Quality Powered Mechanical Equipment (QPME) System is an administrative labeling system in Hong Kong for promoting the use of environmentally friendly construction equipment. It recognizes construction equipment which is newly manufactured, notably quieter, more environmentally friendly and more efficient. The recognition is realized by granting QPME labels for twelve types of equipment that meet the latest European or Japanese requirements. This System is well received and at present, other initiatives such as the "Pay for Safety and Environment" scheme and profit tax concession have been developed concurrently with the QPME system. This paper will describe how the QPME System is operated and evolved since 2005, its benefits to the environment of Hong Kong, and in particular its effectiveness in reducing construction noise in a dynamic city like Hong Kong.
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