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RLB in Hong Kong: 50 Years at a Glance 回顧利比香港五十載

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3Company OverviewRider Levett Bucknall (formerly known as Levettand Bailey) was established as a local firm ofquantity surveyors <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> <strong>in</strong> 1962. From amodest beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g the practice has grown with theeconomic expansion of <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> until today it is aglobal professional practice with over 2,800 people<strong>in</strong> more than 100 offices across Asia, Oceania,Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas.In the Ch<strong>in</strong>a and Korea region, Rider LevettBucknall has its headquarters <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> withbranch offices <strong>in</strong> Beij<strong>in</strong>g, Chengdu, Chongq<strong>in</strong>g,Dalian, Guangzhou, Guiyang, Haikou, Hangzhou,Macau, Nanj<strong>in</strong>g, Q<strong>in</strong>gdao, Shanghai, Shenyang,Shenzhen, Tianj<strong>in</strong>, Wuhan, Wuxi, Xian and Zhuhai<strong>in</strong> Ma<strong>in</strong>land Ch<strong>in</strong>a and Seoul <strong>in</strong> South Korea,employ<strong>in</strong>g a total staff of over 1,<strong>50</strong>0.The practice pr<strong>in</strong>cipally specialises <strong>in</strong> all aspects ofcost consultancy and quantity survey<strong>in</strong>g and providesa wide range of comprehensive professional servicesto its clients <strong>in</strong> the field of property and constructionconsultancy. Build<strong>in</strong>g from the experience ga<strong>in</strong>edthrough its <strong>in</strong>volvements <strong>in</strong> many developmentprojects as a member of the consultant team, RiderLevett Bucknall has extended its professionalservices to encompass project management anddevelopment consultancy and other advisory servicessuch as dispute resolution.Over the years, Rider Levett Bucknall hasestablished a renowned reput<strong>at</strong>ion among its clientsand <strong>in</strong> the construction <strong>in</strong>dustry for its capability andprofessionalism. The practice was a pioneer <strong>in</strong>establish<strong>in</strong>g the quantity survey<strong>in</strong>g profession <strong>in</strong><strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> and Ma<strong>in</strong>land Ch<strong>in</strong>a; <strong>in</strong> the tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g anddevelopment of local professionals to becomequantity surveyors; and <strong>in</strong> promot<strong>in</strong>g cost estim<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g,research and consult<strong>in</strong>g services.


4Chairman’s MessageOur commitment to <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>,Ch<strong>in</strong>a and the region rema<strong>in</strong>s asstrong as ever. We are preparedto spread the name andreput<strong>at</strong>ion of Rider LevettBucknall across the region forthe next <strong>50</strong> years and beyond.In 2012, Rider Levett Bucknall celebr<strong>at</strong>es animportant milestone <strong>in</strong> the growth of the practice- <strong>50</strong> years s<strong>in</strong>ce the form<strong>at</strong>ion of the company <strong>in</strong><strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> <strong>in</strong> 1962.Our story is one of collective achievement - from ourfounders, Denis Levett and David Bailey, from ourretired and present directors, to the thousands ofhard work<strong>in</strong>g and determ<strong>in</strong>ed people who haveshared <strong>in</strong> the development of technical best practicesand new ideas and contributed to our success.We pay tribute to the <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>at</strong>ional vision andcompell<strong>in</strong>g leadership of Denis Levett, whosetenure <strong>at</strong> the helm of Levett and Bailey made usever stronger.Denis’ <strong>at</strong>titude of always aspir<strong>in</strong>g to achieve thebest, is a philosophy th<strong>at</strong> has made Rider LevettBucknall one of the lead<strong>in</strong>g firms of quantitysurveyors <strong>in</strong> this region.We live our Vision to be the lead<strong>in</strong>g practice <strong>in</strong> ourmarkets by deliver<strong>in</strong>g susta<strong>in</strong>able competitiveadvantage to our clients through the passion ofour people. We cont<strong>in</strong>ue to expand the breadth of<strong>in</strong>sight we can offer our clients, promoteresponsible bus<strong>in</strong>ess practices and support thegrowth and development of our people andcommunities.Follow<strong>in</strong>g half a century of progression andgrowth, today we have over 1,<strong>50</strong>0 people <strong>in</strong> 20offices <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> and Ch<strong>in</strong>a. Globally, RiderLevett Bucknall has over 2,800 staff <strong>in</strong> 100 officesthroughout Asia, Oceania, Europe, Middle East andthe Americas. As an <strong>in</strong>dependent quantitysurvey<strong>in</strong>g and construction cost consultant, RiderLevett Bucknall provides our clients with a widerange of service options to encompass every facetof the property life cycle.Our focus on add<strong>in</strong>g value aims to meet the needs ofthe present without compromis<strong>in</strong>g future gener<strong>at</strong>ionsand delivers optimum results for projects to supportour client’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess goals and objectives.But our most important achievement is th<strong>at</strong> wehave cont<strong>in</strong>ued to work with our clients and helpthem succeed.While all projects are unique and our particip<strong>at</strong>ionmay vary depend<strong>in</strong>g on our client’s needs, ourcommitment to performance and rel<strong>at</strong>ionships isconstant.Over the past <strong>50</strong> years, our clients have developeda genu<strong>in</strong>e trust <strong>in</strong> Rider Levett Bucknall, thanks totheir support and to the quality and reliability ofour people and services. These <strong>in</strong>valuable assets,as well as our cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g focus on <strong>in</strong>nov<strong>at</strong>ion, arecarry<strong>in</strong>g us <strong>in</strong>to the future.I would like to take this opportunity to say thankyou and show our appreci<strong>at</strong>ion to all those whohave supported us and worked with us over thepast <strong>50</strong> years – clients, consultants, contractors,members of the <strong>in</strong>dustry and past and presentstaff - to make Rider Levett Bucknall the practiceit is today.Our commitment to <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>, Ch<strong>in</strong>a and theregion rema<strong>in</strong>s as strong as ever. We are preparedto spread the name and reput<strong>at</strong>ion of Rider LevettBucknall across the region for the next <strong>50</strong> yearsand beyond.Philip Lo


