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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Housing Authority:
The Quality Public Housing Construction and Maintenance Awards 2011 - the "heavyweight" awards of the construction and maintenance industry, are now open for nominations.
The awards are jointly organised by the Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) and various industry associations and labour unions, which advocate "Enhancing Quality and Professionalism in Construction and Maintenance" as in previous years. The awards aim to recognise contractors, project teams, supervisors and frontline workers for their outstanding performance in the construction and maintenance of public housing, as well as encourage exchange and sharing among the industry for continuous improvement.
The awards come in two categories, namely "New Works Projects" and "Maintenance and Improvement Projects". Assessment criteria include work quality, site safety, occupational safety and health, environmental protection, ethical integrity, partnership and customer service.
The awards are co-organised by Hong Kong Construction Association Limited, Hong Kong Federation of Electrical and 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 and Health Council, Construction Industry Council and Vocational Training Council.
Nomination forms can be obtained at all public housing estate offices, the HA Headquarters, construction and maintenance contractors' offices or downloaded from the Hong Kong Housing Authority/Housing Department Web Site (www.housingauthority.gov.hk). Completed nomination forms should reach the HA Headquarters on or before July 29, 2011.
For enquiries, please contact 2129 3531 (New Works Projects) or 2761 6870 (Maintenance and Improvement Projects).
Ends/Thursday, June 30, 2011
Issued at HKT 12:34
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