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"Central Platform on Building Management" briefings

14Sep

Cheung Wah Community Hall7:00pm - 9:15pm

"Central Platform on Building Management" briefings

12Oct

Hall, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex7:00pm - 9:15pm

"Central Platform on Building Management" briefings

16Nov

Hall, Sai Tso Wan Neighbourhood Community Centre7:00pm - 9:15pm

"Understanding Basic Information on Plans" briefings

20Sep

Building Information Centre3:00pm - 3:45pm

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18Oct

Building Information Centre3:00pm - 3:45pm

"Understanding Basic Information on Plans" briefings

15Nov

Building Information Centre3:00pm - 3:45pm

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September 2023 Update
Date	Type	Content
28 September 2023	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated APP-19 Projections in relation to Site Coverage and Plot Ratio Building (Planning) Regulations 20 & 21 Updated APP-151 Building Design to Foster a Quality and Sustainable Built Environment Updated APP-152 Sustainable Building Design Guidelines Updated ADV-33 Essential Information in Plan Submissions Circular Letters Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (MBIS) Inspection of Unauthorised Building Works (UBW)
20 September 2023	Press Release 19 building plans approved in July Updated Monthly Digest
19 September 2023	Press Release Owner and contractor fined for installing photovoltaic system violating requirements for green and amenity facilities in New Territories Exempted Houses
9 September 2023	Circular Letters Rectifications after Extreme Conditions at Construction Sites
7 September 2023	Circular Letters Safe Use of Vehicles with Cranes during Transportation for Construction Sites
6 September 2023	Press Release Buildings Department instigates prosecution regarding tower crane collapse incident on Anderson Road, Sau Mau Ping

August 2023 Update
Date	Type	Content
31 August 2023	Press Release Opening remarks of Director of Buildings at joint press conference on Super Typhoon Saola (Chinese only)
30 August 2023	Circular Letters Contractor’s Access to Resources under the Minor Works Contractor Registration System Contractor's Access to Resources under the Contractors Registration System
29 August 2023	Circular Letters Precautionary Measures for Repair Works of External Walls in Buildings
25 August 2023	Press Release Government continues to enhance enforcement action and support against buildings with non-complied notices under Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme
24 August 2023	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated APP-18 Code of Practice for Foundations 2017
21 August 2023	Press Release 13 building plans approved in June Updated Monthly Digest
17 August 2023	Press Release Property owner fined over $28,000 for failing to comply with fire safety direction
11 August 2023	Press Release Registered general building contractor prohibited by disciplinary board from certifying or carrying out minor works for four months
9 August 2023	Press Release BD reminds building owners to appoint Registered Inspectors to conduct mandatory building inspections
8 August 2023	Press Release BD continues to follow up on incident of fallen rendering at Sun Hing Building
2 August 2023	Press Release Consent given to resume building works of private development project at 18 Lee Chung Street in Chai Wan

July 2023 Update
Date	Type	Content
28 July 2023	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated APP-2 Calculation of Gross Floor Area and Non-accountable Gross Floor Area - Building (Planning) Regulation 23(3)(a) and (b)
25 July 2023	Practice Notes for AP, RSE and RGE Updated APP-40 Hotel Development
24 July 2023	Press Release Eight building plans approved in May Property owner fined over $90,000 for persistently not complying with removal order Updated Monthly Digest
19 July 2023	Press Release Buildings Department follows up on fallen concrete at Lai Wan Building
12 July 2023	Updated Status of Orders Updated Targets for Clearing Outstanding Orders
11 July 2023	Press Release Buildings Department holds seminar on interior alteration and addition works in domestic premises (with photos)
10 July 2023	Press Release Buildings Department issues investigation order regarding fallen rendering from external wall of industrial building in Tong Mei Road, Mong Kok
7 July 2023	Tender Notices Consultancy Services for Water Seepage Investigation and Testing (Batch 2) (WSI 2023 Batch 2) Consultancy Services for Water Seepage Investigation and Testing (WSI 2023)
6 July 2023	Press Release Two property owners fined over $220,000 in total for persistently not complying with removal orders
5 July 2023	Press Release Buildings Department follows up on fallen rendering at Po On Building
3 July 2023	Special Notice The Registration Guides on the Buildings Department's website has been revamped to enhance user friendliness. Press Release BD continues to follow up on incident of fallen canopy at Po On Building

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