6Founder’s MessageI have been privileged to haveour supportive clients, ourhardwork<strong>in</strong>g and effectivedirectors, our capable andresponsible staff. We haveachieved so much together, andwith its dedic<strong>at</strong>ed leadershipand its strength and competenceI am fully confident th<strong>at</strong> thepractice will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to achieveeven more <strong>in</strong> the future.I am extremely excited th<strong>at</strong> Rider Levett Bucknallis celebr<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g its <strong>50</strong>th Anniversary this year <strong>in</strong><strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>.After 36 years with Rider Levett Bucknall, I retiredfrom the practice <strong>in</strong> 1999.<strong>50</strong> years is a very long time. The practice wasestablished before many of you were born, butlook<strong>in</strong>g back over the years and remember<strong>in</strong>g howth<strong>in</strong>gs used to be it seems hardly any time <strong>at</strong> all.The years have passed by so quickly.We could not have built our practice without thehardwork, care and deep sense of responsibility ofour staff, past and present, both technical andsupportive. It has always been sad to lose staff, buthappily we now have a very large number of RiderLevett Bucknall old boys and girls throughout allsectors of the property and construction <strong>in</strong>dustry<strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> and Ch<strong>in</strong>a who still reta<strong>in</strong> happymemories of the time spent with us dur<strong>in</strong>g theirtra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, and who rema<strong>in</strong> good friends.When I look <strong>at</strong> us now, 1<strong>50</strong>0 staff <strong>in</strong> 20 offices <strong>in</strong><strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> and Ch<strong>in</strong>a, my m<strong>in</strong>d goes back towhere it all started. Just 8 of us <strong>in</strong> two rooms <strong>in</strong>Yun P<strong>in</strong>g Road, Causeway Bay. This was a longtime ago but I remember it all very clearly asthough it were yesterday. We have come a long wayfrom those modest beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>gs. Thanks, therefore,to our clients who have always supported us.Thanks also to our directors, deputy directors,associ<strong>at</strong>e directors, associ<strong>at</strong>es and staff, the firmhas grown from strength to strength until we arenow one of the largest firms of quantity surveyors<strong>in</strong> the world.At the time Rider Levett Bucknall was establishedthe quantity survey<strong>in</strong>g profession was hardlyrecognised and accepted <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>. Thepriv<strong>at</strong>e practice firms were just hang<strong>in</strong>g on by theirf<strong>in</strong>ger tips, and two out of the first five firmspractic<strong>in</strong>g here had to close down through lack ofbus<strong>in</strong>ess.S<strong>in</strong>ce then the quantity surveyors, through car<strong>in</strong>gabout their clients and striv<strong>in</strong>g to provide themwith a high quality service, have built up theprofession so th<strong>at</strong> now it is fully accepted, and thequantity surveyor is looked upon as an essentialmember of the client's team.The firm has always been a major part of my life,demand<strong>in</strong>g long hours, hard work and persistence<strong>in</strong> promot<strong>in</strong>g quantity survey<strong>in</strong>g services to clientsand architects which was very hard <strong>in</strong> the earlydays. I have always been very proud of our practiceand its people, and it has given me a deep sense ofs<strong>at</strong>isfaction to see us grow stronger and more<strong>in</strong>fluential over the years.I have been privileged to have our supportiveclients, our hardwork<strong>in</strong>g and effective directors,our capable and responsible staff. We haveachieved so much together, and with its dedic<strong>at</strong>edleadership and its strength and competence I amfully confident th<strong>at</strong> the practice will cont<strong>in</strong>ue toachieve even more <strong>in</strong> the future.Denis G. Levett


Tower Court, loc<strong>at</strong>ed on Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, was occupied by Levett and Bailey as its ma<strong>in</strong> office dur<strong>in</strong>g the 1970-1980s; <strong>in</strong> front of it isthe former Lee Garden hotel site, the present day Manulife Plaza.


