The Hong Kong Institute of Housing Signs Memorandum of Mutual Recognition of Membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Institute of Housing ("HKIH") signed a Memorandum of Mutual Recognition of Membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ("RICS") today. The Memorandum provides a basic framework for the two professional bodies to build closer collaboration.
According to the Memorandum, qualified Fellows and Members of HKIH (F.H.K.I.H. and M.H.K.I.H. respectively) will be admitted to RICS membership under the designation of "RICS Chartered Facilities Management Surveyors".
Through this mutual recognition, HKIH and RICS will promote each other's events. Joint efforts will be paid on promoting professionalism of property/facilities management talents, in particular professional development, professional knowledge and training, member services, professional events and publication of research.
"The signing of Memorandum of Mutual Recognition of Membership with RICS opens a new chapter for HKIH," said Ms Cora Yuen, President of HKIH. "This will certainly add value to both our members and RICS members. HKIH will continue to seek opportunities in expanding the global recognition of our members and in fostering the property management profession in the territory relentlessly."
Mr Kenneth Kwan, Chairman of RICS Hong Kong Board, said, "We are most pleased to sign the Memorandum of Mutual Recognition of Membership with HKIH today. This signifies an important milestone to both institutions. The members shall benefit most from the synergy of this mutual recognition and the joint efforts of both institutions. I take this opportunity to thank those who have devoted their time and energy to make this happen."
About the Hong Kong Institute of Housing.
The Hong Kong Institute of Housing was incorporated in Hong Kong on 29 November 1988. As at May 2012, the HKIH has around 2,500 members. Together, the HKIH's members are responsible for the management of not less than 70% of all the housing stock in Hong Kong. Members are engaged in the co-ordination and execution of housing services incorporating the design, provision, improvement, rehabilitation, management and administration of all types of housing. Apart from actively expanding local network, the HKIH is forging close links with property management associations and academic institutions in Taiwan, Macau and many parts of mainland China.
