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