BEAM Plus Project Assessment

BEAM Plus, the comprehensive environmental assessment scheme recognized by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), has been officially launched since 1st April 2010.

BEAM Plus Version 1.2 for New Buildings and Existing Buildings is an enhanced from the earlier version in providing Passive Design as an alternative method for assessment. Online Registration is available from 8th November 2012.  Until 31st December 2012, project applicants can choose either BEAM Plus Version 1.1 or BEAM Plus Version 1.2 for assessment.  From 1st January 2013 onwards, only BEAM Plus Version 1.2 will be available for BEAM Plus Project Registration.

BEAM Plus Interiors is a new assessment tool targeting for fit-out, renovation and refurbishment projects of non-domestic, occupied spaces specifically for Hong Kong.  The draft manual of BEAM Plus Interiors is now available for preview.  The new tool will be officially launched in second half of 2013.

Applicants are invited to initiate their project registration under BEAM Plus through the HKGBC via the BEAM Plus Online Registration Form.  Upon receipt of the application, HKGBC will entrust the BEAM Society to follow up with the applicants for fee submission and assessment process.  The certificate will be issued to the respective project by the HKGBC upon successful assessment.

BEAM Plus Certification Tools Format Issue Date
BEAM Plus V1.2 for New Buildings New! [pdf] 08.11.2012
BEAM Plus V1.2 for Existing Buildings New! [pdf] 08.11.2012
BEAM Plus V1.1 for New Buildings                        [pdf] 16.04.2010                        
BEAM Plus V1.1 for Existing Buildings [pdf] 16.04.2010  
BEAM Plus Interiors (Draft Version) New! [pdf] 22.04.2013
BEAM Plus Submission Templates (for V1.1 and V1.2) [zip] 18.11.2010 and 21.12.2012

 

BEAM Plus Assessment Process Format Issue Date Archive
BEAM Plus Assessment Process Flow Chart (V3.5) New! [pdf] 05.12.2012 05.12.2012
BEAM Plus Certification Procedures Manual (V1.4) [pdf] 12.03.2012 20.12.2011
Guidelines on Promotion of BEAM Plus Registered &Assessed Projects New! [pdf] 10.12.2012  
Credit Interpretation Request New! [pdf] 21.12.2012 20.12.2011
Appeal Procedure (on credits only) New! [pdf] 24.12.2012 12.08.2011


BEAM Plus assessment scheme continues to evolve after the release date. Updates through the 'Technical Clarifications and Credits Interpretation Requests' are an essential component that helps to enhance the BEAM Plus Assessment Scheme for both new buildings and existing buildings.

BEAM Plus Fee Format Issue Date Archive
BEAM Plus Certification Fee Structure (Effective 1 June 2013) [pdf] 01.06.2013 19.02.2013


(For clarity, please refer to the most updated manuals, process flow charts, and guidelines on this website should you find the contents with variances.  You may refer to the Fee Scale with its validity and effective dates respectively.)

For enquiries, please feel free to contact the following:


HKGBC BEAM Plus Project Registration and Certification Office
T. +852 3994 8888
E. beamplus_enquiry@hkgbc.org.hk
W. www.hkgbc.org.hk


BEAM Plus Project Assessment Secretariat
T. +852 3610 5700
E. beamplus@beamsociety.org.hk