9From Retired Directors, Staff and AlumniRoy BeevorRetired as Consultant <strong>in</strong> 1999Chris ChanNow Associ<strong>at</strong>e Director (<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>)My congr<strong>at</strong>ul<strong>at</strong>ions to the Directors of Rider LevettBucknall on the occasion of their <strong>50</strong>th anniversary<strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>.The “Levett” part of the firm th<strong>at</strong> started life <strong>in</strong> asmall office <strong>in</strong> Causeway Bay, together with“Rider” and “Bucknall”, has now grown <strong>in</strong>to aglobal organis<strong>at</strong>ion, encompass<strong>in</strong>g many parts ofthe world.It seems light years away from when I jo<strong>in</strong>ed, wh<strong>at</strong>was then, Levett and Bailey <strong>in</strong> 1980. Our ma<strong>in</strong>office was <strong>in</strong> Tower Court <strong>in</strong> Hysan Avenue and wehad an overflow office <strong>in</strong> L<strong>in</strong>g Y<strong>in</strong>g Build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> YunP<strong>in</strong>g Road, just around the corner. We wereapproxim<strong>at</strong>ely one hundred strong, with fourpartners, Denis Levett, Edw<strong>in</strong> Lee, Albert Cheungand Eric Fung. I became a partner <strong>in</strong> 1981.There was a gre<strong>at</strong> team spirit and we seemed tospend more time <strong>in</strong> the office than out of it.I’m sure th<strong>at</strong> same spirit is still there and I believeth<strong>at</strong> Rider Levett Bucknall will ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> itsimpressive growth and quality of service well <strong>in</strong>tothe future.I wish the Directors and Staff cont<strong>in</strong>ued success <strong>in</strong>the years to come.I am pleased to have been the Staff Club Chairmanfor the past few years and witnessed <strong>RLB</strong>’sdist<strong>in</strong>guished accomplishment not only <strong>in</strong>deliver<strong>in</strong>g quality services, but also explor<strong>in</strong>g thetalent of <strong>RLB</strong>ers <strong>in</strong> sports & music and advanc<strong>in</strong>gfresh gradu<strong>at</strong>e to professional quantity surveyorsthrough its comprehensive and structured tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gprogrammes.The number of new faces jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>RLB</strong> keeps on<strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g every year to cope with our expand<strong>in</strong>goffices, and it is foreseeable th<strong>at</strong> these new<strong>RLB</strong>ers will become a formidable force of ourfuture success just like our old boys and girls did.A remarkable event, the <strong>RLB</strong> <strong>50</strong>th AnniversaryStaff D<strong>in</strong>ner, was held on 18 May 2012. I believe allthe <strong>RLB</strong>ers have enjoyed the celebr<strong>at</strong>ory event. Iwas particularly excited to see our previousDirectors, Mr. Edw<strong>in</strong> Lee and Mr. Alan Parry andall the <strong>RLB</strong>ers meet<strong>in</strong>g and c<strong>at</strong>ch<strong>in</strong>g up with eachother just like <strong>in</strong> a family reunion.I would like to thank for our Chairman, Manag<strong>in</strong>gDirectors, Directors, committee members, PICs,helpers and all <strong>RLB</strong>ers' support <strong>in</strong> organiz<strong>in</strong>g theactivities successfully.My warmest congr<strong>at</strong>ul<strong>at</strong>ions aga<strong>in</strong> to Rider LevettBucknall on its Jubilee Anniversary and I wouldlike to extend my best wishes for all its futureendeavours.


102010Frank CheukRetired as Quantity Surveyor <strong>in</strong> 1985 I am extremely honoured to be <strong>in</strong>vited to RiderLevett Bucknall’s <strong>50</strong>th anniversary party after 27years of absence. I am also very humbled to berecognised, still, as the company’s No. 1 staff.There were many memorable events <strong>in</strong> my dayswith Levett and Bailey, but one of the mostunforgettable ones was the riots <strong>in</strong> 1967. Almostall construction jobs were term<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ed and all thestaff had their wages frozen. Fortun<strong>at</strong>ely, underthe tremendous leadership of Mr. Levett and Mr.Bailey, the company recovered with<strong>in</strong> a year. Levettand Bailey had cont<strong>in</strong>ued to prosper s<strong>in</strong>ce and thecompany had grown to a staff of 2<strong>50</strong> by 1985.I hereby s<strong>in</strong>cerely wish Rider Levett Bucknall’scont<strong>in</strong>uous success and excellence <strong>in</strong> the quantitysurvey<strong>in</strong>g profession.


