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    The document summarizes the implementation of product certification in construction projects by the Hong Kong Housing Authority. It discusses how product certification provides quality assurance through upstream control of manufacturing. Several building materials will undergo product certification, including panel walls, timber doorsets, cement, tile adhesives, repair mortars and ceramic tiles. The certification process involves third-party audits and testing of manufacturers. Current progress includes several suppliers receiving product certification for their materials. The conclusion is that product certification can promote quality and enhance business opportunities in the industry.

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    Association of Engineering Professionals in Society Ltd Seminar on Products & Management System Certification Construction Products, Information Security,

    , Occupational Safety and Health, Food Safety and Jewellery Friday, 30 September 2011

    Implementation of Construction Products Certification in Hong Kong Housing Authority


    by Mr MAK Yiu Wing, Joseph Chief Structural Engineer Housing Department, The Government of the HKSAR

    Construction Product Certification

    Public Housing in Hong Kong - a Sustainable Community


    To help all families in need to gain access to adequate and affordable housing

    To provide affordable quality housing, management, maintenance and other housing related services in a proactive and caring manner Cost-effective and rational use of public resources Competent, dedicated and performance-oriented team

    Core Values

    4 Cs
    2

    Construction Product Certification We have a stock of about 700,000 flats, and we are building an average of about 15,000 flats per year.
    To meet present social, economic and environmental needs but NOT at the expense of future generations.

    Environmental

    Social

    Economic

    Construction Product Certification

    Quality Housing : Partnering for Change


    Assuring built quality Assuring quality of workmanship and materials on site Assuring quality of workmanship and materials off-site

    Construction Product Certification

    Tested in Hong Kong; Certified in Hong Kong


    Testing and Certification Services ( ) earmarked in the Chief Executives Policy Address in Oct 2009 as one of the six pillar industries for propelling Hong Kong towards a knowledge based economy. Four trades selected in the development plan 1. Chinese Medicine () 2. Construction Materials () 3. Food () 4. Jewelry ()
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    Construction Product Certification

    Promoting quality assurance through upstream control, HA is in Support of Product Certification.


    Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) spearheads implementation of product certification in its construction projects in stages in 2010/2011. Product Certification is the process whereby a product is certified () to achieving prescribed standards () and quality requirements, through regular () factory surveillance and periodic sampling and testing of products by third party of accredited certification body ().

    Construction Product Certification

    Production Certification An Upstream Quality Control


    Manufacturers
    Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) Products manufactured in factories Remedial action, suspension of certification etc. Failed

    Independent Certification Bodies

    Regular factory surveillance ( ) on process and sampling for testing of products () Passed Issuance/ Renewal of Product Certificates at regular intervals

    Delivery of Products to Sites

    Construction Product Certification

    HAs Surveillance Check of Building Materials on Site


    Project Team Contractor

    Proposed Material Submission

    Manufacturers

    rejected

    Check on quality based on test certificates ( ) and track records ()

    submission accepted

    Materials arrival on site


    Regular Surveillance Testing

    Product certification to be introduced

    test / retest failed materials rejected from site

    test / retest passed


    Materials Accepted for Use

    Construction Product Certification

    Earlier Product Certification Scheme


    Quality Scheme for the Production and Supply of Concrete (QSPSC) () Jointly developed by the HA and the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) ( ) in 1991 for ready mix concrete Subsequently specified in HAs contracts on top of in-situ quality control and testing regime () QSPSC was later implemented as a policy requirement by Development Bureau () and a regulatory requirement by Buildings Department
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    Construction Product Certification

    Prerequisites for Implementation :


    1. 2. Manufacturers () must be certified to ISO9001 first. Product Conformity Certification Scheme (PCCS) () for concerned materials must be established. Certification Bodies (CB) () must be accredited by Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) () under Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) (). HKAS is advised by Accreditation Advisory Board (AAB) () comprising external stakeholders. Testing Laboratories to be HOKLAS ( ) accredited or recognised under Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) () with HKAS.
    10

    3.

    4.

