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The following is issued on behalf of the Housing Authority:
The Quality Public Housing Construction and Maintenance Awards 2009, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Housing Authority and various industry associations, are now open for nominations.
Advocating "Enhancing Quality and Professionalism in Construction and Maintenance", the event aims to recognise outstanding construction and maintenance projects, contractors, project teams, supervisors, workers and Housing Department project teams, as well as encouraging exchange and sharing among the industry for continuous improvement.
The awards come in two categories, "New Works Projects" and "Maintenance Services/Improvement Projects". Assessment criteria include work quality, occupational safety and health, environmental protection, ethical integrity, partnership and customer service.
Co-organising the event are Hong Kong Construction Association Limited, Hong Kong Federation of Electrical & Mechanical Contractors Limited, Hong Kong Construction Sub-Contractors Association, Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union, Construction Site Workers General Union, Hong Kong and Kowloon Electrical Engineering and Appliances Trade Workers Union, Labour Department, Occupational Safety & Health Council, Construction Industry Council and Vocational Training Council.
Nomination forms can be obtained at all public housing estate offices, the Housing Authority Headquarters, construction and maintenance services contractors or downloaded from the HA/HD Web Site (www.housingauthority.gov.hk). Completed nomination forms should reach the authority headquarters by August 31.
For enquiries, please contact 2129 3531 (New Works Projects) or 2761 6685 (Maintenance Services / Improvement Projects).
Ends/Friday, July 31, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:46
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