11Albert H S Cheung JPRetired as Senior Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director <strong>in</strong> 2007The scene of my first visit to the office of Levettand Bailey <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> <strong>in</strong> the summer of 1968 fora job <strong>in</strong>terview upon my gradu<strong>at</strong>ion with a QSdiploma is still very vivid <strong>in</strong> my memory even now,five years after my retirement as the SeniorManag<strong>in</strong>g Director of the firm <strong>in</strong> 2007. I met thetwo founders of the firm, the l<strong>at</strong>e Mr. David A.Bailey and Mr. Denis G. Levett for the first time andaccepted their offer of a position of QuantitySurvey<strong>in</strong>g Assistant with little idea th<strong>at</strong> it was thebeg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of my lifetime career with the firm th<strong>at</strong>spanned over almost forty years.Bucknall would not have been able to becomewh<strong>at</strong> it is today.I would like to convey my congr<strong>at</strong>ul<strong>at</strong>ions to RiderLevett Bucknall on the <strong>50</strong>th anniversary of itsestablishment <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> and I wish the firmcont<strong>in</strong>ued success <strong>in</strong> many years to come and allthe best to every one of the presentmanagement and staff.Also still very vivid <strong>in</strong> my memory are the firsttimes th<strong>at</strong> I met the other Directors of the firm <strong>in</strong>their freshman days when they came to the officefor the first time for their job <strong>in</strong>terviews. They wereall the best of the best from their classes.Together, we have we<strong>at</strong>hered many challenges andcrises, economic and otherwise th<strong>at</strong> theconstruction <strong>in</strong>dustry had to face <strong>in</strong> the pastseveral decades and have come out stronger thanever.I feel most privileged to be personally <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong>the formul<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g era of the practice see<strong>in</strong>g it grewfrom a small ten men office to an <strong>in</strong>tern<strong>at</strong>ionalfirm with hundreds of staff <strong>in</strong> the region andthousands of staff world wide. I would like to takethis opportunity to thank all our clients, fellowprofessionals and friends for their support andtrust over the years, without which Rider LevettSome of Levett and Bailey staff <strong>in</strong> 19991999


Retired and Current Directors/PartnersRetired Directors/PartnersCurrent DirectorsPeter C. RussellDavid A. BaileyDenis G. LevettEdw<strong>in</strong> Y. S. LeeEric S. H. FungAlbert H. S. CheungHerbert VartyRoy BeevorK. M. ChauThomas D. McCormackEdmond H. K. HoCharles Nicolas BrookeDavid V. ReesJohn NelsonPeter M. P. Hui David K. W. TseAlan C. ParryNelson W. H. ChengRobert CouchmanS. W. LoPhilip K. W. LoStephen Y. F. Lai Stephen L. H. LiuY. Y. Ho C. H. ChanH. K. Yu Kenneth K. KwanWang Wei Q<strong>in</strong>g Y. L. LamDanny H. K. Chow Eric H. F. FongIris P. W. LeeSimon S. M. TuenEric C. Y. LauSimon Y. M. Cheung


