Property Management Services Authority Conducts Exchange with the Building Services Operation and Maintenance Executives Society

The Property Management Services Authority (PMSA) met with representatives of the Building Services Operation and Maintenance Executives Society (BSOMES) today, including President Timothy Chu, Vice Presidents Sam Lee and CS Leung, Past President Johnson Lau, Immediate Past President Wommy Wong and Secretary Athena Chan, to introduce the work of the PMSA and the latest position about the implementation of the property management (PM) industry licensing regime in Hong Kong, and exchanged ideas on regulation, formulation of codes of conduct, use of technology and sustainable development of the PM industry. In addition, ideas were exchanged on how the PM industry could participate in “Joint PM” as set out in the Chief Executive’s Policy Address to improve PM services in “three-nil buildings”.

Dr James Wong, Chairperson of the PMSA, said during the meeting, “Building services include various facilities and equipment within properties, ranging from elevators, air-conditioning systems, to water supply systems, etc. Their normal functioning is crucial to ensuring building safety, comfort and effective operation. Good building services operation is a crucial part of PM which directly affects the management quality of properties and user satisfaction.”

Dr James Wong added, “The PMSA carries the responsibilities of regulating PM companies and practitioners who provide PM services in Hong Kong as well as driving the professional development of the industry. Through implementing a licensing regime and other complementary measures, the PMSA drives and encourages the development of the PM industry towards quality and professionalism. The PMSA relies on the continuous support from professional bodies in the industry, including BSOMES, to ensure the smooth implementation of the licensing regime. In the past few years, in addition to actively participating in various activities of the PMSA, BSOMES has also contributed greatly in nurturing the next generation of its profession. The PMSA will continue to work with BSOMES to enhance the professionalism of Hong Kong’s PM industry for the provision of quality PM services to the community.”

Under the licensing regime, there are now 800 licensed PM companies and nearly 15,000 licensed PM practitioners in the market, providing PM services to over 2.4 million units in different types of properties in Hong Kong. This major professional force not only provides quality and professional PM services to the public, but also dedicates itself to supporting the implementation of various Government policies and help resolve different social issues, actively contributing towards healthy and sustainable development in future. They are undoubtedly invaluable assets and resources of Hong Kong.
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Ends/Tuesday, 17 December, 2024
Issued at HKT 18:00​​​​
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