Barnabas Chung
Senior Advisor
Specialist advisory in building control, statutory compliance, and regulatory processes.
Former senior government officer in building control
Overview
Barnabas Chung is Senior Advisor at Fairmile, providing specialist advice on building control, statutory compliance, and regulatory processes affecting development and redevelopment projects.
A veteran professional building surveyor with more than four decades of experience, Barnabas brings deep insight shaped by extensive public-sector service and continued advisory involvement with government-led consultancy studies. His guidance is particularly relevant where building regulations, approval processes, and compliance risks are central to project feasibility and delivery.
Areas of Focus
- Building control and statutory compliance
- Building approvals and regulatory processes
- Advisory on complex or non-standard building issues
- Appeal and tribunal-related matters
- Expert witness support in building-related disputes
- Government and regulatory interface advisory
Professional Experience
Barnabas spent approximately 30 years in the civil service administering all aspects of building control, gaining deep, practical understanding of statutory processes, regulatory interpretation, and enforcement considerations.
Following his departure from public service, he has continued to act as advisor to consultancy studies commissioned by the Buildings Department and has been appointed by the Government to serve on appeal tribunals and appeal boards. He is also engaged as an expert witness in building-related litigation, where clarity, independence, and technical judgement are essential.
This combination of regulatory, advisory, and quasi-judicial experience enables Barnabas to support clients and project teams in navigating complex compliance environments with confidence and realism.
Academic and Professional Contributions
Barnabas has more than four decades of involvement in tertiary education, contributing to the education and training of building and property professionals.
He has served as Visiting Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and as Honorary Professor at The University of Hong Kong, supporting academic and professional development within the built environment disciplines.
Qualifications and Professional Affiliations
Professional
- Fellow, Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (FHKIS)
- Fellow, Chartered Association of Building Engineers (FCABE)
- Fellow, Professional Facilities Management (FPEM)
Honours and Recognition
- Distinguished Building Surveyor, Hong Kong Institue of Surveyors (1998)
Regional and International Engagement
Barnabas’s professional work has extended beyond Hong Kong to Mainland China and international forums. He served for many years as a World Governor of the World Organization of Building Officials (WOBO) and was conferred the International Award in 1996.
He serves as Honorary Advisor to the Guangdong Provincial Association of Construction Supervision (廣東省建設監理協會名譽顧問), contributing expertise to regulatory and professional development initiatives in the region.
Role at Fairmile
At Fairmile, Barnabas supports development and redevelopment projects where building control, statutory compliance, and regulatory interpretation are critical to feasibility and delivery.
His involvement strengthens advisory work by identifying compliance risks early, supporting approval strategies, and providing experienced guidance where regulatory issues are complex, sensitive, or contested.