<strong>RLB</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>: <strong>50</strong> <strong>Years</strong> <strong>at</strong> a <strong>Glance</strong>1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s1785Henry Cooper & Sonscommences asquantity surveyors <strong>in</strong>Read<strong>in</strong>g, England.Henry Cooper & Sons1895Henry Cooper &Sons London officeis purchased by JRider Hunt.Henry Cooper & SonsJRider Hunt1949Rider Hunt & Partners isestablished <strong>in</strong>Melbourne, Australia byHarry Wexler, followedby offices <strong>in</strong> Sydney andCanberra.Harry Wexler Rider Hunt &Partners 1947Bucknall Aust<strong>in</strong> isestablished <strong>in</strong> the UK byCharles Bucknall.Charles Bucknall Bucknall Aust<strong>in</strong>1962P.C. Russell arrives <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> and establishes P.C.Russell Associ<strong>at</strong>es. He is soon jo<strong>in</strong>ed by Denis G. Levett (left)and David A. Bailey (right).P.C. Russell P.C. Russell Associ<strong>at</strong>es1960s Levett and Bailey staff1966P.C. Russell and Partners changes itsname to P.C. Russell, Bailey, Levettand Partners. P.C. Russell retires.P.C. Russell and Partners P.C.Russell, Bailey, Levett and Partners.P.C. Russell 1968P.C. Russell, Bailey, Levett and Partnerschanges its name to Levett and Bailey,Chartered Quantity Surveyors.P.C. Russell, Bailey, Levett and Partners 1968Levett and Bailey Tender Price Index is published, the first of its k<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>, and has s<strong>in</strong>ce then been widely used <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>. 2<strong>50</strong>020001<strong>50</strong>01000<strong>50</strong>00196819701972197419761978198019821984198619881990199219941996199820002002200420062008201020121969 Levett and Bailey staff <strong>at</strong> RubyRestaurant, Causeway Bay1960s Carol<strong>in</strong>e Mansion <strong>in</strong> CausewayBay is occupied by Levett and Bailey asits ma<strong>in</strong> office.1972Rider Hunt Levett and Bailey is established <strong>in</strong>S<strong>in</strong>gapore.Rider Hunt Levett and Bailey 1970s Levett and Bailey staff <strong>in</strong> the office1979Levett and Bailey works on J<strong>in</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g Hotel<strong>in</strong> Nanj<strong>in</strong>g, the first project <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g a quantity surveyor.1977David Bailey moves to S<strong>in</strong>gapore.1970sTower Court <strong>in</strong>Causeway Bay isoccupied by Levett andBailey as its ma<strong>in</strong> officeuntil 1980s.The ground break<strong>in</strong>g ceremony of J<strong>in</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g Hotel1982David Bailey retires.1982Levett and Bailey works on the newHSBC headquarters <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>.Early 1980sL<strong>in</strong>g Y<strong>in</strong>gSecondary Schoolis the other officeloc<strong>at</strong>ion apart fromTower Court.1980s A snapshot of the office1985Levett and Bailey and Rider Huntset up offices <strong>in</strong> the US.Levett and Bailey and Rider Hunt 1987 <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> office is reloc<strong>at</strong>edto Asian House <strong>in</strong> Wanchai.1992 Levett and Bailey managementand staff <strong>at</strong> a d<strong>in</strong>ner.1994Levett and Bailey works on <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>Convention & Exhibition Centre Phase IIextension, which becomes the venue for the <strong>Hong</strong><strong>Kong</strong> Handover Ceremony <strong>in</strong> 1997.1999David Levett (left) retires, with David Bailey(right) <strong>at</strong>tend<strong>in</strong>g a banquet.1995Levett and Bailey opens its firstCh<strong>in</strong>a office <strong>in</strong> Shanghai, which isfollowed by Beij<strong>in</strong>g office <strong>in</strong> 1997. 19971997<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> office is reloc<strong>at</strong>ed toEastern Central Plaza <strong>in</strong>Shaukeiwan. 2000Levett and Bailey opens itsShenzhen office, while anumber of offices will open<strong>in</strong> subsequent years.2007 Ch<strong>in</strong>a Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g is held <strong>in</strong> Zhuhai.20072008Ch<strong>in</strong>a Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g isheld <strong>in</strong> Guangzhou.20082007Levett and Bailey, Rider Huntand Bucknall Aust<strong>in</strong> adopt acommon name globally.Levett and Bailey, Rider Huntand Bucknall Aust<strong>in</strong>2001 <strong>RLB</strong> Directors <strong>at</strong> a Christmas Party2001 2010Shanghai Officecelebr<strong>at</strong>es its 15thAnniversary <strong>in</strong>Ch<strong>in</strong>a. 15 2012<strong>RLB</strong> and partners are awarded The BestProject Team of the Year 2012 by RICS,<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> Property Awards 2012, for their<strong>in</strong>volvement <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>Science Park Phase 3 Development. 2012 2012Rider Levett Bucknall celebr<strong>at</strong>es its <strong>50</strong>th Anniversary <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>.


