact on valuation when incorporating green building features and elements.

• Are green buildings cost effective?

• Contractual challenges with green buildings.

Speaker Profiles:

Sr Dr. Hong W. T., Ashley , Associate Professor in Quantity Surveying & Construction Project Management, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.

As a registered Professional QS with the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM), a member of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), and an academic member of the Malaysia Green Building Council (MGBC), Ashley has carved a remarkable path, blending her expertise in teaching, research, and industry engagement. Being the Programme Director of Postgraduate studies within her disciplines, Ashley plays a pivotal role in cultivating the higher education landscape through effective learning and teaching. She is also actively involved in Research and Knowledge Transfer initiatives, collaborating on various research grants and projects with other higher institutions and the industry. Her research area of expertise is related to Sustainable Design and Development in the Built Environment and Construction Project Management. Given the increasing global challenges we face, Ashley believes that solutions are always more than mere problems. As a professional in academic and research, her purpose is to illuminate the critical success factors and simplify challenges faced by people through analysing, sharing, and recommending innovative options in problem-solving for quality implementation.

Mr Richard Dickinson, Director, Building Surveying & Project Consultancy, Cave Consultancy Ltd

Richard is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 30 years of experience of advising commercial clients throughout the UK, Europe and Asia. Richard began his career in London’s West End, after which he spent a year lecturing building surveying at the Universiti Malaya. He subsequently joined JLL based in both their London and Jakarta offices, the latter as the Country Head of Project and Development Services for Indonesia. In 2003, Richard established Cave Consultancy Ltd to provide bespoke and commercially aware building surveying and project consultancy services to commercial clients. His specific expertise includes preventative planned maintenance, dilapidations and contract administration of refurbishment/fit out works. Currently based in Penang, Malaysia, Richard continues to maintain an interest in the international building surveying profession.

Mr HongKit Leong, Managing Partner, MAC Consultant

Leong Hong Kit is a distinguished expert in building contracts, ADR, and ESG compliance, holding dual degrees in Financial Economics and Law. Renowned for his interdisciplinary expertise and leadership in sustainable development, Hong Kit is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. He is also a Chartered Building Engineer and serves as the Malaysia Chapter Secretary for the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). Hong Kit is empanelled as an adjudicator with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). Additionally, he has earned a Certificate in ESG Investing from the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, enhancing his proficiency in ESG principles. Currently, Hong Kit is leading pioneering ESG research initiatives with University of Malaya (UM) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). In his professional capacity, Hong Kit serves as the Managing Partner of MAC Consultant and the COO of CIC Consultancy, where he leverages his extensive knowledge to navigate the complexities of building contracts and promote ESG initiatives.

Contact: For more information on this event, please contact Ms Katherine Thiang (+6012-3519229)

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Asian International Arbitration Centre, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia