A robust governance structure and function is the fundamental driving force of ArchSD's sustainable development. Our senior management oversee the implementation and execution of the Department's sustainability strategies and policies. Led by our senior management, all members of the Department uphold high standards of ethics and professionalism in our daily operations to bring the greatest benefits to all stakeholders.
As a government department, ArchSD abides by the highest level of governance, policies and practices set by the Civil Service Bureau. A Senior Staff Forum (SSF), chaired by the Director, is in place to oversee internal operations and sustainable development agenda. The SSF is also responsible for the formulation and regular review of Departmental policies, strategies and goals. In addition, we have established multiple steering committees to oversee different areas of operations within the Department.
Mr. Alan SIN
Assistant Director (Property Services)
Mrs. Sylvia LAM
Director of Architectural Services
Ms. Winnie HO
Deputy Director of Architectural Services
Mr. Michael LI
Project Director/2
Mr. K.L. TSE
Assistant Director (Structural Engineering)
Mr. Frank WONG
Project Director/1
Ms. Alice YEUNG
Assistant Director (Architectural)
Mr. K.C. MAK
Assistant Director (Building Services)
Mr. Allen LEUNG
Project Director/4
Ms. Doreen KWAN
Departmental Secretary
Mr. Edward TSE
Project Director/3
Mr. K.M. LEUNG
Assistant Director (Quantity Surveying)
ArchSD has put in place a Departmental Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety Policy that showcases our explicit commitments to promote long-term sustainability in our operations.
ArchSD strictly follows the below guidelines for all our services and operations:
ArchSD has obtained certification of ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard, ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System which altogether constitute our Integrated Management System (IMS). The system ensures our operations meet the international standards. In addition, the APB Centre in Hung Hom has achieved ISO 50001 Energy Management since 2014. For continuous improvement, the SSF will keep up to monitor and review the performance of our IMS at least once a year.
To minimise potential hazards and harms to our operations, we actively identify and monitor emerging risks and thereby implement various mitigation plans. Through a comprehensive risk assessment exercise, we identify, assess, mitigate and monitor potential risks within our operational control and report details of the assessment to the Department for considerations in any decision-making process.
Our project risk assessment exercise strictly follows the guidelines published by the Development Bureau (DEVB), such as the Technical Circular (Works) No. 6/2005 on 'Implementation of Systematic Risk Management in Public Works Projects'. We manage and control potential risks throughout the entire lifecycle of our projects. Project teams would organise integrated risk assessment workshops to identify risks and formulate precautionary control measures for effective monitoring.
ArchSD adheres to high standards of integrity and ethics. We require all staff to comply with the regulations stated in the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance. Any cases of suspected bribery or corruption shall be immediately reported to the SSF and the Independent Commission Against Corruption for further investigation. During the reporting period, there were no such cases reported.
We attach great importance to secure employment rights and support employees in building their capabilities and technical proficiency. We go beyond the mere compliance of the Employment Ordinance and provide diverse benefits and training opportunities to our employees. Putting great emphasis on safety practices in construction sites, the Department uphold safety standards adhering or even surpassing statutory requirements and requirements set out in the provisions of safety guidelines published by the DEVB. We also organise and actively participate in events such as ArchSD's Site Safety Model Workers Award Scheme, Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme co-organised by DEVB and the Construction Industry Council and trials of new site safety initiatives to encourage proactive safety management practices. For our large-scale construction projects, we appoint Labour Relations Officers in early stage to resolve any disputes between contractors and workers.
Apart from employment practices, ArchSD also focuses on the quality of service we delivered. We conduct annual customer satisfaction survey to review our performance and service quality. We have established a dedicated team to handle clients' feedback and opinions to drive continuous improvement.
Aiming to improve the efficiency and quality of design, production and operation of the construction industry, ArchSD will continue to enrich Innovation and Technologies (I&T) application and Knowledge Management (KM) development.
In the recent years, we have been developing 'Corporate Intelligence (CO-i)' to transform our business process to digital. Various e-business platforms to facilitate smarter workflow with our partners, consultants and contractors, were being built. We planned to implement cloud based electronic site inspection recording system with data analytics functions to enhance efficiency of works supervision. Electronic submission and processing systems would be developed for better mobility and productivity in project delivery. We will continue to explore and apply innovation and technology (I&T) for driving the smart city development, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), smart asset management, ChatBot and artificial intelligence etc. We have planned and look forward to collaborating with different stakeholders for pilot projects and joint events in the industry for inspirations and bringing in such external expertise to enrich our operation.
We will also continue the exploration and implementation of innovative construction methods and ways to drive buildability, while enhancing social inclusion and cost control. To this end, we work closely to adopt 'No Frills' principle in design and contractual requirements, the '3S' (Standardisation, Simplification and Single Integrated Element) and other related measures in our projects. The incorporation of inclusive and elderly designs in projects is in good progress of which we are anticipating an improved accessibility in our buildings and facilities in a short future.
To compatible with the long term development of Hong Kong, ArchSD will excel our flexibility to safeguard the interests of the general public and our users. We strive to enhance quality of project site supervision through application of new technologies. We also promote best practices in government buildings to ensure public safety. As a response to the social needs and climate change challenges, we continue to discover measures, technologies and building materials to improve resilience of buildings and the city.
Another strategic focus of ArchSD is to foster staff training and development which is a determinant of our smooth operations and continual enhancement of service quality. We will devote more resources to organise regular training and activities such as site visits to enrich staff's exposure and experience in specific topics of innovation, social inclusion and public engagement in project delivery, as well as CO-i and creative knowledge in relation of other departmental focuses.