Long-serv<strong>in</strong>g staff (10 years or above)30 <strong>Years</strong> +20 <strong>Years</strong> + 10 <strong>Years</strong> +Chan Choi H<strong>in</strong>gChan Chun KeungCheung Suet Lan, SandyCheung Suet Y<strong>in</strong>g, Christ<strong>in</strong>aHo Yiu YuLiu L<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Hong</strong>, Stephen Lo Kai Wah, Philip Loong Kar Man Ng Siu W<strong>in</strong>g, Nigel Tam Kam Keung, StevenWong Naisy, W<strong>in</strong>nieYu Hon <strong>Kong</strong>Chan Woon Keung, P<strong>at</strong>rick Cheung M<strong>in</strong>g Tak, Gary Chik Pun H<strong>in</strong>g, Dorothy Chow Hon Keung, Danny Chow Wai Man, Anselm Hon Chi Sh<strong>in</strong>g, AlfredKwan K<strong>in</strong>, Kenneth Lai Yuen Fun, LouisaLai Yuk Fai, StephenLam Yen L<strong>in</strong>gLau KellyLaw H<strong>in</strong>g WaiLee Pui Wa, IrisLeung Ch<strong>in</strong>g Han, Ela<strong>in</strong>eLo K<strong>in</strong> F<strong>at</strong>, KennethLo Zun, AndrewNg Kai Yan, MandyNg Siu Han, Sabr<strong>in</strong>aSiu Leung Man, LawrenceWong Sze P<strong>in</strong>gWoo Kam TongCai Zhong Yi, BillCao Jun Lan, T<strong>in</strong>aChan Ka Yee, TiffanyChan Lai Chu, SmonaChan Man <strong>Hong</strong>, AndersonChan Siu Lai, JoelChen Li X<strong>in</strong>g, Beck Chen Xiao Yun Cheng Po Y<strong>in</strong>, Florence Cheung Kar Yee, Jessie Cheung Yuk Nui, Cora Chiu Chi Hang, Brian Chiu Chung W<strong>in</strong>g, Daniel Deng Yun Xia, CarolFong Hoi Fung, Eric Fong Sau Kuen, Emma Ge Xiao YanGao <strong>Hong</strong> Guang, Emily Ho Chiu Keung Huang He Huang Sui <strong>Hong</strong>, Tracy Ip Kwok Leung, Alpha Ip Pui Kuen J<strong>in</strong> Bao J<strong>in</strong>g, Anny Kang Zhuang Kwan Ch<strong>in</strong>g Lung, Peter Kwok Wai M<strong>in</strong>g, M<strong>in</strong>g Lai Chun Kit Lam Chai W<strong>in</strong>g, Timothy Lam Mei L<strong>in</strong>, Doris Lam Mo Kok, Poon Lam Shuk Kwong, Dickens Lau Chuen Yiu, Eric Lee Kwan Mo, Tommy Leung Fung Kuen, Judy Li L<strong>in</strong>Li P<strong>in</strong>g Y<strong>in</strong>g, Nancy Li Yuen Ch<strong>in</strong>g, Candy Li Zhi Peng, Paul Liu Q<strong>in</strong>g Lian, Amy Liu Yang Lo Wai Ho, Kev<strong>in</strong> Lu Yun Ngai Chi Hang, Tim Shi Hai Hua, Str<strong>in</strong>g Shum Kai Sum, K<strong>at</strong>her<strong>in</strong>e Si Yau Li Song Li Jun, Lucy Tam Sheung Yee, Shirley Tam Wai Kam, Kam Tsang Kwok Tong Tuen Sai Man, Simon Wang Hua Rong, Maggie Wang Mei Q<strong>in</strong> Wang Rong, Emily Wang Wei H<strong>in</strong>g Wen Hao Hua, Byron Wong Ka M<strong>in</strong>g Wong Siu Kan Wong Yim Kuk, Shirley Xiong Shen Lei Xu J<strong>in</strong>g Wen Yang Zhuo Ye Zhi Chao, Benny Yu Chui Mei, May Zhang <strong>Hong</strong> Yuan, Ady Zhang Li Juan, Alice Zhang M<strong>in</strong> Zhou J<strong>in</strong> Hua, Anly Zhou Ke Jung, Cola Zhu Qiao Long


18Eric FungRetired as Partner <strong>in</strong> 1986CEM NotesTPCTest of Professional CompetenceTPC 1996 RICS Congr<strong>at</strong>ul<strong>at</strong>ions to Rider Levett Bucknall on theoccasion of their <strong>50</strong>th anniversary.I jo<strong>in</strong>ed the practice P. C. Russell and Partners <strong>in</strong>1965 with less than 10 people and retired fromLevett and Bailey <strong>in</strong> 1986.As a retired partner of Levett and Bailey, I noticedthe transform<strong>at</strong>ion of Levett and Bailey to thepresent Rider Levett Bucknall over the years tobecome a substantial group of construction costconsultancy with over 2,<strong>50</strong>0 people <strong>in</strong> offices <strong>in</strong>major cities <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a and around the world, tos<strong>at</strong>isfy the diverse needs of the <strong>in</strong>dustry andtoday’s market.This is a very substantial achievement.This achievement, without a doubt, is through thehardwork and foresight of the Directors.I wish to take the opportunity to wish Rider LevettBucknall all the best and cont<strong>in</strong>uous success <strong>in</strong>the future.