    Construction Product Certification

    PCCS Preparation and Readiness of CBs Essential


    Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) Professional Institute e.g. HKISC, HKCI, HKQAA, owner of PCCS Government Departments Academics Consultants Contractors Suppliers

    Accreditation Certification Bodies Input / Feedback Scheme drafting Comments

    Product Conformity Certification Scheme (PCCS)

    Product Certification 11

    Construction Product Certification

    Product Conformity Certification Scheme

    For Ceramic Tile

    For Repair Mortars


    12

    Construction Product Certification

    Workflow of Product Certification


    Applicant makes initial enquiry to CB for certification

    Applicant submits applicationto CB

    Submission of quality manual and technical informationof product

    Stage 1 Audit Review documents and understanding of production process Stage 2 Audit Checking on management system, raw materials, production, transportation, QC laboratory

    (contd)

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    Construction Product Certification

    Workflow of Product Certification (contd)


    Sampling and testing witnessed by audit team

    Rectify NC If required

    Approve and issue formal product certificate

    Surveillance visitsand renewal auditsat agreed intervals

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    Construction Product Certification

    Surveillance & Re-Certification Audit


    Intervals Fire product QSPSC Tile Adhesive Repair Mortar Cement

    Surveillance Audit

    69 months

    3 months 1st year

    1 year

    1 year

    6 months

    2nd Cycle (SV)

    69 months

    4 months - 2nd year 6 months 3rd year

    1 year

    1 year

    6 months

    Recertification Audit

    3rd Year

    3rd Year

    3rd Year

    3rd year

    3rd year

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    Construction Product Certification

    Programme for Implementation in HKHA Projects


    Panel Walls (Fire Resistance)

    Timber Doorsets

    (Fire Resistance)

    n o i t ) a 0 t 1 n 0 e 2 / m le : 1/5 p I m at e 1 e ut d g a S t er o d n e (T

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    Construction Product Certification

    Programme for Implementation in HKHA Projects

    Tile Adhesives

    Cement for Architectural Use

    n o i t ) a 0 t 1 n 0 e 2 / m le : 1/8 p I m at e 2 e ut d g a S t er o d n e (T

    17

    Construction Product Certification

    Programme for Implementation in HKHA Projects

    Repair Mortars

    n o i t a 0 10) t n e 2/2 m 1 le / p 1 Im te : 3 a e d g t Sta er ou d n e (T 18

    Ceramic Tiles

    Construction Product Certification

    Current Progress of Issuance of Product Conformity Certification Scheme (PCCS)


    Building Materials/Products Panel Walls (Fire Resistance) # Timber Doorsets (Fire Resistance) # Cement Products * Tile Adhesives * Repair Mortars * Ceramic Tiles * Product Conformity Certification Scheme (PCCS) Available Available Available Available Available Available

    We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following professional institutes for preparing the above schemes:* Hong Kong Concrete Institute (HKCI)
    #

    Hong Kong Institute of Steel Construction (HKISC)


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    Construction Product Certification

    Current progress of Suppliers applying for Product Certification


    Building Materials /Products Panel Walls 1. Suppliers Certification Status (date to obtaining product certification) Product Certificate issued (4/2011) Stage I Audit in progress Stage II Audit in progress Stage II Audit in progress

    Buildmates

    2. Timber Doorset 1. 2.

    Yau Lee Wah Kwong Yin Wing Koo Tai Wah

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    Construction Product Certification

    Current progress of Suppliers applying for Product Certification (contd)


    Building Materials /Products Cement Product 1. 2. 3. 4. Tile Adhesive 1. 2. 3. Suppliers Certification Status (date to obtaining product certification) Product Certificate issued (5/2011) Product Certificate issued (5/2011) Product Certificate issued (5/2011) Stage II Audit in progress Product Certificate issued (4/2011) Product Certificate issued (4/2011) Product Certificate issued (3/2011) 21

    Green Island Continental Cement and Gypsum Wealth Bridge Macau Cement E-mix Optimx Scoretech

    Construction Product Certification

    CONCLUSIONS
    Product Certification is a new and innovative initiative in the Hong Kong Industry. It can promote industrial quality through upstream control of factory production. Not only will it provide greater confidence on products to clients and contractors, it will also enhance business opportunities and competition.

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    Construction Product Certification

    Drive for Product Certification

    We Need Your Support !

    !
    for wider implementation of construction product certification for benefits of industry and society

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    Construction Product Certification

    Thank You!

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