19Edw<strong>in</strong> LeeRetired as Partner <strong>in</strong> 1984Congr<strong>at</strong>ul<strong>at</strong>ion to this company’s <strong>50</strong>th Anniversary.Although I immigr<strong>at</strong>ed to Canada twenty n<strong>in</strong>eyears ago, my heart has never left this wonderfulbig family. So, I would like to have your permissionto call you all, my colleagues.Also I would like to take this opportunity to thankmy mentor and good friend, Denis Levett. He ledme to acquire all the skills and experiences tobecome a successful quantity surveyor.Look<strong>in</strong>g back <strong>at</strong> these <strong>50</strong> years and see<strong>in</strong>g thisorganiz<strong>at</strong>ion start from a small office and nowbecom<strong>in</strong>g a major <strong>in</strong>tern<strong>at</strong>ional quantity survey<strong>in</strong>gfirm with offices <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>, Macau, Ch<strong>in</strong>a andKorea, I feel so proud to be a part of it. We haveestablished good traditions of value and respect ofstaff and th<strong>at</strong> is how we made this Levett andBailey firm a big family.Levett and Bailey was the first quantity survey<strong>in</strong>gfirm to go <strong>in</strong>to Ch<strong>in</strong>a. Denis and I went to Ch<strong>in</strong>a <strong>in</strong>the mid-70’s to explore the opportunities ofwork<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>side Ch<strong>in</strong>a. By l<strong>at</strong>e 70’s, we secured ourvery first major project <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a, the J<strong>in</strong>gl<strong>in</strong>g Hotel<strong>in</strong> Nanj<strong>in</strong>g. We also signed the very firstappo<strong>in</strong>tment letter for full quantity survey<strong>in</strong>gservices for this project <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>ese and l<strong>at</strong>er weproduced the very first Bills of Quantities <strong>in</strong> bothEnglish and Ch<strong>in</strong>ese.Congr<strong>at</strong>ul<strong>at</strong>ion aga<strong>in</strong> and I wish you all the bestand hope th<strong>at</strong> many more offices will be opened,especially <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a. With our tradition of honesty,hardwork<strong>in</strong>g and loyalty, I am sure you can do it.Keep on expand<strong>in</strong>g and I look forward to see<strong>in</strong>gyou all, perhaps <strong>in</strong> the “60th Anniversary”celebr<strong>at</strong>ions.Here are a few highlights of the historicalachievements of this firm. Levett and Baileyhelped a lot <strong>in</strong> groom<strong>in</strong>g young quantity surveyorsand promot<strong>in</strong>g quantity survey<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>. Infact, the very first quantity surveyor qualifiedlocally <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> is from this firm. Throughorganis<strong>in</strong>g lectures <strong>in</strong> Productivity Centre <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong><strong>Kong</strong> <strong>in</strong> the 70’s, we have spread and promotedquantity survey<strong>in</strong>g to other fields such asdevelopment companies, banks, constructioncompanies, other professional firms, etc.Edw<strong>in</strong> Lee and Denis Levett<strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a <strong>in</strong> l<strong>at</strong>e 1970s


20Leo KwokNow Associ<strong>at</strong>e (<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>)Diligence is a ladder to success and I believe thisexpla<strong>in</strong>s the <strong>RLB</strong> story. <strong>RLB</strong> not only works out thehighest standards, but more importantly, worksaccord<strong>in</strong>g to the highest standards. I have beenbrought up <strong>in</strong> this <strong>at</strong>mosphere s<strong>in</strong>ce day one Ijo<strong>in</strong>ed this company after gradu<strong>at</strong>ion and this hasshaped me <strong>in</strong>to a genu<strong>in</strong>e quantity surveyor.2012 <strong>50</strong> 2004 () <strong>50</strong>


21Alan ParryRetired as Director <strong>in</strong> 2002Eighteen years of my life were spent <strong>at</strong> Levett andBailey. They were memorable <strong>in</strong> many respectsand encompassed hard work, gre<strong>at</strong> colleagues,prestigious projects and enjoyable social activities.First the projects. I had the good fortune to be<strong>in</strong>volved with some landmark developments<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g: <strong>Hong</strong>kong Bank (HSBC), CityPolytechnic (now City University), Happy ValleyRacecourse and Football Club Redevelopment(RHKJC), Festival Walk Shopp<strong>in</strong>g Mall and Offices,<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> Institute of Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Air CargoTerm<strong>in</strong>al <strong>at</strong> Chek Lap Kok (HACTL). I doubt I wouldhave worked on projects of such size andimportance had I stayed <strong>in</strong> the UK.My colleagues and the staff generally <strong>at</strong> Levett andBailey were first class. Be<strong>in</strong>g one of the few“gweilos” <strong>in</strong> a staff of over 300 I always feltwelcome and <strong>at</strong> home <strong>in</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> was an extremelyhard work<strong>in</strong>g organis<strong>at</strong>ion. When I became apartner I received unst<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g support from my twoassoci<strong>at</strong>es and secretary, P<strong>at</strong>rick Chan, Lam YenL<strong>in</strong>g and Kimmy Chow for which I will always begr<strong>at</strong>eful. They were years of hard work which I nowlook back upon with a sense of pride <strong>in</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> I hopepeople consider “jobs” well done.The social side of Levett and Bailey for me wasmostly football and sports days although the staffd<strong>in</strong>ners, get together and cocktail parties werealso enjoyable. When I arrived <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> it wasto work on the <strong>Hong</strong>kong Bank project and footballm<strong>at</strong>ches were soon arranged aga<strong>in</strong>st the otherfirms particip<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the project. Francis Fan wasthe “football man” <strong>at</strong> Levett and Bailey and it waswith his assistance th<strong>at</strong> the games were arranged<strong>at</strong> the Jubilee Sports Centre <strong>in</strong> Sh<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>. I cont<strong>in</strong>uedto play <strong>in</strong> Levett and Bailey football m<strong>at</strong>chesthroughout my time <strong>at</strong> the firm although it wasdisappo<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>at</strong> we never managed to w<strong>in</strong> theannual RICS Football Tournament while I wasplay<strong>in</strong>g.I also enjoyed particip<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the annual sports daywhich evolved from an Levett and Bailey only eventto one <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g Swire Properties, P & T and JRP.My tussles with Nick Brooke <strong>in</strong> the 1<strong>50</strong>0 and 3000metres were events I always looked forward to.I have gre<strong>at</strong> memories of Levett and Bailey andhope th<strong>at</strong> Rider Levett Bucknall has a successfuland prosperous future so th<strong>at</strong> today’s twentysometh<strong>in</strong>gs will also have gre<strong>at</strong> memories whenthey retire.A football m<strong>at</strong>ch between staff teams <strong>in</strong> the l<strong>at</strong>e 1970s


22Maya WongSecretary to Denis Levett until 1989W<strong>in</strong>nie WongNow Head of Typ<strong>in</strong>g Section (<strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>)I first jo<strong>in</strong>ed Levett and Bailey back <strong>in</strong> 1980. I waswork<strong>in</strong>g <strong>at</strong> the Secretarial Section; shortly after Ibecame personal secretary to Mr. Denis Levett.Wai Suk, which was the way everyone called Mr.Levett <strong>in</strong> Cantonese dur<strong>in</strong>g our times and evennow is well known to all L&B staff. It was really aclose way to greet him. I am sure he understoodwhy everyone gave him th<strong>at</strong> name.I remembered reply<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>in</strong>com<strong>in</strong>g phone callswas Mr. Levett’s top priority, no m<strong>at</strong>ter how l<strong>at</strong>e,before leav<strong>in</strong>g the office. He mentioned th<strong>at</strong> eachphone call was important to him and he did notwant to miss any opportunity of speak<strong>in</strong>g with aclient or an architect.I reckon th<strong>at</strong> some of the staff had a fear to meethim and talk to him as the Senior Partner of thepractice. They had an impression th<strong>at</strong> Mr. Levettwas a furious man; on the contrary he was a verynice man. Dur<strong>in</strong>g the economic downturn <strong>in</strong>1982/83, when the construction <strong>in</strong>dustry shrunk,Mr. Levett told me th<strong>at</strong> he had over a hundredfamilies to support, th<strong>at</strong> meant he was th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g ofall the staff who was work<strong>in</strong>g with him. I felt reallyproud and honoured to have a boss who was soconsider<strong>at</strong>e.L&B <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> staff work<strong>in</strong>g with word processors <strong>in</strong> the early 1980s


24Frankie YeungNow Director (Projects) of <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> Hous<strong>in</strong>gSocietyMy s<strong>in</strong>cere congr<strong>at</strong>ul<strong>at</strong>ions to Rider LevettBucknall on its <strong>50</strong>th anniversary <strong>in</strong> their localsetup.The firm (formerly Levett and Bailey) was alreadyone of the largest local quantity survey<strong>in</strong>g firms <strong>in</strong><strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong> (with <strong>50</strong> odd staff) when I jo<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> 1979after gradu<strong>at</strong>ion. It was however <strong>in</strong> no m<strong>at</strong>ch withtheir current establishment, their diverse globalpractice, their staff size and network of offices.As one of the lead<strong>in</strong>g professional quantitysurvey<strong>in</strong>g firms <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hong</strong> <strong>Kong</strong>, Rider LevettBucknall is commendable for their contributionsto the quantity survey<strong>in</strong>g profession: <strong>in</strong>establish<strong>in</strong>g and uphold<strong>in</strong>g professional standards,and provid<strong>in</strong>g structured <strong>in</strong>-house tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g to freshgradu<strong>at</strong>es, transform<strong>in</strong>g them from greenhorns toprofessionals.I’ll jo<strong>in</strong> all the “old-boys and young girls” of Levettand Bailey <strong>in</strong> wish<strong>in</strong>g Rider Levett Bucknallanother <strong>50</strong> flourish<strong>in</strong>g years to come.Levett and Bailey Old Boys & Young Girls Club 19991999


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